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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 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. 

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 Cuesta College campus during fall 2024 semester.

No student visas have been revoked at Cuesta College

McKenna Zolty, Arts + Entertainment Editor May 1, 2025

Cuesta College has not had any international student F-1 visas revoked. An official with Cuesta’s International Student Program told The Cuestonian there has been “no student F-1 visas terminated”...

A crowd waits to enter Cuesta’s CPAC for the town hall with California Senator Adam Schiff and Congressman Salud Carbajal on April 22, 2025.

Cuesta students speak out to Academic Senate about town hall

Lindsay McKee, Multimedia Editor April 28, 2025

During Friday’s Academic Senate meeting, three Cuesta College students, including ASCC President and Student Trustee Lucia Landeros, spoke to the senate during Public Comment about the town hall that...

Parking lot 2, where a Cuesta College student died on the first day of the spring semester, Jan. 21 in San Luis Obispo.

SLO Sheriff: Investigation into death on Cuesta campus continues

McKenna Zolty, Arts + Entertainment Editor April 24, 2025

Thirteen weeks following the death of a student on Cuesta College’s campus, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office told The Cuestonian that the investigation is ongoing in response to a public...

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50 employers coming to SLO campus for Cuesta’s job fair

Lindsay McKee, Multimedia Editor April 21, 2025

Cuesta College will host its Spring 2025 Job Fair on Thursday, April 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place on SLO’s campus in Room 5401, and the fair will host 50 employers, ranging from...

A Cuesta College graduate walks across the stage to receive their diploma during the 59th Commencement Ceremony on May 17, 2024. For many of Cuesta’s staff and administration, commencement is considered to be one of the best events that happens each year. “Something magical happens when you put on that cap and gown and you walk across the stage and staff and faculty are there,” Interim Division Chair and Academic Counselor Heidi Webber said. Photo by Owen Main Photography and courtesy of Cuesta College.

Cuesta College commencement: Everything students, families need to know before attending

Lindsay McKee, Multimedia Editor April 10, 2025

Cuesta College’s 60th annual commencement ceremony will take place on May 23 from 1 to 5 p.m. on the San Luis Obispo County campus.  “It's really just a chance for them to celebrate their accomplishments...

A rendering of the new instructional building at Cuesta College North County Campus. The new instructional building will provide hands-on learning opportunities for Cuesta College students. The facility will include specialized classrooms for the Kinesiology Department, trade programs will have covered workspaces, and more traditional classrooms. Photo courtesy of Cuesta College

Cuesta College expands hands-on educational programs at North County

McKenna Zolty, Arts + Entertainment Editor April 9, 2025

A new instructional building at the Cuesta College North County Campus is now under construction. This endeavor is going to open new opportunities for trade and workforce educational programs. On Feb....

Protestors Deb Ross and Robbie Conal hold up signs with Conals’ artwork on Santa Rosa Street in San Luis Obispo on Saturday. Conal’s artwork highlights the political climate, and he and his group were grateful to participate and experience the downtown protest.

Thousands gather on Monterey Street for “Hands Off!” protest

Lindsay McKee, Multimedia Editor April 5, 2025

Thousands of people gathered in downtown San Luis Obispo on Saturday with signs and flags to protest against President Donald Trump, and the policies made under his presidency. At noon, Monterey Street...

Cuestonian staff members (left to right) Lia Pagel, Lindsay McKee, McKenna Zolty and Faculty Adviser Dr. Jeremy Shermak attended the Associated College Press/Journalism Association of Community College Spring Student Media Conference in Long Beach March 6-9, 2025. Photo courtesy of The Cuestonian.

The Cuestonian returns to JACC, captures awards

Cuestonian Staff March 9, 2025

The Cuestonian, the official student newspaper of Cuesta College, returned to the Journalism Association of Community Colleges (JACC) after a multi-year hiatus and captured multiple state honors at its...

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