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Cuesta College's welcome sign located at the main campus entry. Photo by Sawyer Thomas

What’s on the agenda For Spring 2024?

Sawyer Thomas March 15, 2024

Greetings students, staff and new readers!  This semester at The Cuestonian we have a wonderful lineup of aspiring journalists and content creators. Covering local news, sports and events happening in...

Led Zeppelin members posing in front of a plane. Photo by Julio Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin or The Rolling Stones? Let’s settle this

Joseph Acquafresca May 21, 2021

Since my time at Cuesta College, I have been in the same journalism class. As my lackluster attempts to contribute to the class have been muddled by working three jobs, my opinions on certain topics have...

Front of SLO Brew Rock venue hall.  Photo by Lauren Grasmick

Will live music return in SLO county?

Lauren Grasmick December 13, 2020

Since COVID-19 shut down music venues around the Central Coast in March of this year, live music has made its return. The San Luis Obispo Emergency Information categorizes live music/concerts as “operations...

For many, a laptop and webcam (pictured above) have become their primary social outlet in these strange times. Photo by Nathan Moran

Netflix and zoom: 7 unique uses for online meetings

Nathan Moran May 10, 2020

With the Shelter at Home order still active in San Luis Obispo, many have had to get creative to keep their social lives afloat.  While some may be living as usual while meeting friends and loved ones...

Streaming shows, playing video games, and hobbies pass the time during isolation. Photo by Valeria Cisneros

Staff Picks: What to watch, listen to, or do while social distancing

Valeria Cisneros April 23, 2020

While everyone is at home during the San Luis Obispo County “shelter-at-home” order, people might be trying to figure out how to pass the time. Now that Cuesta College has transitioned to...

Fremont Theatre. Photo by Lauren Grasmick

SLO County’s best concert venues

Lauren Grasmick April 3, 2020

New music venue additions in San Luis Obispo county are on the rise. Nearly every night of the week, there is somewhere to go to enjoy live music. The top favorites range from Avila Beach up to Paso Robles,...

Al Jardine and friends live at The Siren in Morro Bay. Photo by Gunnar Velten Of GunnShotsMedia

Al Jardine, founding member of The Beach Boys, blessed The Central Coast

Gunnar Velten December 8, 2019

The Central Coast was blessed with an intimate performance by The Beach Boys' founding member, Al Jardine. On November 16, Jardine played at The Siren, located in Morro Bay, Calif., for his endless summer...

Harmony Chabot playing at the New Times Music Awards. Photo by Gunnar Velten Of GunnShotsMedia

Region’s best music showcased at New Times Music Awards 2019

Gunnar Velten December 3, 2019

On November 8, New Times held their 11th annual music award show. The live event was held at The Rock, which is SLO Brew’s event center. Dante Marsh, Kody Balboa, The Bogeys, Ynana Rose, Domestic...

Tripped Up at SLO Brew Rock. Photo by Gunnar Velten of GunnShotsMedia

Tripped Up makes a splash with new music

Gunnar Velten November 7, 2019

Tripped Up is a four piece reggae band from San Luis Obispo, Calif. consisting of lead singer Drew Gonzales, lead guitarist Jon Millsap, bass player Matty Miller and drummer Brian Kusko.  Tripped Up...

Jimmy Page and Robert Plant perform together at a Led Zeppelin Concert in Chicago, Ill. Photo by Jim Summaria

Music is regressing: Why you should care

Joseph Acquafresca October 8, 2019

We live in an odd time.  From what we wear, what we watch, and what we laugh at.  But also what we listen to.  The idea for this piece dawned on me as I clocked out of the restaurant I work...

The grass-roots music scene in San Luis Obispo

The grass-roots music scene in San Luis Obispo

Taylor Saugstad May 7, 2018

A crowd gathered around a stage at the Big Surreal in 2015. The event is an intimate gathering nestled in the hills of Big Sur. Photos courtesy of Zack Gingg / LuvLab Productions By Clara Applegarth Features...

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