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 alegrĂa por completo. El verano, significaba comer helados, nadar en las piscinas y no levantarse hasta el […]
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As college costs rise, why Cal Poly continues to attract record numbers of applicants
The value of a college degree is increasingly under scrutiny. Yet, amidst this changing landscape, Cal Poly stands out as a notable exception. The university is attracting more students than ever and is far from experiencing a decline in interest. Why is it that Cal Poly is still so attractive if college in general is losing the appeal?
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You should practice daily gratitude
If I could implement one daily practice into each of my loved ones’ lives, it would be daily gratitude. Every night for the past two years, I have opened a tiny little notebook and written down ten things I am grateful for that day in bullet points.
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Let’s talk about why you wear your Blundstones
In American slang, an individual who is “granola” is visibly outdoors. The aesthetic often involves sporting brands such as Patagonia, Blundstone, REI, Teva and more, all while exploring picturesque places. Surfing Instagram is a good way to determine if someone fits the bill.
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Tits: Explained
Terminology is crucial for laying the foundation of any feminist issue. And what could be more feminist than conducting discourse about the right way to refer to a pair of breasts?
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On the killing floor: Watching a cow slaughter for the first time
I had recently been critically exploring my relationship with food. Rather than going through the motions of eating, I wanted to be in tune with what I ate, where it came from and how it made me feel.
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How validation is tied to wealth – and how it’s destroying the planet
I walk to the mailbox and see a package that I’ve long awaited; I ordered it weeks ago and am so excited to have finally received it. For me, this box is typically filled with clothes. I love looking good, getting compliments and receiving external validation. Finding clothes that other people think look good on me gives me the validation I desire.
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Mustang News opinion columnist vs. Barbenheimer
Destroyer of worlds, savior of cinema. Two starkly different films, one fateful release date. Grossing a combined $368 million in their first week, Barbenheimer will go down in history as the catalyst of the movie theater attendance renaissance.
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How not to exploit children on the internet 101
There is no way for children to refuse being in the content based around them, especially when there is pressure coming from a parental figure who they respect and feel attached to.
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You are what you wear
There are few times in a person’s life where they are given the opportunity to recreate themselves and stray from the persona they have formed, to become something new. Leaving home for the first time is the moment in most people’s lives where they take hold of this chance, when they feel drawn to redesign.
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The best Halloween costumes of Cal Poly
Claudia Munoz is a junior English major and Mustang News opinion columnist. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. Oh boy, how I love Halloween! I’m a people watcher by nature, so Halloween just makes my little heart soar. Nothing brings me more joy than watching college […]