When I joined MMG winter quarter of my freshman year, I somehow already felt behind. My six-month intermission since high school journalism, combined with my first pitch being rejected in front of a dozen of my incredibly talented peers, really tanked my confidence. I can’t lie, going from editor-in-chief to a general assignment reporter was […]
Category: Opinion
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Quit the toxic relationship with your body
Cal Poly being an active campus is not new. The multi-level gym is often crowded, and a plethora of natural landscapes provide plenty of outdoor activities for students. The positive promotion of exercise and fitness is great, but at what point does our school’s fitness obsession pose a threat to student’s relationships with their bodies?Â
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It’s okay if you don’t get that summer internship
Life experiences, like traveling and meeting new people from diverse backgrounds, hold value that cannot be quantified by the black ink on a resume.
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Letter to the Editor: Standing up against hate after the attack on the San Diego mosque
On Monday, May 18, a horrific tragedy struck the Islamic Center of San Diego when two teenage boys attacked the mosque, claiming the lives of three Muslims before ending their own lives. The shockwaves of this violence are felt acutely right here in San Luis Obispo and in communities across the country.
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Arguing with debate booths is a waste of time
Debate-style political booths are structured to be as unbalanced as possible and put you at as much of a disadvantage as they can. There is only one way to “win” in these debates: to not pick up the mic at all.
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Everything I’ve gatekept in SLO as a graduating senior
I’m done with gatekeeping. As a graduating senior, here are some of my favorites in San Luis Obispo, from hidden gem locations to explore to tips that will save you money.Â
This college town holds charming secrets, and before graduating, I figured it’s better to share the wealth so people can enjoy it the way I have. This list is only the beginning, so I hope this encourages you to get out there and find them yourself!
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Embrace changing beliefs: a retrospect of the ‘if God is good, why is there pain and suffering?’ seminar
An argument is not a competition. Disagreements shouldn’t be treated as opportunities to defeat opposing participants, but as chances to better understand different perspectives and refine one’s own thinking. Instead, conflict can spark meaningful and thoughtful conversations when contributors enter with open minds.
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Esto es lo que opinan los espectadores sobre los siete cortometrajes realizados por estudiantes de Cal Poly
Find the English version here. Traducido por Jasmine Romero. Siete equipos de estudiantes de Cal Poly estrenaron cortometrajes en la proyecciĂłn Cal Poly Short Cuts el lunes por la noche. El evento formĂł parte del Festival Internacional de Cine de San Luis Obispo, una muestra anual de cine independiente de una semana de duraciĂłn. Seis […]
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Activism at Cal Poly exists: it’s students’ responsibility to sustain it
By being actively involved at Cal Poly, students learn that they are capable of making significant impacts on policy or public opinion. This sense of autonomy and ability to self-advocate is extremely important to gain early on, as it promotes a future of taking action instead of settling for complacency.
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How casual can your relationship with ChatGPT really be?
In February 2025, the Cal State system signed a $17 million contract with OpenAI that granted Cal State students, faculty and staff free access to ChatGPT Edu through July 2026. This AI initiative has been met with mixed reactions. Aside from ethical concerns with cheating, it raises a watershed of environmental and philosophical dilemmas.Â
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Keeping nightlife alive is vital to downtown SLO
Live music is losing its sense of belonging in San Luis Obispo, and putting a noise ordinance on bars like Libertine only pushes it further out of the community. What other spaces are available for the arts and emerging house bands to debut?