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

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Governor Newsom’s victory in the recent recall election is not a surprise to many.

Newsom’s decisive recall victory comes as no surprise

Jaden Whitehead, Staff Writer October 26, 2021

On Sept. 13, California held its special election to determine if Governor Gavin Newsom would be recalled. Newsom smoothly avoided being recalled, winning 62 percent of the vote compared to the 38 percent who voted in favor of being removed from office. For many, these results were no surprise. The...

Universities attempt to create a safe environment against COVID with vaccine mandates.

CSUSM vaccine mandate helps keep campus community safe

Sayna Nassertorabi, Staff Writer October 26, 2021

Almost every university that opened their campus  during the COVID-19 pandemic  has some sort of a mandate in place to keep the students and faculty safe. CSUSM has taken a huge step to keep the students safe by  giving  them the freedom to decide whether they want the vaccine or not. Many...

The Gabby Petito case has highlighted the bias in media coverage on missing people.

Gabby Petito case ignites discussion on bias in media coverage and “missing white woman syndrome”

Tania Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2021

In the past three weeks, the media and public have become heavily invested in the Gabby Petito case. A case that started as a missing person case has now turned into a homicide investigation with a search underway to arrest the main suspect, Petito’s fiancé, Brian Laundrie. While Petito’s case...

Students greatly benefit from in-person learning and events at CSUSM.

In-person events and learning help create a sense of community at CSUSM

Jaelyn Decena, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 29, 2021

As we go further into the semester with more students, faculty and staff getting vaccinated, CSUSM’s campus is slowly  returning to a sense of normality once again. While there is much unpredictability surrounding transitioning back to fully traditional learning, multiple departments at CSUSM are...

The campus wide mask mandate helps reduce the spread of COVID-19 within the CSUSM community.

Campus mask mandate keeps the campus community safe from COVID

Brittany Stroffolino, Staff Writer September 29, 2021

March 2020 was the last time I walked into work without a mask. I remember asking my  manager if the mask was necessary, since I did not want to ruin my makeup. I also claimed that it  was difficult to breathe in with hopes of being excused from this new mandate. Over a year has passed and I still...

The first week of school can be stressful and overwhelming for many first-year students.

First-year student reflects on first week at CSUSM

Priscilla Cruz, Staff Writer September 29, 2021

One hundred and five miles, two hours and thirty-three  minutes away from not only my hometown but the destination of my main supporters and motivation, my family. How could  I move away from the source of my happiness? How can I make it in college without them? I moved away from home to become...

Virtual vs. in-person learning: Across the Atlantic and back

Kristin Bergmann, Staff Writer September 15, 2021

For the Spring 2020 semester, I was an international student at CSUSM. I came here from Germany to experience the ultimate college experience: a big campus, exciting events and parties on the weekend. Sadly, life said “no” and the experience had barely even started when it came to an abrupt...

Hurricane Ida is the beginning of climate change-induced weather

Natalie Navarro, Opinion Editor September 15, 2021

Twelve years ago, Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the state of Louisiana and destroyed everything in its path. The natural disaster cost a significant amount of lives and billions in damages. Since then, many had hoped these catastrophic events only occurred once in a lifetime. However, those dreams...

California voters to participate in recall election during on-going pandemic

Sayna Nassertorabi, Staff Writer September 15, 2021

Ballots have already been sent out to registered voters in California for Governor Newsom’s recall election. To some this may come as a surprise since it happens to take place during a pandemic. Which begs the question: is it really necessary to hold a recall election when the state is still recovering...

COLUMN: What I look forward to next semester

Natalie Navarro, Assistant Opinion Editor May 18, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic seems to calm down throughout the state, CSUSM has scheduled for some classes to be in-person next semester. Because of the move, many students expect to spend some time on campus and/or live in dorms.  As someone whose first year was cut short by the outbreak, I am excited...

Congratulations graduates for crossing the finish line and getting a degree despite a pandemic.

COLUMN: Here’s to four years at CSUSM

Kat Parra, Assistant A&E Editor May 18, 2021

Dear Graduates, While I don’t know your name, degree or experience, I know for a fact that what you are feeling today is an overwhelming sensation. After all these months, we swapped our pajama pants and messy looks for presentable attire. We walked early onto the field as we departed from our loved...

COLUMN: Thank you, Cougar Chronicle

COLUMN: Thank you, Cougar Chronicle

Anneliese Esparza, Editor-in-Chief May 18, 2021

I remember the first time I walked into a Cougar Chronicle staff meeting. It was September 2019, my first semester at CSUSM after transferring from Palomar College. I had never been on a newspaper staff in high school or college, but I thought I would give it a try. Although it seemed a bit daunting...

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