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Opinion Editor at Mustang News.

Community Voices Contributor at The San Diego Union-Tribune.

Why we need opinion journalism - Mustang NewsNews is objective, but people aren’t. People are messy; we have emotions, biases and, worst of all, opinions. We need the news to reflect what’s going on in the world, but we also need opinion journalism to reflect how people are feeling about it.

Sen. Schiff’s visit to Cal Poly was a big deal. It deserved bigger promotion - Mustang NewsUnited States Senator Adam Schiff was on Cal Poly’s campus this Tuesday. He also held his first town hall as a senator alongside U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal at Cuesta College that evening. Why were there so few students there?

Cal Poly must work to protect its students from federal attacks - Mustang NewsCal Poly must continue to ensure that students are free from legal repercussions, especially from the federal government, when they choose to peacefully exercise their constitutional rights.

St. Fratty’s reimagined: What worked, what didn’t, and what’s next - Mustang NewsThis year’s St. Fratty’s celebrations looked unmistakably different from last year's. The sea of rowdy celebrators decked in green was transplanted from the streets to an on-campus concert. Sure, there were hiccups, but I’ll be the first to admit that it seems to have worked.

Did Cal Poly and SLO just set the stage for another St. Fratty’s disaster? - Mustang NewsUnfortunately, it’s looking like Cal Poly blew their golden opportunity to reform St. Fratty's day.

CSU’s AI move feels less like innovation and more like overreach - Mustang NewsThe Cal State system is unjustly inserting itself in what should be a classroom-to-classroom dynamic. If professors want to encourage AI use for their assignments, great. If students decide on their own that the benefit is worth $20 a month, great. I believe it is not the Cal State’s place to provide these tools to students without meaningfully consulting faculty.

Journalism’s excessive paywalls are leaving out young people. It’s going to kill the industry - Mustang NewsI understand the need for paywalls in journalism. Everybody wants free news, but it takes resources to support the skilled writers who produce it. Excessive paywalls means journalism can’t reach those who need it most: young people.

Opinion: Depending on social media for news can be dangerous. Here’s why.I’ve had an Instagram account since April 2014, which means I’ve been on social media for over half of my life. It’s hard to remember my life without social media in some form. Ten years ago, socia…

James Soulie-Washburn remembered for love and determination - Mustang NewsFirst-year architecture transfer James was known for his creativity, artistic spirit and peaceful demeanor. In the aftermath of his passing, his family shared a message to the campus community remembering his life.

Elections aftermath: turning pain into purpose - Mustang NewsSo where do we go from here? What do we do once we lose the election, and maybe our hope along with it? Here’s the uncomfortable answer: we keep organizing. We have no other choice.

Opinion: Why Gen Z is thankful to Biden, excited about HarrisWhat a crazy political time we are in. On Sunday, Joe Biden announced he would step aside from his campaign and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the next president of the United States. …

Opinion: The comment section is gone in many sites, but you can still make your voice heardUSA Today, San Jose’s The Mercury News, Boston Herald and countless more have lost their online comments sections in recent years.

Opinion: I'm a Progressive Jew. Here's how I'm seeking common ground amid the Israel-Hamas war.I have seen countless instances of extreme rhetoric on both sides, but I don’t think this represents how most people truly feel

Opinion: This training helped me transition from the classroom to the campaign trail. I'm ready.Change isn’t possible if young people like me don’t try

Opinion: Accessing public records isn't easy. Here's how I was able to find what I needed.As a journalist, I am frustrated that I was unable to receive these documents in a timely manner to write a relevant article.

Opinion: Young people can offer fresh perspectives on today's issues. We must take them seriously.If you’re a young person reading this, I strongly urge you to speak up on issues that are important to you.

Opinion: Here's how AI is helping me get through college (Hint: It doesn't involve cheating)In just a few months, ChatGPT, Bard and BingAI have helped me more than I could have ever expected.

Opinion: I'm a college student who supports banning TikTok, but Congress' RESTRICT Act goes too farI don't have TikTok on my phone to avoid privacy concerns

Opinion: The shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas was five years ago. Fear is still with me. People are dying and we can prevent it, but we don’t.

Opinion: Here's how AI will change entertainment, education, elections and moreThere is also the potential for AI to be used to generate large amounts of low-quality content with minimal effort.

Opinion/Guest commentary: Give attention to your local electionsThe 2022 midterm elections and which party will gain the majority.

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