As I enter my last year as a journalism student, interviewing all kinds of people has helped me strengthen my friendships and relationships in my personal life.
Here are some of the journalistic tips that I was able to use for my friendships.
Tag: relationships
Posted inMonday Manure - Satire
Dormcest: Do’s and don’ts
It’s no secret that horned-up freshmen are likely to crap where they eat. The hormones and excitement that surround dorm-dwellers are bound to cause some incest in freshman year living spaces. From yakʔitʸutʸu to Muir, North Mountain to Yosemite, no dorm goes unscathed by the looming presence of an awkward hook-up who lives in the same building as you.
Posted inOpinion
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.
Posted inOpinion
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.
Posted inOpinion
What female friendships have taught me about love
Growing up without sisters, I always dreamed of having one. I was that little kid who begged my mom to set up playdates, hoping to find the sisterly bond I saw in others. That longing has stayed with me, but now it feels like a childhood dream has come true – I finally have the sisters I always wanted. These incredible girls chose to be a part of my life, and I couldn’t feel luckier.
Posted inOpinion
A love letter to heartbreak on Valentine’s Day
Zoie Denton is an English junior and opinion columnist for Mustang News. The views expressed in this piece don’t necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. Something about February 14th instills a frenzy in people. All of the sudden my happily single friends are dreading the sight of heart-shaped balloons and tacky stuffed animals— and honestly, […]
Posted inFeatures, Top Stories
How couples cope with COVID-19
Nothing will test the strength of your relationship like a global pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the dynamics of many romantic relationships, including those of Cal Poly students. Social distancing guidelines and stay-at-home orders have created a new set of challenges for some couples, while bringing others closer together. Aerospace engineering senior Lacey Davis […]
Posted inOpinion
Are humans meant to be in monogamous relationships?
Many factors play into maintaining monogamous relationships.
Posted inOpinion
How to know if you’re in a healthy and happy relationship
Communication and trust are two good indicators of a healthy relationship.
Posted inNews
Pilot party registration program gives a warning before a fine
The city council approved a program that will give residents 20 minutes to quiet down before police issue a citation.
Posted inMultimedia
Quiz: What will your Valentine's Day be like?
Whether you end up at the library or Giuseppe’s, you’ll probably post an Instagram.