In American slang, an individual who is “granola” is visibly outdoors. The aesthetic often involves sporting brands such as Patagonia, Blundstone, REI, Teva and more, all while exploring picturesque places. Surfing Instagram is a good way to determine if someone fits the bill.
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Tits: Explained
Terminology is crucial for laying the foundation of any feminist issue. And what could be more feminist than conducting discourse about the right way to refer to a pair of breasts?
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The hopeful romantics’ guide to your perfect Valentine’s Day read
Love is in the air! Following Valentine’s Day, some of you may be asking where the romance is in your life. Well, what better way to embrace the season and celebrate love than opening your heart to some new romance books? Whether you’re happily in love, stuck in the “it’s complicated” phase, or living it […]
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Letter to the Editor: Letter from the Cal Poly Social Justice Coalition Faculty
The following was submitted anonymously as a Letter to the Editor. The opinions expressed in this letter do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. To Our Campus Community: We are a coalition of faculty members concerned about recent statements and actions taken by the Cal Poly administration. These include campus-wide emails sent by Cal […]
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Your best friend just landed a significant other – now what?
Your best friend is a good person. They are funny, they are hot, they are smart. You have spent months, maybe years, telling them how much of a catch they are, motivating them to be brave with romantic prospects and offering your sympathies when it doesn’t work out. Until one day it does. It’ll happen, […]
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SLO College Houses: Ranked From Worst to Best
Erin Yarwood is a journalism junior and opinion columnist for Mustang News. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. That time of year has crept up on Cal Poly students once again. Landlords are reaching out, leases are being signed and friends are becoming roommates. However, finding […]
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Reconnecting to your inner-child through nature: A how-to guide
I have distinct memories of being outside as a child. Growing up in San Diego, my family and I had the pleasure of having the mountains and the beach at our disposal whenever we felt antsy from a week of working and going to school. I loved spending time in my garden after school because […]
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An education in cannabis
This opinion piece was originally published in the first edition of MMG’s new arts and culture magazine, The Peak. Smoking a little pot is more than just a phase for some college students. As an increasing number of states legalize recreational marijuana use for adults — Ohio voters just made their state the 24th in […]
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New year, new ways to ponder existence
Welcome 2024! In a general sense, I’m getting increasingly terrified about the future for a whole slew of reasons. But I’m not writing to cover the socioeconomic or political state of the world going into the new year, I simply do not have the bandwidth or omniscience to get into it. I am writing to […]
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The Hoof: A letter to the real heroes of the strike
Dear Professors holding Zoom classes this week, I applaud your bravery. You are setting great examples for your students because it’s true, some things aren’t black and white. Sometimes, you have to put your very big brain to the task and come up with a solution. And walking by your colleagues actively striking on campus, […]
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Letter to the editor – A Student’s Perspective: Empathy and Advocacy Amid the Strike
Bella Slosberg is a journalism senior at Cal Poly. The views expressed in this letter do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. Sometimes I find myself staring at a blank screen hoping that I’ll be able to find words strong enough to encapsulate the message I want to convey. Today was one of those […]