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Students protesting outside the Social Behavioral Sciences Building
CSUSM Community Rallies Against Anti-Immigrant Signage
Danya Rodriguez and Nahomi Garcia Alarcon November 4, 2024

A 'No Human is Illegal' protest, led by the Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán (MEChA) and the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), took place at Kellogg Library Circle on October 24. The protest directly addressed recent displays by the CSUSM Republicans student organization, whose signage...

CSUSM is Searching for a New Library Dean
Saturn Salama, Staff Writer • September 23, 2024
Biology Professor Dr. Erika Diaz Almeyda (center) alongside two of her students, Alexis Rios (left) and Joshua Liberato (right).
Milpa Breaks New Ground for Mesoamerican Culture and Research at CSU San Marcos
Justin Gans, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024

Since it broke ground last May, the milpa has created a surprising amount of attention through word of mouth alone. Dr. Erika Diaz Almeyda, who directs the project, conceived of the milpa with Ethnic...

Artwork Display at the Market
North County 4 Palestine Holds Art Market for Gaza
Saturn Salama, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor • October 31, 2024

OCEANSIDE, Calif. – On October 20, North County 4 Palestine held a fundraiser for the non-profit human rights organization, Human Appeal, at the Hill Street Country Club in downtown Oceanside. North...

Sports
CSUSM Winter Sports Rundown – Final of the Semester
Nadia Houneini and Cole Mirza December 7, 2022
Isabelle Bakken, Danielle McCasland, Gracie Zaitz, and Addison Kranz
Close Calls and Big Wins: CSUSM Puts on a Show at Home
David Contreras Delgado, Sports Editor • November 13, 2024

Last weekend, CSUSM hosted a few matches at the Sports Center. Looking to make a statement at home, Men’s Basketball and Volleyball both gave...

Coach Andrea Leonard
Setting For Success: CSUSM Volleyball Under Coach Andrea Leonard
David Contreras Delgado, Sports Editor • November 4, 2024

Since its inception, CSUSM’s volleyball program has been through many cycles of players, fans, and competition. The one constant? Coach Andrea...

Luana Fontes and Vandous Stripling II
The Old Globe’s “As You Like It”
Nahomi Garcia Alarcon, Arts & Entertainment Editor • November 20, 2024

The Old Globe kicked off its 2024 Globe for All Tour with a lively, free production of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It,” directed by Emil Weinstein. The production is touring San Diego County and Tijuana...

G-Dragon
G-Dragon Returns with “POWER,” Signaling a New Era in K-Pop
Nahomi Garcia Alarcon, Arts & Entertainment Editor • November 8, 2024

After a seven-year hiatus, G-Dragon, the King of K-pop, makes a return with his new single, "POWER," released on October 31, 2024. This marks his first solo project since 2017 and the beginning of a new...

Books for a World on Fire
Books for a World on Fire
Justin Gans, Opinions Editor • November 1, 2024

As we near the 2024 Presidential Election and pass the one-year mark of Israel’s ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip, many feel disillusioned about the future. Community organizing and education will...

Donald Trump's Re-Election
Donald Trump’s Re-Election
Nahomi Garcia Alarcon, Arts & Entertainment Editor • November 19, 2024

Donald Trump has secured a second, non-consecutive term as president of the United States, defeating Vice-President Kamala Harris. His victory came after crucial wins in battleground states like Pennsylvania,...

CSUSM's Ballot Dropbox can be found at Chavez Circle
Tomorrow’s Vote: An Ethical Responsibility and a Reflection of Privilege
Nahomi Garcia Alarcon, Arts and Entertainment Editor • November 4, 2024

Tomorrow is Election Day, a moment that underscores one of the most ethically significant choices citizens face.  As we approach this critical election, the conversation around voting is more vital...

Voting will take place from October 21 to 23. 

Graphic courtesy of Campus Rec.
Op-Ed: Vote Yes for Wellness
Alyssa Loschiavo, Guest Writer • October 21, 2024

Reflect on your first year at CSUSM. Perhaps you were a commuter, like me, eager to find ways to engage with campus life and connect with new friends. Or maybe you lived on campus, in the QUAD or UVA,...

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