Since daylight savings time ended and we shifted an hour back, it’s dark out even when walking back from class at 5 p.m. Especially because I am a female student, I often feel more vigilant when walking around campus now that it gets dark earlier — and I’m not the only one.
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Gossip is good (when done responsibly) – and here’s how to do it right
There’s a lot of judgment around gossip. People who engage with gossip are often labeled as untrustworthy, insecure or even bad friends. But if you really think about it, gossip is actually the glue that holds us together. When done right, it’s the foundation of great friendships and is necessary for society.
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The downfall of Swim and Dive through a captain’s eyes
I’m sharing what happened after our team was cut not just to look back, but to show what it feels like when the university takes away the place that felt like home. As a team, we thought we had standing with the university based on our performance this season. As it turned out, we were wrong.
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Balancing your goals is better than having constant discipline
While having extreme discipline and an excruciatingly packed schedule might help you inch ahead now, balancing preparation and rest helps you avoid burnout in the long run.
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The Housing Hunt: Becoming an RA comes with free housing, but also real responsibilities
Residential advisors or community advisors (which is the RA role for continuing or transfer students) benefit from free on-campus housing and a dining plan. This job is a great way to secure an entire room to yourself for no cost, while being able to connect with other students and shape the campus community.
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Overwhelmed and understimulated: The TikTok paradox
It’s 2 a.m. and my eyes hurt. My brain feels like static. I’m exhausted and wired and bored all at once–which shouldn’t be possible, but here we are. I’ve been scrolling TikTok for three hours and couldn’t name a single video I watched. I close the app, feel a wave of relief yet immediately open it again.
Something is very wrong here.
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For many, the taste of home is missing in SLO
Ash Pickett is a Business Administration Senior and opinion columnist for Mustang News. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group.The summer after my senior year of high school, I visited Cal Poly for PolyCultural Weekend – Cal Poly’s multicultural, student-led welcome for admitted students. It was my […]
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Does President Armstrong deserve nine times the base faculty salary?
Our highest administrators are not the ones who need a 20% pay raise. They don’t feel the squeeze of the affordability crisis affecting the Cal State community, especially at Cal Poly. This money should instead be focused on direct student services and base level faculty: two fundamental aspects of the Cal State system that often go overlooked and undervalued.
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It’s cuffing season! Will your situationship become official before Valentine’s Day (and should it?)
While casual dating involves going on dates with no intention to become official, the situationship involves one person waiting on the other to change their mind. The inherent issue with situationships is the inevitable gray area. Is it casual, just friends, friends with benefits, or a real connection?
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Getting a part-time job in SLO: A survival guide
Getting a part-time job in San Luis Obispo is not easy. I spent weeks applying, emailing and walking around town dropping off resumes before landing one. Here are some tips to help you when you’re trying to land a part-time gig in San Luis Obispo.
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Food insecurity is more common than students think, especially at Cal Poly
Kaylie Wang is an English sophomore and opinion columnist for Mustang News. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. Each day, students face the choice of whether to eat at Brunch or Streets at Vista Grande. Other students do not have the privilege of this choice. Individuals […]