Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong submitted a letter to the editor before St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. The Mustang News column referred to in this story can be found at ‘Did Cal Poly and SLO just set the stage for another […]
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Did Cal Poly and SLO just set the stage for another St. Fratty’s disaster?
Unfortunately, it’s looking like Cal Poly blew their golden opportunity to reform St. Fratty’s day.
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All aboard the Amtrak, an enjoyable experience on tracks
So far, the Amtrak has been my favorite way to get home because of its affordability and the fun experience.
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From Nepo-hires to No Pay, College Internships Ranked
Erin Yarwood is a journalism senior and opinion columnist for Mustang News. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. The Hoof is a satire column created to find humor in the daily life of Cal Poly students. If you’re looking for news, this is not it. If […]
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SLO is doing bike safety right – for those that stick around long enough
The city’s bike lane plans are not only influenced by the pursuit of public safety but is also in tune with the city’s climate action plan. It reminded me how lucky I am to live in a place that prioritizes these issues. The city even has its own committee dedicated to increasing the amount of bikers and walkers in the jurisdiction.
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The Globetrotter’s Guide to Studying Abroad: horror stories
Going abroad isn’t all sunshine and rainbows, despite the overwhelmingly positive things people have to say about it. Is it an incredible one-in-a-lifetime experience? Definitely. Does that mean it’ll be easy? Definitely not.
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United by laughter: comedy’s role in healing a divided nation
Consider the last time you found yourself laughing alongside strangers, perhaps at a comedy club or during a funny movie. No one asked who you voted for or judged you for your political party. Laughter transcends the boundaries we’ve constructed between ourselves.
Late-night television and Saturday Night Live have long served as cultural unifiers, helping Americans process current events through the lens of humor. When Will Ferrell portrayed George W. Bush saying “strategery” or when Tina Fey captured Sarah Palin’s “I can see Russia from my house,” impressions became shared touchstones that transcended political divides.
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Trigger warnings aren’t helping us
Trigger warnings, though intended to protect, may increase anxiety and reinforce avoidance behaviors. While sensitivity to certain topics is important, trigger warnings are not the way to equip students with ways to overcome these challenges.
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CSU’s AI move feels less like innovation and more like overreach
The Cal State system is unjustly inserting itself in what should be a classroom-to-classroom dynamic. If professors want to encourage AI use for their assignments, great. If students decide on their own that the benefit is worth $20 a month, great. I believe it is not the Cal State’s place to provide these tools to students without meaningfully consulting faculty.
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From S’well to Stanley: Why you think you always need a new water bottle
While the “emotional support water bottle” trend signifies the uptick in personal eco-friendly practices, it’s also an explicit reflection of modern consumerism and overconsumption. The rise of reusable water bottles was initially tied to sustainability, but along the way, it has become focused on aesthetics, profit and social status.
Posted inFeb Print 2025, Opinion
Cal Poly has a destructive partying problem: Greek life is not to blame
With an event named St. Fratty’s Day, there is an easy misconception that Greek life is deeply involved. In reality, the blame doesn’t fall so neatly onto just one group.