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Senior Veronica Villar is a childhood and adolescent development major passionate about working with special needs kids. (Photo courtesy of Veronica Villar)

Cougar of the Week: Q&A with CSUSM student Veronica Villar

Sasha Anand, Features Editor February 8, 2021

Read a quick Q&A with CSUSM fourth-year child and adolescent development student Veronica Villar where she discusses her plans for after graduation and more.  Why did you choose to major in childhood and adolescent development? I chose child and adolescent development because I have always...

Fish Vera Cruz here in San Marcos is a great opportunity to get a taste of fine, fresh seafood, and since they are now offering takeout options, you can enjoy it from the comfort of your own home.

Local restaurant, Fish House Vera Cruz, offers a treat from the sea

Sasha Anand, Features Editor February 7, 2021

With everyone staying inside, you may have been dabbling in some home cooking or takeout or maybe a combination of the two.  If you are tired of your usual takeout orders, here is a new suggestion for you: Fish House Vera Cruz located in San Marcos. The dining options are good if you like seafood,...

Create this special treat for yourself to get you into the holiday spirit. Even if the holidays look a little different, this will surely get your taste buds feeling festive.

Get into the holiday spirit with this minty, delicious snack

Kristie Castillo, Staff Writer December 14, 2020

The holiday season is upon us and many are beginning to break out their baking and cooking skills to create the perfect treats for them and their loved ones.  For this upcoming Christmas, one cannot go wrong with some peppermint bark, a sweet, simple and absolutely delicious snack. It requires just...

Take a break from your busy schedule and get a laugh out of these jokes.

Need a break? Laugh a bit with these jokes

Sasha Anand, Features Editor December 7, 2020

Who’s there? Control Freak. Con… OK, now you say, “Control Freak who?”    Hear about the new restaurant called Karma? There’s no menu: You get what you deserve.   A bear walks into a bar and says, “Give me a whiskey and … cola.” “Why the big pause?”...

Decorate your home for the holidays with these ideas to make cool ornaments for your tree.

Decorate your home for the holidays with these tips

Sasha Anand, Features Editor December 6, 2020

It seems like a lot of people are getting into the holiday spirit this year, and if you want to get ahead on your holiday decorating, here are a few ideas you can use.  Pinecone Ornaments For these, place a sheet of newspaper or something on the surface you are working on to protect it.  Decorate...

Do you ever crave a snack, but you're trying to be healthy? Make these quick and nutritious snacks that will keep you full and give you energy to get you through your day.

Healthy snacks to get you through finals

Sasha Anand, Features Editor December 6, 2020

With the end of the semester fast approaching, you are probably super busy with finals, papers and exams alike. If you’re looking for something to snack on while you get your work done, here are a few healthy snacks you can easily make.  Dates filled with nut butter This recipe is super easy....

Donating is a great way to give back to the community and it will help those in need, especially given the pandemic.

Help others this holiday season through donations

Sasha Anand, Features Editor December 6, 2020

With the Christmas season coming up, many people will not be able to provide for their family in a lot of ways, especially when it comes to toys, due to the pandemic.  If you are looking for a few ways to help out those in need, here are a few places that you can donate toys to.  Hospitals: Many...

For their Senior Experience project, five CSUSM business students are helping The Coast News Group learn new marketing tactics.

Business students partner with local news organization

Anneliese Esparza, Editor-in-Chief November 25, 2020

A team of five CSUSM business students have partnered with the North County based news organization The Coast News Group for their Senior Experience project. The College of Business Administration requires students to complete their own Senior Experience project to graduate. The goal is to provide...

Get through your day with these vegan meals, from breakfast all the way to dessert.

Try these tasty vegan recipes that are perfect for a busy student

Kristie Castillo, Staff Writer November 23, 2020

If you’re someone with a packed daily schedule yet want to incorporate healthy plant-based food items into your diet, here are three relatively quick and simple recipes that can help you do just that without compromising taste.  The first item is a sweet breakfast meal to get you ready for the...

Take a trip back in time with these nostalgic quotes from some famous people and beloved TV show characters talking about Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving quotes to get into the spirit

Sasha Anand, Features Editor November 23, 2020

Thanksgiving is a fun holiday full of classic traditions, but it will look a lot different this year.  Many people cannot visit with their family members due to the pandemic. However, here are a few Thanksgiving-themed quotes to get you into the festive season.  Charlie Brown: “I can't cook...

CSUSM alumna Yvonne Villalobos makes homemade Disney ears, combining her passions for crafting and all things Disney.

Alum opens Disney-themed small business during pandemic

Sasha Anand, Features Editor November 23, 2020

These days everyone is trying to find ways to fill up their time.  Whether it be it work, school or a new hobby, keeping busy is a very useful tool in staying sane while stuck at home. And, if you make a bit of money along the way, it can't hurt.  This is the strategy that CSUSM alum Yvonne Villalobos...

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