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Led Zeppelin members posing in front of a plane. Photo by Julio Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin or The Rolling Stones? Let’s settle this

Joseph Acquafresca May 21, 2021

Since my time at Cuesta College, I have been in the same journalism class. As my lackluster attempts to contribute to the class have been muddled by working three jobs, my opinions on certain topics have...

Photo by Stephen Ransom

What it’s like to live socially as a student during COVID

Joseph Acquafresca May 19, 2021

Due to me not wanting to be barraged by those who may not agree to the lifestyle I have may or may not have lived the past half year, I’ve decided to label this piece as a subject of gonzo journalism.  As...

USMNT’s players embrace one another against Trinidad & Tobago, 2019.

American Soccer vs. European Football: Why are we so behind?

Joseph Acquafresca March 24, 2021

Who knew that the last goal scored in World Cup qualifying play for America’s national soccer team would end in such disappointment?  Christian Pulisic’s 47 minute goal versus the oh-so-mighty...

The Mendenhall River near Juneau, Alaska. Photo by Joseph Acquafresca

Gain perspective on life: Go travel

Joseph Acquafresca December 9, 2020

Many people at the college age haven’t seen the world around them.  With a global pandemic at hand, this can be seen as a recommendation to do after this pandemic ends, but if you can travel...

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The 2020 election, agonizing reality

Joseph Acquafresca November 2, 2020

As the opinion editor for The Cuestonian in the wee year of 2020, it is my obligation to go about talking about this year’s election candidates.  A fun year we have had on our hands; with a...

Toni Kroos of Germany dribbles past Austrian player Julian Baumgartlinger in the 2012 UEFA Euro competition. Photo by Steindy

European football is more entertaining than the NFL

Joseph Acquafresca December 10, 2019

I’m not sure if the motivation I got for this story is due to the fact that I’m a Denver Broncos fan (4-8 record), or because of the current state of entertainment of soccer in Europe.  A...

What is the worst Christmas gift you have ever received?

Joseph Acquafresca November 12, 2019

“When I was a kid, I received a tool set. I was really too young to use the tools in the set on anything relevant, and I still haven’t used it.” - Tanner Meigs, third year, agriculture...

The offensive line of Cuesta College's 1971 football team.  Shown left to right: Jim Howard, Paul Morones, Charlie Pearson, Jerry Reynolds, and Randy Canaday. Photo by Geron Marcom

Bring back Cuesta College’s football team

Joseph Acquafresca November 5, 2019

I’ve attended Cuesta College for about two months, and though I’m having a great time here, there is something missing.  Something that I can feel, as the cold, lifeless air hits my face...

What has been your worst Halloween Experience?

What has been your worst Halloween Experience?

Joseph Acquafresca October 8, 2019

  “When I was 10 years old, it was Halloween night and we were trick or treating. I was walking across the street because I was eager to knock on doors of more houses, and was hit by a car!”...

Jimmy Page and Robert Plant perform together at a Led Zeppelin Concert in Chicago, Ill. Photo by Jim Summaria

Music is regressing: Why you should care

Joseph Acquafresca October 8, 2019

We live in an odd time.  From what we wear, what we watch, and what we laugh at.  But also what we listen to.  The idea for this piece dawned on me as I clocked out of the restaurant I work...

Zion Williamson shows off his vertical abilities. Photo by Keenan Hairston

Do college athletes deserve pay?

Joseph Acquafresca October 3, 2019

With all the money circulating within the NCAA, and especially in college football, baseball, and basketball, it is hard not to think athletes deserve compensation in the form of money. Collegiate athletes...

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