For the dignified, resolute and tradition-honoring frat men at Cal Poly, summer seemed to drone on. Without a situationship to terrorize in person (don’t worry– they still left her on delivered for 16 hours at a time), or pledges hoping to join the brotherhood to bring them endless refills of room temperature beer and Zyns, […]
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Failure: The first time I bombed
No one starts college expecting failure. In fact, what you find is almost the complete opposite. The sheer number of young and ambitious students all packed together in the same rigorous environment only heightens everyone’s primal urge to be at the very top. Like many of my peers, I wanted college to be the fresh […]
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Your first quarter as a Mustang
It’s your first day of classes. You exit your dorm at 7:45 a.m., ready to begin life as a college student. Stepping out into the golden sunlight of late September, you are greeted by the tall mountains surrounding your new home and begin the walk to your 8:10 a.m. class, too excited to be bothered […]
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Best dressed on the West
Cal Poly students can be characterized by the stark difference in fashion choices between different groups and majors. You can spot their signature outfits walking from the dining hall to the classroom. Every pair of shoes, jeans and bag combination says something about each student’s version of best dressed. What students wear is an expression […]
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Inside the ’25-35′
‘Learn by Doing’ is Cal Poly’s motto, but ’25-35′ is how students are supposed to get it done. Academic advisors recommend that students study at least two hours per week for every unit in their schedule. If you have 16 units, you have 32 hours of studying outside the classroom. This may be a rule […]
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It Takes Two to Tango: Dating apps and drinking culture at Cal Poly
Drinking and dating in college have one thing in common: occasionally, mistakes are made. It can be from too much tequila or a Tinder mishap; regardless, the majority of people who have tried either have a horror story. There’s no need to feel alone when you take the walk of shame home because another Mustang […]
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Lost and Found
Dorm life can be an adjustment for first-year students learning to live on their own. Being surrounded by other students in a single building, sharing a room and having limited resources can be a challenge. Everyone knows to bring the basics like a mattress topper and shower caddy, but there are a few Cal Poly-specific […]
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Renter’s Rights: Let’s talk about it
San Luis Obispo is filled with some wildly overpriced rentals. Rentals in the area are 19% higher than the national average, according to Apartments.com. Whether you’re a Cal Poly student about to move into your first off-campus residence, or a recent graduate, understanding your rights as a renter in San Luis Obispo is essential. We […]
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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 […]
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The Peak: Sh*t we weren’t told, the Adulting Issue
Welcome to The Peak – reinvented. While still covering Cal Poly’s and San Luis Obispo’s arts and culture scene, it now takes form as a student-led advice magazine. The Peak is your go-to guide for navigating Cal Poly with confidence, curiosity and a little bit of creativity. From essentials to finances, we hope to be […]