It happened in 1996 — a Cal Poly freshman went missing. Her investigation has been ongoing for the past 23 years. To this day, it is unknown what happened to Kristin Smart. Orcutt resident Chris Lambert has lived on the Central Coast his entire life. His interest in Smart’s case was sparked at a young […]
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A senior turned her story into a sexual assault investigation of 61 student survivors
In 1995, Safer — an on-campus confidential advocacy, education and support program concerning sexual assault, sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking — painted red hands at reported sexual assault locations and started the Red Handprint campaign. Twenty-three red handprints appeared in buildings, residence halls and other places on campus. In 2005, University Housing […]
CSU-wide Title IX changes mean sexual misconduct investigations are paused and some reopened
The California State University (CSU) system mandated campuses to halt all current and appeal-pending Title IX sexual misconduct investigations while the CSU adopts a new investigative model. The new model, now required by California law, will guarantee students accused of sexual misconduct the right to cross-examine their accuser, potentially during a live hearing through an […]
One of three Title IX cases filed against same individual alleges non-consensual oral sex, investigator denies misconduct in all
This is the third story Mustang News has published detailing allegations against the alleged repeat sexual offender.
Alpha Chi Omega and Zeta Beta Tau under investigation
The results of the investigation are expected to be released Monday, May 7.
Student speaks out about Title IX case involving alleged repeat sexual assailant
Alleged repeat sexual assailant found not in violation of Title IX policies for at least one case
Campus investigating multiple sexual assault allegations involving same person
At least one Title IX investigation will conclude Oct. 6, according to a written document shown to Mustang News.
Body found near Cal Poly radio tower identified as Cuesta College student
A coroner investigator from the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is at the scene. No further details at the moment.
Delta Chi removed from interim suspension
The Dean of Students’ investigation found Delta Chi was not connected to the alleged assault.
‘St. Fratty’s Day’ investigation continues: students summoned for ‘required’ questioning
“Our ultimate intent is to determine who is directly responsible for planning this gathering and hold them accountable for creating a safety threat to the participants and the community,” Dean of Students Jean DeCosta said.
University reopens PIKE party alleged sexual assault investigation
New details from local enforcement prompted the university to reopen their own investigation.