Erin Yarwood is a journalism senior and opinion columnist for Mustang News. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. Graduation weekend marks the end of an era. It’s the celebration you’ve been waiting for, or the one you’ve been dreading. Either way, it’s a big deal and […]
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Erin Yarwood is a fourth-year Journalism major, minoring in Communications and Media Arts, Society & Technology. She has been writing for the Mustang news opinion team since her second year and involves writing relevant and entertaining articles for the Cal Poly community. In her free time you can find her playing rugby, at the beach or working on her podcast.
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Drunk driving is too normal in college towns, including SLO. Here’s one solution
In San Luis Obispo, a college night out downtown or at a house party often ends with a decision between an expensive Uber, trying to bike or walk home after drinks or just driving carefully. As much as it’s ingrained in college students to make the smart choice, impaired driving is happening in San Luis Obispo, and it’s unfortunately not always seen as a big deal.
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A typical shift as an on-campus Starbucks barista
It’s two o’clock in the afternoon on a random Tuesday of winter quarter. I speed walk from my 12 to 2 class near Dexter lawn to the University Union bathroom, where I swap my tank top for my collared, black uniform shirt. Despite washing it only two days ago, the smell of coffee ruminates from its fabric, permanently ingrained in the fibers. I sprayed it with perfume this morning, but it has worn off by now.
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Your loss in attention span isn’t funny, it’s alarming
Erin Yarwood is a journalism senior and opinion columnist for Mustang News. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. A few weeks ago, my friends and I sat down to watch a movie. It was on my letterbox watchlist, highly recommended by a friend who had already […]
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A guide to SLO street parking for the desperate and unpermitted
Finding parking in San Luis Obispo, especially for a Cal Poly student without a permit, is a daily struggle that tests your patience and creativity. Here’s a ranked breakdown of the most lucky and most desperate parking spots I’ve seen parked in, from worst to best.
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You’re saving your photos wrong and it’s costing you your memories
Especially in college, we should be more intentional about how we store the moments we’ll want to remember years from now. Scrapbooks, photo albums or even a flash drive are more secure and worthwhile ways to do this.
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The ultimate SLO senior spring bucketlist
There’s only two months left until you graduate and move on with your life. Time to squeeze in every SLO and Cal Poly related fun activity before it’s too late. I give you the SLO senior spring bucket list to make sure you can maximize the best quarter of the year.
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Comedic and satirical journalism deserve more respect
The way we consume news is changing, and comedic journalism is leading the charge. Despite skepticism from those who want to stick to traditional forms of news, as its popularity rises, it’s clear these shows offer something different and valuable: fact-based satire that engages viewers in ways standard reporting often fails to.
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From Nepo-hires to No Pay, College Internships Ranked
Erin Yarwood is a journalism senior and opinion columnist for Mustang News. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. The Hoof is a satire column created to find humor in the daily life of Cal Poly students. If you’re looking for news, this is not it. If […]
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Trigger warnings aren’t helping us
Trigger warnings, though intended to protect, may increase anxiety and reinforce avoidance behaviors. While sensitivity to certain topics is important, trigger warnings are not the way to equip students with ways to overcome these challenges.
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From S’well to Stanley: Why you think you always need a new water bottle
While the “emotional support water bottle” trend signifies the uptick in personal eco-friendly practices, it’s also an explicit reflection of modern consumerism and overconsumption. The rise of reusable water bottles was initially tied to sustainability, but along the way, it has become focused on aesthetics, profit and social status.