California State University’s new Chancellor, Mildred Garcia. Credit: CSU Strategic Communications and Public Affairs Office/ Courtesy
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Meet Hack4Impact: The club helping San Luis Obispo nonprofits with software solutions
It was the day off for the Partners in Equestrian Therapy volunteers. Six tech developers from Cal Poly’s Hack4Impact stood on the ranch grounds, hay scattered. The smell of manure […]
27 years since her disappearance, students hold vigil for Kristin Smart
Journalism sophomore Eve Stewart doesn’t exactly remember when she learned about Kristin Smart’s disappearance in 1996, but recalls hearing little “remarks” when she lived in the Red Brick residence halls […]
Meet the candidates vying for student votes in the 2023-24 ASI Election
ASI candidates for Board of Directors and President for next year talked with Mustang News about their priorities if elected into office. The voting period will begin Tuesday at 8 […]
CSU to form ‘implementation teams’ across campuses to address findings of Title IX review
In its conclusion of a system wide-review of California State University (CSU) Title IX, law firm Cozen O’ Connor will share its findings in a meeting mid-May, according to a […]
Resigned CSU Chancellor Castro had his first week at Cal Poly. Here’s how it went
On April 3, former CSU Chancellor Joseph Castro taught his first class, Leading Social Innovations in Organizations (BUS 476). “I am focused on ensuring that the students enrolled in my […]
Cal Poly students speak out during CSU Title IX review
At a forum held to review the CSU’s Title IX process, Cal Poly students shared their personal experiences, along with feedback on current resources and sexual assault awareness training. On […]
Students, faculty think ousted CSU Chancellor Joseph Castro’s Cal Poly faculty job should be revoked
Students and faculty are petitioning against Joseph Castro’s new tenured position at Cal Poly — which comes only one year after his contentious resignation as CSU chancellor. Beginning spring […]
Kristin Smart murder trial nears its end, impact still seen on Cal Poly campus
Content warning: This article mentions sexual assault. After experiencing half of her first year at college from home, history junior Michelle Mueller received her housing assignment in December 2020. It […]
Cal Poly set to expand its two-year campus housing requirement despite student opposition
This story comes from The Hill, a team of data analysts and reporters focused on data-driven and investigative stories at Mustang News. Click here to read more stories from The Hill. Editor’s […]
Witnesses say Paul Flores admitted to burying Kristin Smart, reported to police years later
Editor’s note: The People v. Flores murder trial is covered each day by Mustang News. Follow @CPMustangNews on Twitter and Instagram for more updates. Read previous articles about the trial here. A witness who testified that Paul […]