Adding a realistic twist to the classic "Notebook" fantasy

Alicia Freeman is an English senior and relationship advice columnist for the Mustang Daily. In an English class a few quarters ago, more than one of my female peers said “The Notebook” was their favorite movie, and for those that…

Sporting events you can’t miss this fall

A review of upcoming sporting events that Mustang fans should be sure to attend.

Old-fashioned hatred: Cal Poly's athletic rivalries

The four years you spend in college will likely be among the most intellectually stimulating years of your life. You have the opportunity to learn from great professors who teach advanced calculus, bioengineering, architecture and how to interpret 16th century poetry, to…

School’s out: Freshman reflects on first year of college

Mainly I have learned that the “freshman experience” does not come down to how hard I partied or how many girls I hooked up with, but rather, how much time I spent with people who truly supported me.

Fresh-faced and pasty pale — why your Snooki-inspired tan is worth sacrificing for sunscreen

With summer fast approaching, before you grab your towel and make your weekly romp over to Pirates Cove … it’s time for the obligatory column on protecting yourself from the sun.

Strawberries are back in season

Dead marks the beginning of finals, as well as the ripening of plump, red strawberries.

Competitive human nature efficient tool of power

It is difficult to express the extent to which our perceptions are engineered because it is pervasive and we have no baseline against which it may be measured.

Who needs sleep? How to make time for a good night’s sleep in college

Many of us have tested the bounds of sleep deprivation this past school year.

Asparagus: the speediest veggie

The fast-growing asparagus is perfect for a healthy, quick and easy appetizer before graduation celebrations begin.

Bromance — Taking your friendship to the next level

Freshman columnist proves that bro’s are worthy of more than just tanks. They can also have “bromances.”

Elephants or donkeys: it doesn’t matter

Andrew Nenow is a wine and viticulture sophomore and Mustang Daily conservative columnist. The majority of the articles that come out of this column come from current political issues and pertain to those that most well-informed Americans are aware of.…