Making the Gradeby Miriam Mollan

The Cal Poly University campus is located on a hillside with steep slopes. This makes wheelchairaccess a challenge. However, by utilizing elevators and bridges 48X48Xbetween buildings, scaling the32323232 48448488888 campus hills can be made easier.

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