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. Despite Cal Poly proudly sitting on the land of the yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash Tribe of San Luis Obispo County and Region, the university does […]
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What to expect from our elections coverage
Mustang News’ coverage of the 2024 local elections seeks to empower the Cal Poly student body and the greater San Luis Obispo community to engage in informed participation in our democracy. We hope to achieve this by producing comprehensive, digestive and interesting content. Our mission in covering the election is to get our communities involved […]
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7 ways to make the most out of summer in San Luis Obispo
During finals week, students watched their friends slowly trickle out of San Luis Obispo. By the time commencement passed, most students were gone, save for a few stragglers who decided to stay in Cal Poly’s sunny college town for the summer and experience what the city has to offer. But where can those who stick […]
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Cal Poly Men’s Basketball needs a fresh start: How Mike DeGeorge is the right fit
Jonathan Sze is a journalism junior and Mustang News sports reporter. The opinions expressed in this piece do not necessarily represent the opinions of Mustang News. After two historically bad seasons, Cal Poly Men’s Basketball gets a much-needed fresh start. Hired on March 26, new head coach Mike DeGeorge represents the potential new era of […]
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The price of conservation: One community’s long battle to save Cuesta Inlet
It wasn’t until the “for sale” sign was posted that many people realized public access was threatened.
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A song for every person in the breakup
Breakups can be tough, but they aren’t all bad. For one thing, music has never sounded so good! Whether you’re the dumped or the dumper, in mourning of your relationship, or getting over them by getting under someone new — there is a breakup song for you.
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Weed All About It: Is there a gateway to hard drugs at Cal Poly?
The premise of the gateway theory is that when cannabis was illegal on all levels, consumers would go to a person selling cannabis who was also selling other substances.
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You should practice daily gratitude
If I could implement one daily practice into each of my loved ones’ lives, it would be daily gratitude. Every night for the past two years, I have opened a tiny little notebook and written down ten things I am grateful for that day in bullet points.
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Jojo Siwa: A missed opportunity
In Jan. of 2021, Jojo Siwa came out as a lesbian and the online queer community gathered around her in praise and admiration. A childhood star, via Lifetime’s “Dance Moms,” turned kids’ pop icon, had come out as gay.
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Reflections of a winter quarter grad
Up until college graduation, we are students for the majority of our cognizant lives. Life is defined by the prescribed paradigm of formal education, and we are just responsible for coloring within the lines.
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Sofia Padoan, remembered by Cal Poly and extended community
Friends, teammates and loved ones from all stages of Sofia’s life shared stories of her uplifting spirit, endless ambition on the Cal Poly KKG Instagram.