Paul Flores, the man convicted of killing Kristin Smart, has filed a new appeal in the California Court of Appeal, arguing that his 14th Amendment rights to due process were violated due to biased jurors, inflammatory testimony, and improper jury instructions.
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Cal Poly appoints new leaders for Maritime Academy and Solano Campus
Cal Poly has appointed Corey Cook as vice president and CEO of the Cal Poly, Solano Campus and Eric C. Jones, retired Coast Guard rear admiral, as superintendent of the Cal Poly Maritime Academy, effective July 1, as part of the merger with Cal Maritime.
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Cal Poly pier joins national wave energy network
The Department of Energy recently designated the Cal Poly Pier as the first wave energy testing site in its supported network. The pier joined the Testing Expertise and Access to Marine Energy Research (TEAMER) program. TEAMER supports the testing of marine energy technology by providing funding and access to the pier.Researchers will use the pier […]
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Proposed cuts threaten Fulbright Program as Cal Poly earns national recognition
Cal Poly was named a top producer of Fulbright international exchange scholars, but the future of the program remains uncertain due to proposed funding cuts by the Trump administration.
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Unionized Cal Poly student assistants demand better pay
Cal Poly employees, representing the CSUEU, delivered a petition to Armstrong’s office demanding a fair contract for student assistants.
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Mustangs United for Israel holds vigil one year after Oct. 7 attacks
Mustangs United for Israel commemorated the anniversary of those who were killed and kidnapped on Oct. 7, 2023 on Sunday.
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Campus groups hold May Day Rally in solidarity with Palestine
On Wednesday, Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and Abolitionists Action Central Coast SLO held a May Day Rally in solidarity with Palestine.
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Is Cal Poly addressing the lowest Pell Grant rate among CSUs?
The CSU recently announced that the deadline for intent to register will be pushed back to May 15 this year for new students, including both first-years and first-time students.
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“Halloweekend” recap: Cal Poly and SLOPD consider changes to minimize reports
Halloween-related celebrations led to a significant increase in police contacts over the SLO’s “Halloweekend.” San Luis Obispo Police Department (SLOPD) plans to recommend amendments to future Safety Enhancement Zones in response, SLOPD’s Chief Scott reported at the Nov. 7 City Council Meeting.