Read Edition 4 of The Cougar Chronicle (10/28/20)
October 28, 2020
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Alleged victim of CSUSM student files police report
The student allegedly committed sexual battery. READ MORE
CSUSM launches sustainability minor
The minor is a way for students to gain a meaningful understanding of sustainability through completing 18 units. READ MORE
International students encounter new experience of studying abroad.
International students have adjusted to challenges such as changing federal guidelines, time zone differences and being unable to receive books mailed from online retailers. READ MORE
Staff working on campus experience new guidelines and challenges
CSUSM currently employs 830 non-faculty staff, 175 of which are working on campus. READ MORE
ASI Cougar Pantry continues distribution amid pandemic
CSUSM students have access to a free, weekly food distribution. READ MORE or WATCH VIDEO
VIDEO: CSU Tuition to remain the same despite backlash from students
Hear from a CSU spokesperson on why tuition won’t be lowered and a CSUSM student who thinks tuition should be lowered. WATCH VIDEO
VIDEO: Cougar Showcase Episode 2: Dr. Ching-Ming Cheng
We sat down with Dr. Ching-Ming Cheng, the department chair of the CSUSM music department, to learn about her musical career and to hear a piano performance. WATCH VIDEO
Alumnus’ photo exhibit emphasizes and celebrates Black Beauty
Alumnus Jake Northington’s photo exhibit “Chasing Andromeda” is on display on the Kellogg Library’s website during the fall 2020 semester. READ MORE
COVID-19 impacts students’ Halloween celebrations
Halloween is a time for celebrating, but with the current pandemic, many won’t be celebrating in the ways that they are used to. READ MORE
8 spooky films for your Halloween quarantine
Get in the Halloween mood with these films of varying scariness. READ MORE
REVIEW: The Babysitter: Killer Queen brings nonsensical humor and blood
Now that Halloween is just around the corner, Netflix is releasing films that are perfect for scary movie nights at home. READ MORE
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REVIEW: Mexican Gothic offers creepy fall read
For those looking for a modern Gothic novel with Mexican representation, multi-genre author Sylvia Moreno-Garcia’s 2020 Mexican Gothic is the book you are looking for. READ MORE
The Chronicle Entertainment Rundown
The Cougar Chronicle staff highlights the best new entertainment. READ MORE
Read a poem by a literature & writing studies student. READ MORE
Get ready for the spookiest, safest Halloween with these tips
With the pandemic, partying is not the smartest move right now. Here are other, safer ways to celebrate the horrifying holiday. READ MORE
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Pumpkin decoration ideas to try this season
In case you do not want to carve a pumpkin, here are a few ideas of ways to decorate a pumpkin instead. READ MORE
OPINION: Pandemic places precautionary measures on how we vote
Seeing as the stakes are high for this election — from local to federal — there is no excuse to skip out on this one. READ MORE
OPINION: Cities going through gentrification can displace homes and businesses
While gentrification does promote a city’s economy to thrive, it hurts those who have been longtime residents and business owners. READ MORE
OPINION: Eliminating cash transactions poses problem for homeless
Many companies are ditching paper currency purchases. But how has this limitation affected the most vulnerable populations, such as the homeless? READ MORE
OPINION: Diverse representation in the media inspires minority communities
Representation is important because the world is made up of people of different colors and shapes that need to know their voices are just as important as white voices. READ MORE
GUEST COLUMN: Pandemic creates both challenges and opportunities for career advancement
CSUSM instructor gives advice for succeeding in the job market in these uncertain times. READ MORE