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RAD Instructors demonstrate self-defense techniques.

Self-defense training provides women with necessary tools for safety

February 4, 2015

By Nicole Holman & Jasmine Demers Assistant News Editor & News Editor CSUSM students are learning how to fight back against domestic and sexual abuse through a hands-on campus training program. Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D), the world’s largest self-defense program, is dedicated...

Students encouraged to expand horizons by studying abroad

Students encouraged to expand horizons by studying abroad

February 4, 2015

By Sonni Simmons Community News Editor CSUSM is working to provide students with opportunities that will push them towards self discovery and lead them to countries unknown. CSUSM’s Study Abroad Sessions provide students with the information and resources necessary to begin a journey to a...

Campus events aim to increase student involvement

Campus events aim to increase student involvement

February 4, 2015

By Sydney Shabacker Senior Staff Writer CSUSM traveled back in time and revisited the 1990s, with its hallmark plaid clothes, denim, Capri Sun drinks and ring pops as a way of providing its students with an enjoyable social opportunity with their fellow Cougars. Hosted by Associated Student...

The Prowl kicks off 25th anniversary celebration

The Prowl kicks off 25th anniversary celebration

February 4, 2015

By Chelsey Schweitzer  Senior Staff Writer CSUSM students and faculty kicked off the spring semester with a campus wide celebration of the University’s 25th anniversary. The Prowl, a scavenger hunt that took place from Jan. 27 to 28, encouraged students to explore the campus and earn free...

Initiative to halt cultural appropriation debuts at Kellogg Library

Initiative to halt cultural appropriation debuts at Kellogg Library

February 4, 2015

[author title="About the Author" author_id="24"] By Katlin Sweeney Editor-in-Chief What started out as a few passionate people creating a project to take a stand against cultural appropriation has become a three-month-long exhibition of student photographed and designed posters in Kellogg Library. These...

Student Health and Counseling Services makes return to campus

Student Health and Counseling Services makes return to campus

Jasmine Demers, News Editor February 4, 2015

  CSUSM is celebrating the return of a campus organization that is dedicated to raising awareness for issues concerning student health, and providing services that promote the strength and well-being of the student community. Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS) was welcomed back...

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Latin@ Center to be opened at CSUSM this year

February 4, 2015

[author title="About the Author" author_id="24"] By Katlin Sweeney Editor-in-Chief Many members of the campus community and surrounding San Marcos area saw their dream become a reality when President Haynes announced that CSUSM will implement a Latin@ Center this year. On Jan.28, President...

InterVarsity derecognized as student org. due to student leader requirements

InterVarsity derecognized as student org. due to student leader requirements

December 23, 2014

By Katlin Sweeney Editor-in-Chief Christian based org. InterVarsity has been derecognized as a student org. on all 23 CSU system campuses based on their constitution’s mandate that a student must be of the Christian faith in order to become a chapter leader. InterVarsity is a student Christian...

ASI passes resolution in support of Student Access Initiative

December 23, 2014

By Katlin Sweeney Editor-in-Chief The ASI Board of Directors has moved forward with endorsing the implementation of the Student Access Initiative’s proposed scheduling changes, as long as U-hour is preserved in the revised time blocks. The Student Access Initiative (SAI) proposes moving some...

Student Access Initiative calls for change in course scheduling

Student Access Initiative calls for change in course scheduling

December 23, 2014

By Katlin Sweeney Editor-in-Chief As the trend of record student enrollment continues, the Student Access Initiative has been proposed to possibly solve the rising concerns over accommodating the larger population’s need for diversified class scheduling and increasing the amount of class sections...

First Asian Pacific Islander sorority to be established

First Asian Pacific Islander sorority to be established

December 23, 2014

By Katlin Sweeney Editor-in-Chief KPDL features a multidimensional college experience that allows its members to prosper as individuals, community members and students. KDPL, a sorority interest group that has been on campus since 2009, has been moving towards their goal of establishing the...

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