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

Sports

Wrestling at CSUSM

Wrestling at CSUSM

January 1, 2014

By Jennifer Hager  Staff Writer  Finding the right club to join in college is already hard enough, but what if none of the clubs offer something you are interested in?  You form one. After about a year of extremely hard work, the wrestling club made their debut this semester. Their hard work and...

Waves wash away stress

Waves wash away stress

January 1, 2014

By Gloria Magallanes  Staff Writer  Surfing is a popular sport in California, and many don’t realize that it can also be used as a way to enjoy nature, relax and release tension in the body. Some of the health benefits of surfing include cardiovascular fitness and strengthening of the body’s...

Cougar goes for a layup.

Basketball shatters records while remaining undefeated

December 2, 2013
The Cougars remain undefeated in regular season play with a crushing 106-42 victory over the UC Merced Bobcats for their first game of the Hope Classic.
Adam Eakles throws down a slam to stat off the game.

Undefeated Cougars thrill sold-out crowd

November 27, 2013

By: Justin Donner Sports Editor The seats surrounding the court rumbled as a packed house came out to cheer on the men’s basketball team against Daemen College Saturday night. It was the headliner for CSUSM’s homecoming week, and the team did not disappoint. The Cougars maintained a healthy...

Bright lights and a crowd of glowsticks at the starting line of the San Diego Electric Run.

Get Out! Hot electric run kicks off season of 5ks

November 27, 2013
The lights and jams of the San Diego Electric Run filled the air. Over 5,000 people packed the chute to start the 5K. It looked more like a dance club than a starting line. Runners and walkers waited in anticipation as the DJ blasted some grooves.
Pose your way to peace with free campus yoga classes

Pose your way to peace with free campus yoga classes

November 14, 2013

By Rachel Gallego Balancing school, work and your social life can be stressful and yoga is a great remedy to address this tension. It may seem intimidating, or even foreign, but anyone can do it and studies have shown many health benefits. Yoga can help to reduce stress and anxiety through focused...

Womens volleyball team earns top spot in conference tournament

Women’s volleyball team earns top spot in conference tournament

November 14, 2013

By Gloria Magallanes Staff Writer The CSUSM women’s volleyball team has captured the No. 1 seed for the AII Conference Volleyball Championship Tournament beginning Nov. 15. With a fantastic regular season, the Lady Cougars are showing no signs of slowing down on their way into post season play. The...

CSUSMs womens volleyball is 11th in the nation.

CSUSM athletics will be well represented in fall playoffs

November 14, 2013

By Shaina Pardo Staff Writer As the fall seasons are coming to an end, the Cougars are all ending on a good note. The teams have some big playoff expectations. Both the men’s and women’s cross country teams will be going to nationals. The men are currently ranked ninth in the NAIA. A couple of...

Lacrosse player Dylan Perry

Lacrosse a family affair for attacker Dylan Perry

November 14, 2013

By Corrina Babiash-Clark Staff Writer For Dylan Perry, an attacker for CSUSM men’s lacrosse team, the sport is a family affair. It was passed on to him and his younger brother by their father. The three of them would spend hours together after school playing the sport in the backyard. Beyond...

Coach Saia with player.

Coach Saia is designing a great brand of basketball

November 10, 2013
He came in with a blank canvas to work with and is the man for the job. Being handed the keys to a brand new program is special, and Saia is now in his third year of developing his vision. The opportunity to mold a new program is a big one
An apple pie

Get Out! The secrets of nearby Julian

November 10, 2013
A short trip away, this small town provides many outdoor adventures. The look of the buildings on the main street transport visitors back to California’s gold rush days, but besides all of the historical sites Julian offers it also has a great deal of natural scenery too.
Pulvers cheers on team during his 200th win.

Coach Pulvers snags 200th win on road to playoffs

November 10, 2013
On Friday, October 25, Head Soccer Coach Ron Pulvers received the news that both men’s and women’s soccer teams secured the second seed going into the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Conference tournament in Gwinnet, Georgia. The next day marked another reason to celebrate.
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