Since daylight savings time ended and we shifted an hour back, it’s dark out even when walking back from class at 5 p.m. Especially because I am a female student, I often feel more vigilant when walking around campus now that it gets dark earlier — and I’m not the only one.
Author Archives: Kaylie Wang
Kaylie Wang is a second year English major with a minor in Chinese and an Opinion Columnist at MMG. She loves going on walks, listening to music and visiting the farmer's market. She is always looking for opportunities to explore different types of writing and learn different journalistic skills.
Posted inOpinion
The Housing Hunt: Becoming an RA comes with free housing, but also real responsibilities
Residential advisors or community advisors (which is the RA role for continuing or transfer students) benefit from free on-campus housing and a dining plan. This job is a great way to secure an entire room to yourself for no cost, while being able to connect with other students and shape the campus community.
Posted inOpinion
Food insecurity is more common than students think, especially at Cal Poly
Kaylie Wang is an English sophomore and opinion columnist for Mustang News. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. Each day, students face the choice of whether to eat at Brunch or Streets at Vista Grande. Other students do not have the privilege of this choice. Individuals […]
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The Housing Hunt: Mustang Village is a solid option for an off-campus apartment
As you complete my five step checklist for the housing search, you will probably stumble upon Mustang Village as one of your housing options after doing some Google searching or asking literally anyone where they live. Indeed, Mustang Village is a popular choice for Cal Poly students’ off-campus housing.
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The Housing Hunt: 5 tips for navigating the off-campus housing search
The off-campus housing search seems daunting, so I have compiled a five-step checklist for navigating the process. Here’s how you can be prepared and lock in your lease by the end of this year.
Posted inSept Print 25
Sequel Tea is brewing up teas and a taste of home
Kaylie Wang is an English sophomore and Mustang News opinion columnist. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. I looked forward to one thing every Monday and Wednesday of my freshman year: banana hojicha cream top with brown sugar boba from Sequel Tea’s pop-up on Mott Lawn. […]
Posted inFall Peak 25
Culture Shocked: Experiencing Cal Poly as a person of color
Culture Shock: Finding strength in community By Rebecca Von Tersch Coming to Cal Poly, there were a lot of things I felt prepared for: academics, social life and everything that I anticipated about college. Culture shock was not on that list. While living in the San Francisco Bay Area, I was surrounded by Asian culture […]
Posted inTop Stories
Sequel Tea to replace Campus Market Starbucks next fall
Sequel Tea, a cold brew boba tea concept founded by a Cal Poly biological sciences major, is expanding to a second storefront on Cal Poly’s campus, replacing Starbucks at Campus Market in September.
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Zipcar is my favorite way of zippin’ around town
Finding a way to get off-campus is difficult and inconvenient for students without cars, especially first-years. I’ve found Zipcar, despite it’s flaws, to be the best method of transportation.
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Let yourself spend ‘lizard time’ in the sun to feel rejuvenated
More students should take advantage of the sunny weather. Even if you’re too busy to be in the sun for hours or lying out in the sun to tan or playing spikeball doesn’t sound appealing to you, I want to remind you: being in the sun for even a short time can make you feel photosynthesized and rejuvenated.
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A Boogie Wit da Hoodie concert shows Cal Poly needs to improve its event management
Kaylie Wang is an English freshman and Mustang News opinion columnist. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. I was absolutely thrilled, as were many other students, when I first heard about the free A Boogie Wit da Hoodie concert: great music, it’s on campus and I […]