In a perfect world, you wake up in the morning naturally. Your circadian rhythm is so refined that you rise with the sun after eight consecutive hours of sleep. In the real world, you are lucky to get four hours of uninterrupted rest, and you wake up to the ringing of your alarm, your dog […]
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Jealousy: A double-edged sword
I hate couples. I hate their happiness, I hate the way they hold hands and I especially hate how they rub their non-singledom in my — and other singles’ — face. Even when I was a member of a couple, I hated other couples. I hate couples. However, I cannot keep from wanting to be the other […]
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Stampeding into college
The transition to college, as you have all heard, is difficult. Freshmen have to adapt to a completely new schedule, campus and way of life. But in the midst of all this change, we have found how to have one of the best times of our lives. If you thought that nothing would top that […]
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Defining your relationship with the food you eat
The much-anticipated week has finally arrived — the first week back to classes. I can tell you what is already going through most people’s heads. Wowies: “That was the most amazing week ever! School is so awesome!” Wow Leaders: “I’m so exhausted, and now school?” The rest of us: “Moving in. Getting classes. Club meetings. […]
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Farmer's Market is a must for SLOcals
Let’s face it, San Luis Obispo is a pretty awesome place to live and go to school. For those of you who are new to the area, welcome. It won’t take long for you to see how special this place is, if you haven’t already. This column will look at places and events that make […]
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So much for the best seven years of your life
Through its Expected Academic Progress (EAP) Policy, Cal Poly is making a conscience effort to graduate students in a timely manner.
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Adding a realistic twist to the classic "Notebook" fantasy
Alicia Freeman is an English senior and relationship advice columnist for the Mustang Daily. In an English class a few quarters ago, more than one of my female peers said “The Notebook” was their favorite movie, and for those that did not, more than one stood up for it. We want romance, do we not? […]
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Sporting events you can’t miss this fall
A review of upcoming sporting events that Mustang fans should be sure to attend.
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Old-fashioned hatred: Cal Poly's athletic rivalries
The four years you spend in college will likely be among the most intellectually stimulating years of your life. You have the opportunity to learn from great professors who teach advanced calculus, bioengineering, architecture and how to interpret 16th century poetry, to name a few. You learn everything in college, including who the enemies are. For Cal […]
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School’s out: Freshman reflects on first year of college
Mainly I have learned that the “freshman experience” does not come down to how hard I partied or how many girls I hooked up with, but rather, how much time I spent with people who truly supported me.
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Fresh-faced and pasty pale — why your Snooki-inspired tan is worth sacrificing for sunscreen
With summer fast approaching, before you grab your towel and make your weekly romp over to Pirates Cove … it’s time for the obligatory column on protecting yourself from the sun.