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Students walk through the Cuesta College Campus. Photo by Cuestonian Staff
From confusion to clarity: How Cuesta advising supports student success
Lauren Oliveira, Contributor • June 4, 2025

Every student knows the stress of getting into required courses during registration season. The deadlines, quickly filling classes and degree...

Two employees working at TMHA’s Growing Grounds Garden and Nursery. 
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Local nonprofits face financial uncertainties
Michaela Mastache, Contributor • June 2, 2025

Nonprofits across the country are feeling the sting of the Trump Administration. The Chronicle of Philanthropy reports that 14,000 jobs have...

Cuesta College has no plans to reopen cafeteria
Lia Pagel, Social Media Editor • May 28, 2025
PHOTOS: Cuesta students celebrate graduation
Lia Pagel, Social Media Editor • May 24, 2025
Cuesta students showcase undergraduate research
McKenna Zolty, Arts + Entertainment Editor • May 10, 2025
No student visas have been revoked at Cuesta College
McKenna Zolty, Arts + Entertainment Editor • May 1, 2025
The flyer for the Cuesta College Short Film Festival on May 9. Courtesy of Hannah Emmack
Cuesta College students host short film festival
McKenna Zolty, Arts + Entertainment Editor • May 8, 2025

Second-year English major Hannah Emmack, and first-year music major Liam McLain are hosting their own short film festival at Cuesta College on...

Wallows lead singer Dylan Minnette performs the final set at the Laguna Lake Stage at Shabang Music festival on day two, May 3.
REVIEW: Shabang was an unforgettable festival experience
McKenna Zolty, Arts + Entertainment Editor • May 6, 2025

Shabang, the annual spring two-day music festival, ended year 11 with a bang. The classic festival includes Indie-alternative and house-EDM performers...

Briston Maroney performing new music from his latest album “JIMMY” at the Laguna Lake Stage at Shabang Music Festival on day two, May 3.
Shabang: Day 2 in photos
Lindsay McKee and McKenna Zolty May 4, 2025

On the final day of Shabang Music Festival, the annual anticipated alternative and house music in San Luis Obispo opened doors at 2 p.m. Three...

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Cuesta men’s, women’s track and field wrap up with state finals
Zack Alldredge, Reporter • May 20, 2025

The Cuesta College men’s and women’s track and field teams had quite the run at the 3C2A state finals at the College of San Mateo held on...

Freshman first baseman Tristan Usher bats during game two of the series against Allan Hancock College on March 15, 2025.
Cuesta baseball defeats Allan Hancock in conference series
Zack Alldredge, Reporter • March 17, 2025

Cuesta College baseball defeated Allan Hancock two out of three games in their three-game series.  The Cougars took the first game by a score...

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Cuesta men’s, women’s basketball defeated in 3C2A playoffs
Zack Alldredge, Reporter • February 27, 2025

The Cuesta College men’s and women’s basketball teams were both defeated on Wednesday on the road in the 2025 3C2A Regional Playoffs.  Men’s...

Students walk through the Cuesta College Campus. Photo by Cuestonian Staff
From confusion to clarity: How Cuesta advising supports student success
Lauren Oliveira, Contributor • June 4, 2025

Every student knows the stress of getting into required courses during registration season. The deadlines, quickly filling classes and degree...

Cuesta College ASL Instructor Erich Tucker. Photo courtesy of Erich Tucker.
Erich Tucker wants to ‘build student connection’ in new role as Academic Senate President
Lia Pagel, Social Media Editor • May 27, 2025

Cuesta College ASL Professor Erich Tucker began to lose his hearing at the age of 5, and by the time he was 18, he was fully deaf. Despite going...

Bobby Salazar's salsa at Show n Shine 2025 with the fiery hot Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and a free sample station to sample salsa at Morro Bay Car Show 2025.
Cruisin’ Morro Bay car show returns for 28th year
Zack Alldredge, Reporter • May 8, 2025

The 28th annual Morro Bay Car Show just passed by on May 3. The night cruise started on May 2 at 6 p.m. Cruise participants drove through Cambria...

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PERSPECTIVE: Spending an evening in prison
Lia Pagel, Social Media Editor • May 21, 2025

The unique experience of going inside the California Men’s Colony and spending an evening in class with the Rising Scholars was an amazing...

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OPINION: Cuesta College lacks transparency with its students
Lia Pagel, Social Media Editor • May 15, 2025

On Jan. 21, the first day of the spring semester, a body was found in Parking Lot 2 on the Cuesta College campus. One hour after hearing the...

Wallows lead singer Dylan Minnette performs the final set at the Laguna Lake Stage at Shabang Music festival on day two, May 3.
REVIEW: Shabang was an unforgettable festival experience
McKenna Zolty, Arts + Entertainment Editor • May 6, 2025

Shabang, the annual spring two-day music festival, ended year 11 with a bang. The classic festival includes Indie-alternative and house-EDM performers...