Read Edition 10 of The Cougar Chronicle (3/11/21)
March 11, 2021
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NEWS
CSUSM enrollment stays at normal levels despite pandemic
Even while some other universities are facing declining enrollments in the time of COVID-19, CSUSM’s enrollment has remained steady throughout the pandemic. READ MORE
CSUSM library unveils exhibit to document pandemic
The library recently unveiled Stories & Snapshots: Documenting a Year of the Pandemic, an exhibit based on submissions to their COVID-19 memory archive. Other local institutions are creating similar archive projects. READ MORE
Stay up to date on the latest campus happenings. READ MORE
VIDEO
Cougars on the Run: Seniors and Online Learning
Three CSUSM seniors reflect on their experience with online learning and give their thoughts on life after graduation. WATCH VIDEO
Places to study on and off CSUSM
Check out a roundup of some of the best spots to study on and off campus. WATCH VIDEO
Cougars On The Run: Student thoughts on returning to campus for fall
Students share opinions on the possibility of returning to campus in the fall semester. WATCH VIDEO
SPORTS
Campus Rec offers students virtual esports experience
CSUSM Recreation has facilitated multiple video game based sports tournaments for students to interact and compete with each other in a virtual environment. READ MORE
Alumni Athlete Spotlight: Q&A with Amy Wilson
Amy Wilson was a student athlete on the CSUSM women’s soccer team for five years. She shares how COVID has impacted her, what her life has been like after graduation and how she stays connected to her former teammates. READ MORE
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
REVIEW: Character-driven film The Little Things invites viewers to play detective
HBO Max’s recent film The Little Things is a new paradigm of mystery that sets foot into uncharted territory through two unique perspectives. READ MORE
The Chronicle Entertainment Rundown
The Cougar Chronicle staff highlights the best new entertainment. The Chronicle Entertainment Rundown (3/6/21) or The Chronicle Entertainment Rundown (3/15/21)
Check out our 2021 Grammy Awards predictions
See who we predict to win at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards. READ MORE
Writers share their work in literature & writing department event
The CSUSM literature & writing studies department hosted the 1913 Press Reading as part of the Community and World Literary series on Mar. 11. READ MORE
Guest lecture sheds light on bias in search algorithms
Are our search engines a reflection of society? CSUSM’s latest Arts & Lectures guest Safiya U. Noble, an associate professor at UCLA, asked this question during her presentation titled Algorithms of Oppression on Mar. 11. READ MORE
REVIEW: SHINee’s latest album brings retro yet fresh sound
K-pop group SHINee’s newest album Don’t Call Me was released on Feb. 22. READ MORE
FEATURES
Student spotlight: International student wins photo contest
Jordan Silva, an international student from Mozambique, won a photo contest hosted by CSUSM’s Office of Global Education. READ MORE
REVIEW: Bring comfort home with Mama Kat’s restaurant
If you are looking for a new place to eat or a way to give you a comforting sense of home, look no further than Mama Kat’s restaurant, located in San Marcos. READ MORE
Indulge your sweet tooth with these healthier doughnuts
Here’s a healthier doughnut recipe made of banana bread with an optional chocolate frosting to put on the top. READ MORE
(Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels)
Make this healthy alternative to a peanut butter cup
Peanut butter cups are a beloved American treat that many people enjoy. But if you are trying to make a healthier option, then this recipe is the one for you. READ MORE
Get a laugh from these dad jokes
If you need a quick laugh to brighten your day, here are a few “Dad Jokes.” READ MORE
OPINION
Many students think that just being able to experience their desired careers first-hand is a great thing. But at the same time, having an unpaid internship can come with problems. READ MORE
(Brian Gallegos)
Taking more than four years to graduate college is a smart decision in order to maintain a healthy college experience, financially and mentally. READ MORE
OPINION: Grocery workers deserve hero pay for working in hazardous conditions
Grocery store workers and their respective unions have rightfully been advocating for hero pay because they are endangering their lives to support their communities. READ MORE
OPINION: Society needs to break away from normalizing victim-blaming
The campaign has empowered many survivors of sexual assault and harassment to share their stories and report their abusers. While the movement has opened our eyes to the reality of sexual misconduct, there are still people who haven’t quite understood the movement’s message. READ MORE
(Melanie Ramirez)
OPINION: DACA recipients may have to wait to see positive changes to the program
President Biden’s plans to improve and preserve the DACA program sound promising, but one can’t help but feel wary about how and when they will be accomplished. READ MORE
It comes as no surprise that even some of our favorite children’s stories have images and depictions that are considered racist, but were normalized in the past. READ MORE