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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

CSUSM’s ASI calls for a ceasefire in new resolution
Saturn Salama, Assistant A&E Editor • December 16, 2024

CSUSM’s Associated Students Inc., or ASI, created a resolution to “call for a bilateral, permanent ceasefire in Palestine.” This resolution expresses solidarity with Palestinian, Arab, and Jewish members of both the global and CSUSM communities while condemning public comments that support human...

Writer of the Month #2: René E. Wilde
Writer of the Month #2: René E. Wilde
Saturn Salama, Assistant A&E Editor • December 16, 2024

René E. Wilde is this CSUSM senior’s pseudonym, inspired by Irish writer Oscar Wilde. After reading “A Picture of Dorian Gray,” which they deemed the “messiest love triangle ever,” they had...

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...

Sports
CSUSM Winter Sports Rundown – Final of the Semester
Nadia Houneini and Cole Mirza December 7, 2022
Rory Hetrick
Cougars Open with a Tough Game at Home
David Contreras Delgado, Sports Editor • December 4, 2024

On Thursday November 21, CSUSM Women’s Basketball took to the Sports Center to host the St. Martin’s Saints for their home opener. The light...

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...

“Star Wars: Skeleton Crew”
“Star Wars: Skeleton Crew”
Nahomi Garcia Alarcon, Arts & Entertainment Editor • December 12, 2024

The Star Wars universe has rediscovered its sweet spot, and “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” is the proof. At a special screening of the new series, which premiered its first two episodes on  Disney+ on...

Director Shaun Heard on ‘Motherf**ker With the Hat’
Director Shaun Heard on ‘Motherf**ker With the Hat’
Saturn Salama, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor • December 6, 2024

As Cal State San Marcos' “Motherf**ker With the Hat” production approached its debut, Director and Professor Shaun Heard shared his thoughts on bringing Stephen Adly Guirgis’ bold play to life. As...

Demxntia at his concert in Shanghai
Discovering Demxntia
Nahomi Garcia Alarcon, Arts & Entertainment Editor • December 6, 2024

Social media can lead you to music that resonates on a deeper level, that feels both familiar and new. For me, that discovery was Demxntia, an artist I stumbled upon thanks to TikTok. Blending R&B,...

‘Queerness’ is a Third Gender
Saturn Salama, Assistant A&E Editor • December 16, 2024

Queers have been forced into a third category of gender: normative man, normative woman, and the elusive, unidentifiable queer—capital Q.  Here, I mean to define the social gender of queerness, a...

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...

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