There has recently been a slew of new city ordinances introduced in an effort to make San Luis Obispo a more peaceful place. A couple of the new rules seem to be directly aimed to curb the partying habits of some college students. While similar efforts have been in place for quite some time, the ease of being fined and the amount of the fine has grown.
As summer nears, the swimming and diving team can reflect on their winning spring season and look forward to their state competition April 30 at Mount San Antonio College. Both teams ended their seasons strong and will send multiple qualified athletes to Mount Sac.
We, the Cuestonian Staff, wanted to end our experience with a bang. We came up with a recreational event that's fitting for the young minds who enjoy what SLO has to offer. Luckily for you, we wanted to share that idea with the fellow college students so that one day they can enjoy the game we dubbed: SLO-OPOLY!
On a walk around campus an observant eye might catch a glimpse of an outlaw art form. Hidden in nooks and crannies throughout the various buildings, post office "priority mail" and "Hello my name is" stickers act as adhesive canvases for vandalistic street artists.
The Chancellor of California Community Colleges, Jack Scott, visited Cuesta College last Thursday to speak about Senate Bill 1440 and how it will improve the transfer of students, and the California education budget at large.
Humility is not our strong point, but it turns out that being awesome is. The Cuestonian took home two shiny awards last month in a statewide competition judged by the California College Media Association. Our online editor designed the best color ad in the state (it can be seen on page 5 of this issue), and the paper won third place in the best overall category for a monthly edition.
Eating healthy for the stressed and poor college students may seem intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. When students get their first taste of freedom they go for the fatty, sweet comfort foods, which are not necessarily the best choice.
With no option for summer school this year and the economy finally showing signs of improving, it's probably time to shave that scruff, polish your loafers, and hit the streets in search of work.
A much-anticipated voyage to Ireland was cancelled for the North County Choir due to Iceland's volcanic eruption of Mount Eyjafjallajökull (AY-yah-fyah-lah-YOH-kuul) which erupted April 15, causing floods, closing airports in Iceland and surrounding European countries, including Ireland.
Cuesta College's nursing program has been the source of both excitement and anguish for many students, and things are about to change again. A difficult economy, a decrease in the number of hired nurses, and the passage of Assembly Bill 1559 have contributed to several changes.
The Cuestonian has previously reported on the dance floor fiasco in the Cultural and Performing Arts Center. We regret to inform the student body that the floor installed in the exercise room, which cost the school thousands of dollars, is not only incompatible with the dancers' bodies, but poorly executed installation resulted in the floor being damaged before dancers had a chance to step foot in the room.
It's no secret that Cuesta College is facing tremendous hardships. Its budget is rapidly shrinking; its accreditation remains in question; and its leadership has been uncertain in recent years. Overcoming these obstacles won't be easy. They were enough to cause
Have you been wondering what the students in the art department have been up to this year? Come see their effort in the annual student art exhibit titled "The Upside of Down Times." Inspirational creativity will instantly consume you as you gaze at the works created by current students.
As students who are transferring Fall 2010 finish sending their "YES! I accept your acceptance!" letters in the mail, other students are just beginning the search for their transfer school of choice for Spring 2011 and Fall 2011.