Editor’s Note: This article discusses specific experiences and themes regarding sexual assault and sexual harassment. Survivors of such experiences can access virtual confidential services through Cal Poly Safer’s website. The sun had already set by the time Morgan Saltamachio was walking back from class to her Cerro Vista apartment, where she worked as a resident […]
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In wake of sexual assault incidents, students launch Instagram page to be a resource
Editor’s note: This story discusses themes of sexual violence. Hailee Westrick, Ellie Angold, Kylie Walker, Michelle Mueller, Shay Shin, Tiana Reber and Grace Reilly. These are the seven female Cal Poly students dedicated to providing support for sexual assault survivors on campus through the Instagram page Slo Survivors, which they created in early November in […]
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New safety programs offered on campus in wake of recent crimes
Editor’s note: This story discusses themes including sexual violence. With two rapes reported on Cal Poly’s campus within one week of one another, the recent break-in incident in which an unauthorized man entered a dorm building and racial hate crimes continuing to persist, a wave of fear and unease has washed over the student body. […]
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For those who reported, and those who didn’t
Nicki Butler is a psychology senior and Mustang News opinion editor. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. In the alley between Front Porch and frat houses, dusk settles in. By this hour, it’s just me, the guys playing dye and a road that ends abruptly for a skinny set of […]
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Cal Poly Standing with Survivors Event
Outrage from the recent on-campus sexual assaults and frustration against Cal Poly itself was the topic of text conversation between seniors Grace Battles and Maggie Freadman that eventually evolved into an upcoming campus-wide event — CP Standing with Survivors. The event will be held in the University Union on Wednesday Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. […]
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Overall crime decreased on campus last year except for sharp rise in stalking cases
Editor’s note: an error in the data in the first graph “Over the last three years, reports of stalking have increased at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo” was changed to reflect the correct percentage increase of 33%. Crime at Cal Poly decreased overall in 2020 in most categories compared to the prior two years aside […]
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Rape reported in Architecture Graveyard
Editor’s Note: This article was updated at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5 to include comments from University Spokesperson Matt Lazier and Cal Poly’s Safer Department. Trigger warning: sexual violence An on-campus rape that occurred in Architecture Graveyard was reported to Cal Poly on Monday, according to a university email sent to students today. According to […]
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Opinion: Sexual assault ruling in Minnesota exposed “the intoxication loophole”
Sophie Corbett is a journalism sophomore and Mustang News opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. CW: Sexual assault On March 24, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a person cannot be found guilty of a felony for sexually assaulting a person who voluntarily consumed drugs or alcohol. In […]
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“The work we have ahead of us;” Women of Cal Poly share what Denim Day means to them
Women and gender studies professor and Education and Communications Director Christina Kaviani said that Denim Day is an opportunity for people across the world to wear denim and showcase a united front regarding sexual assault during Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April.
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Two of three Safer student advocate positions are vacant
Safer hired one full-time advocate for students that have experienced gender and power based violence on May 11. The university promised to hire two additional advocates in the fall of 2019, but still have not hired them, and hiring is currently on hold due to a university wide hiring freeze. Safer is a confidential […]
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SLO saw “unprecedented” increase in rape, violent crimes in 2018, according to police
The City of San Luis Obispo saw an “unprecedented” increase in crime in 2018, according to San Luis Obispo Police (SLOPD) Chief Deanna Cantrell. The city reported a 14 percent increase in violent crime, with spikes in rape, robbery and burglary from 2017 to 2018. There was a 2 percent increase in crime overall, according […]