Live music is losing its sense of belonging in San Luis Obispo, and putting a noise ordinance on bars like Libertine only pushes it further out of the community. What other spaces are available for the arts and emerging house bands to debut?
Author Archives: Maddie Kuhns
Madeline Kuhns is a journalism senior and opinion columnist for Mustang News. She started her time at Cal Poly as a plant sciences major, but switched to journalism after rekindling her love for writing her freshman year. Her goal with opinons is to create a more open conversation around taboo topics, and encourage kindness amongst students.
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My hot takes on college dating: Warnings and ways to spend your limited time
Madeline Kuhns is a journalism senior and Mustang News opinion columnist. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. If I could write a letter to freshman year Madeline and tell her the excitement, heartbreak and surprises of her college dating life, I think her jaw would plummet […]
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Review: Morning on the Green was a clever and exciting replacement to mayhem on the streets
My 3 a.m. alarm buzzed on my phone, and I jolted awake to the sound of an Irish jig and my roommates preparing drinks in the kitchen. Though I despise being woken up early, I had to persevere for my final St. Fratty’s day at Cal Poly.
I can confidently say it was totally worth it, because Cal Poly crushed it for this year’s 4:45 a.m. Morning on the Green concert at the Lower Sports Complex on Saturday the 14. In my four years of Fratty’s at Cal Poly, this has been one of the best days. I think a lot of us that had experienced the craze and thrill of the annual block party were grieving it, and needed something that could stand up to the sheer number of students the block party brought.
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Waves of feminism on the Central Coast
Part One The Diva Cup Community Helplessly trying to untangle the hooks locking her in the impact zone, then middle schooler Sierra Emrick realized she was stuck and needed immediate help. At a Pismo Pier surf contest, Emrick got her bun mangled in a mess of gear from nearby fishermen. She locked eyes with a […]
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Shoot your shot: Why waiting for love is a waste of time
Our generation is plagued by hesitation because of the expectation that the right people and relationships we want will magically come to us. I hear a lot of people say, “The right person will find me,” or “the right person will come to me when it’s meant to be.” I’m tired of hearing these excuses.
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Sex karezza: a meaningful alternative to no-strings-attached hook-ups
How would the intimacy of sex be different when climax is not the main goal? Regardless of relationship status, intimacy and closeness during sex is still important to some college-aged students, but is losing its way in many people’s experiences. In the age of modern dating, moving along the bases often happens in hyperspeed, creating […]
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Exploring sexuality could be the most important learn by doing opportunity
The concept I didn’t understand at the time was that there is no “right” way to figure out that you may be into the same sex. Moreover, exploring your sexuality doesn’t require instant labeling.
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Changing drinking habits of Gen Z challenge wine industry
The wine industry on the Central Coast is experiencing a steep decline due to changing consumer habits, with an estimated 38,000 acres of vineyards being destroyed or abandoned, and many wineries shutting down, while younger generations are more interested in craft beer and non-alcoholic drinks.
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Everything journalism has taught me about friendship
As I enter my last year as a journalism student, interviewing all kinds of people has helped me strengthen my friendships and relationships in my personal life.
Here are some of the journalistic tips that I was able to use for my friendships.
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Cal Poly’s Chase the mustang bids farewell with a final gallop
The Cal Poly Football team mascot, Chase the mustang, retired after a final run on the field Saturday. Unrelated to Musty the Mustang, the costumed, human mascot, Chase served as the university’s athletic mascot for over a decade, galloping without a rider across the green to welcome the crowd. The mustang completed his final glory […]
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It’s cuffing season! Will your situationship become official before Valentine’s Day (and should it?)
While casual dating involves going on dates with no intention to become official, the situationship involves one person waiting on the other to change their mind. The inherent issue with situationships is the inevitable gray area. Is it casual, just friends, friends with benefits, or a real connection?