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I skated the Bob Jones Trail and all I got was a broken ankle. Photo by Leah Monson

I roller skated too close to the sun

Leah Monson December 12, 2020

Breaking my ankle while roller skating on the Bob Jones Trail really put a pin in my plans. I always knew strapping eight wheels on my feet would eventually warrant a cast. Given my aspirations that I...

Kelly Maguire, RN, has become an integral member of her healthcare team. Photo courtesy of Dignity Health.

Dignity Health hires Cuesta College nursing graduates

Dillon Azarvand December 12, 2020

In support of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dignity Health Central Coast hospitals have hired 20 new graduates from the two-year Cuesta College Nursing Program. A press release from Dignity Health Central Coast...

Cuesta College’s foundation board members. Photo by Cuesta College

Demands for Pete Sysak’s resignation escalate

Hannah Halferty November 17, 2020

Cuesta College Board of Trustees President Pete Sysak has received a push from the community to resign.  Students, faculty, activists and political leaders throughout San Luis Obispo County expressed...

STOP SPAM. Photo from Pixy.org

Cuesta College student body receives unsolicited emails

Dillon Azarvand November 5, 2020

Cuesta College students have received many unsolicited emails in their inbox folder on Canvas throughout the beginning of the school year. The Wellness Central was added to the Canvas dashboard by the...

the sunset drive-in

Sunset Drive-In makes a comeback

Ellie Amesse November 3, 2020

The Sunset Drive-In is one of San Luis Obispo's (SLO) most iconic businesses, and has recently become a very popular entertainment option in the county. Currently, SLO County is in the red tier in terms...

COVID-19 sign posted at Fisherman’s Beach in Avila. Photo by Anna Paulson

San Luis Obispo County beaches: Open or closed?

Anna Paulson May 14, 2020

From San Simeon to Oceano Dunes, beaches in San Luis Obispo County have differing rules to help stop the spread of COVID-19. According to California’s Department of Parks and Recreation, 66 state...

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...

The brand new "Cougar Comments" logo. Designed by Guadalupe Angeles

What are Cuesta College students doing during quarantine?

Dillon Azarvand May 8, 2020

Amid the March 19 mandatory shelter-in-place issued by San Luis Obispo County, the current quarantine situation has brought unemployment upon many people and kept even more people home.  It has provided...

Atascadero High School. Photo by Ava Kershner

How COVID-19 is affecting high school students in SLO

Jonathan Apelado May 8, 2020

COVID-19, or most commonly known as the Coronavirus, has affected students around the nation.  This has caused school boards to close down their campuses to students, faculty, and the general public....

Cuesta College entrance.
Photo by Lauren Grasmick

Cuesta College will refund 50% of parking permit fees

Lauren Grasmick May 5, 2020

Cuesta College’s campus shut down on March 14 to transition from in-person classes to online in order to protect students and slow the spread of COVID-19.  Students at California universities...

Cuesta College alum Cynthia J. Halley. Photo by Rachel Young

Notable Alumni Spotlight: Meet Cynthia J. Halley

Nathan Moran April 29, 2020

This Notable Alumni Spotlight focuses on Cuesta College graduate Cynthia J. Halley, a background design artist working in Los Angeles’ animation industry. Halley attended Cuesta College from 2006...

A 420 stash. Photo by Hannah Halferty

Is COVID-19 4/20 Friendly?

Anthony Ramos April 19, 2020

4/20 is a nationally recognized holiday, but with the ongoing pandemic, should celebrations continue? All public events in San Luis Obispo County have been canceled and we are in an unprecedented time...

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