Diego Puga Escobar is a communications senior. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. I first stepped onto Cal Poly’s campus during my senior year spring break through PolyCultural Weekend. I spent the week before staying with a friend in Poly Canyon Village, the same friend who […]
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There’s a right way to end your college dating experience: a bucket list
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. This article contains adult language and viewer discretion is advised. As sentimental as I am about being a senior in college, I am also sentimental about my college dating […]
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JDAWG SAYS: RIP Cal Poly
JDAWG SAYS is a satirical advice column written by a Mustang News staff member. This content is intended to be satirical and does not necessarily represent the views of Mustang News. I’m proud to say I will be walking across the stage at the very last June commencement ceremony at Cal Poly. That’s history. A […]
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Cal Poly Commencement Office releases list of potential 2026 speakers
The Manure is a satire column created to find the humor in the daily life of Cal Poly students. If you’re looking for news, this is not it. If you’re looking for sports, this is kind of it, because we’re having a ball. Malia Mundy is a journalism junior and a satire columnist for Mustang […]
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Here are the 4 places you need to visit on your last Farmers’ Market of the year
Kaylie Wang is an English sophomore and assistant opinion editor for Mustang News. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. While Thursday evenings mark the beginning of a three-day bender for some students, I use them as an excuse to join San Luis Obispo’s fellow foodies and […]
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I went back to try all my freshman campus dining staples. Here’s how they compare to my memories…
As my time at Cal Poly comes to a close, I decided it was time to revisit my favorite campus dining foods to see how my memory compares to reality. Over the last week, I tried all my freshman year favorites to determine once and for all: is campus dining actually decent, or was I just desperate for any calories?
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Archana Pisupati | Four cups at the table
I’m sitting at Linnaea’s on a warmer-than-usual Wednesday afternoon, writing this column the same way I’ve written almost everything important over the last four years: slightly hunched over my laptop, people-watching between sentences and drinking an iced oat milk lavender latte. At this point, the drink feels less like caffeine and more like an emblem […]
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Angel Corzo | The art of the Irish goodbye
I don’t go to parties often. And if I do, you best believe I am leaving on my own terms. The art of the Irish goodbye has been instilled in me ever since I watched Michael Scott from NBC’s “The Office” leave Dunder Mifflin to start his new life with his fiancée Holly. But my […]
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Grace Gillio | The joy waiting behind the fear of unknown
For all the things I would’ve loved to be remembered as a child, “awkward” is not at the top of my list. But when I’m reminded of myself in middle school, some part of me understands. I’m reminded of my transition lenses perpetually perched at the tip of my nose, my backpack with light-up wheels, […]
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Charlie Wiltsee | The time I almost got fired from Mustang News
My first year as a part of Mustang News was not exactly the shining performance I had hoped for. Despite joining the staff with plenty of reporting experience and motivation to contribute to the team as a sports reporter, I came into the year uncertain of where I fit into the newsroom and my own […]
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Dylan Allen | ‘Are you a center?’
I still remember my first interview for a class at Cal Poly. I’ve tried to forget it, but I can’t. December of my freshman year, I chose to write a story on Cal Poly’s recent transfers to their basketball program. The final buzzer sounded, and I walked over to the entrance of the locker room […]