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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

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Lara Amin: CSUSM graduate Lara Amin (‘20) tells her story of graduating in the midst of a pandemic.

Life after college: CSUSM graduate shares her experience

Jaelyn Decena, A&E Editor February 21, 2021

As we head into the spring 2021 semester, many soon-to-be graduates may find themselves in a panic. For the past 16 or so years, school is everything we have known. We’ve stayed up countless hours, made the commute, working hard to earn our degrees.Yet many of us are unsure of what’s to come once...

Ding Tea brings you a taste of Taiwanese culture in each of its boba drinks, made specifically for you to enjoy.

Local boba shop brings a Taiwanese treat to your home

Carolyn Cheng, Staff Writer February 21, 2021

Getting tired of your normal coffee order?  Offering many tasty drink and snack options, Ding Tea is a refreshing small boba establishment located in San Marcos.  Currently only open for delivery and take out due to COVID-19 restrictions, they are open every day except for Mondays. Ding Tea has...

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

Try your hand at making authentic chile relleno

Kat Parra, Assistant A&E Editor February 21, 2021

Sometimes in life, one has to take a chance. Expand your horizons and palate. Spice up your dinner with this easy-to-make Mexican chile relleno  Don’t worry, it is just stuffed peppers filled with cheese and coated in egg. If you don’t mind the mild spice, this one’s for you. Ingredients Next...

ASI President Michael Garrett is working hard on making sure students can feel represented by student government.

Cougar of the Week: Q&A with ASI President Michael Garrett

Anneliese Esparza, Editor-in-Chief February 13, 2021

Michael Garrett is a fourth-year criminology major and ASI’s President & CEO for the 2020-2021 academic year.  What do you do in your role as ASI president? What is a typical day like for you? I spend most of my time in meetings and checking emails, advocating for the students, making...

Senior Stacey Trejo decided to start a small business selling chocolate-covered strawberries to fill her extra time during quarantine.

Student opens small strawberry decorating business

Natalie Navarro, Assistant Opinion Editor February 12, 2021

With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the switch from in-person classes to virtual learning, some students have used creative ways to fill their time. One CSUSM student, Stacey Trejo, has taken her excess time to jumpstart a small business.  Trejo, a senior criminal justice major, has spent the...

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...

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