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

Spring 2024 Staff

Danya Rodriguez
Editor in Chief

Danya Rodriguez

Danya Rodriguez is the Editor in Chief for The Cougar Chronicle. She is a third-year Business Marketing major and plans on pursuing a career in either journalism or social media. Her hobbies include reading romance novels, exploring new hiking trails, and scrolling on Pinterest for the latest fashion inspiration. She also loves listening to music, some of her favorite artists...

Nahomi Garcia Alarcon
A&E Editor

Nahomi Garcia Alarcon

Nahomi Garcia is a third-year transfer student pursuing a B.A. in Business Marketing. This is her first year working with The Cougar Chronicle as the Arts & Entertainment Editor. After graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in the publishing industry or be a copywriter in a marketing firm. In her free time, she enjoys reading, camping with her three dogs, and attempting new ...

Hannah Crawford
Features Editor

Hannah Crawford

Hannah is in her third year at CSUSM and is the features editor for the Cougar Chronicle. She is a history major with minors in anthropology and geography. After graduation, she wants to pursue a career in cultural resource management. Outside of school, she loves to read, travel, go on coffee runs, and pet every cat she sees.

Kayla McCarthy
Opinion Editor

Kayla McCarthy

Kayla McCarthy is the Opinions Editor for The Cougar Chronicle. She is a Communications major and this will be her first year working for the publication. In the future, Kayla will be pursuing a career in either International Relations or Marketing. In her free time, Kayla enjoys playing the guitar, trying out new cafes in San Diego, and spending time with friends.

Justin Gans
News Editor

Justin Gans

Justin Gans double majors in History and Political Science. This is his second year at The Cougar Chronicle. Besides his areas of study, he enjoys twentieth-century literature, world cinema, and chess in his free time.

David Contreras Delgado
Sports Editor

David Contreras Delgado

David Contreras Delgado is a third-year Business Management major. This is his first year as the Sports Editor for the Cougar Chronicle. After graduating, he hopes to pursue a career in the Sports Entertainment industry. In his spare time, he enjoys watching movies and playing sports as well as watching them.

Andres Trejo
Video Editor Intern

Andres Trejo

Andres Trejo is an Art, Media, and Design major. This is his final semester before graduating. He hopes to use the experience gained working for the Chronicle to help him in his future career path after graduation. In his free time, he enjoys creating art, listening to music, and reading about world events.

Angie Guzman
Assistant Video Editor

Angie Guzman

Angie Guzman is a first-year student here at CSUSM, and this is her first year working for the Chronicle. She is an Arts, Media, and Design Major who works as a video editor and content creator for the Chronicle. After university, she hopes to work in the film industry. She loves spending time with friends, visiting new places, and reading....

Claudia Zepeda
Social Media Manager

Claudia Zepeda

Claudia Zepeda is a third-year transfer student. Majoring in Psychology and Sociology. She hopes to become a clinical neuroscientist. This is her first year serving as social media editor with The Cougar Chronicle. Her endeavors at Cal State San Marcos include UNIDOS, TRIO SSS, and the McNair program. She is a research assistant at the SPARCC lab with Dr. Jobin and her...

Diana Beas Soto
Social Media Intern

Diana Beas Soto

Diana Beas Soto is a senior Business Marketing major at CSUSM. Serving as the social media intern for The Cougar Chronicle, she is passionate about combining her marketing skills in the publishing industry after college. Outside of school, Diana hopes to publish her own poetry book one day.

Angelina Parra
Graphic Designer/Photographer

Angelina Parra

Angelina Parra is a Biochemistry major with a minor in visual arts. She is a junior at CSUSM and has been part of the Cougar Chronicles for three years as a graphic artist and photographer. She is always finding new ways to expand and increase her skill level, whether it's through animations or digital media. In her free time, she enjoys baking, and painting, as well as rese...

Alexander Concepcion
Staff Writer

Alexander Concepcion

Alexander Concepcion is a literature and writing major in his final semester at CSUSM. He is actively pursuing a career in journalism to advance his skills as a writer by gaining experience and having his works published. His passion is writing poetry and creating music; he has been a self-taught music producer and audio engineer for over five years. His creative work has ...