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The sun rises as the Farm Power, Equipment, and Machinery class begins on the Cuesta College Campus on May 6.

Growing futures: A glimpse into Cuesta’s agriculture program

Jacey Pray, Contributor June 18, 2025

Morning dew forms in the gentle mountains surrounding San Luis Obispo as students at Cuesta College gather around a tractor. It’s not just a regular class; it’s a hands-on course preparing the next...

San Luis Obispo’s Thursday night farmer’s market brings multiple generations together on May 22.

SLO’s housing crisis: How hard is it to find housing in SLO County?

Nadia Lopez, Contributor June 11, 2025

The San Luis Obispo housing market has peaked in recent years and has become a desirable but pricey place to live. Families, students and the elderly have been on a battleground for affordable housing...

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The debate over degrees: Should you still get that diploma?

Alexa Mitchell, Contributor June 9, 2025

For decades, a college degree has been the golden ticket to securing a successful career. Today, however, things are changing. Companies like Accenture are making the shift from schooling to prioritizing...

Students walk through the Cuesta College Campus. Photo by Cuestonian Staff

From confusion to clarity: How Cuesta advising supports student success

Lauren Oliveira, Contributor June 4, 2025

Every student knows the stress of getting into required courses during registration season. The deadlines, quickly filling classes and degree requirements all add to the stress of forming a schedule for...

Two employees working at TMHA’s Growing Grounds Garden and Nursery. 
Photo courtesy of Transitions Mental Health Association

Local nonprofits face financial uncertainties

Michaela Mastache, Contributor June 2, 2025

Nonprofits across the country are feeling the sting of the Trump Administration. The Chronicle of Philanthropy reports that 14,000 jobs have been lost in the nonprofit sector since January, and that number...

The cafeteria sits mostly empty with grates pulled down over what used to be the Cuesta College Cafe.

Cuesta College has no plans to reopen cafeteria

Lia Pagel, Social Media Editor May 28, 2025

The closure of the Cuesta College cafeteria shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic began was a loss felt throughout the entire campus. The cafeteria was once a lively place for students to escape the elements,...

Cuesta College ASL Instructor Erich Tucker. Photo courtesy of Erich Tucker.

Erich Tucker wants to ‘build student connection’ in new role as Academic Senate President

Lia Pagel, Social Media Editor May 27, 2025

Cuesta College ASL Professor Erich Tucker began to lose his hearing at the age of 5, and by the time he was 18, he was fully deaf. Despite going to camps for deaf kids, he struggled to announce that to...

Cuesta graduates pose together, creating memories of a special day on May 23.

PHOTOS: Cuesta students celebrate graduation

Lia Pagel, Social Media Editor May 24, 2025

Cuesta College celebrated its 60th commencement on Friday with a ceremony at the flagpoles near the 5000 building. According to President Jill Stearns, 1,211 graduates earned 1,589 different degrees. 

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PERSPECTIVE: Spending an evening in prison

Lia Pagel, Social Media Editor May 21, 2025

The unique experience of going inside the California Men’s Colony and spending an evening in class with the Rising Scholars was an amazing opportunity that I will never forget. While the classrooms are...

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OPINION: Cuesta College lacks transparency with its students

Lia Pagel, Social Media Editor May 15, 2025

On Jan. 21, the first day of the spring semester, a body was found in Parking Lot 2 on the Cuesta College campus. One hour after hearing the news, Cuestonian staff member Lindsay Mckee and I headed over...

STEM students presenting their research findings at Cuesta College’s science courtyard for undergraduate research week on April 25. Research studies subjects include anthropology, astronomy, biology, engineering, geology, mathematics, oceanography and robotics.

Cuesta students showcase undergraduate research

McKenna Zolty, Arts + Entertainment Editor May 10, 2025

Students gathered in the Science Forum courtyard on April 25 to view Cuesta College students' STEM research. This is the second year of poster presentations collaboration between the Cuesta College Louis...

The flyer for the Cuesta College Short Film Festival on May 9. Courtesy of Hannah Emmack

Cuesta College students host short film festival

McKenna Zolty, Arts + Entertainment Editor May 8, 2025

Second-year English major Hannah Emmack, and first-year music major Liam McLain are hosting their own short film festival at Cuesta College on May 9 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Science Forum, Room 2401....

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