San Luis Obispo has upheld Libertine Brewing Company’s permit to host live music events, with only minor modifications to the permit, after a noise complaint was filed.
Category: Opinion
Posted inOpinion
President Armstrong delivers State of the University address
On Tuesday night, our great, possibly the greatest ever, leader President Jeffrey D. Armstrong got up on the podium to address the wonderful students of Cal Poly.
People clapped. People stood up. Some people didn’t, and those people were immediately exiled to Cal Maritime.
Posted inHonoring Black History
Letter to the Editor: Being a Black woman at Cal Poly
Throughout my life, being Black has been a significant part of my identity. I was never ashamed of it, but I also didn’t think too much of it. I was born to Black parents, with Black siblings in a Black neighborhood. I went to a predominantly Black elementary school, middle school and high school and had mainly Black friends.
Posted inOpinion
Don’t give professor ratings too much power over your schedule
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. Half way through last summer, I made the mistake of looking up my professor’s ratings. I was sitting in a cafe with my friend while she was registering […]
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You should be more cautious around campus petition booths
Their brief, buzzword-full rushed pitches aren’t great indicators of credibility. These types of petition booths on Cal Poly’s campus, while not all necessarily harmful or badly intentioned, should be treated with caution and skepticism upon encounter. These booths are trying to receive as many signatures as they can, and if they can rush you into signing something, they will, whether or not you even know what you’re supporting.
Posted inOpinion
Charge your brain’s battery: Taking a nap is a smart, productive move for college students
Yes, I know taking a nap feels wrong because you should be busy with school or “making the most” out of college. It feels like college is a constant competition between Google Calendar schedules, comparing who’s taking the hardest classes or who’s more booked and busy — so it can easily feel like taking a nap means you are lazy, not taking enough classes or not having enough club meetings.
However, if you keep pushing yourself through the day on little fuel, you’re going to burnout and there will be catastrophic consequences on your health. Naps can actually be productive and help you become more creative.
Posted inOpinion
Re-adjusting after study abroad: The challenge nobody warns you about
Everyone warns you about culture shock before you go abroad. They tell you about language barriers, homesickness and the confusion of navigating a foreign country. What nobody prepares you for is the reverse culture shock of returning back home.
When I returned to Cal Poly after a semester in Spain, I expected a seamless transition back into my old life. Instead, I found myself struggling with something I never anticipated: the amount of time school demands here in comparison to abroad.
Posted inOpinion
Cal Poly 2026 ins and outs: Class crushes, morning classes and more
As January flies by and February rolls in, many of our New Year’s resolutions are quickly fading. You might have already turned in assignments late or gone to the Rec Center fewer times than you promised yourself. But there are things even more essential for Cal Poly students to bring into the new year, things that would benefit every Mustang.
What’s on my vision board for 2026? Read for inspo on everything essential to our next chapters and what we need to turn the page on.
Posted inOpinion
A senior’s guide to the best coffee shops on the Central Coast
There are so many things that make a great coffee shop: roast, variety of seasonal flavors, grade of matcha, ambiance, food, location…but honestly what matters most to me is the vibe. Is it good? If yes, I’m there.
Posted inMonday Manure - Satire
The let them theory: Cal Poly edition
The self-help novel The Let Them Theory by life coach Mel Robbins has revolutionized how to approach conflict. It opts for spending less time worrying about others’ motivations and letting go of the need to control what is out of reach. I am excited to announce her latest work: an exclusive partnership with The Manure to curate a new version based on our wonderful Cal Poly community.
Posted inOpinion
Exploring sexuality could be the most important learn by doing opportunity
The concept I didn’t understand at the time was that there is no “right” way to figure out that you may be into the same sex. Moreover, exploring your sexuality doesn’t require instant labeling.