Laura Pezzini news@mustangdaily.net Two consecutive sexual assaults were reported near Cal Poly’s campus earlier this month, but nearly three weeks’ worth of investigation into the incidents hasn’t garnered much new information on the culprits. The investigation for these assaults is…
Cal Poly ‘starts by believing’
Laura Pezzini lpezzini@mustangdaily.net Heightened sensitivity to sexual assault at Cal Poly following several alleged incidents over the past few years has led local organizations to join forces with Start by Believing, an international campaign focused on improving public response to…
Cal Poly looks to address campus diversity
Holly Dickson hollydickson.md@gmail.com In general, Cal Poly is a school known more for its architecture and engineering programs than for diverse students, faculty and staff. That being said, this fall’s freshman class was the most ethnically diverse in school history,…
KCPR ‘gets it in’ with sex talk show
Denzel Quarterman Special to the Mustang Daily The first quarter of the school year is almost over and you’ve had plenty of time to get to know people in your classes. Throughout the quarter, you’ve always had your eye on…
CP looks into ‘sex games’ accusation
Laura Pezzini lpezzini@mustangdaily.net A complaint of sexually offensive activities in Sierra Madre Hall led to a recent investigation by Dean of Students Jean DeCosta in mid-October. The investigation concluded that any potential sexually offensive incidents were not carried out, and…
No investigation for sexual assault report
Sean McMinn smcminn@mustangdaily.net When San Luis Obispo police received a call reporting a sexual assault at a fraternity house the weekend before Halloween, they launched an investigation. Seventeen minutes later, the case was closed — the report was labeled: “unfounded.”…
Victim fights off alleged would-be robber on campus
UPDATE: 3:45 p.m. University Police Department (UPD) chief George Hughes said the victim, who is not a Cal Poly student, is working with authorities in a multi-agency effort to track down the man who allegedly attempted to rob and stab…
Be Safer this lustful holiday
Valentine’s Day celebrates the magic of love with chocolates, flowers and many fogged up dorm windows. However, if students question what activities are truly safe, Gender Equity Center and Safer coordinator Christina Kaviani said there’s a lot of talk about sex in…
A strong first year for Armstrong
Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong’s mission during his first year in office was student success, and in one word, he said that mission has been “exciting.” Armstrong, whose one-year milestone is marked today, said he entered the university with a…
A run to remember
Christina Kaviani and Katie Purdom are working to get people thinking about sexual assault and relationship violence. To accomplish this, they will commemorate victims and work to help end sexual assault with the ninth annual Run to Remember on Wednesday.…
Cal Poly: After the assaults
In the wake of a spring quarter marred by sexual assault, the question of how to safely pursue sex and alcohol in college life was asked at the end of spring quarter. It is a question that will continue to…