On Dec. 5, 2018 Ashley Rios attempted suicide by alcohol poisoning. Five days later, she was placed on disciplinary probation for having marijuana and alcohol in her residence hall room the night she tried to take her life.
A lick a day keeps the doctor away
The most stressful time of the year for students often arrives with midterms and finals. The hours spent sitting in class, studying, doing homework, keeping up with a social life and possibly working a job can be a lot to…
Volleyball tournament to conclude Buck the Stigma Mental Health Awareness Week
Mark Reuling, a Cal Poly alumnus who took his own life, will be remembered through the 21st annual Mark S. Reuling Volleyball Tournament Friday.
Behind the selfie: How social media can be a cry for help
Instagram posts can be a humble brag or a way to capture a memory. But other times, they’re a cry for help. Assistant Director of Community Prevention and Intervention Services Dr. Hannah Roberts said that even though social media can…
Dark secrets to be displayed during ‘Postsecret’
“We wanted to bring ‘Postsecret’ to Cal Poly because of the topic about people’s secrets and how they relate to young people’s emotions.”
30-Minute Update: Students will be paying more to graduate, Cal Poly class brings digital libraries to Micronesia
Mustang News anchors Allison Edmonds and Allison Royal update you on Mustang News’ biggest stories this week.
'We are a community of one'
The mood was somber as students, faculty, family and friends gathered outside Yosemite Hall last Thursday to remember physics freshman Osvaldo Ponce, who committed suicide two weeks earlier. Ponce was remembered as a “warm and easygoing person,” who was up…
Student death determined suicide
Police identified the body of Cal Poly physics freshman Osvaldo Ponce in his car March 16 on the last day of finals before spring break, according to the San Luis Obispo Police Department (SLOPD). A coroner’s examination later determined that…
Suicide prevention workshop to be held today
The Pride Center is holding a workshop for suicide awareness and prevention today from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in room 219 in the University Union (UU).
SLO crisis negotiator talks down highway jumper
Local law enforcement responded to a 911 call from a 20-year-old male who stated he was going to jump off of an overpass in San Luis Obispo between 11:30 p.m. last night and 2 a.m. this morning.
Golden Gate Bridge jumper speaks at local mental health event
He walked, tears streaming. For 40 minutes John Kevin Hines paced the Golden gate Bridge crying, hoping that someone would notice- that someone would care enough to stop him and talk.