Water, earth, fire, air…the four elements that work together in harmony.
How about the four elements of a college student’s life, though? Nobody ever talks about that.
Category: Opinion
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Your loss in attention span isn’t funny, it’s alarming
Erin Yarwood is a journalism senior and opinion columnist for Mustang News. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. A few weeks ago, my friends and I sat down to watch a movie. It was on my letterbox watchlist, highly recommended by a friend who had already […]
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Zipcar is my favorite way of zippin’ around town
Finding a way to get off-campus is difficult and inconvenient for students without cars, especially first-years. I’ve found Zipcar, despite it’s flaws, to be the best method of transportation.
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El Verano de Juventud
Addie Uhl is an Interdisciplinary Studies sophomore and a Bilingual reporter for Mustang News. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. Cuando era joven, el verano llevaba un sentimiento de alegría por completo. El verano, significaba comer helados, nadar en las piscinas y no levantarse hasta el […]
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Let yourself spend ‘lizard time’ in the sun to feel rejuvenated
More students should take advantage of the sunny weather. Even if you’re too busy to be in the sun for hours or lying out in the sun to tan or playing spikeball doesn’t sound appealing to you, I want to remind you: being in the sun for even a short time can make you feel photosynthesized and rejuvenated.
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Stop letting algorithms tell you what music you like
It’s a lot more rewarding and interesting when you discover artists through a tunnel of your own curiosity, or through people whose opinion you trust. Music deserves to be thought about. It’s meant to do more than just wash over people who have no regard for it.
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A Boogie Wit da Hoodie concert shows Cal Poly needs to improve its event management
Kaylie Wang is an English freshman and Mustang News opinion columnist. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. I was absolutely thrilled, as were many other students, when I first heard about the free A Boogie Wit da Hoodie concert: great music, it’s on campus and I […]
Posted inMay Print 25
Why we need opinion journalism
News is objective, but people aren’t. People are messy; we have emotions, biases and, worst of all, opinions. We need the news to reflect what’s going on in the world, but we also need opinion journalism to reflect how people are feeling about it.
Posted inMay Print 25
A guide to SLO street parking for the desperate and unpermitted
Finding parking in San Luis Obispo, especially for a Cal Poly student without a permit, is a daily struggle that tests your patience and creativity. Here’s a ranked breakdown of the most lucky and most desperate parking spots I’ve seen parked in, from worst to best.
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Rest for success: The science behind sleep and why students need it
Towards the end of my freshman year, after a week straight of surviving on less than five hours of sleep each night, I found myself blankly staring at my computer in my common room, trying to complete a simple assignment that should have taken 30 minutes.
This night became my breaking point. I quickly realized that sleep was much more important than I ever recognized. Once I learned to prioritize it, my physical, social and emotional health all improved significantly. I wish I knew then what I know now: making sleep a priority isn’t just good for your health, it actually improves your grades.
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OPINION: House hearing was really about free speech and education, not antisemitism
To me, this hearing was completely unnecessary — and not just for Armstrong’s sake. Republican congresspeople are taking this stand against antisemitism with little authenticity and armed with ulterior motives; they want to better position themselves to attack higher education and free speech.