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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

Campus Crime Report

Cory Kay, Copy Editor September 28, 2016

Dozens of police reports were recorded by CSUSM’s University Police Department between Monday, Sept. 12 and Wednesday, Sept. 21.   Three incidents of petty theft were reported, the items stolen being a bicycle (taken from a bike rack), a pair of sandals (stolen in Kellogg Library) and a...

CSUSM students participate in Aids Walk and Run

CSUSM students participate in Aids Walk and Run

Korie Houston, Videographer September 28, 2016

At the 27th AIDS Walk and Run in San Diego on Sept. 24, participants and volunteers came together in recognition of the continuing struggle of HIV in the LGTBQA+ community.   The 5k run is held annually in the Hillcrest neighborhood in San Diego. People can sign up in groups, as a runner,...

The heat is on

Hannah Snider, Club Sports Reporter September 28, 2016

On Sept. 18, the CSUSM Surf Club held tryouts for the upcoming surf season at Crosswaithe Street beach in Oceanside. Each contestant surfed three heats, accumulating points as they advanced.   There were seventeen spots available. The men’s top twelve short-boarders, the women’s top three...

Womens Volleyball succeeds at showcase

Women’s Volleyball succeeds at showcase

Rebecca Sykes, Sports Editor September 14, 2016

CSUSM women’s volleyball competed in the NCAA Division II West Regional Volleyball Show from Thursday, Sept. 8 to Saturday, Sept. 10 at Cal State East Bay, where they racked up three wins in four games played.   On Thursday, Sept. 8, the Cougars swept Holy Names in three sets: 25-20, 25-8...

Recognizing Club Sports

Recognizing Club Sports

Rebecca Sykes, Sports Editor September 14, 2016

Club sports give students the opportunity to compete in the sport they love that works with their schedules. There are 11 club sports at CSUSM, giving students a wide range to choose from.   Cheer, dance, baseball and wrestling are some of the clubs available. Students run all aspects, including...

Meet the newest Cougar on campus, Head Baseball Coach Matt Guiliano

Meet the newest Cougar on campus, Head Baseball Coach Matt Guiliano

Shane Siemsen, Assistant Sports Editor September 14, 2016

Cougars have something to look forward to this upcoming baseball season thanks to new Head Coach Matt Guiliano.   Over the summer break, it was announced that for the first time in school history, CSUSM would have a new head baseball coach. Guiliano’s official start with the team in an administrative...

Fresh Faces

Fresh Faces

Compiled by: Rebecca Sykes, Sports Editor September 14, 2016

Maddy Newcombe #16 Position: Outside Hitter/Middle Blocker Height: 6-2 From: Running Springs, Calif. High School: Rim of the World HS   Why CSUSM I came to the campus and I completely fell in love with it at the first sight.   Biggest accomplishment Is being...

Cougars win their first game of the season

Layda Galvan, Managing Editor September 14, 2016

CSUSM Men’s soccer team won their first game of the season against Saint Martin’s University on Monday Sept. 12 at CSUSM.   During the first twenty-five minutes of the game, Junior Bryan Morrison (#24) scored his first goal of the season with a free kick that landed on the left side of...

President Haynes discusses budget, campus issues

President Haynes discusses budget, campus issues

Karen Ambrocio, News Editor September 13, 2016

CSUSM President Karen Haynes held a forum during U-hour on Sept. 9 in the Performance Arts Building, to discuss the university’s budget, graduation rates, diversity awards and free speech.   For the 2016-17 academic year, the university has not received as much funding from the state as...

Campus crime report

Amy Chastain, Editor in Chief September 13, 2016

Police reports filed through the University Police Department between Aug. 29 and Sept. 6 were relatively few in number and low in consequence, but despite this, trends in campus crime were evident.   In the nine day period, there were six instances of Hit and Run, Non-Injury. Two happened...

CSUSM receives award for support of minorities and diversity in education

CSUSM receives award for support of minorities and diversity in education

Stephany Mejia, News and Faculty Reporter September 13, 2016

CSUSM ranked in the top 100 of more than 4,000 U.S. colleges and universities for graduating minorities and won a national award for its diversity in recruitment and retention of both students and employees.   The magazine, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, said CSUSM placed 74th for Hispanics...

New CSUSM app provides innovative way for students to connect

New CSUSM app provides innovative way for students to connect

Karen Ambrocio, News Editor September 13, 2016

The new CSUSM mobile app allows students to explore their university through their mobile device. The app will have newer functions next semester, making it accessible and functional for students.   The upgrades will include access to students’ MyCSUSM account and the ability to view their...

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