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.
Study resources? Cal Poly's got you covered
With a brand new school year starting up, Cal Poly students are heading back to class and back to the books. Soon enough, the hectic pace of academia will have hold of Mustangs once again. But Cal Poly students aren’t alone…
Putting the 'Al' in 'alumnus': Weird Al at the PAC
Grammy Award-winning legend “Weird Al” Yankovic, the biggest selling comedy recording artist of all time, will return to his alma mater, Cal Poly, for his Alpocalypse Tour on Nov. 2 in the Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center. Yankovic graduated from Cal…
Polyratings: Helping students pick professors since 1999
Still choosing classes? Here are some of Cal Poly’s best and brightest. These professors hail from diverse colleges, from the College of Engineering to the College of Liberal Arts. Each professor had at least 40 Polyratings, and still managed an…
Take a hike!
Bishop Peak Rising up into the skyline of central San Luis Obispo, Bishop Peak remains a favorite for hiking amateurs and pros alike. There are three trails of varying difficulty to get to the top of Bishop, which start at…
SLOcal laws to look out for
Students should be aware of the following San Luis Obispo ordinances and what each entails. For more information, contact the University Police Department at (805) 756-2281. Noise Ordinance A tenant or property owner(s) is in violation of the Noise Ordinance if…
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…
Fighting the infamous Freshman 15
You’ve heard rumors about the Freshman 15: the dreaded extra baggage that people claim will magically gather around your waistline during freshman year of college. For the first time in their lives, most college students are faced with new responsibilities…
Forgetful freshmen: What you didn't know you needed for college
Things that freshmen might not have realized they need when living in the residence halls.
'But I wanna go home!': Tips for freshmen to avoid homesickness
Five ways for new students to make freshman year the best year of their lives.