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Worldwide ShakeOut comes to Cuesta College campus

Lindsay McKee, Multimedia Editor October 16, 2024

Cuesta College will participate in the ShakeOut on Thursday at 10:17 a.m. Practicing earthquake safety, ShakeOut is a worldwide program initiating earthquake drills at school, work and at home.  “Everyone...

A hiker standing at the bottom of the Rinconada Mine portal. Photo By Dustin Gil

Exploring San Luis Obispo’s mercury mine

Dustin Gil November 10, 2022

There is a hiking trail nestled in the hills of San Luis Obispo County's Los Padres National Forest, unique to most other scenic hikes that populate California's Central Coast. The Rinconada Trail, located...

Voters line up outside a Voter Assistance Center in Davis, California to cast their votes early in the 2020 General Election. Photo by Owen Yancher

SLO County student voter guide

Jennaca Ortiz November 3, 2022

California's general election is Nov. 8. Voter turnout jumped a historic 66% among college students in 2020. As young adults gain more voting power, it is important to be well informed to make the most...

The Cuestonian is going on hiatus

Nathan Moran May 27, 2021

Cuesta College’s Spring 2021 semester continued to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with a majority of classes once again being taught online. Despite this, The Cuestonian’s team of...

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...

An empty campus at Cuesta College. Photo by Michael Costa

Welcome Back, The Cuestonian!!

Michael Costa October 6, 2020

The Cuesta College Fall 2020 semester is in full swing and The Cuestonian is gearing up to be your news and information source once again. Being the voice of the student body, the journalism department...

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...

What my schedule in the time of COVID-19 looks like. Photo by Emily Rose Friedman

Maintaining mental health during COVID-19

Emily Friedman May 5, 2020

Tough times like these can be hard on our mental health.  It is valid to be sad and disappointed that big events have been canceled and the world seems to be on pause. However, we need to try and remind...

The San Luis Obispo Costco food court. Photo by Dillon Azarvand

Costco to ban nonmembers from food courts

Dillon Azarvand March 19, 2020

It’s time to say goodbye to cheap pizzas and churros for Costco non members.  Costco announced a new policy where only members could eat at the relatively inexpensive food court.   Many...

Cal Poly entrance at California Blvd. Photo by Dillon Azarvand

Cal Poly applicants decline for second year in a row

Dillon Azarvand March 18, 2020

For the second year in a row, applications to California Polytechnic State University have declined. According to Matt Lazier, Cal Poly’s Media Relations Director, the university received more...

Cuesta College is providing COVID-19 updates. Image by Cuesta College

Cuesta College and COVID-19: The latest

Dillon Azarvand March 15, 2020

This is a developing story. Check back for the latest updates. The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department has reported that another individual in San Luis Obispo County tested positive for...

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