Siga aquí para leer este artículo en Español. This article was originally published on KCPR.org. As a student of color living in a predominantly white town, it is a lot more difficult for me to navigate where I can find the nearest threading place or halal meat store than it is in my hometown. My fellow […]
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Editorial: Cal Poly’s communication is failing us
Cal Poly’s administrative staff has repeatedly blocked Mustang News from receiving vital and basic information — even when it’s pertinent to the public safety and health of their own campus community. The Mustang News staff works diligently to provide information and clarity on everything from COVID-19 policies and ASI elections to breaking news on emergency […]
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The songs that shaped season two of “Euphoria”
Content warning: This article discusses drug use and other mature themes present in “Euphoria.” Editor’s note: This article contains spoilers for season 2 of “Euphoria.” HBO’s hit series, “Euphoria,” has captured the hearts of Gen-Z with its tumultuous plot, provocative imagery and gifted cast. “Euphoria”‘s influence in the makeup and fashion scene has also taken […]
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The cost of self-care
Zoie Denton is an English sophomore and the views expressed in this piece don’t necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. The narrative surrounding self-care today is one of consumption: go buy a face mask and a bottle of wine or treat yourself to that gift you’ve been saving up for. There is not a lot […]
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Biden Poised to Pick a New SCOTUS Nominee, Will Manchin Stand in the Way?
Owen Lavine is a journalism sophomore and Mustang News opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. Washington is where the wishes of the American voter dies and the wishes of the ruling class is born. The phrase, “follow the money,” is no more applicable in Washington DC than anywhere […]
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Spotify isn’t your fact checker
Rebecca Caraway is a journalism junior and Mustang News opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. On Dec. 31, 2021, The Joe Rogan Experience podcast put out their 1,757th episode which featured Dr. Robert Malone. 270 medical professionals expressed concerns that the episode was “promoting baseless conspiracy theories” surrounding COVID-19. […]
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Classic Feminist Literature Your GE Class Won’t Cover
Zoie Denton is an English sophomore and the views expressed in this piece don’t necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. Virginia Woolf, Silvia Plath, The Bronte Sisters and Emily Dickison — hopefully you’ve heard of them, but I wouldn’t be surprised if you haven’t read any of their works. It’s saddening to see such beautiful […]
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Dating by default: casual sex to commitment
Neta Bar is a business administration sophomore and opinion columnist for Mustang News. Her views reflected in this piece don’t necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. You meet at a party, in class, on an app or through friends. You kiss before you talk and you’re in each other’s beds before you know each other’s […]
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Bigger and broke: Struggles of the downtown shopping scene
Rebecca Caraway is a journalism junior and Mustang News opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. Outside the Ross in Downtown San Luis Obispo is a sign that reads “this Ross location is closed permanently. Thank you San Luis Obispo for all the great years.” With that, the last truly […]
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Biden’s first year of presidency in review
Elijah Winn is an environmental earth and soil science sophomore and Mustang News opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. Joe Biden inherited a country plagued by racial injustice, a pandemic, economic deflation and overall political turmoil. However, as a candidate on the campaign trail, Biden declared he would […]
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Dear President Armstrong –– It’s time to go back online
Cassandra Garcia is a journalism freshman and Mustang News opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. Dear President Armstrong, My name is Cassandra Garcia and I am a first-generation, first-year journalism major attending Cal Poly. As a student, I have experienced firsthand the impact of the decisions you and your […]