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Clubs of Cal Poly: Queer Student Union

Her Campus Placeholder Avatar Valentina Sainato
Gina Escandon
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Cal Poly chapter.
Everyone knows that finding a niche is one of the hardest parts about going to a large university. Cal Poly’s Queer Student Union does just this by providing a safe space for LGBTQ students to be 100% themselves.
 
 
Their overall goals focus on improving campus climate for LGBTQIA students. Although this year marks only their second on campus, QSU has been actively building their presence. Between booths at Open House, hikes to the rainbow P for Pride Month, and advocacy for gender-neutral bathrooms, the club does not shy away from promoting inclusivity and intersectionality. QSU also joins with other on-campus organizations such as the Pride Center and Triota to help with events such as Pride Prom.
 
 
The club meets Fridays at 3pm in Building 180 Room 112, and they welcome students of all genders, sexualities, and identities. While there’s no obligation to be a member of the club, there are definitely opportunities for involvement and leadership. Some meetings follow agendas if an event is coming up, but QSU embodies a free and open space where anyone can hang out, talk, and make new friends.
 
 
All photos provided by QSU.
Instagram: @calpolyqsu 
 
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Valentina Sainato is a 5th year English major and Ethnic Studies minor at Cal Poly SLO. She loves to read, always having a book in hand. She's also a devoted dancer who knows 12 different styles, and runs the SLO swing dancing scene. When she isn't working as a writing tutor, you can find her at any coffee shop in town (probably reading) or trying her best at the gym. Valentina is thrilled to be a writer and the senior editor for Her Campus Cal Poly!
Gina was formerly the Beauty & Culture Editor at Her Campus, where she oversaw content and strategy for the site's key verticals. She was also the person behind @HerCampusBeauty, and all those other glowy selfies you faved. She got her start in digital media as a Campus Correspondent at HC Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where she graduated in 2017 with degrees in English and Theater. Now, Gina is an LA-based writer and editor, and you can regularly find her wearing a face mask in bed and scrolling through TikTok.