Marcela Bonet is an economics freshman and Mustang News opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. I fell in love with historical fashion my freshman year of highschool. Seattle is cold and rainy, which contributed to my pre-existing inclination to stay inside and spend hours pouring over lengthy historical […]
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Opinion: El Niño 2023, decoded
Caroline Kelleher is an anthropology and geography freshman and Mustang News Opinion Columnist. The views expressed in this piece do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. June marks the beginning of what is usually a hot California summer, which should be a welcome break from the gloom we’ve had for the first half of […]
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Opinion: Journals of a part-time student
Eden-Rose Baker is a journalism junior and a Mustang News opinion columnist. This article does not reflect the views of Mustang News. Last quarter, everything made me anxious. It got to the point where I was afraid to come back to school because I was afraid of everything around me. So, I’m only in five […]
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Opinion: Why the Writers Guild of America is on strike and why you should care
Erin Yarwood is a journalism sophomore and a Mustang News Opinion Columnist. The views expressed in this piece do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has been on strike since May 2, 2023. The strike is in protest to the small pay that writers receive for composing work […]
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A transfer student’s journey to find parking at Cal Poly
Alex Ruther is an opinion columnist for Mustang News and journalism senior. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. When I transferred to Cal Poly in fall 2021 I had to familiarize myself with a new campus quickly on my own. Through the help of my new housemates, […]
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MN Now: May 25, 2023
Mustang News reporter Ari Lopez brings you the top stories from this week…
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Opinion: dealing with grief in college
Rebecca Caraway is a journalism senior and the Mustang News Opinion Editor. The views expressed in this piece do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. My oma (grandmother) passed away on the second day of spring quarter. I was in my visual communications class when she passed; I had no clue. You always think […]
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Environmental Activism Through Veganism: Am I Actually Making a Difference?
Zoie Denton is an English junior and opinion columnist for Mustang News. The views expressed in this piece don’t necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. I went vegetarian in my sophomore year of high school, I barely remember why I took the leap but I remember feeling like I was doing something important. Learning about […]
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A college student’s weekend guide to the SLO downtown bars
Alex Ruther is an opinion columnist for Mustang News and journalism senior. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. Once you’re 21 you’re no longer limited to house and frat parties, and instead can experience a new social scene in SLO: the downtown bars. There are so many […]
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The ultimate college student Trader Joe’s haul
Erin Yarwood is a journalism sophomore and a Mustang News Opinion Columnist. The views expressed in this piece do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. Trader Joe’s is a taste tester’s dream. The grocery store is filled with hundreds of original packaged foods for customers to try, among other produce. For a college student […]
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The Hoof: New classes for freshmen expected in 2023-2024 school year
The Hoof is a satire column created to find the humor in the daily life of Cal Poly students. If you’re looking for news, this is not it. If you’re looking for sports, this is kind of it, because we’re having a ball. Ha. Puns. Caroline Kelleher is an anthropology and geography freshman and Mustang […]