Cal Poly and San Luis Obispo have replaced the beloved Hathaway block party with a bland “Morning on the Green” event, featuring uninspired performances and police presence, and the author suggests more diverse and interesting acts to take the stage.
Category: Opinion
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Charge your brain’s battery: Taking a nap is a smart, productive move for college students
Yes, I know taking a nap feels wrong because you should be busy with school or “making the most” out of college. It feels like college is a constant competition between Google Calendar schedules, comparing who’s taking the hardest classes or who’s more booked and busy — so it can easily feel like taking a nap means you are lazy, not taking enough classes or not having enough club meetings.
However, if you keep pushing yourself through the day on little fuel, you’re going to burnout and there will be catastrophic consequences on your health. Naps can actually be productive and help you become more creative.
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The worst guy you know has special plans this Valentine’s Day
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the young daters of Cal Poly are looking for love. Jason Schroeder, a business administration sophomore, is one of the lucky few who claimed to have found his person after years of what he said were spent chasing the wrong girls.
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JDAWG SAYS: How to post your lover
College is crazy. Some of you will be getting a ring before spring and others still have not had a first kiss. The art of crafting the perfect post of your boyfriend or girlfriend or fiancé or “partner” can be challenging. Publicly associating with them can be nerve-wracking. Posting your lover is basically like saying, […]
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Valentine’s Day gifts should be more specific: something to fit your partner’s preferred love language
Madeline Kuhns is a journalism senior and Mustang News opinion columnist. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. It’s that time of year again! Time to equate our love into a plastic box of chocolates and a last-minute card bought from Walgreens. Or not! We’re adults now, […]
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Re-adjusting after study abroad: The challenge nobody warns you about
Everyone warns you about culture shock before you go abroad. They tell you about language barriers, homesickness and the confusion of navigating a foreign country. What nobody prepares you for is the reverse culture shock of returning back home.
When I returned to Cal Poly after a semester in Spain, I expected a seamless transition back into my old life. Instead, I found myself struggling with something I never anticipated: the amount of time school demands here in comparison to abroad.
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Cal Poly 2026 ins and outs: Class crushes, morning classes and more
As January flies by and February rolls in, many of our New Year’s resolutions are quickly fading. You might have already turned in assignments late or gone to the Rec Center fewer times than you promised yourself. But there are things even more essential for Cal Poly students to bring into the new year, things that would benefit every Mustang.
What’s on my vision board for 2026? Read for inspo on everything essential to our next chapters and what we need to turn the page on.
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A senior’s guide to the best coffee shops on the Central Coast
There are so many things that make a great coffee shop: roast, variety of seasonal flavors, grade of matcha, ambiance, food, location…but honestly what matters most to me is the vibe. Is it good? If yes, I’m there.
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The let them theory: Cal Poly edition
The self-help novel The Let Them Theory by life coach Mel Robbins has revolutionized how to approach conflict. It opts for spending less time worrying about others’ motivations and letting go of the need to control what is out of reach. I am excited to announce her latest work: an exclusive partnership with The Manure to curate a new version based on our wonderful Cal Poly community.
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JDAWG SAYS: Skipped your essay? Here are some excuses
SATIRE: Students have to come up with creative excuses to explain why they can’t finish their essays on time, from ChatGPT being down to the bars being too busy.
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Exploring sexuality could be the most important learn by doing opportunity
The concept I didn’t understand at the time was that there is no “right” way to figure out that you may be into the same sex. Moreover, exploring your sexuality doesn’t require instant labeling.