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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

Students for Justice in Palestine Speak Up
‘Who’s Going to Stand Up for Us?’: SJP Members Respond to Trump’s New Promises
Saturn Salama, News Editor • February 18, 2025

On January 30, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order that may affect or deport international students involved in pro-Palestine protests. This executive order also promised to protect the civil rights of our Jewish citizens. “I will…quickly cancel the student visas of all Hamas sympathizers...

CSU System launches new AI initiative
Hannah Crawford, Features Editor • February 12, 2025
Civil Rights groups sue President Trump
Saturn Salama, News Editor • January 31, 2025
Students and faculty listening to the seminar led by Dr. Diaz-Almeyda
Dr. Erika Díaz-Almeyda Presents Research Seminar on ‘Milpas for the Future’
Justin Gans, Staff Writer • February 19, 2025

On Thursday, Feb. 13, more than 100 students, faculty, and staff crowded into Academic Hall 102 to hear biology professor Dr. Erika Díaz-Almeyda speak. As part of this semester’s seminar series focused...

Writer of the Month: Samuel Mcrae
Writer of the Month: Samuel Mcrae
Saturn Salama, News Editor • February 5, 2025

You’ll likely spot our next writer gathering moss or tackling a four-mile hike. As a literature and writing studies major with a minor in biology, Samuel Mcrae has always had a fascination with nature...

Sports
CSUSM Winter Sports Rundown – Final of the Semester
Nadia Houneini and Cole Mirza December 7, 2022
CSUSM Baseball starts season strong with four-game sweep
CSUSM Baseball starts season strong with four-game sweep
Casey Budlong, Staff Writer • February 12, 2025

Baseball season is officially underway, and the CSUSM Cougars are making their presence known in the non-conference games. The team kicked off...

Super Bowl LIX: The Chiefs and Eagles are set for an epic rematch
Super Bowl LIX: The Chiefs and Eagles are set for an epic rematch
Casey Budlong, Staff Writer • February 7, 2025

The stage is set for Super Bowl LIX, where the Kansas City Chiefs will face the Philadelphia Eagles on February 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome...

2025 The Year of Sequels: The Exciting Return of Fan Favorites
2025 The Year of Sequels: The Exciting Return of Fan Favorites
Casey Budlong, Opinions Editor • February 18, 2025

  The year 2025 is shaping up to be a monumental one for moviegoers, especially fans of sequels, reboots, and cinematic universes. With a lineup packed with highly anticipated films, 2025 promises...

Photo courtesy TuYo Theatre
Reclaiming the Narrative: “The Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx/Latine Vote” Unpacks the Complexity of Identity
Nahomi Garcia Alarcon, Arts & Entertainment Editor • February 4, 2025

To watch “The Hispanic/ Latino/Latina/Latinx/Latine Vote” is to step into a space filled with personal struggles and sweeping political questions. Witten by Bernardo Cubría and directed by Dr. Maria...

“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...

AI use is on the rise, especially in universities.
AI in the Academic World
Celeste Yanez, Opinions Editor • February 13, 2025

Academic dishonesty has been prevalent in the past few years. Professors have had to keep an eye out for misinformation in students' essays, a student impersonating one of their peers when taking an exam,...

Kendrick Lamar's powerful performance with his dancers forming an American flag.
Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Performance: A Political Statement
Celeste Yanez, Opinions Editor • February 12, 2025

Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance was illuminating, powerful, and symbolic. It is no secret that Kendrick is a lyrical genius, but also a master performer. Many people were anticipating his performance...

Books are inherently political, but why don’t others think so?
Reading is Political: Why the Media We Consume Matters
Nahomi Garcia Alarcon, Arts and Entertainment Editor • February 6, 2025

In today’s changing world, a new notion has started to take root in a small but very vocal group: the idea that books and politics should not share the same space. In social media, there is a growing...

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