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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

An Update on Recent Stolen Vehicles on Campus
Justin Gans, Staff Writer • March 15, 2023

On February 6, a car was stolen from Parking Structure 1. Less than one month later, on March 5, a similar style vehicle was stolen from Parking Lot K. Many students commute to campus, and this has naturally left them concerned about the safety of their vehicles. In two safety bulletins, the University...

ChatGPT is here - Will AIs take over the world?
Kristin Bergmann, Opinions Editor • December 10, 2022

Imagine you could carry around a tiny expert in your pocket at all times that can answer any question within seconds. No matter if you need to solve a math problem, want to learn the basics of quantum...

Recipe: Smores Bars
Recipe: S'mores Bars
Kristin Bergmann, Opinions Editor • December 6, 2022

I don’t know about you, but for me, S’mores are one of the best cultural goods the U.S. has ever gifted us with. Chocolate, unnecessarily sweet crackers, and cute little marshmallows - what could be...

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 Last of Us, a Stellar Adaptation of a Bleak World
Nik Chrissanthos, Assistant Arts & Entertaintment Editor • March 13, 2023

This review will contain spoilers for both The Last of Us the video game and the show. This review will also make reference to sensitive subjects such as suicide and gore. I had a very conventional...

Fire Emblem Engage: Your Mileage May Vary
Nik Chrissanthos, Assistant Arts & Entertaintment Editor • March 9, 2023

This review will contain spoilers for Fire Emblem Engage, as well as Fire Emblem Awakening and Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War. The Fire Emblem series is on a bit of a high right now. Fire Emblem:...

Upcoming Releases of March 2023
Cassidy Lovell, Arts & Entertainment Editor • March 7, 2023

Here are new and upcoming games, movies, and shows to look out for! Games Leap - March 1st Wo Lang: Fallen Dynasty - March 3rd Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon - March 17th WWE 2K23 -...

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...

Fall semester graduates - Going out without a bang
Fall semester graduates - Going out without a bang
Kristin Bergmann, Opinions Editor • December 5, 2022

The fall semester is coming to an end, and for some CSUSM students, this marks the end of their studies. According to the Office of the Registrar, between 1,300 and 1,500 students are expected to graduate...