The Cougar Chronicle
Since 1999, The Cougar Chronicle has served as CSUSM’s main campus newspaper for students and members of the university.
Historically available primarily in print, as of 2022 The Cougar Chronicle has moved to a fully-online publication model and has an active online presence through our website and social media platforms such as Instagram and YouTube.
The Cougar Chronicle is a resource to the students, faculty, staff and community members of CSUSM and San Marcos. The paper offers local insight and coverage of events, trends and important topics on campus every day it publishes.
Our Mission
The Cougar Chronicle is dedicated to the education and the enlightenment of students and the campus community. The news section will inform the campus community of news from an objective and truthful point of view, representing every available aspect of an issue or story. The features section will inform and entertain the campus community with articles pertinent to college life. The arts and entertainment section will inform and entertain the campus community with the latest information about arts and events. The opinion section will create a forum for debate for the campus community. As we challenge the institution – administration, faculty and student population — to think carefully about controversial issues, we are dedicated to representing diverse student voices.
The Cougar Chronicle commits itself to uphold professional standards regarding journalism ethics and responsibility. It commits itself to autonomy, uninhibited by undue influence from institutional entities. The Cougar Chronicle, as a 21st-century medium of mass communications, commits itself to technological awareness, advancement and integration.
Contact Us
The Cougar Chronicle office is located in the Administrative Building 3500 at CSUSM.
We always welcome story ideas, letters to the editor and guest editorials. Below is a list of important contact information:
Phone
(760) 750-6099
Office Hours
The Cougar Chronicle holds a weekly meeting at noon on Tuesdays in Admin. 3500, where the public is invited to attend to pitch and promote stories for the newspaper, and get information on writing for the publication. For a one-on-one meeting with an editor, please send an email to set up a time and place.
Location
Administrative Building 3500
Cal State San Marcos
333 N Twin Oaks Valley Road
San Marcos, CA 92096