Zillow, Facebook housing groups and open houses will be swarmed with first, second and third years alike in the coming weeks. Unfortunately, not all Mustangs will successfully complete their search. Why can’t you find your dream college home? The answer: nepotism of Cal Poly housing of course.
Author Archives: Erin Yarwood
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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The Loneliness Epidemic: what it is and how we can help cure it
Loneliness is connected to a greater risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, stroke, depression, anxiety, and premature death. The loneliness epidemic is already causing and will continue to cause health and social issues. But to change it, we need to change the social fabric of our country: an intimidatingly enormous task.
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Feeling overwhelmed? How building a routine can combat student stress and anxiety
Once the first couple weeks of a quarter have gone by and I am settled in my routine for the next 8 weeks, I feel way more grounded. Sticking to a routine is a good tool (and basically necessary) for well-functioning students. Here’s what a solid routine can do for you.
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The Scariest things about Halloween at Cal Poly
With Halloween approaching, it’s important to take advantage of all the holiday offers during your college years: costume parties, dressing up with your friends and Trader Joe’s pumpkin-flavored treats. However, over the years, there have been some frightening traditions formed at Cal Poly and in San Luis Obispo during the spooky season. So, while getting in the Halloween spirit, be sure to look out for these 7 scariest things about Halloween at Cal Poly.
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Cal Poly doesn’t have Indigenous Peoples’ Day off: Here’s what they’re doing instead
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. Despite Cal Poly proudly sitting on the land of the yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash Tribe of San Luis Obispo County and Region, the university does […]
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A song for every person in the breakup
Breakups can be tough, but they aren’t all bad. For one thing, music has never sounded so good! Whether you’re the dumped or the dumper, in mourning of your relationship, or getting over them by getting under someone new — there is a breakup song for you.
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You should practice daily gratitude
If I could implement one daily practice into each of my loved ones’ lives, it would be daily gratitude. Every night for the past two years, I have opened a tiny little notebook and written down ten things I am grateful for that day in bullet points.
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Jojo Siwa: A missed opportunity
In Jan. of 2021, Jojo Siwa came out as a lesbian and the online queer community gathered around her in praise and admiration. A childhood star, via Lifetime’s “Dance Moms,” turned kids’ pop icon, had come out as gay.
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SLO College Houses: Ranked From Worst to Best
Erin Yarwood is a journalism junior and opinion columnist for Mustang News. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. That time of year has crept up on Cal Poly students once again. Landlords are reaching out, leases are being signed and friends are becoming roommates. However, finding […]
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‘Girl’ is Good
“Girl” is being revamped, reused, changed in its meaning. In many ways the word “girl” is being reclaimed.
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The extinction of the awkward phase
Possessing a photo of a smaller, tweenager version of yourself looking a little ill-favored with a smile from ear to ear, seems to be a guaranteed occurrence for almost every single friend I have ever had. But the awkward phase is coming to its extinction, and the effects of its disappearance are a lot more detrimental than one might think.