Sleep on it: why students need shuteye

Sam Gilbert is a journalism sophomore and Mustang Daily health columnist. Week five really brings a plethora of emotions. Sure, we’re only five weeks away from the most beautiful season of the year, but we’re also dealing with the ugliest…

Positive vibes: the therapeutic effects of music

Ever heard a song on the radio that reminds you of the past, so you melodramatically turned to look out the window with one elegant tear rolling down your cheek like you’re a character in a movie?

“Sorry for partying” — something you might say to your body

Let’s take a minute to remember the middle of senior year in high school: You received your acceptance letter, shed tears of joy at the thought of living in the happiest city in America, and bought your Cal Poly sweatshirt…

Sunshine each day keeps the SADness away

  Sam Gilbert is a journalism sophomore and Mustang Daily health columnist. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) makes the sunlight during spring quarter just a bit brighter. We never thought the day would come, but it’s official: Finals are over. Now…

Thanksgiving dinner: an exercise in moderation

Sam Gilbert is a journalism sophomore and Mustang Daily health columnist. Distant relatives have purchased their plane tickets, Dad pre-ordered the turkey a week ago and all football games planned for Nov. 27 are TiVo’d. Anyone else ready for Thanksgiving?…