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Aerial yoga instructor Ally Smothers (seated) guides her student, Rhonda Johnson, into an Inverted Goddess Pose.

PHOTOS: Cayucos Yoga brings bliss to the beach

Chelsea Cooke, Contributor October 15, 2024

The small beachside community of Cayucos has its first yoga studio. Located downtown in the old Reis Mortuary building, the studio had its ribbon-cutting ceremony in September and is bringing health and...

Cuesta Jazz Ensemble rehearsal. Photo by Joey Batista

Unveiling Cuesta’s jazz music scene

Joey Batista April 9, 2024

The Jazz Studies program at Cuesta College provides an educational setting for musically inclined students on campus.  On March 8-9, Cuesta hosted their annual Central Coast Jazz Festival, with performances...

Cuesta College front entrance. Photo by Yalina Harris

How is SLO County handling this flu season?

Yalina Harris December 15, 2022

The Flu and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) are making their way through SLO County this year quicker and more dangerous than years prior, according to Tara Kennon, San Luis Obispo County's Health Agency...

The Cuestonian is going on hiatus

Nathan Moran May 27, 2021

Cuesta College’s Spring 2021 semester continued to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with a majority of classes once again being taught online. Despite this, The Cuestonian’s team of...

Preparing for lift-off on a northern peak. Photo by Brett Hoffman

Chris Murphy: A man in a fish’s world

Damon Quintard April 19, 2021

Chris Murphy, 23, is a passionate surfer hailing from Encinitas, Calif., who has nothing but respect for the immense San Luis Obispo County coastline.  Murphy grew up in La Jolla, Calif., where he...

Cuesta cougar statue. Photo by Hannah Halferty

Peter Sysak censured and removed from presidency

Hannah Halferty December 12, 2020

On Dec. 9 the Cuesta College Board of Trustees completed the censure of Pete Sysak, and once again requested for him to step down.  Syask did not listen to his colleges and lashed out in response to...

Alexandra Padilla and Enzo.
Photo by Adrian Martino

A dog’s purpose

Adrian Martino December 11, 2020

Alexandra Padilla's cardiologist recommended that she have a service dog so that she could have a little more independence, and make it easier for her to do things on her own.  Padilla was matched...

A 420 stash. Photo by Hannah Halferty

Is COVID-19 4/20 Friendly?

Anthony Ramos April 19, 2020

4/20 is a nationally recognized holiday, but with the ongoing pandemic, should celebrations continue? All public events in San Luis Obispo County have been canceled and we are in an unprecedented time...

Lindsay Bachman.  Photo by Michael Costa

Meet Cuesta College’s 2019-20 ASCC President

Hannah Halferty April 2, 2020

Cuesta College’s student body president, Lindsay Bachman, reflected on her time in office and discussed the upcoming Fall 2020 ASCC Election. The Cuesta College spring semester elections began...

Hundreds attended the local Branch Mill Festival in Arroyo Grande. Photo By Gunnar Velten of GunnShotsMedia

Branch Mill Festival raises funds for learning center

Gunnar Velten October 3, 2019

Branch Mill Organic Farm held the First Annual Branch Mill Music Festival on Saturday, September 21. Presented by SLO Music Vibes and Branch Mill Organic Farm, the festival was a special fundraiser to...

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