Maria Jungers, Assistant Opinion Editor
• October 12, 2020
Since the beginning of this year, COVID-19 has affected many small and large businesses. Many people automatically assume restaurants are the only ones that are widely affected.
However, gyms have also been negatively impacted by the pandemic.
Larger fitness corporations like 24 Hour Fitness,...
It’s that time of year again, the time when the leaves change and the pumpkins emerge.
With the leaves and the pumpkins come the seasonal drinks. The pumpkin spice latte is probably the most popular of these beverages. However, going to Starbucks to get one regularly can be pricey.
If you...
Today, my son asked “Can I have a bookmark?” and I burst into tears. 11 years old and he still doesn't know my name is Brian.
If a child refuses to sleep during nap time, are they guilty of resisting a rest?
I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. It's impossible to put down!
A slice...
The fall season has arrived and even though the weather has not cooled down yet, you may want to get into the autumn spirit to boost your mood during these uncertain times or just to take a break from studying.
Here’s a simple craft that can get you ready for the new season, even if you’re not...
This quarantine has given people the opportunity to pursue and achieve their health and lifestyle goals from the comfort of their home and with the plethora of new free time.
For some, this includes testing the waters of vegan eating and Phatties Mexican Restaurant is helping aspiring vegans do...
School can be stressful and more so when it’s online, so take a break with some corny but good dad jokes.
Q: Why don't eggs tell jokes?
A: They'd crack each other up.
Q: Did you hear the rumor about butter?
A: Well, I'm not going to spread it!
Q: How...
CSUSM has a lot of resources for students and faculty to use to make the transition to virtual instruction easier.
The Writing Center hosted a Takeover Tuesday on their Instagram account led by one of their tutors, Vanessa Arboleda, on Sept. 22. Students were able to ask questions during the livestream.
At...
This article was modified on 10/2/2020
With everything going on in the world right now, sometimes you just need a treat to keep you going. But you don’t always have time to go out and get something to eat. Here are a few easy recipes that you can make quickly between a meeting or a class.
Coffee...
Many people are turning to different methods of relaxation to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. A lot of you may be channeling your creative sides. This is a good way to help relieve stress but after a while you may find yourself getting bored with those outlets you once found enjoyable. This is known...
CSUSM junior Val Battle Haddock’s passion for social justice ignited her to begin making earrings in support for the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement.
Battle Haddock, a Women’s and Gender Sexualities Studies major and Criminology minor, became more aware of widespread injustice in college.
Battle...
Sarahi Alvarez is a third year student majoring in software engineering at CSUSM. Alvarez started a club here at campus named Women in Engineering that aims to expand STEM opportunities to female students and to create an environment where women can support one another.
What inspired you...
Student organizations and clubs previously hosted all of their meetings, events and workshops in-person, but now they’re looking at a year of staying virtual.
At one of the first virtual engagements this year, the Sept. 3 “Meet the Greeks” event held on Microsoft Teams, Greek Life leaders...
