Erik Hansen is a graduate student pursuing a master of public policy and Mustang Daily graduate columnist. If you have ever watched Sunday morning soccer on Telemundo, then you know how exciting goals can be. And, there is no better…
Dont let a time crunch ruin lunch
Heather Rockwood is a food science senior and Mustang Daily food columnist. This weekend I was fortunate enough to attend Sunset magazine’s Savor the Central Coast celebration. Many of the best wineries, restaurants and breweries from Monterey to Santa Barbara…
Flirting with food-workers and other misadventures
I have a weird attraction to men who work behind a counter and wear a goofy uniform (though, the lack of said goofy uniform is not a deal breaker). I suppose it’s because I have always worked behind a counter…
Get out of the dorms and explore SLO
Leila Durmaz is a journalism freshman and Mustang Daily freshman columnist. The first week of classes will soon turn into the first month, the first quarter and, quickly, the first year of college. Is it just me, or does it…
Get on board with the Fair Trade Movement
From what I’ve seen, when people start reconsidering what they eat, they typically concern themselves with the health value and impact of the foods they consume on their bodies and lives. However, there are broader aspects of foods attached to the…
Rise and shine — How to become an early bird
In a perfect world, you wake up in the morning naturally. Your circadian rhythm is so refined that you rise with the sun after eight consecutive hours of sleep. In the real world, you are lucky to get four hours…
Jealousy: A double-edged sword
I hate couples. I hate their happiness, I hate the way they hold hands and I especially hate how they rub their non-singledom in my — and other singles’ — face. Even when I was a member of a couple,…
Stampeding into college
The transition to college, as you have all heard, is difficult. Freshmen have to adapt to a completely new schedule, campus and way of life. But in the midst of all this change, we have found how to have one…
Defining your relationship with the food you eat
The much-anticipated week has finally arrived — the first week back to classes. I can tell you what is already going through most people’s heads. Wowies: “That was the most amazing week ever! School is so awesome!” Wow Leaders: “I’m…
Farmer's Market is a must for SLOcals
Let’s face it, San Luis Obispo is a pretty awesome place to live and go to school. For those of you who are new to the area, welcome. It won’t take long for you to see how special this place…
So much for the best seven years of your life
Through its Expected Academic Progress (EAP) Policy, Cal Poly is making a conscience effort to graduate students in a timely manner.