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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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Cuesta’s Academic Senate revises recent censure resolution

Lia Pagel and Lindsay McKee March 4, 2025

The Cuesta College Academic Senate during Friday’s meeting moved to censure Vice President of Instruction Jason Curtis for his comments during the November 22, 2024 meeting. After much discussion, the...

Now former Cuesta College Director of Public Safety Rich Randolph (right) greets graduates at a November 2024 pinning ceremony.

Cuesta’s chief of police leaves college

Lindsay McKee, Multimedia Editor February 15, 2025

Cuesta College’s Chief of Police and Director of Public Health and Safety Rich Randolph has stepped down from the Cuesta College Police Department. His last day at the college was Feb. 12.  During...

The entrance to the San Luis Obispo Country Sheriff's Department on Kansas Avenue on Feb. 11.

Individual who died on campus identified as Cuesta College student

Lia Pagel and Lindsay McKee February 14, 2025

Three weeks after a death on the Cuesta College campus, the Cuesta College Police Department has disclosed that the individual who died on Jan. 21 was a student at Cuesta College.  Both the CCPD and...

Students passing through the Humanities Forum during the fall 2024 semester.

Cuesta Academic Senate searches for new president amid controversy

Lindsay McKee and Lia Pagel January 24, 2025

The Cuesta College Academic Senate is back in the process of nominating its president after the only nominee withdrew during the fall semester. Because no presidential appointment was made in the fall,...

Cuesta scholarship applications remain open

Cuesta scholarship applications remain open

Lindsay McKee, Multimedia Editor January 24, 2025

Cuesta College has opened its 2025-26 school year scholarships for students to apply. With over 600 scholarship applications this year, students can apply through the Cuesta College website and can submit...

Cuesta College Police at the scene where an unidentified person was found in their truck unresponsive on Jan. 21.

Foul play not suspected in death on Cuesta College campus

Lindsay McKee and Lia Pagel January 23, 2025

An unidentified person was found dead in their truck in Lot 2 on the Cuesta College campus Tuesday afternoon. While the official cause of death is still under investigation, Sergeant Jesse Herring of the...

CaliCup employee Bryhanna Alcazar serves a quick pick-me-up to student Becky Carnero on Jan. 21, 2025.

PHOTOS: Cuesta students return for spring semester

Cuestonian Staff January 21, 2025

Cuesta College was buzzing on Tuesday with the return of students, faculty and staff for the start of the spring 2025 semester.

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