The off-campus housing search seems daunting, so I have compiled a five-step checklist for navigating the process. Here’s how you can be prepared and lock in your lease by the end of this year.
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The myth of the ‘summer body’: why your fitness journey deserves better
Every year like clockwork, as soon as the weather starts warming up, my social media feeds explode with “get beach body ready” workouts and “slim for summer” meal plans. And every year, I feel that familiar knot in my stomach tightening. Will I be “beach ready” this year? Will my body be “good enough” for summer?
Let me tell you a secret: I’m so over needing my perfect summer body. And you should be too.
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The ultimate SLO grad weekend bucketlist
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. Graduation weekend marks the end of an era. It’s the celebration you’ve been waiting for, or the one you’ve been dreading. Either way, it’s a big deal and […]
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Cal Poly should rethink its messaging with ChatGPT Edu
In their school-wide emails, nowhere has Cal Poly warned students about the implications that AI usage has on the environment.
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Drunk driving is too normal in college towns, including SLO. Here’s one solution
In San Luis Obispo, a college night out downtown or at a house party often ends with a decision between an expensive Uber, trying to bike or walk home after drinks or just driving carefully. As much as it’s ingrained in college students to make the smart choice, impaired driving is happening in San Luis Obispo, and it’s unfortunately not always seen as a big deal.
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There’s construction everywhere I turn on campus. Is it really necessary?
I’m graduating very soon, and all those hopes were affirmed. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here and don’t regret coming to Cal Poly at all.
But if I’m allowed to complain about one thing that soured my experience, it’s the construction. When one project finishes, a new one starts. And it feels like the school has to have ten projects going at a time or else they won’t hit their quota.
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A typical shift as an on-campus Starbucks barista
It’s two o’clock in the afternoon on a random Tuesday of winter quarter. I speed walk from my 12 to 2 class near Dexter lawn to the University Union bathroom, where I swap my tank top for my collared, black uniform shirt. Despite washing it only two days ago, the smell of coffee ruminates from its fabric, permanently ingrained in the fibers. I sprayed it with perfume this morning, but it has worn off by now.
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MMG on article alteration requests
The following outlines how Mustang Media Group will handle requests to remove, correct or alter published articles or names. Article changes are only made in rare cases, generally those involving factual inaccuracies. Our organization is dedicated to balancing journalistic integrity, legal considerations and the interests of those named in our coverage. Guiding Principles Accuracy and […]
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How can you effectively balance all aspects of college student life?
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.
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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.