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, […]
Tag: relationships
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 […]
Are humans meant to be in monogamous relationships?
Many factors play into maintaining monogamous relationships.
How to know if you’re in a healthy and happy relationship
Communication and trust are two good indicators of a healthy relationship.
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.
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.
Cal Poly women talk sex
Some learned from older brothers and sisters. Others from movies such as “Titanic.” But the majority of the 27 women at Let’s Talk Sex said they learned about sex in fifth and sixth grade via a sex education class. Caitlin Fuller, a psychology junior and Sexual Assault-Free Environment Resource (SAFER) female educator, organized Let’s Talk Sex […]
Sometimes it’s hard not to look
There he is, tall, brown hair, gorgeous blue eyes, dimples, broad chest, tight muscles, strong enough to throw you across his shoulder and carry you into the bedroom, but not so large that he’d crush you if he were on top.
Learning “How to Be Single” is a whirlwind adventure
People read self-help books for everything from programming their computers to choosing the right wine. But a how-to guide on being single does not sound quite so appealing.
The back-to-school adventure begins: It’s important to stay balanced when schedules get busy
It’s back-to-school time and everyone is attempting to organize their lives into perfectly color-coded bins purchased from Bed Bath & Beyond — only they have yet to find out that one thing doesn’t fit quite so perfectly into these bins, namely, your relationships (or lack thereof).
Long distance relationships: not for the faint of heart
Why some long distance relationships can work but most can’t: the distance, the foundation of the relationship and the length of time the two people will be apart.