Spring Break
After only 20 months of being president at Cuesta College, David Pelham has submitted his resignation after accepting a job in Abu Dhabi.
Though the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture says 45 million turkeys will be eaten this Thanksgiving, many Cuesta students have other plans.
Drug use among teens is not a new story; in our culture today drugs are sometimes as easy or easier to obtain than alcohol for the teenage user. From marijuana and alcohol to harder substances such as cocaine and ecstasy, drugs are easy to find and the pressures to try them are intense.
San Luis Obispo's police department and city council are looking at new party related ordinances to be approved January. Last May, SLO's social host ordinance was put into effect, raising the fines related to hosting a party where minors are drinking from $100 to $350 on the first offense. The goal was to stop parties where high-risk behavior was occurring.
Before their shifts began, three custodians sat along a ledge outside the social sciences building eating cinnamon rolls and cracking jokes. Most of the students and teachers had gone home for the night; it was almost time to clean up their messes.
"I will end Don't Ask, Don't Tell," President Obama announced, followed by cheers and applause at a fundraising dinner Oct. 10 for the Human Rights Campaign. The Human Rights Campaign is one of the largest gay rights advocacy groups and one of many homosexual groups pushing Obama to abolish the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy-the policy that does not allow homosexuals to openly express their sexuality in the military without being discharged.
In a ground breaking era of American civil rights, one in which this country elected it's first African-American president, many claim that blatant racism still surrounds the sports culture.
Three large solar power plants may soon call San Luis Obispo County's Carrisa Plains their home, but not everybody is pleased.
A triple overtime victory against Santa Rosa concluded day one of the two-day Men's Water Polo Cuesta II Tournament with an ending score of 13-12.
Two Cuesta athletes were recognized in October for their high performances in their chosen sport.
Disc golf is growing in popularity, especially here on the central coast. With several local courses to choose from and a minimal entry price, the game's novelty lures many students, and they love it.
The Tribune recently ran a string of articles condemning local college students for WOW week's public drunkenness and disruptive behavior. The uproar led to police hearings and city ordinances aimed at fining the pants off of anyone who throws a rager. The city council is also looking to slap fees on downtown bars for using too many police resources.
Video of the Day
Advertisement