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NEWS

CSUSM medical director discusses vaccine distribution and campus reopening

With vaccines coming out, some students are hoping that CSUSM may be an ideal location to receive their shots, but for places like Student Health & Counseling Services (SHCS), the ability to give out vaccines might not be as easy as it seems. READ MORE

Campus Notes

Stay up to date on the latest campus happenings. READ MORE

VIDEO

VIDEO: CSUSM opens vaccine supersite

CSUSM opened a vaccine supersite on Jan. 31. WATCH VIDEO

VIDEO: Cougars on the Run: Opinions on the Virtual Spring Semester

CSUSM students share their outlook on the spring semester. WATCH VIDEO

VIDEO: Cougar Showcase Ep. 3: Andrew Stewart

CSUSM professor talks about and reads from his upcoming debut novel, We Shall Sing a Song into the Deep. WATCH VIDEO

SPORTS

Podcast virtually creates discussions about CSUSM Athletics

CSUSM Athletics launched a podcast called “The Roar” in November to discuss different aspects of their department. READ MORE

CSUSM advisory committee gives student athletes a voice

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) representatives aim to give student-athletes the best experience by advocating for student-athlete voices and coordinating events. READ MORE

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Faculty share creative writing with campus community

Five literature & writing (LTWR) faculty members read from their past or current literary projects on Feb. 11 in a Zoom event hosted by the LTWR department. READ MORE

Cougar Corner

Read a poem by student Emily Knoff or a poem by student Madison Hart.

The Chronicle Entertainment Rundown

The Cougar Chronicle staff highlights the best new entertainment. Entertainment Rundown (2/21/21) or Entertainment Rundown (2/27/21) READ MORE

REVIEW: Firefly Lane reveals the friendship of two polar opposites throughout the decades

Netflix’s recently-released drama TV show Firefly Lane springs on the unique friendship of two girls that are each desperate for a friend. READ MORE

REVIEW: Sia’s new film Music faces backlash from the autism community

Sia’s new film Music quickly had people talking for the wrong reasons after its release on Feb. 10. READ MORE

CSUSM Arts & Lectures Series hosts dancer, activist Mayfield Brooks

CSUSM‘s Arts & Lectures series hosted their second event of the semester,“DE-Composing Dance: A Discourse for Dance Decomposition and Choreographies of Breath,” featuring Mayfield Brooks on Feb. 18. READ MORE

FEATURES

Student inspired by family restaurant

CSUSM student Paola Ochoa works in her family-owned restaurant while also starting her own small business making custom chocolate covered strawberries. READ MORE

Cougar of the Week: Q&A with Dean of Extended Learning Dr. Godfrey Gibbison

Read an interview with Dr. Godfrey Gibbison, CSUSM’s newly appointed Dean of Extended Learning. READ MORE

Life after college: CSUSM graduate shares her experience

Lara Amin (’20) shares what life has been like for her since graduating during the pandemic and going on to start graduate school with virtual education. READ MORE

Club Spotlight: Feminists Unite offers a safe space for discussion and activism

A member of Feminists Unite shares her experience with being a part of the organization. READ MORE

Make your life easier with these useful tips

There are little things in life that are more complicated than they need to be. Here are a few tips and tricks that can help you get those simple tasks done efficiently. READ MORE

Local boba shop brings a Taiwanese treat to your home

Offering many tasty drink and snack options, Ding Tea is a refreshing small boba establishment located in San Marcos. READ MORE

Try your hand at making authentic chile relleno

Learn how to make this popular Hispanic dish with this recipe, one that will surely add a bit of spice to your life. READ MORE

OPINION

OPINION: Return to campus remains uncertain

With the switch to virtual learning for the 2020-21 academic year, students are unsure whether they can go back to campus next fall. READ MORE

OPINION: Student organizations struggle with participation during the pandemic

Student life has drastically been impacted during the pandemic. Since the campus has been closed for almost a year, the “Zoom university” era has created hurdles for campus clubs to thrive. READ MORE

OPINION: GRE scores should not be the sole indicator of students’ success at the graduate level

Standardized exams for graduate admissions are a poor way to predict students’ success at the graduate level. Moreover, higher income students have an unfair advantage because they can afford test prep. READ MORE

OPINION: The pandemic pulls back the curtain at gender inequalities for working women

The pandemic has pushed women out of the workforce in alarmingly larger numbers than men. The main reason women have left the force is because of the ongoing struggle to find childcare. READ MORE

OPINION: Introverts have both advantages and challenges with learning in a virtual environment

Introverts have some advantages in online learning, but should push themselves to be more forward in networking and communicating with others. READ MORE

OPINION: Cultural appropriation disrespects minority cultures at the benefit of the privileged

If you ever feel like you may be crossing the line of appropriation and appreciation, think to yourself: are you respecting culture or making fun of it? READ MORE