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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

Intervarsity seeks to unite Christian students of all backgrounds

Intervarsity seeks to unite Christian students of all backgrounds

Ramon Flores, Amy Chastain, Assistant News editor September 13, 2016

Intervarsity Christian Fellowship is a student organization that focuses on the student community of Christian faith and allows students to learn more about their religion.   The fellowship originated in the late nineteenth century in England, but it didn’t become well-known in the U.S...

The Lion King takes center stage in San Diego

Madison Scrivano, A&E Editor September 13, 2016

“Nants ingonyama bagithi baba!”   The iconic opening line to a beloved childhood classic echoed through the theatre, as expressions of awe and delight could be seen on the faces of every audience member.   In its nineteenth year, The Lion King continues to excite audiences...

(In)Visible art exhibit visits CSUSM’s Kellogg Library

(In)Visible art exhibit visits CSUSM’s Kellogg Library

Madison Scrivano, A&E Editor September 13, 2016

A new photographic art exhibit has taken center stage at CSUSM’s library gallery. The exhibit includes the work of photographer Roberto (Bear) Guerra and beautifully showcases a portion of San Diego's homeless population.   According to CSUSM’s Library webpage, it is “through timeless...

Paulina Good recognized for her four year contribution to athletics

Paulina Good recognized for her four year contribution to athletics

Lex Garcia, Assistant Features Editor May 12, 2016

  Senior soccer player, Paulina Good, received the honor of CSUSM Student­-Athlete of the Year in recognition of her valuable contributions to the soccer team and the athletic department this year. “Yes receiving the award is amazing but it really just is a huge thank you to my parents...

Cougars finish strong on final day of CCAA Track Championships

Cougars finish strong on final day of CCAA Track Championships

Rebecca Sykes, Sports Staff Writer May 12, 2016

  A pair of Cougars earned All­-CCAA honors at the final day of California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Championships at Cal State Los Angeles on May 8. Junior Frederik Jahr tied for the second­-highest leap for the men’s high jump with a leap of 2.01m. He earned All-­CCAA...

Left to right: Declan Daly, Akachi Okugo and Darnell Taylor

Graduating Athletes: Men’s Basketball

Amy Chastain, Sports Editor May 12, 2016

Darnell Taylor, Guard Stat: Led the with 950 minutes of playing time, averaging 35.2 a game. Major: Sociology Post­-graduation plan: “I will be working and spending time with family.” Ideal graduation trip: “Cancun, I think it would be an awesome get away right after school has ended.” Advice...

Left to right: Clinton Perez, Emilio Esquibel, Manny Barragan, L.A. Gamo, Cameron MacKenzie, Jon Putnam and Brandon Bentson celebrate their awards on Senior Day with family.

Graduating Athletes: Baseball

Layda Galvan, Assistant Sports Editor May 12, 2016

Manny Barragan, Pitcher Major: Computer Science Stat: Struck out 39 batters in the 2015 season Best win in 2015-2016 season: “Our last game of the season ... Getting the win in front of family and loved ones on Mother's Day, that really was the icing on the cake.” Post­-graduation plan:...

Left to right: Luka Stevanovic, Zach Sheppard, Yuki Hata, Parker Radford, and Thor English

Graduating Athletes: Men’s Soccer

Layda Galvan, Assistant Sports Editor May 12, 2016

Favorite team Memory “Snowball fight against the women’s soccer team.” Zach Sheppard, Goalkeeper Major: Kinesiology Stat: CSUSM first career leader in saves (134). Post­-graduation plan: “Working as a personal trainer while attending grad school for RDN.” Ideal graduation...

Graduating Athletes: Womens Basketball

Graduating Athletes: Women’s Basketball

Layda Galvan, Assistant Sports Editor May 12, 2016

Favorite Team Memory “Beating teams on their senior night.” Brianna Higgins, Forward Major: Communication Stat: Averaged 5.8 rebounds per game. Best win 2015 to 2016 season: “Humboldt.” Post­-graduation plan: “Doing an MT program for a retail company.” Ideal graduation...

Jordan Banich (left) & Taylor Degraaf (right)

Graduating Athletes: Women’s Volleyball

Layda Galvan, Assistant Sports Editor May 12, 2016

Favorite Team Memory “When we traveled to play Monterey Bay. We got to go to Cannery Row as a team and check out all the shops and eat cookies.” Taylor Degraaf, Outside hitter Major: Kinesiology Stat: Recorded first double­double with 17 kills and 10 digs. Best win in 2015 to 2016...

Bella Gutierrez (left) & Maria Gutierrez (right)

Graduating Latina Leaders

Katlin Sweeney, Editor-in-Chief May 12, 2016

Monet Valdez Major: Political Science Years spent at CSUSM: Three Involvement/Employment: Pre­Law Society, National Latino Research Center, Latin@ Center, Community Legal Project Plans after graduation: “I am taking the LSAT this summer and submitting applications to law school in...

Soon to be graduate shares her CSUSM experience

Soon to be graduate shares her CSUSM experience

Briana Osuna, Student Life Reporter May 12, 2016

  Justine Ronas, one of the founding members of the Theta Iota chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi, will be saying farewell to CSUSM in just a few short weeks. When Ronas first began college, she expected to be the type of student who went to class, went straight back to her dorm and only interacted...

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