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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

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Carly Slack will miss all the experiences she has been through at CSUSM. Being involved in athletics, studying abroad and being a part of the business program brought her some of the best opportunities.

Life After Graduation: Q&A with Carly Slack

Sonya Vargas, Staff Writer May 19, 2021

Carly Slack is a graduating senior from CSUSM’s softball team earning her degree in business.  She mentions how much being a CSUSM athlete has helped her grow and develop as an individual as she looks back on her four year journey.  Though a lot of activities were canceled in her final year,...

Amanda Cano will always remember competing in her first track meet because competing as a collegiate athlete for the first time meant a lot to her.

Life After Graduation: Q&A with Amanda Cano

Brittney Scardina, Sports Editor May 19, 2021

Amanda Cano is a graduating senior on the women’s track and field team majoring in biology. She talks about how she will miss meeting new people in classes and all the memories that come along with being on the track team.  What are your plans after graduation?  I plan to do something in the...

Congratulations to the graduating athletes from the class of 2021!

Congratulations to the graduating athletes from the class of 2021!

May 19, 2021

  Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field Phillip Dorado Tim O’Reilly Walker Welch   Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field  Amanda Cano Julie Mariano Marina McDonough Alicia Villarreal Morgann Wilson   Softball Jenny Lafayette  Raven LeClair Jaqlyn Newhouser Emily...

The California Collegiate Athletic Association announced a return to play earlier this month. Pictured is mens soccer player Corbin Thaete, who said he is excited to return to competition.

Athletic conference announces return to play in fall

Brittney Scardina, Sports Editor May 14, 2021

The CSUSM Athletic Department and student athletes have received the news they have been waiting for all semester. Due to COVID-19, student athletes have not participated in competition since March 2020, making it over a year since any CSUSM sports teams have practiced or played. The California Collegiate...

Kaila Gower will miss Cougar Madness the most after graduating. She always enjoyed the event because she got to know many different people and it was always fun to interact with the students.

Life After Graduation: Q&A with Kaila Gower

Brittney Scardina, Sports Editor May 10, 2021

Kaila Gower is a graduating senior on the women’s basketball team majoring in sociology. She talks about how CSUSM Athletics has brought many friendships into her life and how she hopes to always stay connected to basketball. What are your plans after graduation?  Currently, I have a job working...

Nicole Diggs is excited to graduate and work in property management. She will miss her Cougar family the most.

Life after Graduation: Q&A with Nicole Diggs

Brittney Scardina, Sports Editor May 3, 2021

Nicole Diggs is a graduating senior on the women’s volleyball team majoring in business with an emphasis in human resources. She discusses how she will miss her team and is excited for her future in owning a business in property management.  What are your plans after graduation?  My mom owns...

Justin Vrzich is looking forward to starting his professional golf career. He is thankful for all the life lessons CSUSM Athletics has taught him.

Life after Graduation: Q&A with Justin Vrzich

Brittney Scardina, Sports Editor May 3, 2021

Justin Vrzich is a graduating senior on the men’s golf team majoring in communication. He talks about how much he has learned through CSUSM Athletics and how his next steps in life include professional golf. What are your plans after graduation?  I recently turned pro, so I will be trying my...

Shelby Eberwein has carried many traits she learned being a CSUSM athlete into her personality and professional life and is doing great since graduating in 2019. She is currently working full-time at The Neurology Center in Carlsbad.

Alumni Athlete Spotlight: Q&A with Shelby Eberwein

Ally Spooner, Assistant Sports Editor April 26, 2021

Shelby Eberwein was a student athlete on the CSUSM track and field and cross country team for four years. She graduated from CSUSM in 2019 and continues to be involved in her sport and in touch with former teammates. She shares how her experiences at CSUSM have impacted her and what her life has been...

CSUSM alumnus John Stevens (‘20) shares what he’s been doing since graduation and reflects on his time on the baseball team.

Alumni Athlete Spotlight: Q&A with John Stevens

Brittney Scardina, Sports Editor April 23, 2021

John Stevens graduated in December 2020 with a B.S. in business administration. He talks about how life is since graduating and how CSUSM baseball has left him with many lifelong friends.  How are you doing in life since graduating?  My life since graduation has been amazing and challenging at...

Student athletes enjoyed reading to students in kindergarten, first and second grade for Read Across America.

Student athletes participate in Read Across America

Brittney Scardina, Sports Editor March 21, 2021

CSUSM’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) partnered with T.H.E Leadership Academy in Vista to read to different grade levels from Mar. 1 to Mar. 5 to celebrate Read Across America.  Read Across America is an annual event created by the National Education Association to celebrate and bring...

CSUSM Recreation gives students a way to participate in their favorite sports games and connect to other students through eports.

Campus Rec offers students virtual esports experience

Ally Spooner, Assistant Sports Editor March 13, 2021

CSUSM Recreation has facilitated multiple video game based sports tournaments for students to interact and compete with each other in a virtual environment.  Campus Recreation and Intramurals usually provide students with opportunities each semester to participate in casual sports games such as soccer,...

Amy Wilson (‘18) continues to stay close to teammates she met through CSUSM soccer. Currently she is a substitute teacher for a middle school and hopes to pursue a permanent science teaching position in the fall.

Alumni Athlete Spotlight: Q&A with Amy Wilson

Ally Spooner, Assistant Sports Editor March 6, 2021

Amy Wilson was a student athlete on the CSUSM women’s soccer team for five years. She shares how COVID has impacted her, what her life has been like after graduation and how she stays connected to her former teammates.  How are you doing since graduating? What do you do for a living? After I...

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