Paul Flores filed an appellate brief in the California Courts of Appeal on Oct. 21. In the appeal, Flores alleged his 14th Amendment due process rights were violated during the trial for Smart’s murder.
Author Archives: Archana Pisupati
Archana Pisupati is the 2025-26 Editor-in-Chief for Mustang Media Group conducting news production for Cal Poly and the San Luis Obispo area. She joined Mustang News as a news reporter her freshman year, and has since ventured into investigative reporting and was previously MN's social media manager. In her free time, you will likely find her deep into a story draft in the newsroom or typing away at Linnaea's café — complete with an iced rose oat matcha and one of her many Moleskine journals.
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Competency hearing held for second student involved in PCV shooting
Former Cal Poly student Charles Hojaboom was deemed competent to stand trial Monday morning, moving forward with his criminal proceedings.
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VP of Student Affairs Keith Humphrey steps down after 12 years
Vice President of Student Affairs Keith Humphrey is stepping down from his role at Cal Poly effective Aug. 2, according to an email sent out by President Jeffrey Armstrong Thursday afternoon. Humphrey is stepping down after 12 years focusing on student well-being and success. During his term, he supervised almost two dozen departments and programs […]
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The aftermath of dorm damages: Students experience physical and financial dangers
This story was originally published in the June print issue of Mustang News. It has been updated to include details about the St. Fratty’s Day incident and the resulting damage costs. It was April 2023. Computer science junior Adi Gottumukkala descended the stairway to Estrella’s fifth floor apartments in Poly Canyon Village (PCV), excited for […]
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Year-Round Operations delayed again to Summer 2027
President Jeffrey Armstrong announced Thursday afternoon the Year-Round Operations (YRO) are delayed to Summer 2027. YRO aims to increase enrollment and expand resources like the availability of beds, labs, classrooms and student opportunities. This would allow students to take part in various educational opportunities that are “critical elements” of Learn by Doing. How it works: […]
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Mustang News reporter sues Cal Poly over alleged public records violations
The California Public Records Act (CPRA) requires an estimated date to present the records, which Cal Poly did not comply with, according to the First Amendment Coalition.
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St.Fratty’s damages left 300 Muir Hall residents temporarily displaced
Inside, broken ceiling tiles blanketed the second floor’s green carpet in grey soot. Elliot said the bathroom had remnants of Lucky Charms cereal from people getting ready earlier that morning.
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Campus fire hydrant repaired more than a week after burst
A fire hydrant near a pedestrian crossing between several buildings and Dexter Lawn was replaced on Nov. 20, nine days after a Cal Poly Police officer hit it while making a U-turn. On Nov. 11, an officer pulled over for a traffic stop and hit the hydrant, according to university spokesperson Matt Lazier. “But, in […]
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Cal Poly Jewish organizations call for the release of Israeli hostages during march across campus
A group of 37 students and supporters gathered in the University Union (UU) for the ‘Bring Them Home’ march on Tuesday morning. Cal Poly’s Jewish organizations – SLO Hillel, Mustangs United for Israel (MUFI) and Mishelanu – hosted the march dedicated to a global effort to demand the release of Israeli hostages taken by Hamas. […]
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Juvenile arrested on arson charge for fire behind SLOHS
Update: Update: At 10:34 a.m. CalFire updated the status of the Lizzie Fire to 95% contained, having burned 124 acres. The City of San Luis Obispo reported two juveniles being caught near the scene of one of three fires that closeted San Luis Obispo Monday afternoon. According to a city news release, officials at San […]
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Cal Poly’s Off-Campus Housing Program Partners with EDUrain to Ease the Hunt for Housing
Cal Poly’s infamous housing crisis developed an evident role in campus culture over the past years, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic. Some students are even living out of their cars and the campus only accommodates for very few extra spaces for those experiencing houselessness. To not only ease the stress of finding off-campus housing, but […]