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The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

Opinion

Get into the Halloween spirit by dressing up

Get into the Halloween spirit by dressing up

Tiffany Trent, Assistant Opinion Editor October 29, 2015

  It’s getting to be that time of year when the air becomes crisp, the leaves change colors and sweatshirts and boots replace summer attire. This means Halloween is just around the corner. Why not dress up and reclaim some of your childhood fun? Whether you work on Halloween, have a...

Parking prices gouge students’ wallets

Parking prices gouge students’ wallets

Tiffany Trent, Assistant Opinion Editor October 15, 2015

A benefit of attending California State University San Marcos is that compared to other local universities, tuition is relatively inexpensive. This is not the case for parking. The parking at CSUSM is out of control in more ways than one. The cost of parking is astronomical. A semester parking...

Behind the Screams

Behind the Screams

Chelsey Schweitzer, Senior Staff Writer October 15, 2015

  The season for scaring is upon us.  For those who want to terrify friends and neighbors this Halloween with a haunted house, all it takes is a few of the tricks that the professionals utilize every year. For years, the horror movie industry has been able to make our hearts pound and...

Comparing midterms to finals

Amelia Smith, Staff Writer October 15, 2015

Midterms and finals are equally stressful, but it is difficult to determine which one is more challenging. Let’s talk about midterms, first. They seem easier, but are they really?  Yes, midterms aren't as much of your grade as finals are and they are only one half of class, while finals are...

Racial Profiling on Campus

Racial Profiling on Campus

Joshua D. Copeland, Opinion Editor October 15, 2015

  Chances are you can’t scroll down your Facebook newsfeed anymore without seeing some example of racial profiling or police brutality.  But these images don’t quite hit you the way real-life experiences do. Last semester, I learned the hard way that even students of color like me,...

To Man-Bun or not to Man-Bun

To Man-Bun or not to Man-Bun

Pierson Cepeda, Media Assistant October 15, 2015

When I was little, I remember hearing that wearing hats too often would cause you to go bald. Having worn hats throughout my life,  I have come to the conclusion that the advice was more conjecture than fact. One of the more popular myths that has popped up recently is that of the man-bun, and...

Is Electronic Cigarette better option than smoking cigarette?

Is Electronic Cigarette better option than smoking cigarette?

Lex Garcia, Student Life Reporter October 15, 2015

There is speculation that the new, healthier alternative for the bad habit of smoking is E-cigs. Well sorry to hit the buzzer on you, but who ever told you that probably doesn’t know how similar e-cigs and regular cigarettes really are. I personally found out about e-cigs when a close friend...

How to Survive College

How to Survive College

Yerg Ytser, Staff Writer October 15, 2015

  College can feel overwhelming, so The Cougar Chronicle interviewed a few organized Cougars, asking what it takes to succeed at CSUSM and how they manage stress despite having busy schedules. Whether you work, volunteer, or commit yourself to extracurricular activities, these four tips...

Bae & Fleek

Joshua D. Copeland, Opinion Editor October 15, 2015

Most of you have a “potty-mouth” and you don’t even realize it. There are many popular trending catch-phrases that control most of the conversations of today’s society.  Because of this, people have been falling into the trap of sounding dumb in hopes of sounding cool.  Prime example:...

What is the atmosphere regarding Latin@ issues at CSUSM?

Lisbeth Moreno, Staff Writer September 30, 2015

We pride ourselves in being a Hispanic serving institution but fail to analyze the ways in which the university fails to provide a safe and understanding space for students who identify as Latin@. We can first begin by asking why we choose to use a term such as “Hispanic” to identify our people....

Are All Mexicans Drug Dealers, Rapists and Criminals?

Are All Mexicans Drug Dealers, Rapists and Criminals?

Lex Garcia, Student Life Reporter September 30, 2015

  Growing up and being apart of the Hispanic race you have probably heard multiple opinions that may or may not be hurtful. One opinion that has been a debate between different cultures especially after Donald Trump's recent comments about Mexicans in the media is, “Are all Mexicans...

Stating differences between Chican@, Latin@, Hispanic

Hector Galvez, Contributor September 30, 2015

  The term Hispanic and Latin@ and Chican@ are three very American terms that most people in Latin America don't identify with. However in the USA we use those terms to distinguish ourselves from others. In addition to this, the terms Hispanic and Latin@ are two labels that were placed...

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