Computer science alumna Jasmine Patel recently published the children’s book “Runtime,” which tells the story of the main character “Char” entering a world of coding and bugs that need fixing. Described as similar to “Alice in Wonderland,” the book also teaches computer science lessons, Patel said. “I’ve always wanted to write a children’s book or […]
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Rest in power, King: Remembering Chadwick Boseman
Tessa Hughes is a journalism junior and a Mustang News opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. On Aug. 28, 2020 actor Chadwick Boseman tragically died after a four-year-long battle with colon cancer. While most celebrity passings typically shock fans, Boseman’s stands out. Not because he kept his cancer a secret […]
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More than Joe: Why your vote matters
With Nov. 3 rapidly approaching and the current state of our country, this year’s election may be one of the most pivotal to date, as many people’s livelihoods are on the line depending on who is elected to serve as our next president. Now, this time last year I didn’t think I would be advocating so hard for yet another straight, white, cisgender moderate male candidate (boooooorrrrrringggggg), yet here I am because I have to.
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Reopening SLO may be a slippery slope
Musa Faraha is an anthropology and geology freshman. Tessa Hughes is a journalism sophomore. They are both Mustang News columnists. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. The county of San Luis Obispo is lifting its shelter-in-place order as of today, May 17, and will only require residents to follow the […]
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Virtual campaigns level playing field for ASI candidates
Virtual campaigning levels the field because it is free.
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Ladies, kiss your life of luxury goodbye
Tessa Hughes is a journalism sophomore and opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. Every girl remembers the day when Aunt Flo first knocks on her door unexpectedly, coming to ruin her life for the next 30 to 40 years. It’s not a choice, either. Periods: The burden no […]
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Festivals killed the touring star
What you get for the price of one day or even a three-day pass is a heck of a lot more music and exposure to new artists.
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Super bowl halftime show: A powerful exhibition of female sexuality
Tessa Hughes is a journalism sophomore and opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. For those who don’t watch football — aside from commercials and the Puppy Bowl — the halftime show is the highlight of the whole Super Bowl. This year was no different as Jennifer Lopez and […]
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Double-standard claims Katie Hill as latest victim
Hill recently stepped down from her seat in congress after receiving immense scrutiny — causing her to fear for her life — for nude photos, ones that were taken without her knowledge, being published without her consent.
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All gender is a preference. Let’s correct how we talk about it
By putting preferred in front of something inherently subjective (and thus preferred to begin with) is not only redundant, but invalidating to the individual.
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New fee creates opportunity for some and strips from others
The lack of diversity on campus is not the fault of the out-of-state students, but of the school. Yet, it is the students that are paying the price.