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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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All ASI candidates running this spring are pictured 

Photo Credit: CSUSM ASI
Time to cast your vote, meet (some of) the ASI candidates
Natalia Ortiz, Staff Writer • March 20, 2025

ASI recently announced the upcoming candidates for the 2025-2026 school year. During the ASI Meet the Candidates event hosted on March 12, the Chronicle was able to interview some of the candidates running in the upcoming election. For the full list of candidates, click here.    ASI President...

‘We must take up space’: The Black Excellence Awards Gala
Saturn Salama, News Editor • March 19, 2025

On February 27, the Black Student Center hosted their annual Black Excellence Gala in the USU Ballroom where campus organizations and CSUSM students were honored for their service to the Black community...

Movie Club Officers (left to right): Eva Nebeling (treasurer and co-founder), Estrella Sanchez-Garcia (vice president and co-founder), Svetya Kopisetty (president and main founder)
CSUSM’s Movie Club unites movie lovers and community members alike
Hannah Crawford, Features Editor • February 26, 2025

Movie nights are great bonding events for oneself and their loved ones, so why not bring them to campus? This is what inspired Svetya Kopisetty and her friends, Eva Nebeling and Estrella Sanchez-Garcia,...

Sports
CSUSM Winter Sports Rundown – Final of the Semester
Nadia Houneini and Cole Mirza December 7, 2022
March Madness is Approaching: 10 Tips for Making Your Bracket
March Madness is Approaching: 10 Tips for Making Your Bracket
Casey Budlong, Staff Writer • March 14, 2025

March Madness is almost here, so it’s time to start thinking about your bracket. Whether you’re a die-hard college basketball fan or just...

Hayden Tregidga celebrating his  two-run homer.
CSUSM Sports Report 02/24/2025-03/02/2025
Casey Budlong, Staff Writer • March 5, 2025

Welcome back Cougars! Here is a rundown of what happened in CSUSM sports this week.   Baseball   The CSUSM baseball team had a hard-fought...

Veterans History Project: An Unveiling of the Journey
Veterans History Project: An Unveiling of the Journey
Nahomi Garcia Alarcon, Arts and Entertainment Editor • March 14, 2025

On Wednesday, March 19, the Veterans History Project: An Unveiling of the Journey will bring together students, veterans, and community members to celebrate the stories of U.S. veterans. This unique event...

“Captain America: Brave New World” Review: Tiresome Old Formula
“Captain America: Brave New World” Review: Tiresome Old Formula
Emilio Serrano, Staff Writer • March 10, 2025

Marvel’s latest film is the fourth installment of the Captain America franchise following the passing of the mantle from Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) to Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie). Coming off the backbone...

The All-Out Turfing Event is a hit!
Johnny5 and SpecialFX Bring Turfing to CSUSM
Saturn Salama, News Editor • March 3, 2025

On February 5, notable hip hop artists Johnny 5 (Johnny Lopez) and SpecialFX (Quentin Robinson) presented a cypher featuring hip hop dancers, performances, competitions, and classes. The event was made...

People are joining together to protest against what the Trump administration is doing to National Parks.
National Parks are at risk and you should care about it
Celeste Yanez, Opinions Editor • March 13, 2025

National parks hit a world record in 2024 with 331,863,358 visits. And as of recently, more than 1,000 national park workers have been laid off by the Trump administration.  Terminations began on February...

Transgender rights have been under attack across the United States.
Dear professors, respect your transgender students
Saturn Salama, News Editor • March 10, 2025

Transgender people are being attacked across the country. From the stony walls of law and policy to the towering big cities and sprawling countryside, there is a great fear.  As progressive as San...

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Op-Ed: Statement Condemning Repression and Criminalization of Free Speech on Campus
CSUSM UndocuAllies, Guest Writer • March 6, 2025

As CSUSM faculty, lecturers, librarians, and staff we denounce the current administration’s efforts to criminalize, penalize, and target student activists, and activism in general, on our campus. On...

VIDEO ESSAY: Students Should Vote Down the Wellness and Recreation Facility Proposal to Avoid Sky-High Student Fees
Justin Gans, Opinions Editor • October 18, 2024
Thanks For Watching – Fall ’22
Luke Vore, Nadia Houneini, and Cole Mirza December 16, 2022
What’s Your Favorite Gift?
Luke Vore, Video Editor • December 15, 2022
Power Lifting Club Interview
Nadia Houneini, Sports Editor • December 13, 2022