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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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Pride walk, Rainbow Recognition finishes year with style

Pride walk, Rainbow Recognition finishes year with style

May 9, 2013

By Keandre Williams-Chambers Staff Writer It can be expected that after a month of Gaypril festivities and as the school year draws to a close, the LGBTQA Pride Center will close in a way worth remembering. During U-hour on April 30, the campus was ablaze with color and voices as the 2nd Annual Pride...

Campus offers plenty of spots for last-minute cram sessions

Campus offers plenty of spots for last-minute cram sessions

May 9, 2013

By Katlin Sweeney Features Editor For the next two weeks, students can use either the Gender Equity Center or Kellogg Library to focus on preparing for their upcoming finals. While both facilities are used by students throughout the year for studying, the Gender Equity Center and Kellogg Library will...

Jessies Recipe Corner: Oats N Spice Cookies

Jessie’s Recipe Corner: Oats ‘N Spice Cookies

May 9, 2013

By Jessie Gambrell Staff Writer It’s the last few weeks of school, but baking these homemade cookies will send you to a different world, a different dimension even. Cookies so warm, so sweet, so soothing that even your mama will say, “what’s up?” There is a neat story behind these cookies actually;...

No plans? Here are five things to do this summer

No plans? Here are five things to do this summer

May 9, 2013

By Keandre Williams-Chambers Staff Writer As much fun as the freedom sounds, sometimes summer break is not that fun without a few things to do here and there. We have all had it: those moments when we find ourselves moaning and groaning about something to do. Well, many of us are adults here. Let’s...

Cougar List: Students can sell textbooks through CSUSMs own Craigslist

Cougar List: Students can sell textbooks through CSUSM’s own ‘Craigslist’

May 9, 2013

By Anne Hall Staff Writer Students always need ways to network, make money, and get rid of those textbooks they’ve used. Now there is an alternative with CSUSM’s Cougar List. Cougar Alumni Mario Clay, Brendan Bass and Brandon Baker have created a new website called “Cougar List.”  Much like...

Students, staff celebrate civility on campus

Students, staff celebrate civility on campus

May 9, 2013

By Katlin Sweeney Features Editor Avid campus members dedicated to CSUSM’s Civility Campaign were honored this past week at their annual end-of-the-year dinner. The Civility & Exchange Celebration, which took place on April 30, presented awards to the students, staff and faculty members that...

ASI offers students Finals Detox

ASI offers students ‘Finals Detox’

May 9, 2013

ASI’s Finals Detox Event Students to get free study materials By Ryan Downs Staff Writer It is 9 a.m. on Monday, there is a paper due, then an online test at noon, then another paper due at 2:30 p.m., than two papers due tomorrow. Yes, one of the most stressful times of the year is upon us once...

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STEM program expands science program to local grade schools

May 8, 2013

By Ryan Downs Staff Writer Hands-on science education is something that younger kids are excited by, and anyone who was once a kid understands why. The CSUSM STEM program aims to inspire that excitement. It’s fair to say that to some degree, all of us are fascinated by science. However, children...

GALLERY: Therapy dogs a big hit with students

GALLERY: Therapy dogs a big hit with students

May 4, 2013

On May 2, more than a dozen certified therapy dogs visited campus as part of the annual “Pause for Paws” event in front of Kellogg Library. The campus visit was designed to encourage stressed-out students who are heading into finals week to relax with a bit of canine cuddling. The foundation...

Arts and Social Change students raise money for veterans

April 25, 2013

By Katlin Sweeney Features Editor Earlier this month, students had the opportunity to give back to the men and women who have served our country. In the course Art and Social Change, students learn how to become leaders and change their society with art. Students Courteney Henley, Megan Koelln, Shayna...

Take a walk through a vineyard to raise awareness

Take a walk through a vineyard to raise awareness

April 25, 2013

By Katlin Sweeney Features Editor   People who enjoy good food, wine and walking for a good cause should mark their calendars for the April 28. The Our Nicholas Foundation (ONF), a local non-profit organization in Temecula that seeks to raise awareness for autism and raise funds for families...

Therapy dogs heading to campus May 2

Therapy dogs heading to campus May 2

April 25, 2013

By Juliana Stumpp A&E Editor   At the end of every semester, “Pause for Paws” is an event that takes place in front of Kellogg Library, where certified therapy dogs are awaiting stressed students to send some love their way. The foundation that sponsors these college-based events, “Love...

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