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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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Letter to the Editor: Feminism is not exclusive

March 18, 2015

By Jacqueline Robinson Contributor We cannot ignore the fact that women’s voices are still consistently marginalized. But to hold that feminism belongs only to women, or that only women can be feminists, creates brash assumptions, ostracizes enormous number of supporters and implies that anyone...

Thoughts on womanhood

March 18, 2015

By Ariel Robbins Staff Writer Thought #1: It’s good to be alive in a time and a place where a woman’s thoughts can be taken seriously. Thought #2: However, being a woman is complicated. The dictionary definition of a woman is: an adult human female—but that’s just as helpful as defining...

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Does wearing leggings on campus make you a “whore?”

March 18, 2015

By Joshua D. Copeland Staff Writer A walk to your next class can be quite a workout at times at CSUSM. Thank God (with pun possibly intended) for leggings and yoga pants as they keep you cool as well as comfy. Most importantly, a lot of you ladies look great in them. It only makes sense to throw...

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Feminism is not another “F” word

March 18, 2015

By Tiffany Trent Staff Writer Feminism is a word that typically evokes a lot of emotion and opinions in people. Whether those emotions are positive or negative depends on the person and their views. Even in today’s progressive society sometimes people are embarrassed to identify themselves...

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Re-evaluating climate change: Does your carbon footprint matter?

March 7, 2015

The negative effects of humans on the environment are undeniable. From deforestation, to air and ocean pollution, we are failing at maintaining a sustainable lifestyle. To some degree, most people are concerned about their personal effect on the world. With all of the lifestyle changes and eco-friendly...

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Simple ways to save precious water

March 5, 2015

By Noelle Friedberg Opinion Editor  Water scarcity is an issue that affects every continent, so it’s important to conserve this non-renewable resource in every way possible. Even the simplest changes in our water use can lead to a world of difference. Conserving water doesn’t have to involve...

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Addressing America’s obsession with protein

March 5, 2015

By Resty Grey  Senior Staff Writer  Bacon grease sizzles on the skillet every morning, engulfing your apartment with the pleasant aroma of burning flesh. Two links of sausage sit beside your tall glass of prepackaged produced protein powder. American society is obsessed with protein, but what...

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Thrifting is win-win solution

March 5, 2015

By Gloria Magallanes  Opinion Assistant  There are many ways we can make our lives better by adopting habits of sustainability. One of them is by donating and shopping. Yes, I do mean shopping. Instead of heading over to the mall or your favorite store, drive to your local thrift store and...

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Dangers of disposable tampons and pads

March 5, 2015

By Kayla Richardson Contributor  Disposable tampons and pads are, by far, the most commonly used menstrual products amongst menstruating girls and women. The use of these products has become so normalized that most women do not question them or search for other options. Tampons and pads are...

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Life hacks: New uses for old things

March 5, 2015

By Kat Diltz Staff Writer When juggling family, friends, classwork, jobs and other everyday activities, it is very easy to get lazy and leave old, used items lying around the house. Instead of gathering everything up and throwing it in the trash, turn everyday items into useful tools, decorations...

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Positive body image improves quality of life

March 5, 2015

By Will McCurdy Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief  The most important thing I can stress to anyone thinking of losing or gaining weight is to be healthy. Last year, I was introduced to #thinspiration via the YouTube channel of Lacy Green. The pictures and statements attached to it border along...

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Letter to the Editor: Re-writing history is not exceptionalism, it’s a cop-out

March 5, 2015

By Kinaya Bryant Contributor  Lawmakers in Oklahoma have overwhelmingly voted to pass law HB-1380 which bars funds from being used on AP US History. According to state representative Dan Fisher, it’s because history isn’t quite “pro-America” enough for him. During their legislative...

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