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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

Grad student spearheads latest surf research study

Grad student spearheads latest surf research study

Amy Chastain, Sports Editor April 13, 2016

  CSUSM grad student Tayler Frazee is leading the way with his unique research study on surfing that takes a critical look at surfboard design and metabolic efficiency of surfers. The results, generated by monitoring surfers in an Endless Pool, could greatly expand the surf industry’s...

Want free food? Kinesiology Clubs got your back!

Want free food? Kinesiology Club’s got your back!

May 23, 2014

By Katlin Sweeney Editor-in-Chief Continuing their tradition of feeding the students and families of San Marcos, Kinesiology Club will be leading multiple food drives throughout the summer. In accordance with Donate Don't Dump and the North County Food Bank, students and community members...

Photo courtesy of Rachel Gallego.

SENIOR PROFILE: Ms. Gallego’s amazing articles will be missed

May 23, 2014

By Resty Grey Editorial Assistant Graduating senior Rachel Gallego still wants to stay at CSUSM even after acquiring her BS in Kinesiology. Born and raised in sunny San Diego, Rachel graduated from Rancho Bernardo High School and was accepted to Texas State University in San Marcos, TX....

SENIOR FAREWELL: My time at CSUSM

SENIOR FAREWELL: My time at CSUSM

May 23, 2014

By Mary Green Contributor As I reflect on my experience here at CSUSM, I find that it would be nearly impossible to accurately describe it using only 500 words. I can tell you that as a 17-year old freshman, I didn’t know what to expect when I decided to move away from my home, step outside...

SENIOR FAREWELL: A bittersweet goodbye

SENIOR FAREWELL: A bittersweet goodbye

May 23, 2014

By Ross Edmunds Contributor It is needless to say that my time at CSU San Marcos has been a time to cherish, and to be cliché, the best time of my life. Day one at Cal State “Stair Master” began with struggling to summit the 11 stair cases to make it to Markstein Building on time, and...

Bringing attention to an Invisible Threat

Bringing attention to an Invisible Threat

March 31, 2014

By Katlin Sweeney Editor-in-Chief A group of film production students from Carlsbad High School have taken on the controversy over whether vaccinations are effective investments or foundation for disaster. “Invisible Threat,” the latest installment in the talented teenagers’ series of eye-opening...

Leadership Spotlight: Haley Perko

Leadership Spotlight: Haley Perko

March 22, 2014

By Katlin Sweeney Haley Perko is a name that is synonymous with success, her motivated spirit and intense drive creating one of the most dynamic leaders on campus. The junior Kinesiology major, who is currently Pre-Physical Therapy, seeks to make a significant difference at CSUSM. She accomplishes...

Photo courtesy of Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi.

Club spotlight: Kinesiology Club

January 1, 2014

By Katlin Sweeney  Editor-in-Chief  The CSUSM Kinesiology Club is one of the best representations on campus of a group that combines enthusiasm, ingenuity and teamwork. Kinesiology Club seeks to get students involved with health awareness, outreach in the community and providing guest speakers...

Dr. de Ghetaldi with student Katlin Sweeney

Faculty Profile: Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi

November 24, 2013
Kinesiology professor Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi encourages students to outreach and be advocates for their own health.
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