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Lots of laughter as friends are reunited on campus at Cuesta College on the first day of the spring 2026 semester.
Who is Cuesta? Where students come from
Julissa Salinas and Willow Ryan June 8, 2026

Cuesta looks nothing like most students think, and the data proves it.  Across all 10,473 students enrolled in Spring 2026, the Cuesta student...

Several Cuesta students across campus are searching for their first day classes near the Humanities Forum on Jan. 20.
Who is Cuesta? Examining student population
Kaya Langton and Jack Vaughn June 1, 2026

What does Cuesta’s population look like? As a community college, Cuesta pulls students from all walks of life, ages, backgrounds, and goals....

Retired Cambria Fire Captain and Cuesta EMT and Paramedic Instructor Emily Torlano observing a EMT practice scenario on May 11, 2026. "I have had some really dark moments due to the things I've seen in this career, but I now know that the storm always passes, even when you're certain it wont, it somehow does," Torlano said.
Who comes to their rescue? The silent struggles of first responders
Casey Lieberman, Editor in Chief • May 28, 2026

Covered in blood, applying chest compressions to a friend she knew wouldn’t make it, Emily Torlano recognized this moment for what it was:...

Two examples of AI-generated, fraudulent photos submitted for authentication during financial aid application processes. If you look closely, you can observe that the driver’s license size in the right photo is disproportionate to the individual’s face. In the left photo, the driver’s license information is garbled and illegible. Images courtesy of the Cuesta Police Department.
Busting financial aid frauds: How Cuesta’s police department responds to scammers
Kate Johnson, Reporter • May 27, 2026

With the rise of artificial intelligence in a society facing continuous technological developments, financial aid fraud at community colleges...

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Lots of laughter as friends are reunited on campus at Cuesta College on the first day of the spring 2026 semester.
Who is Cuesta? Where students come from
Julissa Salinas and Willow Ryan June 8, 2026

Cuesta looks nothing like most students think, and the data proves it.  Across all 10,473 students enrolled in Spring 2026, the Cuesta student...

Several Cuesta students across campus are searching for their first day classes near the Humanities Forum on Jan. 20.
Who is Cuesta? Examining student population
Kaya Langton and Jack Vaughn June 1, 2026

What does Cuesta’s population look like? As a community college, Cuesta pulls students from all walks of life, ages, backgrounds, and goals....

Two examples of AI-generated, fraudulent photos submitted for authentication during financial aid application processes. If you look closely, you can observe that the driver’s license size in the right photo is disproportionate to the individual’s face. In the left photo, the driver’s license information is garbled and illegible. Images courtesy of the Cuesta Police Department.
Busting financial aid frauds: How Cuesta’s police department responds to scammers
Kate Johnson, Reporter • May 27, 2026

With the rise of artificial intelligence in a society facing continuous technological developments, financial aid fraud at community colleges...

The Spring 2026 Cuestonian staff being silly.
PLAYLIST: Songs that got staff through the semester
Shae Mansfield, Sports Editor • May 24, 2026

This playlist is compiled from songs by different staff members of The Cuestonian newspaper who helped them get through the spring 2026 semester.  With...

PLAYLIST: A Cuestonian summer
PLAYLIST: A Cuestonian summer
Ayssa Garcia, Social Media Editor • May 22, 2026

Schools out, finals are finally over, and summer break is here. “A Cuestonian Summer” is the perfect playlist to kick off the summer. A mix...

The audience reads along as Casey Lieberman recounts her piece “That Night in Greece, With the Knife" at the Harold J Miossi courtyard on May 14. “It takes courage to present words”, said Professor Matthew Fleming. “It is to show their truth.”
Words become truths at the 32nd Tellus Awards
Phillip Quady, Features Editor • May 17, 2026

In the evening hours outside of the Art Gallery, students, faculty, friends and families gathered to listen and read along with the Tellus winners...

Aubree Kooren gets ready for a match at the 3C2A Women's Wrestling State Championship on May 2, 2026. Photo by Chris Mora courtesy of Joe Dansby
Aubree Kooren helps build Cuesta women’s wrestling from the ground up
Ryder Mederos, Sports Editor • May 18, 2026

A family full of wrestlers is what got Cuesta College women’s wrestler Aubree Kooren to become one. It took her up until her junior year of...

Grant Huston swims at 3C2A Championships on May 1, 2026 at Orange Coast College.
Photo by Karina Toriz. Courtesy of 3C2A
SPORTS RECAP: Cougars make statements with postseason records, titles
Ryder Mederos, Sports Editor • May 4, 2026

Cuesta College athletics delivered a strong postseason showing across multiple sports, from record-breaking performances in the pool, conference...

PLAYLIST: Cuesta women's soccer team reveals hype songs
PLAYLIST: Cuesta women’s soccer team reveals hype songs
Shae Mansfield, Sports Editor • April 30, 2026

Some members of the Cuesta College women’s soccer team shared their hype songs during their spring-season practice on April 15 before they...

Retired Cambria Fire Captain and Cuesta EMT and Paramedic Instructor Emily Torlano observing a EMT practice scenario on May 11, 2026. "I have had some really dark moments due to the things I've seen in this career, but I now know that the storm always passes, even when you're certain it wont, it somehow does," Torlano said.
Who comes to their rescue? The silent struggles of first responders
Casey Lieberman, Editor in Chief • May 28, 2026

Covered in blood, applying chest compressions to a friend she knew wouldn’t make it, Emily Torlano recognized this moment for what it was:...

AI is changing education. Cuesta students have mixed reactions.
AI is changing education. Cuesta students have mixed reactions.
Steph Marroquin, Opinion Editor • May 21, 2026

From the development of irrigation in ancient Mesopotamia to the establishment of high-powered data centers in Silicon Valley, humanity’s tendency...

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Non-partisan voting has increased: Is the same true at Cuesta?
Kate Johnson, Reporter • May 19, 2026

In a world where the political environment feels more polarized than ever, how do those who feel caught in the middle fare? When a box you check...

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OPINION: Political representation on campus is lacking: What can be done and why it should change
Kate Johnson, Reporter • May 26, 2026

Embracing diversity is promoted on the Cuesta College campus and throughout the student body – undoubtedly, an important concept to ensure...

OPINION: An illusion of humanity: Why AI-generated content is not art
OPINION: An illusion of humanity: Why AI-generated content is not art
Steph Marroquin, Opinion Editor • May 25, 2026

Art has always been a major component of culture. Artistic movements like Impressionism and Dada were products of a history and society that...

COUGAR COMICS: This is Life
COUGAR COMICS: This is Life
Steph Marroquin, Opinion Editor • May 20, 2026

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