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I bet you don’t know exactly what Prop 27 is

I bet you don’t know exactly what Prop 27 is

Luke Vore, Video Editor October 26, 2022

With the midterm elections coming up on November 8th, it may be some people's first chance to finally vote. And for those people, it can be overwhelming. You see so many propositions, politicians, and measures you've never seen, it is easy to be confused. Many people may vote for a specific candidate...

New campus cafe and housing to open in Fall 2022

New campus cafe and housing to open in Fall 2022

Kinsey Canez, Managing Editor March 29, 2022

Hungry campus diners have limited choices: Crash’s Cafe, Panda Express, World of Wings, Caliente, Get Fresh (all at the USU) and a Starbucks at the library. This is going to change. Last month, remodeling for a new dining option -- called the Campus Way Cafe -- began at Campus Way and Barham...

CSUSM Celebrates Grand Opening of Viasat Engineering Pavilion

Jose Valdovinos, Staff Writer March 29, 2022

On Friday, March 11th, CSUSM celebrated the grand opening of the new Viasat Engineering Pavilion with a commemorative ribbon-cutting ceremony. Located at the former Foundation Classroom building, The Viasat Engineering Pavilion offers extra classroom space for CSUSM’s electrical and engineering...

CSU allows faculty to address biased student surveys

CSU allows faculty to address biased student surveys

Tim Peterson and Matthew Keyser March 15, 2022

Tim Peterson & Matthew Keyser wrote this article for Cal State Fullerton’s Daily Titan. It is available for republication or reference. If you think their work is important, you can support it here. The ratification of a new Cal State University faculty contract now gives professors on campus...

ASI Election Q&A: Julia Glorioso

ASI Election Q&A: Julia Glorioso

Nijat Mamtimen, Assistant Sports Editor March 15, 2022

Glorioso is running for ASI President. (1). Could you tell me about yourself? (Name, major, graduation date, hometown) My name is Julia Glorioso, and I am a third-year political science major with a double minor in geography and border studies. I plan to graduate in the spring semester of 2023....

ASI Election Q&A: Ernest Cisneros

ASI Election Q&A: Ernest Cisneros

Nijat Mamtimen, Assistant Sports Editor March 15, 2022

Cisneros is running for ASI Vice President. (1). Could you tell me about yourself? (Name, major, graduation date, hometown) ​My name is Ernest Cisneros, and I'm a 2nd year Social Sciences major set to graduate in 2024. I'm from Colton, California, which is in the Inland Empire. (2). What is...

Academic Advisors adapt to the new normal after pandemic

Kinsey Canez, Managing Editor March 8, 2022

The Academic Advising office at CSUSM has two front desks: one in Microsoft Teams and one on-campus in Craven Hall. David McMartin, the Director of the Office of Academic Advising, attributes this to student convenience. “We are working both to get back to ‘normal’ but also realizing that there...

Mask stations are set up throughout campus to ensure the safety of students

CSUSM will maintain its mandatory masking requirement as state mandate expires

Kristin Bergmann, Staff Writer February 24, 2022

Despite the statewide mask mandate ending, CSUSM’s Campus Communications department informed students that the campus-wide indoor mask mandate will remain in place until further notice. According to an email by Campus Communications, San Diego County is still a high transmission area per CDC criteria...

Campus Notes (12/7)

Campus Notes (12/7)

Tania Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief December 7, 2021

CSUSM lecturer appointed to California Native American Heritage Commission American Indian studies lecturer Stanley Rodriguez has been appointed to the California Native American Heritage Commission by Governor Gavin Newsom.  Rodriguez is one of six appointments announced last month by Governor...

A little over 2,600 undergraduate students have applied for fall graduation.

CSUSM expects to graduate over 2,500 students for fall term

Tania Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief December 7, 2021

Roughly about 2,900 students are expected to earn their degrees from CSUSM at the end of the fall term. According to the Office of Registrar, 2,698 undergraduate students and 197 graduate students applied for fall graduation. Lisa Medina, Director of Admissions and University Registrar said via email...

The CSU Board of Trustees approved the university’s plan for a new science building.

CSU Board of Trustees approve new building project, awaiting state approval

Nijat Mamtimen, Staff Writer December 7, 2021

Following the announcement of plans for a new science and engineering building in late September, the California State University Board of Trustees has green-lit the new project.  California State University of San Marcos plans to build a science and engineering complex in 2024, investing approximately...

CSUSM celebrates faculty who are retiring at the end of the term.

CSUSM holds event for departing faculty and staff

Kinsey Canez, Staff Writer December 7, 2021

The Office of Human Resources hosted a farewell event for departing CSUSM staff and faculty on  Dec. 2 in the USU Ballroom.  According to the Office of Human Resources, “we had about 60 faculty and staff from all across campus participate in our Early Exit Program.”  The program is part...

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