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The Cuesta College SLO Campus Center sits near completion on Nov. 13. Despite the delays, the building is still an active construction site with limited personnel access.
SLO campus center completion date now uncertain
Casey Lieberman, Features Editor • November 14, 2025

Cuesta College’s newest building, named the Campus Center, originally expected to open in spring 2025, has now had its completion date removed...

The Santa Lucia Mountains rise through the fog above the Cuesta College campus in fall 2025.
Cuesta College honored in Aspen Top 200 community colleges
Vivian Morgan, Reporter • November 6, 2025

The Aspen Institute has chosen Cuesta College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community...

First-year Cuesta College music major, Darian Lamar, shoots pool with his friends at BA Start Competitive Arcade and Taproom on Sunday, September 14. BA Start offers food (including a cotton candy machine), beverages, pool tables, pinball and games galore. They are open Tuesday through Sunday for players of all ages until 8 p.m. but 21+ after that. The games are card-operated and are available at kiosks throughout the space.
8 things to do in SLO without alcohol
Michaela Mastache, Arts + Entertainment Editor • October 29, 2025

Downtown San Luis Obispo and its vibrant nightlife attract tourists, students and locals alike.  In 2012, it was estimated that SLO had...

8 things to do in SLO without alcohol
Michaela Mastache, Arts + Entertainment Editor • October 29, 2025
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First-year Cuesta College music major, Darian Lamar, shoots pool with his friends at BA Start Competitive Arcade and Taproom on Sunday, September 14. BA Start offers food (including a cotton candy machine), beverages, pool tables, pinball and games galore. They are open Tuesday through Sunday for players of all ages until 8 p.m. but 21+ after that. The games are card-operated and are available at kiosks throughout the space.
8 things to do in SLO without alcohol
Michaela Mastache, Arts + Entertainment Editor • October 29, 2025

Downtown San Luis Obispo and its vibrant nightlife attract tourists, students and locals alike.  In 2012, it was estimated that SLO had...

Co-curator of "Not Enough Future" and artist Connie Martin Treviño, with one of her ceramic works. Image courtesy of Connie Martin Treviño.
An exploration of time, ‘Not Enough Future’ exhibition coming to Cuesta
Casey Lieberman, Features Editor • October 27, 2025

Los Angeles-based artist Connie Martin Treviño and Cuesta College’s Gallery coordinator, Tim Stark co-curated the newest exhibition, "Not...

Faire attendees have their tickets checked by costumed event staff. Tickets are online only. Parking may be purchased online or with cash. Preferred and handicapped parking is available.
PHOTOS: A day at the Faire
L. Duck Scott, Contributor • October 10, 2025

On weekends from Sept.13 through Oct. 19, the Northern California Renaissance Faire is at Casa de Fruta at 10031 Pacheco Pass Highway in Hollister....

Cuesta College men’s basketball's new head coach, Jamoni Barber, ready to start the 2025-26 season.
Cuesta men’s basketball welcomes Jamoni Barber as new head coach
Zack Alldredge, Sports Editor • October 1, 2025

Cuesta College has hired Jamoni Barber as the new head coach for the 2025-26 season for men’s basketball.  Barber is from the California...

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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...

Morro Bay State Park is a great place to start your bird watching journey. The park is about 8 miles away from the Cuesta College Campus and offers plenty of trails leading to different access points to the bay.
PHOTOS: Birds sail through SLO on Pacific Flyway
Karina Gallardo Montoya, Contributor • October 14, 2025

It is the peak of the fall bird migration season, and SLO is one of the many stops birds make on the Pacific Flyway. From now through November,...

Photos 1: Coordinator volunteers Esperanza Gonzalez (left) and Elizabeth Sanchez (right) serve warm pozole along with a second portion, making sure no one leaves hungry on Oct. 3, 2025.
PHOTOS: Behind the scenes: Serving and cleaning
Maria Vazquez, Contributor • October 13, 2025

Every Friday, volunteers from La Purisima Catholic Church in Lompoc prepare, serve meals and clean up at the Parish Hall, welcoming people who...

Cuesta College student Luna Lua and her rabbit, Thumper.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Luna Lua
John C. King, Multimedia Editor • October 10, 2025

What's up, Doc? Answer: The moon, or in this case, Luna Lua and her pet rabbit, Thumper, who loves interacting with the ladies and his favorite...

PERSPECTIVE: Is speech really free?
PERSPECTIVE: Is speech really free?
John C. King, Multimedia Editor • October 3, 2025

The Bill of Rights, which includes the 10 amendments in the United States Constitution, codified our rights in this country. The First Amendment...

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OPINION: Gun violence and the death of Charlie Kirk
Michaela Mastache, Arts + Entertainment Editor • September 18, 2025

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot in the neck and killed while speaking at Utah State University on September 10. He was one of...

Charlie Kirk was murdered on Sept. 10. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia and used under Creative Commons license.
OPINION: Charlie Kirk assassination goes much deeper than just politics
Zack Alldredge, Sports Editor • September 14, 2025

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot at a speaking event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10. I’m usually not one to start getting...

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