Saturn Salama, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
• October 9, 2024
“When I write, I want to enjoy it, and I want to be there. I want my readers to come with me and be in the story.” — Taen Bounthapanya
Taen Bounthapanya is a student in CSUSM’s LTWR MA program, a former undergraduate student at CSUSM, and a student at Palomar. She enjoys reading and listening...
On September 26, the WGEC celebrated Filipinas by highlighting Filipina icons and sharing Filipino snacks.
The WGEC staff first shared a brief history of the pre-colonial Philippines, where women were highly regarded and in positions of honor. They often supported their communities as spiritual...
On September 17, the Women and Gender Equity Center hosted their annual Chingona Fest in collaboration with the Latinx Center.
Since 2016, the term “chingona,” previously used to belittle women, has been redefined. Today, it remains just as vital to raise awareness and understanding of the...
If you’ve been looking to get active and explore, look no further. From sports clubs to fitness classes to outdoor adventures, Campus Rec is overflowing with opportunities to meet new people and start moving.
Celeste Torsney, CSUSM’s Outdoor Adventures Coordinator for Campus Recreation, took...
Dr. Maria Patrice Amon, a CSUSM Theater Department Chair, is making waves in the world of theater with her dedication to amplifying Latinx voices and stories. In a recent interview with Dr. Amon, she shared with me her journey into the arts, her life as a professor, her role in the Latinx New Play Festival...
Are you guilty of judging books by their cover? Well, on September 12, ASI invited students to take a chance and go on a blind date with a book.
Employed by bookstores nationwide, the “Blind Date with a Book” concept aims to surprise readers with a brand-new book. Readers browse a wide array...
Justin Akers Chacón is an activist, labor unionist, and educator based in the San Diego-Tijuana border region. He is currently a Professor at San Diego City College. Chacón has published three significant books on the US-Mexico border in the past six years. In collaboration with late historian and...
The ongoing genocide in Palestine has prompted university students around the world to demand academic institutions denounce the state of Israel and divest their investments. With many universities penalizing students for disrupting campuses in protest—ranging from arrests, suspensions, and commencement...
On April 7, 2024, CSUSM witnessed history being made. The Cougars were deep into game three hosting Sonoma State as Jillian Albayati took to the mound at the top of the ninth. For Albayati, it was just another game. She had been playing baseball her whole life.
For those in attendance, the number...
On April 4, the Latinx Center collaborated with NAK (Nu Alpha Kappa), a Latino fraternity, to host “Uniendo Cultura y Educación” at the Forum Plaza. The center’s intention was to unite the campus community in a night full of cultural pride, celebration, and education for community members on Mexican...
A few months before my 23rd birthday, my life took an unexpected turn. What started as subtle changes in my body soon escalated into a debilitating condition that stole the next few years of my life.
Often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, Cushing's Disease is an endocrine disorder caused by excessive...
Pageantry is an art that has hailed since Ancient Greece. Contrary to inaccurate media perceptions and stereotypes, competing in pageants has gifted women with the voice to speak out against a handful of social issues and has allowed them to challenge modern-day beauty standards. In honor of Women’s...
