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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

Muslim life coach discusses misconceptions of Islam with CSUSM students

Muslim life coach discusses misconceptions of Islam with CSUSM students

Cory Kay, News Editor May 11, 2016

Zohra Sarwari, Muslim author of “No! I am not a Terrorist!,” held a presentation at CSUSM to teach students about misconceptions of Islam in relation to terrorism. Sarwari holds a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and a Master’s degree in Business Administration and is a business and life...

Open letter to President Haynes calls for increased support for gender-nonconforming students on campus

Cory Kay, News Editor May 11, 2016

Fourth-year communication major and The Cougar Chronicle Managing Editor Jasmine Demers, led a forum on May 10 to discuss an open letter to President Haynes regarding further development of gender-inclusive restrooms. The open letter originated in Dr. Kendra Rivera’s Communication and Gender...

Homelessness research seeks to create effective student resources

Homelessness research seeks to create effective student resources

Cory Kay, News Editor May 11, 2016

Professor of Sociology Dr. Jill Weigt and fourth-year Sociology major Rachel Sotomayor are conducting research with hopes to create programs that will effectively help CSUSM students who face homelessness. Weigt and Sotomayor are asking for students who have faced homelessness or food insecurity...

Convergent Journalism course offered at CSUSM

Jasmine Demers, Managing Editor May 11, 2016

In fall 2015, Convergent Journalism (CJRN) 401 was added to the CSUSM course catalog as an option for students to learn more about journalism and media practice. The class is open to CSUSM students who want to be involved with the campus publication, The Cougar Chronicle, and provides students...

Coach Pugh

May 2, 2016

Cougars finish regular season strong at Steve Scott Invitational

Rebecca Sykes, Sports Writer May 2, 2016

The Cougars competed at the Steve Scott Invitational, named after their head coach, on April 30. It was an exciting invitational for the Cougars as they finished the regular season with two new school records, 14 personal records and more qualifiers for the California Collegiate Athletic Association...

Left to Right: Jerry Breckon, Dale Metcalfe, Wayne Aitken, Jacqueline A. Trischman, Oliver Berghof, Laurie Stowell,  and Marcos Martinez

CFA Fight for Five: Faculty voice their reasons to strike

Shanice Davis and Andrea Martinez April 27, 2016

Jerry Breckon, M.A. Adjunct Political Science Department “I am striking if it comes to a strike. I will definitely participate and the reason for that is it's time for a pay raise for faculty. That’s where the emphasis needs to be, the priority needs to be, because that also reflects upon the...

Vegan dishes are healthy without sacrificing any of the flavor.

Don’t judge me because I’m vegan

Rebecca Sykes, Sports Writer April 27, 2016

When I first found out what vegan meant, I thought the concept of not eating milk, dairy, eggs or honey was very unusual. When I first tried a vegan cookie, I thought it was disgusting. I never thought I would become a vegan one day. I have been a vegan for over a year now, and changing my lifestyle...

Students attend talk about communications.

Communication is the solution to the world’s problems

Pierson Cepeda, Assistant Web and Social Media Manager April 27, 2016

During my time at CSUSM, I have learned that there is one action we all perform which serves as our most important humanizing connection: communication. Communication is at the heart of everything we do and it might well be the one universal thing that we can all agree upon. Therefore, it is...

Rat Park Foundation founders Gabriela Martinez (left) and Anrea Santos (right).

Former CSUSM student, friend aim to create compassionate community in Rat Park

Lexy Perez, Arts and Entertainment Editor April 27, 2016

Ghandi once said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Former CSUSM student Gabriela Martinez and her friend, Anrea Santos, found something that they truly believe in and strive to make a difference in people’s lives. Just last year, Martinez and Santos began to build Rat Park Foundation,...

CSUSM senior and musician David Yuter finds solace in music.

Musician Spotlight: David Yuter has strong drive for music success

Lexy Perez, Arts and Entertainment Editor April 27, 2016

Growing up, it can be common for people to be unsure of what they want for their future. For senior and musician David Yuter, his calling was known for as long as he could remember. Raised by musical parents and a songwriter/pianist uncle, Yuter grew up in an environment that had great appreciation...

Head Track & Field coach, Steve Scott, being interviewed alongside his Assistant coach, Wes Williams, at the 7th Annual Student Athlete Awards Banquet on April 11th.

The man, the myth, the legend: Steve Scott

Rebecca Sykes, Sports Writer April 27, 2016

  When the mile is mentioned, one legend comes to mind. Steve Scott is considered one of the greatest mile runners in American history. To this day, he holds the world record for running the mile under four minutes, 136 times. The renowned miler-turned-coach has battled and beat cancer...

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