Are marginalized students at Cal Poly forced to go against the grain or is there a place for all of us here on campus? Different Matters exists to answer questions of inclusivity, or the lack thereof, through student-led stories and exchanges. In this pilot, hosts Naomi and Lauren investigate identity and its intricacies as they have conversations with randomly selected individuals on Dexter Lawn – and with special guest Julie Lynem, a journalism professor who specializes in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Is there a silver lining to living in a world of monotony? Or are predominantly white institutions a lost cause?Sources:Cal Poly’s 2022 Incoming Class is Once Again Most Diverse in University History.Cal Poly SLO enrolls the lowest rate of Black students among all the state's public universitiesCal Poly Enrollment DashboardsHave any lingering questions? We’ve created a Question Corner for you! Ask away, and we will try our best to get back to you:https://forms.gle/74E2MJerLJmpWm7X9