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 […]
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Junioritis: The Pressures of Being a Third Year
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. I have never felt less motivated for the first day of school than I was this year. The fact that I have been sitting in a classroom, studying, taking […]
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The Hoof: Performing Arts Center releases lineup for spring quarter
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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Cal Poly Wind Band to present ‘Bandemonium’ concert
Cal Poly’s Wind Band is featuring Cuesta College’s Wind Ensemble Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. ‘Bandemonium’ is the Cal Poly Bands’ second season series, according to a Cal Poly news release. “Cal Poly welcomes the Cuesta College Wind Ensemble under the direction of Jennifer Martin,” band director Christopher J. Woodruff said […]
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Opinion: Why is Campus Health and Wellbeing making promises they can’t keep?
Elijah Winn is an environmental earth and soil science sophomore. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. America today is plagued with a mental health crisis. People of all ages and groups are being affected by this crisis as two out of five adults detail experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety. To […]
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A love letter to heartbreak on Valentine’s Day
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. Something about February 14th instills a frenzy in people. All of the sudden my happily single friends are dreading the sight of heart-shaped balloons and tacky stuffed animals— and honestly, […]
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Ending fall commencement is a disservice to students
Graduation is full of mixed emotions. You’re excited for a new start, you’re relieved to have finished the turbulent four years that it took for you to get here, but you’re also sad to be leaving your friends, professors and youth behind. No matter how you feel about graduating, the commencement ceremony is something to […]
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The Colorado Springs shooting and its impact on LGBTQ+ youth
Gracie Schweitzer is a psychology junior and opinion columnist for Mustang News. The views expressed in this piece don’t necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. Club Q in Colorado Springs was just one of many shooting sites when it comes to the LGBTQ+ community and their friends — targeting a group of individuals in a place where […]
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Opinion: Sam Huard’s arrival at Cal Poly changes the future of Mustang Football
Nick Bandanza is a journalism sophomore and Mustang News sports reporter. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. Cal Poly’s football team just landed a former five-star quarterback in transfer Sam Huard, and finally, the fateful fans of the Mustangs can celebrate that something special is happening. Being a Cal Poly […]
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Ticketmaster is Ruining Live Music
Ticketmaster has caused several stirs online for inflated prices, glitches, site crashes, presale code drama and hour long waiting rooms. Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” presale showed the world just how incompetent Ticketmaster is. The problems continue because even though Ticketmaster has repeatedly displayed that they are unable to keep up with the large demand from […]