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The Cuestonian staff in today's modern classroom: A Zoom meeting. Photo by Michael Costa

Dear readers

Ava Kershner May 7, 2020

Dear Readers of The Cuestonian,  The staff wishes to thank you. We thank you for staying safe and staying with us during this once-in-a-lifetime scenario. Moving from print to online took a toll on...

Editor-in-Chief getting scolded by her dad. Photo by Ava Kershner

Shelter-in-sane

Ava Kershner April 30, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many families are stuck inside the house together for longer than normal.  The shelter-in-place has brought many college students home as well, spending time taking online...

Graphic by Ava Kershner

BREAKING: Second confirmed case of COVID-19 at Cuesta College

Ava Kershner April 1, 2020

Cuesta College currently has two confirmed cases of COVID-19.  The second student to allegedly have COVID-19 initially emailed their professor on March 24 notifying them of being a positive case. According...

Graphic by Ava Kershner

Cuesta College student claims they tested positive for COVID-19

Ava Kershner March 26, 2020

UPDATE: Cuesta College has issued a statement regarding a student claiming to have tested positive for COVID-19. A faculty member notified the Student Health Center of the possible case on March 23....

The Fremont, where a portion of the SLO Film Festival was to take place. Photo by Ava Kershner

San Luis Obispo Film Festival canceled

Ava Kershner March 25, 2020

The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival has been canceled less than a week before it was scheduled to begin.  The reason is because of the widespread social distancing practices which has led...

Cuesta College alum Jay Asher. Photo by Larry D. Moore CC BY-SA3.0

Notable Alumni Spotlight: Meet Jay Asher

Ava Kershner March 22, 2020

This issue’s Notable Alumni Spotlight falls on Jay Asher, the young adult (YA) writer best known for his book-turned-Netflix series, “Thirteen Reasons Why.”  Asher attended Cuesta...

Shelter in place for SLO County

Ava Kershner March 19, 2020

San Luis Obispo County announced a mandatory shelter-in-place for residents starting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Mar. 19.  The executive order was issued by County Emergency Services Director Wade Horton...

Photo by Ava Kershner

10 crazy reasons Cuesta College students had for missing class

Ava Kershner March 14, 2020

Writing essays, doing group projects, and creating presentations are designed to show student creativity.  But the area where that creativity shines the most happens to be when a student needs to come...

Cuesta College's literary journals from years past. Photo by Ava Kershner

Cuesta College Creative Writing Contest

Ava Kershner March 4, 2020

Cuesta’s annual literary journal “Tellus” is looking for submissions to be published. Works such as narrative essays, student poetry, and short fiction may be entered. Students may present...

Adopt, don’t shop

Ava Kershner December 3, 2019

Right now, there are thousands of animals sitting in kennels watching people walk by, look at them, and leave.  Right now, there are also people spending thousands of dollars to find a dog that looks...

A picture of a San Luis Obispo sunset. Photo by Amy Joseph of Central Coast Pictures

How to bring tourists to San Luis Obispo

Ava Kershner November 12, 2019

Growing up in San Luis Obispo can make residents somewhat used to the nature, the opportunity, and the privilege of living here. That isn't the case for tourists though.  For some, San Luis Obispo...

Bike under the streetlights.

San Luis Obispo bucket list: Bike Night

Ava Kershner November 12, 2019

After the Farmer’s Market in San Luis Obispo, one may find themselves in the middle of a phenomenon.  The phenomenon that is Bike Night.  Every first Thursday of the month, a wave of college...

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