Graduation is full of mixed emotions. You’re excited for a new start, you’re relieved to have finished the turbulent four years that it took for you to get here, but you’re also sad to be leaving your friends, professors and youth behind. No matter how you feel about graduating, the commencement ceremony is something to […]
Category: Editorials
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Why is there a bed on Dexter Lawn?
On Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Cal Poly students and faculty have the opportunity to sleep on Dexter Lawn in an unusual fashion. Mustang Media Group has set up a bed on the lawn to promote their annual housing fair for students looking to connect with living complexes and realtors in the San […]
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2021-2022 best of photo
The Mustang News photo team has worked tirelessly to show you what is going on in our community. Whether it’s a photo assignment or a personal project, the photo team has put their all into the work they do. From Week of Welcome (WOW), to concerts, to film festivals and the rodeo, the photo team […]
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Mustang News Sports Team’s highlights of the year
It was quite the year for Cal Poly Athletics. From women’s soccer winning the Big West regular season title for the first time since 2013 to beach volleyball securing their third straight Big West title and appearance in the NCAA tournament, the Mustangs competed at the highest of levels. Despite not being a university known […]
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Editorial: Cal Poly’s communication is failing us
Cal Poly’s administrative staff has repeatedly blocked Mustang News from receiving vital and basic information — even when it’s pertinent to the public safety and health of their own campus community. The Mustang News staff works diligently to provide information and clarity on everything from COVID-19 policies and ASI elections to breaking news on emergency […]
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A poor start to Cal Poly’s winter quarter
Brayden Martinez is an architecture engineering sophomore and Mustang News opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. There are many flaws with how Cal Poly administration handled bringing students back onto campus after winter break. They failed to provide enough time for students to get settled back into campus […]
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Mustang News’ top 10 stories of 2021
Mustang News worked to ensure that Cal Poly and its surrounding community were well-informed, up to date and still entertained during 2021. From breaking news stories to student spotlights to opinion columns, we provided a vast array of content for our readers. Here are the top 10 stories that you enjoyed during this past year, […]
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Body image: what really weighs me down
Tessa Hughes is a journalism junior. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect Mustang News. Summer is a mere few weeks away and with that comes warmer weather, longer days and, in SLO, endless beach trips and days spent relaxing in the sun. However, with that also comes the flood of media articles promoting how to achieve […]
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Opinion: The intimacy of being unmasked
Nicki Butler is a psychology junior and Mustang News opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. I remember the last people who saw my face before the world went dark. I flashed my friend a smile as I slid into the passenger seat of her car. I eyed strangers as we […]
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Opinion: Sexual assault ruling in Minnesota exposed “the intoxication loophole”
Sophie Corbett is a journalism sophomore and Mustang News opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. CW: Sexual assault On March 24, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a person cannot be found guilty of a felony for sexually assaulting a person who voluntarily consumed drugs or alcohol. In […]
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Investing for dummies — also known as college students
Declan Molony is a business administration senior and Mustang News opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. Among the many shortcomings of the American education system is the knowledge on how to invest. Only 55% of Americans are invested in the stock market and just because they are, it doesn’t mean […]
