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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

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International Coffee Hour students

International coffee hour brings together wide range of students

February 21, 2013

By Karla Reyes Staff Writer Hosted every month, CSUSM’s International Coffee Hour is a great opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with students from all over the world. Besides providing free snacks and coffee for the midday blues, it is a great source of information for those considering...

Jessies Recipe Corner: The secret to creamy omelets

Jessie’s Recipe Corner: The secret to creamy omelets

February 21, 2013

By Jessie Gambrell Staff Writer In light of the season of Lent, for those of you fasting from meat on Fridays, you are going to need something “hardy” (protein wise) to sustain you for the day. So here is my recipe for the best egg omelet you will ever eat. We have a little homemade secret...

One Billion Rising event brings selfless purpose to Valentines Day

One Billion Rising event brings selfless purpose to Valentine’s Day

February 7, 2013

By Ryan Downs & Katlin Sweeney Staff Writers One in three women on the planet will be raped or beaten in her lifetime. One billion women violated is an atrocity. One billion women dancing is a revolution. With this intriguing premise provided on the CSUSM website by the Gender Equity Center,...

What NOT to do on Valentine’s Day this year

February 7, 2013

By Kia Washington & Keandre Williams-Chambers Staff Writers Valentine’s Day is on the horizon, and of course the butterflies and other semi-romantic things are suddenly abundant in the air. And for this article, of course, we would like to play the harsh roles of Cupid’s not-so-heavenly...

A member of the fraternity Sigma Chi at a recruiting booth on campus.

GREEK BEAT: Sigma Chi fraternity looking for new members

February 7, 2013

By Katlin Sweeney Features Editor For students looking for a fraternity that not only values work in the community but having fun and making friends, Sigma Chi is the right place. Over the month of February, Sigma Chi will be hosting countless events that are open to any interested students. Whether...

Meet the new orientation team for Student Life and Leadership

Meet the new orientation team for Student Life and Leadership

February 7, 2013

By Juliana Stumpp A&E Editor For many of us, our first campus experience was orientation, when we first figured out the struggles and frustrations of signing up for classes. Although we quickly came to reality with some college procedures, it was a new beginning that paved our way to where...

Jessies Recipe Corner: Salisbury Steak Football Paties

Jessie’s Recipe Corner: Salisbury Steak Football Paties

February 7, 2013

By Jessie Gambrell Opinion Editor Calling all men! In light of the Superbowl XLVII on Sunday, Feb. 3, I have the perfect post football party recipe for you to serve for to your friends and family. My mother’s Salisbury steak recipe is a classic favorite in a household with men. What you’ll need: [checklist]-...

The Money Pit restaurant near campus isnt fancy but its a good deal for students.

RESTAURANT REVIEW: Money Pit the best bang for your buck

February 7, 2013

By Alex Franco Sports Editor On the corner of Mission Avenue in San Marcos lies a building that most people would likely pass by and not notice. This green and white painted building, which at first appears to be a bank, is none other than San Marcos’ very own Money Pit restaurant. The Money...

man holding T-shirt

Former North County student creates lifestyle clothing brand

January 23, 2013

By Juliana Stumpp Arts Editor In Toby Keith’s good-time anthem “Red Solo Cup” he sings, “Red solo cup, you’re not just a cup/you’re my, you’re my friend/thank you for being my friend.” For the past couple of years now, this song has been played to bring people together and enjoying...

TA positions available at Dehesa Charter School

TA positions available at Dehesa Charter School

January 23, 2013

By Keandre Williams-Chambers Staff Writer Dehesa Charter School is offering TA positions to CSUSM students that are involved in education or considering teaching as a career. CSUSM students can have the opportunity to get hands-on involvement in the classroom environment with students from the...

Church

Start new year with donations to campus-area organizations

January 23, 2013

By Katlin Sweeney Features Editor Now that the Christmas season has ended and the new semester has begun, giving back to the community and donating to charity is often at the back of people’s minds. However, the people in need of your help are not just seasonal based. They are around you at...

concert photo

InterVarsity members share faith at three North County campuses

January 23, 2013

By Katlin Sweeney Features Editor If you enjoy live music, listening to guest speakers and making new friends, InterVarsity is a great way to start off your semester. InterVarsity is a combination of students from CSUSM, MiraCosta and Palomar College coming together as a community. They seek...

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