If you happened to be on the Internet at all last week, you might have seen that Reddit users outsmarted a multi-billion dollar hedge fund. What the? Without going too much into the nitty-gritty financial details, a hedge fund named Melvin Capital was short-selling GameStop’s stock, called GME. Normally when you buy a stock, if […]
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The Miley Cyrus journey
This article first appeared on KCPR.org. Mustang Media Group is a student-run organization that encompasses Mustang News and KCPR. They collaborate to cover news, arts and culture for Cal Poly and the greater San Luis Obispo community. Miley Cyrus won our hearts when she starred as the lead role in “Hannah Montana” and has been in […]
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Top albums from “Album a day 2020” in no particular order
This article first appeared on KCPR.org. Mustang Media Group is a student-run organization that includes Mustang News and KCPR. They collaborate to cover news, arts, and culture for Cal Poly and the greater San Luis Obispo community. Over the past dumpster fire of a year, my only solace has been listening to the entirety of a […]
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BIPOC artists to check out if you’re looking for new music
This article first appeared on KCPR.org. Mustang Media Group is a student-run organization that includes Mustang News and KCPR. They collaborate to cover news, arts, and culture for Cal Poly and the greater San Luis Obispo community. Last year the Black Lives Matter Movement became much more prominent. With it the efforts to support Black-owned businesses […]
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Trump Twitter ban was absolutely justified
This is nothing new. In the four years that Trump has been in office, he has continuously used social media platforms to spread misinformation and lies. But it was this deadly Capitol riot that was the final straw.
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Thank you for saving us, Stacey Abrams
I believe I am speaking for a large majority of America when I say those words to you because you saved Georgia and, in turn, the 2020 presidential and Georgia Senate election.
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Opinion: Congratulations President Trump, you have made the American flag the new symbol of racism
Tessa Hughes is a journalism junior, KCPR.org editor and Mustang News opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. Joe Biden is the 46th Presidential-elect of the United States, with Kamala Harris by his side, and their victory is the first time in four years I have felt any ounce […]
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Opinion: Trump’s impact on the judiciary
Kate Inman is a political science sophomore and Mustang News opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. In the past four years of President Donald Trump’s first term, the American public has witnessed a mass appointment and confirmation spree carried out by the president with the unwavering support from […]
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Letter to the Editor: Bye, Don
Ken Allard is a journalism senior. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. The leaves have changed, the sun has set on previously unshakable relationships and the fall air is crisp with a cold, dry anxiety beset by a year unlike any other. Ain’t it great? Don’t answer that. Listen, I know we’re […]
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Opinion: Do Better, Representative Cunningham
Anya Poplavska is a Mustang News opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. A year ago, I sat in front of my computer at my environmental policy internship, watching a heated debate unfold in the California Legislature. The topic at hand was Senate Bill 54 (SB 54), known as the “California […]
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The best decision I’ve ever made: Ditching my period
Nicki Butler is a psychology junior and Mustang News opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. Okay, maybe that’s a little dramatic, so let me rephrase. Ditching my period was the best and easiest decision I’ve ever made. I will tell anyone who will listen that I don’t get my period […]