Bruce and Sally Blackerby have been married for almost 70 years, and credit their opposite personalities, commitment, and friendship for their lasting bond.
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Girl Talk: The ‘girls’ girl’ label needs to go
The first time someone called me a “girls’ girl,” I took it as the ultimate compliment. It meant I was doing something right in the complicated landscape of female friendship. But lately, I’ve been wondering: when did supporting other women become a title we have to earn instead of just something we are expected to do?
Somewhere between the third wave of feminism and TikTok, we decided that supporting other women needed a rebrand. Enter: the “girls girl.”
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Girl Talk: The unspoken rules of female friendship
There’s an invisible handbook that exists among women, a sacred text that was never written down, never formally taught, yet somehow universally understood. It’s the girl code, and if you know, you know.
But here’s what’s fascinating: why do we know? How did this intricate system of unspoken rules become so deeply embedded that it feels instinctive? No one ever sat us down with a manual. There was no orientation, no formal induction. Yet somehow, this knowledge gets passed down, mother to daughter, friend to friend, in moments so subtle we barely notice them happening.
This isn’t a coincidence. It’s a collective adaptation.
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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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Why getting ready is the best part of going out
Let’s be real – while the clubs and bars promise unforgettable nights, the true highlight isn’t in those overpriced cocktails or crowded dance floors. It’s in these chaotic, intimate hours of preparation when you’re sprawled across your friend’s bed, trying on everything in her closet and belting out lyrics at full volume. I’m going to tell you exactly why these pre-party moments mean more than any night out ever could.
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The Beauty of Solitude
Sulaiman argues that solitude and silence, states which many people avoid, are important for our cognitive development.
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Are humans meant to be in monogamous relationships?
Many factors play into maintaining monogamous relationships.
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Exploring Cal Poly’s Dungeons & Dragons culture
Though small, this imaginative community is here and thriving
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Finding where you belong isn’t hard at all
I’m a dude and I have to admit “Good-Bye, Chunky Rice” is frickin’ adorable. I don’t know how Thompson does it but every character in this story is disgustingly cute.