The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

Features

Student nurses out on a limb

Student nurses out on a limb

November 10, 2013
Due to the distance between the School of Nursing building and the main CSUSM campus there has developed a bit of disconnect between the general student population and Nursing students.
ROTC advances campus community

ROTC advances campus community

November 10, 2013
Reserve Officers Training Course is a college program offered on campus focused on preparing young adults to become productive members of society and potential active duty military personnel.
Restaurant Review: Mi Guadalajara

Restaurant Review: Mi Guadalajara

November 10, 2013
On Escondido's Main Street, Mi Guadalajara's unique and castle-like appearance is hard to miss. Walking inside, the main dining room has cultural Aztec murals that instantly enhance your experience, and taking your eyes off the décor, you'll see a lady making fresh tortillas by hand.
Faculty Profile: Dr. Rajnandini Pillai

Faculty Profile: Dr. Rajnandini Pillai

November 10, 2013
Dr. Rajnandini Pillai is a leader and inspiration for College of Business Administration students both in and out of the classroom. She received her undergraduate degree in Microbiology and Chemistry but changed her career course when she earned her MBA from the University of Bombay. Dr. Pillai has always been passionate about studying leadership, so her master’s thesis focused on the leadership styles of bank managers. She received a scholarship to attend the university at Buffalo, The State University of New York, where she obtained her Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior.
A meeting of the Pre-Pharmacy Society

Revitalized Pre-Pharmacy Society grooming future leaders

October 25, 2013

By Katlin Sweeney Editor in Chief Students interested in entering the medical field or just wanting to learn more about a different profession should invest time in the Pre-Pharmacy Society on campus. While the group used to exist on campus, current President Rustin Rohani and Treasurer Hassan...

Panda Garden restaurant

Review: Panda Garden a hidden food fortune

October 25, 2013

By Rico Palmerin Features Editor On the corner of W. San Marcos Blvd and Rancho Santa Fe Road is a shopping center that leaves little for the eye to linger upon, but tucked within the commercial buildings is an externally deceptive little restaurant called Panda Garden. “I was expecting it to be...

CSUSM Language Learning Center

Center can make language learning easy

October 25, 2013

By Katlin Sweeney Editor in Chief Whether you need help passing your language course or just want to test out of it completely, the Language Learning Center is the best resource available. The three main goals of the Language Learning Center (LLC) are to advise on testing and the Language Other...

Good news for unsure grads: Switching majors may make sense

Good news for unsure grads: Switching majors may make sense

October 24, 2013
Changing majors in college can be traumatic, but it's the best time to change the course of your future.
Senior Experience student team

Senior Experience sparks creative project

October 11, 2013

By Tatiana Zavodny Staff Writer Seniors looking for hands-on business experience have the option to participate in the Senior Experience Program at CSUSM. This unique program pairs small groups of students with local businesses or non-profit organizations that have submitted proposals for projects...

man on skateboard

Students riding wave of success with Jelly Boards

October 11, 2013

Headline: Jelly Boards bring new dimension to skateboarding By Katlin Sweeney Word Count: 804 What began as a hobby in high school has become the foundation upon which Sven Anders-Alwerud is finding his footing in the business world. An avid skateboarder since the time he was 8 years old, Anders-Alwerud...

Josha Tree illustration by Alison Seagle

Government shutdown rains on campers’ plans

October 11, 2013

By Alison Seagle Staff Writer This past weekend, a dozen CSUSM Cougars were planning to trek to Joshua Tree with campus recreation for some hiking, camping and rock climbing until the government shutdown closed all of the national parks. Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1, the government went into a shutdown,...

Martha Stoddard-Holmes

Cancer battle leads Stoddard-Holmes in new direction

October 11, 2013

By Amanda Lenox Staff Writer Professor Martha Stoddard-Holmes is a prominent figure in not only the Literature and Writing department, but also to the CSUSM campus as a whole. Her educational background includes a B.A. in English from Cornell University, an M.A. in Creative Writing from the University...

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