Noelle Friedberg is graduating magna cum laude with a degree in Literature and Writing and an emphasis in Writing. She has attended CSUSM for the last two years after transferring from MiraCosta College and has written for The Cougar Chronicle since 2013, moving her way up from staff writer to Opinion...

By Tiffany Trent Staff Writer Feminism is a word that typically evokes a lot of emotion and opinions in people. Whether those emotions are positive or negative depends on the person and their views. Even in today’s progressive society sometimes people are embarrassed to identify themselves...

By Tiffany Trent Staff Writer  There are many stereotypes associated with riding the SPRINTER. Let me take a moment and set the record straight. As a rider of the SPRINTER myself, here are some of the comments I’ve heard that just aren’t true. “Oh my gosh, the SPRINTER is dangerous!”...

By Tiffany Trent Staff Writer  In today’s society there is an abundance of pressure, responsibility and stress in everyday life. Trying to balance work, school, family and friends, I find myself often feeling stressed out, isolated and overwhelmed. The thing that helps me the most whether...

By Tiffany Trent Staff Writer  Thanksgiving is one of my very favorite holidays for several reasons such as eating delicious foods, watching Thanksgiving specials on TV and especially spending quality time with loved ones. Another reason I also think Thanksgiving is so important is because...

By Tiffany Trent Staff Writer Transferring to a new school can be intimidating. Last Fall I transferred to CSUSM as a junior. I didn’t know what to expect since the only college I had ever gone to was MiraCosta College for the past three years. When I went to the transfer orientation,...