Herrera challenges Sysak in Cuesta board trustee election
The Cuestonian
Antonia Herrera faces incumbent Peter Sysak in the Nov. 3 election for Cuesta College’s District 4 trustee seat, representing southern San Luis Obispo County.
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People’s Kitchen feeds hungry, builds community
The Cuestonian
People gathering at 40 Prado St. make their way inside the building, ready for their free meal. As they enter, the growing noise of chatter can be heard because more than just a warm meal, the People’s Kitchen nourishes connection and builds community. People’s Kitchen of San Luis Obispo is a 100% volunteer-run organization that...
Mental vacations, restless days come from producing ‘Psycho Beach Party’
The Cuestonian
As the cool autumn sun sets on Cuesta College campus, about a dozen students slip quietly through a side entrance to the Harold J. Miossi Cultural and Performance Arts Center on Wednesday night to bring a 1962 summer beach party to life. Noah Lucé, Cuesta College’s new drama director, has looked forward to introducing his...
Cuestonian brings in JACC regional awards
The Cuestonian
The Journalism Association of Community Colleges Southern California Regional Conference announced awards on Oct. 10 from competitions featuring entries from the spring semester of 2026 school year. The Cuestonian submitted about 40 entries to the competition, and Cuestonian journalists received seven awards. In 2025-2026, JACC had 40 members, with 24 in the
Women’s volleyball sweeps Allan Hancock on the road
The Cuestonian
The Cuesta College volleyball team swept the Allan Hancock Bulldogs 3-0, with set scores of 25-20, 25-16 and 25-13. The Cougars started off the first set with all the momentum with a nine-to-three lead. This was due to the Bulldogs having many possessions in a row of attack errors. But eventually the Bulldogs closed the...
ANALYSIS: Online classes offer flexibility, but students face challenges staying engaged
The Cuestonian
For college students balancing coursework with jobs, family responsibilities and other commitments, online classes can offer a way to fit school into an already full schedule. What are students getting out of online learning? Students can complete assignments from home, revisit course materials on their own time and avoid commuting to campus. But the indepen
Where do Cuesta students go in between classes?
The Cuestonian
Have you ever wondered where students go between classes? Cuesta College students spend their free time finding spots to hang out or get work done. For most college students, it’s either the library or the student lounge. Some go off campus, others stay, but every student has their own way of deciding how to spend...
Cuesta operations adapt to planned power outage
The Cuestonian
Cuesta College’s San Luis Obispo campus will be one of the many addresses experiencing a power outage planned by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company on Oct. 15-17. In an email from President Jill Stearns’ office, it was confirmed that campus operations will be held remotely until Saturday afternoon, and they will resume Saturday evening...
El Niño is coming – be prepared
The Cuestonian
San Luis Obispo County residents were urged to prepare for potential winter storms during an El Niño preparedness forum hosted by retired marine meteorologist John Lindsey at Cuesta College on Oct. 7. Local emergency and utility representatives shared safety recommendations as Lindsey warned of a “chance of being the strongest El Niño we’ve seen before.”...
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