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 proyección Cal Poly Short Cuts el lunes por la noche. El evento formó parte del Festival Internacional de Cine de San Luis Obispo, una muestra anual de cine independiente de una semana de duración. 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.
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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?
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Reflections on the rodeo as a first-timer
There is quite a reputation behind the Poly Royal Rodeo, because I first heard about the rodeo in high school. After attending the Friday night rodeo, I can confidently say it was an entertaining night that lassoed me in. I was so amazed by the Cal Poly rodeo team seniors and graduate students as they showcased their skills.
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My hot takes on college dating: Warnings and ways to spend your limited time
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. If I could write a letter to freshman year Madeline and tell her the excitement, heartbreak and surprises of her college dating life, I think her jaw would plummet […]
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jdawg says: act nonchalant
i’ve been watching the jfk jr. and carolyn bassette show and listening to faye webster through wired headphones. i’ve been trying so hard to mog that my jaw is getting stiff. i came to the realization that i need to calm down. a little crush and the impending doom of unemployment have me in shambles […]
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On-campus reproductive healthcare is more important than you might think
Accessible and comprehensive reproductive healthcare is fundamental not only to personal freedom but also to basic health and preventative medical care. Without it, these basic rights become conditional.
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The Cal State system has an enrollment problem
This distinction reveals a growing divide within the Cal State system. While imperfect, SB 640 represents a necessary adjustment to a system that can no longer rely on uniform admissions policies to serve campuses with vastly different capacities. Some campuses are working to attract students to stay stable, while others continue to turn away qualified applicants.
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Review: Morning on the Green was a clever and exciting replacement to mayhem on the streets
My 3 a.m. alarm buzzed on my phone, and I jolted awake to the sound of an Irish jig and my roommates preparing drinks in the kitchen. Though I despise being woken up early, I had to persevere for my final St. Fratty’s day at Cal Poly.
I can confidently say it was totally worth it, because Cal Poly crushed it for this year’s 4:45 a.m. Morning on the Green concert at the Lower Sports Complex on Saturday the 14. In my four years of Fratty’s at Cal Poly, this has been one of the best days. I think a lot of us that had experienced the craze and thrill of the annual block party were grieving it, and needed something that could stand up to the sheer number of students the block party brought.