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.
Category: Opinion
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You’re saving your photos wrong and it’s costing you your memories
Especially in college, we should be more intentional about how we store the moments we’ll want to remember years from now. Scrapbooks, photo albums or even a flash drive are more secure and worthwhile ways to do this.
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Why is seemingly everyone at Cal Poly so active?
Health is wealth. It’s a bit of a silly phrase but I’m a big subscriber to it, and so is everyone else at Cal Poly, or so it feels. It’s pretty bizarre just how physically fit people at this school are on average. Our students are on another level.
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Is Cal Poly’s high-achieving culture a blessing or a burden?
The expectation to maintain high grades, be involved in extracurriculars, stay physically active and have an exciting social life creates a culture where students push themselves to the limit. But is this drive beneficial, or does it lead to burnout?
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The perfect illusion: why we spend hours on makeup to look like we spent minutes
Every morning, I spend 45 minutes in front of my mirror achieving the perfect I just rolled out of bed looking this pretty face. The goal? To have someone say, “You look so good without makeup!” while I’m secretly wearing at least ten different products.
It’s like we are all participating in a collective delusion. The beauty standard isn’t just to look perfect, it’s to look perfect without trying. Not a chance someone catches you putting effort into your appearance! That would be embarrassing. Better to pretend you just happened to wake up with poreless skin, a smooth complexion and naturally flushed cheeks.
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The ultimate SLO senior spring bucketlist
There’s only two months left until you graduate and move on with your life. Time to squeeze in every SLO and Cal Poly related fun activity before it’s too late. I give you the SLO senior spring bucket list to make sure you can maximize the best quarter of the year.
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The financial benefits of student government positions should be advertised
John Washington 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. From Tuesday through Thursday this week, students can vote for next year’s ASI president and Board of Directors through the Cal Poly Portal. Although I’m graduating this June […]
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Pics or it didn’t happen: Why do we need to constantly “capture the moment?”
Coined as “capturing the moment,” Gen Z’s addiction to taking photos is not a new point of discussion. Thousands of photos render their way into our digital albums, but the mentality behind our endless camera roll is not as deluded as some would assume.
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The Globetrotter’s Guide to Studying Abroad: financing abroad
To have a successful study abroad experience, it’s important to have a clear understanding of your financial situation, set a budget, and plan for emergencies, so that you can fully enjoy your time abroad.
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Cal Poly must work to protect its students from federal attacks
Cal Poly must continue to ensure that students are free from legal repercussions, especially from the federal government, when they choose to peacefully exercise their constitutional rights.
Posted inApril Print '25
You’re blocking your own creativity: here’s why ditching your AirPods might help
Ash Pickett encourages college students to spend more time alone with their thoughts to cultivate creativity and critical thinking, and to ditch AirPods for a bit to allow for this reflection.