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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas and Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe are among the many books being targeted by book bans.
CSUSM Library Kicks Off the 2023-24 Campus Common Read
Justin Gans, News Editor • September 21, 2023

Campus Common Read is back! The 2023-2024 theme, reprised from last year, is banned books. Book bans have been an increasingly dire issue for libraries and schools. This year’s selection of five books continues to focus on underrepresented voices and their stories.  “The Handmaid’s Tale”...

Ellen Young
Ellen Young Paves the Way for a New Student Body
Fiona Fox, Features Editor • April 17, 2023

If you don’t feel you look like the “typical” college student, think again- Non-Traditional Students in Solidarity club is changing the way we view CSUSM’s student body. We’ve been sold a...

All My Love: A weekly love letter from our hearts to yours
All My Love: A weekly love letter from our hearts to yours
Danya Rodriguez, Social Media Manager • April 1, 2023

All My Love, a podcast published weekly on Spotify, is dedicated to uplifting and inspiring creatives to choose love and to embrace authenticity. Created by students Natalia Betancur and Sofía Folwarski,...

Sports
CSUSM Winter Sports Rundown - Final of the Semester
Nadia Houneini and Cole Mirza December 7, 2022
Power Lifting Club Interview
Nadia Houneini, Sports Editor • December 13, 2022

Nadia Houneini sits down and talks to Karissa Grier, Alyssa Ortega, Ryan Hawkins about what the powerlifting club is all about, how competitions...

CSUSM Winter Sports Rundown - Episode 03
Nadia Houneini and Cole Mirza December 1, 2022

This week Nadia Houneini & Cole Mirza previews winter sports for the week of 11/28 - 12/04 Don't forget to subscribe and like this video! If...

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
Best Restaurants in San Marcos, CA
Luke Vore, Video Editor • December 12, 2022
CSUSM's Fall Concert Preview '22
Luke Vore, Video Editor • December 6, 2022
The Dungeons and Dragons Movie is a Fun Ride
Nik Chrissanthos, Assistant Arts & Entertaintment Editor • April 12, 2023

There is plenty of reason to be skeptical about Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Chief among them being Wizards of the Coast’s recent controversy regarding their changes to the Open Game License....

Fire Emblem Engage’s Expansion Pass, Good but Not Essential
Nik Chrissanthos, Assistant Arts & Entertaintment Editor • April 12, 2023

This review will contain spoilers for Fire Emblem Engage’s main story and the Fell Xenologue. Fire Emblem Engage’s Expansion Pass has been released in full, adding seven more Emblems and a story...

The Oscars: Winners
Cassidy Lovell, Arts & Entertainment Editor • April 3, 2023

Missed the 2023 Oscars? We’ve got you covered! Here’s a complete list of winners from the event. Best Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once Best Actor: Brendan Fraser, for The Whale Best...

Bringing Back Intermission
Sayna Nassertorabi, Opinions Editor • April 8, 2023

Recently, I have been in the mood to watch old movies. Even though most of them have normal running time, there are quite a few of them that are double the time of a regular movie. One of my favorite...

Need for better public transportation options for students
Sayna Nassertorabi, Opinions Editor • February 19, 2023

When the topic of school transportation comes up there is a lot to be said. School transportation has been an issue for a very long time specially in public schools and universities. Among these issues...

Culinary Commentary: My first experience with Korean BBQ
Kristin Bergmann, Opinions Editor • December 14, 2022

Believe it or not: I made it to 24 years without trying Korean BBQ once. The hype around this innovative way of eating has been going on for a while, but the grill-it-yourself type of dinner didn’t...

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