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What to expect from The Cuestonian this Spring 2023

Thomas Rodda March 7, 2023

Welcome readers to an exciting new semester with The Cuestonian! This spring we have a talented lineup of new reporters and editors, and we look forward to all the great coverage coming from each and...

University tuition fees and funding. A massive concern for so many students. Photo by www.exampapersplus.co.uk

Should college tuition be free?

Ryah Taylor December 1, 2022

On August 24, President Joe Biden issued a plan for forgiving student loan debt which caused a multitude of questions, with one being: Why are students paying for college in the first place? When we break...

A casino video board shows the lines for that day's sporting events.

The future of sports gambling in California

Clay Stout November 3, 2022

With Election Day coming up on November 8, there are two propositions on this year's California ballot proposing that sports gambling become legal. Throughout the country, many states have been legalizing...

The general midterm elections are next Tuesday, November 8.

Student priorities in election

Ryah Taylor November 3, 2022

The 2022 General Election is rapidly approaching, and students at Cuesta College are preparing for any and all possibilities. Besides Proposition 1 (Constitutional Right to Reproductive Freedom. Legislative...

Bishop Peak, San Luis Obispo. Photo By Dustin Gil

Tri-Tip Challenge: A student’s perspective

Dustin Gil October 27, 2022

As San Luis Obispo creeps slowly into fall and the weather begins to cool off, causing outdoor activity to be that much more enjoyable, a local tradition known as the Tri-Tip Challenge lingers on my mind. The...

Mental health is of the utmost important for every individual, including college students. Photo by Health Vectors by Vecteezy

Importance of seeking help with mental health

Zeke Mendez June 27, 2022

The transition from high school to college brings a lot more independence, responsibility and stress. Suddenly, it's not all fun and games anymore. Now there are sacrifices, and decision making.  Young...

Shabang Live Music & Arts Festival Logo. Photo by Shabang

Shabang was a blast

Jennaca Ortiz June 2, 2022

San Luis Obispo’s exclusive music festival, Shabang, returned for its eighth year - and it did not disappoint. The two-day festival was held at Laguna Lake Park May 13 and 14. The festival returned...

Stephen Curry. Photo by Cyrus Saatsaz

NBA Playoffs: Contenders vs. pretenders

Clay Stout April 11, 2022

The NBA season has provided yet another dramatic, entertaining, and anxious year for their fans. San Luis Obispo, located almost exactly between the Bay Area and Los Angeles, provides a competitive...

Words Have Power

3 simple steps to becoming a published author

Daniel Burg February 24, 2022

Step 1: Sign-up for Journalism 202 Step 2: Write a story Step 3: Click publish Rinse and repeat There is a snap in the air, and the Cuesta College spring 2022 semester has begun with a bang.  Here...

See you in the spring!

See you in the spring!

Aubrie Arndt December 31, 2021

The Fall 2021 semester is coming to an end, and after months of writing articles, The Cuestonian will be taking a break over the winter. This fall semester student journalists continued working online...

Crisp sounds can trigger ASMR. Photo by YuliaLisitsa/Shutterstock

Why you should listen to ASMR

Jennaca Ortiz December 19, 2021

ASMR. You either love it, or you hate it. And I know that most people are already cringing at the thought of it, but here’s why I believe you should give it a chance.  Let me fill you in on...

Cuesta College students wearing their masks on campus. Photo by Jennaca Ortiz

Cuesta College’s vaccine mandate & the rise of misinformation

Jennaca Ortiz December 17, 2021

On October 15, Cuesta College instated its vaccine mandate for all on-campus activities.  The mandate comes as COVID cases in San Luis Obispo continue to rise. This means that in order to attend class...

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