Sophie Corbett is a journalism sophomore and Mustang News opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. If you’ve been on Instagram in the last few months, then you’ve probably caught wind of the latest trend: infographics that discuss important social issues. If you’re not on Instagram, these aesthetically pleasing multi-slide Instagram […]
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Republicans should honor RBG’s dying wish
Sophie Corbett is a journalism sophomore and a Mustang News opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an iconic political figure and a champion for gender equality. She was the second woman to ever serve on the Supreme Court of the United States and throughout her 27 years […]
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More than Joe: Why your vote matters
With Nov. 3 rapidly approaching and the current state of our country, this year’s election may be one of the most pivotal to date, as many people’s livelihoods are on the line depending on who is elected to serve as our next president. Now, this time last year I didn’t think I would be advocating so hard for yet another straight, white, cisgender moderate male candidate (boooooorrrrrringggggg), yet here I am because I have to.
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The Hoof: The greek life community responds to COVID-19
The Hoof 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 it. If you’re looking for sports, this is kind of it, because we’re having a ball. Ha. Puns. Declan Molony is a business administration senior. The views expressed do […]
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Letter to the Editor: Cal Poly administrators, acknowledge your history and do better
“As an undergraduate history student, I spent my spring quarter researching and writing about the queer history of San Luis Obispo, and my findings directly contradict the narrative portrayed in this email.”
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Letter to President Armstrong from Cal Poly faculty and staff
“The choice of Russell is highly controversial, and we are disturbed at the irregularities in the hiring process that led to this outcome.”
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Support Black communities
Ivy Yahnke is a journalism senior. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. Thousands of San Luis Obispo citizens have mobilized to protest racial inequality and police brutality in the past two weeks. In addition to protesting, people can support the fight for racial equality by donating and signing petitions. Here […]
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Resident advisors left to fend for themselves after students are told to return to their permanent residence
“You’ll have 28 hours to contact all of your new residents.” This was one of the only instructions given to Cal Poly resident advisors in an email from University Housing on April 9th at 11:08 am. They were tasked with reaching out to all of their new residents with only the Cal Poly directory at […]
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Violence only begets violence
Reverend Stephen Vines is the Founder and President of the NAACP San Luis Obispo County Branch. Olivia Peluso is an English senior and Mustang News opinion editor. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. What does it take to grasp the capacity of trauma and despair the Black community suffers here […]
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Reopening SLO may be a slippery slope
Musa Faraha is an anthropology and geology freshman. Tessa Hughes is a journalism sophomore. They are both Mustang News columnists. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. The county of San Luis Obispo is lifting its shelter-in-place order as of today, May 17, and will only require residents to follow the […]
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San Luis Obispo County will not start phased reopening
Gov. Gavin Newsom denied San Luis Obispo County’s request to implement the START Guide and begin phased reopening of the county, Emergency Services Director Wade Horton said.