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The Cuestonian

A line up of surfers south of SLO. Photo by Todd Weaver

How the pandemic changed surfing

Damon Quintard December 14, 2020

Following the rules and regulations that COVID-19 has placed on citizens in California, the number of inexperienced beginners and wave-deprived locals has created a much more hostile environment for surfers...

The Mendenhall River near Juneau, Alaska. Photo by Joseph Acquafresca

Gain perspective on life: Go travel

Joseph Acquafresca December 9, 2020

Many people at the college age haven’t seen the world around them.  With a global pandemic at hand, this can be seen as a recommendation to do after this pandemic ends, but if you can travel...

Cougar Comics #8: Thanksgiving 2020

Thanksgiving: 2020

Nathan Moran November 25, 2020

Customer not wearing a mask in McDonald’s drive-thru. Photo by Jonathan Apelado

Masks should be worn in restaurant drive-thru

Jonathan Apelado November 17, 2020

Fast food restaurants such as McDonald’s, In-N-Out, Burger King, and Taco Bell have been staples to the food industry in America for decades.  There would be at least one of these restaurants...

Cuesta College professor Anthony Koeninger, shown holding his 2018 Teaching Excellence awards. Photo by Cuesta College

A Cuesta College professor’s personal approach to textbooks

Nathan Moran November 9, 2020

College textbooks are a vital part of a student's learning experience in class, one that some professors are trying to make more complementary to their specific teaching styles and subjects. Often professors...

Cougar Comics #7: Sweater Weather

Sweater Weather

Nathan Moran November 9, 2020

Cuesta College Entrance. Photo by Hannah Halferty

Equity plan resolution disregarded

Hannah Halferty October 26, 2020

Cuesta College’s Board of Trustees further postponed the resolution to their student equity plan that was first called to action on June 3.  At the Sept. 2 meeting, the board could not come...

The Harold J. Miossi Art Gallery. Photo by Lauren Grasmick

Cuesta College virtual spring 2020 art exhibition

Lauren Grasmick May 14, 2020

The Harold J. Miossi Art Gallery, located at Cuesta College in the courtyard of the Cultural and Performing Arts Center, went virtual for their spring student art exhibition. This event, previously held...

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...

ASCC spring elections are now available in your student email. Photo by Michael Costa

ASCC’s electronic campaign trail

Hannah Halferty May 7, 2020

Three candidates are on the ballot for ASCC President/Student Trustee and Vice President for the 2020-21 Cuesta College academic school year and the election is open now through May 11, 2020. Every spring...

The Cuestonian staff in today's modern classroom: A Zoom meeting. Photo by Michael Costa

Dear readers

Ava Kershner May 7, 2020

Dear Readers of The Cuestonian,  The staff wishes to thank you. We thank you for staying safe and staying with us during this once-in-a-lifetime scenario. Moving from print to online took a toll on...

Notice of eviction. Photo by Hannah Halferty

What about rent?

Hannah Halferty May 7, 2020

The emergency shelter-at-home order for the county of San Luis Obispo went into place on March 19, 2020, leaving students concerned about paying rent in the months that follow.  “I think this...

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