There are lots of opportunities on our campus that you should take advantage of to get the full Cal Poly student experience and because we pay hella fees. One of these expenses is a mandatory fee that contributes to the Rec Center, which in my mind means mandatory gains. Open 6 a.m. to midnight during […]
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The Housing Hunt: 5 tips for navigating the off-campus housing search
The off-campus housing search seems daunting, so I have compiled a five-step checklist for navigating the process. Here’s how you can be prepared and lock in your lease by the end of this year.
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JDAWG SAYS: Dorm room essentials
New students at Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo are encouraged to fill their dorms with items to show their personality and style, such as a matcha set, vinyl records, Taylor Swift merch, Labubu dolls, vapes, moonbeam ice cream, and Halloweekend costumes.
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Six things to bring up during fraternity rush to guarantee a bid
Fraternity rush brings about the opportunity to meet lifelong friends, share unforgettable memories, and find a sense of belonging. With the second week of Cal Poly fraternity rush around the corner, here are a few tips that are guaranteed to boost your chances with the brothers.
Posted inSept Print 25
Sequel Tea is brewing up teas and a taste of home
Kaylie Wang is an English sophomore and Mustang News opinion columnist. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. I looked forward to one thing every Monday and Wednesday of my freshman year: banana hojicha cream top with brown sugar boba from Sequel Tea’s pop-up on Mott Lawn. […]
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Move In: Welcome to Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Each back-to-school season, the air stirs with a familiar mix of change and anticipation. Whether it’s reconnecting with friends to compare class schedules or simply feeling those ‘Sunday Scaries’ that last all of September, the start of school can be daunting. As you enter the unknown of being a college student, be sure to use […]
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The myth of the ‘summer body’: why your fitness journey deserves better
Every year like clockwork, as soon as the weather starts warming up, my social media feeds explode with “get beach body ready” workouts and “slim for summer” meal plans. And every year, I feel that familiar knot in my stomach tightening. Will I be “beach ready” this year? Will my body be “good enough” for summer?
Let me tell you a secret: I’m so over needing my perfect summer body. And you should be too.
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The ultimate SLO grad weekend bucketlist
Erin Yarwood is a journalism senior and opinion columnist for Mustang News. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. Graduation weekend marks the end of an era. It’s the celebration you’ve been waiting for, or the one you’ve been dreading. Either way, it’s a big deal and […]
Posted inMonday Manure - Satire
Parents welcome daughter home after graduation, confident she’ll leave someday
“Of course we’re proud,” said Gertrude, while aggressively vacuuming the carpet in a zigzag pattern. “She’s the first in the family to get a B.A. in Medieval Painting Discussion with a minor in Thinking about Stuff. She’s been working so hard, you know, at figuring herself out.”
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Student drops out after seeing professor at Frog and Peach Pub
Ani Nazarian is an English sophomore and satire columnist for Mustang News. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. The Monday Manure 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 […]
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Cal Poly should rethink its messaging with ChatGPT Edu
In their school-wide emails, nowhere has Cal Poly warned students about the implications that AI usage has on the environment.