Neta Bar is a business administration junior and opinion columnist for Mustang News. The views reflected in this piece don’t necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. If I were to attempt to produce a singular, distilled image of a so-called “Mother” in my mind, no coherent image takes form, no matter how hard I try. […]
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Opinion: Leaving behind a toxic friend
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. I used to have a friend that said we were soulmates, and I thought she was right. We liked the same music and TV shows; we had the same […]
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Opinion: The inevitable danger of AirTags
Erin Yarwood is a Mustang News Opinion Columnist. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. Cynics of technology are constantly criticizing its downfalls and the lack of privacy that technological advancements cause. Safety and privacy issues seem to be an inevitable accessory to new inventions, and AirTags are […]
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Opinion: Joe Biden announced his bid for reelection. Here’s what it means for Democrats
On Tuesday, April 25, President Joseph “Joe” Biden formally announced that he will be running for re-election in the 2024 presidential election. He will be running alongside his current vice president, Kamala Harris. This announcement comes on the four-year anniversary of when he declared his first campaign for the presidency — and it isn’t without […]
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Everything you need to know about the Trump indictmentÂ
Marcela Bonet is an economics freshman and Mustang News opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. If you’re anything like me, looking at headlines fills you with an overwhelming sense that you have no idea what is going on in the world. Sometimes, it feels almost as if everyone […]
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The Hoof: A WOWie’s Guide to Cal Poly
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 & geography freshman and Mustang […]
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How to make the most of spring in SLO
Shelbi Sullaway is a mechanical engineering junior and Mustang News opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. San Luis Obispo is a town that can get boring at times. You hear it all the time: college kids driven crazy by the feeling of running out of things to do. […]
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Opinion: It’s okay to suck at your passions
Painting is one of my favorite things to do. I’ll sit on the floor of my living room mixing colors and painting records, bottles, spare canvases and anything else I can find. I paint because I love the way colors combine, the infinite amount of shades I can create with a little knowledge of color […]
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A Plea to the Supreme Court to approve Biden’s student loan forgiveness planÂ
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 submitted my federal student loan forgiveness application in October 2022 I was hopeful yet hesitant. I wasn’t sure if I would qualify out of the millions of […]
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Predicting the 2023 Academy Awards Best Picture winnerÂ
Ladies and gentlemen, it is that time of the year. The pinnacle of art and culture. The Super Bowl for pretentious people. Whether you’re an avid film enjoyer or someone who only stepped foot in a movie theater this year to watch the most recent Minions movie, the Academy Awards are entrenched in popular culture […]
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Society treats the unhoused like a problem, not like human beings
Eden-Rose Baker is an opinion columnist for Mustang News and journalism junior. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. There is no denying that homelessness is a prevalent issue in San Luis Obispo County. It became a huge topic in November’s election cycle. Both former State Assembly District […]