Pat Fidopiastis is a biological sciences professor at Cal Poly. The views expressed in this letter do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. I hoped the article “Power Imbalance In COVID Enforcement” would start a productive conversation, but it…
Netflix’s “Ginny and Georgia” was far too exaggerated to be taken seriously: Here’s why
This story originally appeared on KCPR.org. TW: Self-harm, domestic violence and body image issues Do you often struggle to find shows and just end up watching one of Netflix’s top ten picks? “Ginny and Georgia,” which is about a mother…
The Lost Tapes of the 27 Club: A project on what could’ve been
This article was originally feature on KCPR.org. What if some of the greatest tragedies in music history could have been averted? What would Nirvana, Jimi Hendrix and Amy Winehouse music sound like now had they not died so young? That’s…
Happy 50th Birthday to these 25 ’71 albums
Some of the most influential works of music came out in 1971 and I find myself revisiting these albums constantly. I just wanted to wish a happy 50th birthday to a collection of albums that shaped music (and me) with…
What is Cal Poly trending for on Tik Tok?
Each college has a specific part on Tik Tok to showcase the good, the bad and the weird of their respective universities. This trend of showing off one’s school gained traction when students from New York University (NYU) began showing…
“Operation Varsity Blues” – Netflix’s window into Rick Singer’s “side-door” scandal
An arm, a leg or a quarter of a million dollars – that’s what it takes to get into a high stakes university. Millions of seniors apply to college across America every year, for thousands of select spots at top…
Letter to the Editor: 25 years ago, Kristin Smart disappeared. Female students still feel unsafe
Michelle Mueller is a history freshman. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. Dear President Jeffrey Armstrong, It is nearing 25 years since Kristin Smart’s disappearance on Cal Poly’s campus. As did many others, I felt…
Opinion: Season 25 of The Bachelor was anything but rosy
Tessa Hughes is a journalism junior, KCPR.org editor and Mustang News opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. As always, viewers in Bachelor Nation were promised the “most dramatic season ever” in January with…
Taxes for dummies — also known as college students
You hear all the time from students they’d wish school would teach them important things like how taxes work. Well, here’s exactly that on a basic level: Let’s say you’re about to graduate from Cal Poly and have found a…
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…
The Ultimate Galentine’s Day Guide
This article first appeared on KCPR.org. Mustang Media Group is a student-run organization that encompasses Mustang News and KCPR. They collaborate to cover news, arts and culture for Cal Poly and the greater San Luis Obispo community. Galentine’s Day is typically…