An arm, a leg or a quarter of a million dollars – that’s what it takes to get into a high stakes university. Millions of seniors apply to college across America every year, for thousands of select spots at top private and public colleges, resulting in many broken hearts and self-deprecation. For some students though, […]
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Paul Flores pleads not guilty for Kristin Smart’s murder
Paul and Ruben Flores pled not guilty to their charges in the 1996 disappearance of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart case at their court appearance today, April 19. This comes nearly a week after the father and son were arrested. Paul, 44, is being charged with first degree murder, allegedly causing Smart’s death in the […]
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Cal Poly students honor Kristin Smart with candlelight vigil
Students held a vigil for Kristin Smart last night after the prime suspect was arrested for Smart’s murder earlier in the day. More than 70 students attended the vigil on the lawn behind Santa Lucia, with some bringing flowers and lighting candles to honor Smart’s memory. “I put out a candle this morning in front […]
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Paul Flores arrested for murder of Kristin Smart nearly 25 years after her disappearance
Update April 14: Paul Flores and Ruben Flores have not formally been charged for murder and accessory after the fact, respectively. They were arrested on suspicion of these charges and booked into jail, and will later be formally charged by the District Attorney. After 24 years, 10 months, two weeks and five days, the 1996 disappearance of […]
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Two suspects arrested in Kristin Smart case
Editor’s note: This article was updated at 12:58 p.m. to include that Paul Flores was arrested on suspicion of murder. Paul Flores, the prime suspect in the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart, was arrested and charged with murder this morning in San Pedro, according to San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office records. Ruben Flores, Paul’s […]
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Sole suspect in Kristin Smart disappearance arrested for weapons charge
Paul Flores, the sole person of interest in the 25-year disappearance of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart, was arrested in his Rancho Palos Verdes home Wednesday on a suspected weapons charge, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Flores was arrested on the suspicion of being a felon with a firearm in his possession. He […]
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The Ultimate Galentine’s Day Guide
This article first appeared on KCPR.org. Mustang Media Group is a student-run organization that encompasses Mustang News and KCPR. They collaborate to cover news, arts and culture for Cal Poly and the greater San Luis Obispo community. Galentine’s Day is typically celebrated Feb. 13 — the day before Valentine’s Day — and is an excuse to […]
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Cal Poly computer science senior Jake Worden dies
Cal Poly computer science senior, Jake Worden, died last Friday, according to an email sent out Tuesday, Dec. 29, from the Office of the President. The campus wide-email from President Jeffrey Armstrong and Vice President for Student Affairs Keith Humphrey said that Worden was from Santa Clarita, CA. The email did not specify Worden’s cause […]
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San Luis Obispo County sees highest voter turnout in history
San Luis Obispo County experienced record-breaking voter turnout in the 2020 election, as 88.35% of registered voters in the county cast a ballot this election. “The turnout this year was just off the charts,” County Clerk Recorder Tommy Gong said. About 83% of registered voters cast a ballot in the 2016 election — the second […]
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Incumbent Jordan Cunningham leading race for District 35 State Assembly
Incumbent Jordan Cunningham is leading the race for California’s 35th State Assembly District, with 52% of the vote, according to the Secretary of State Website. His challenger Dawn Addis has received 48% of the votes so far. A total of 117,974 votes have been counted in San Luis Obispo County, which is 64.1% of registered […]
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Meet the eight candidates running for two city council seats
This story was updated on Oct. 19 with new information from local activist Tianna Arata in response to claims made by Abrianna Torres. Two seats on the San Luis Obispo City Council are up for election Nov. 3. City Council is composed of the elected mayor and four council members. The council sets the policies […]