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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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International student shares her experiences in the U.S.

Layda Galvan, Editor-in-Cheif April 12, 2019

“Nine years ago, my mom was in a accident with her horse. She smashed her head in a tree and her front lobe of her brain is completely smooshed,” said interational student Signe Amalie Kûitse Tornager. After the accident, Tornager became interested in how the brain works and wanted to study psychology...

“I’ll Do It Later” Mentality Improves Work Output

Cedric Lansangan, Opinion Writer April 12, 2019

Procrastination.   A quick internet search for this common practice defines it as the action of delaying or postponing something.   “I can do this later.”   “There’s still plenty of time!”   “I have the whole semester to get this done, I can put...

Veganism positively impacts environment

Kayla Bailey, Opinion Editor April 12, 2019

A vegan diet entails that you practice abstaining from any animal products. The reason people may do this is to help preserve wildlife, for a healthier diet and/or to aid the environment.   A negative connotation against veganism has grown especially with those who don’t practice it. However,...

Fight sickness with natural remedies

Briana Osuna, Features Editor March 25, 2019

Sickness is spreading like wildfire this semester. It is as if you simply cannot escape the pool of germs surrounding campus. If you’re like me you probably feel like you’ll never get better, I feel like I’ve forgotten what it feels like to be healthy. It seems like you catch one virus, trudge...

Student dedicates time to volunteer

Laura Jefchak, Student Life Reporter March 9, 2019

CSUSM senior Katie Bass says volunteering for for Relay for Life, the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, is a way of giving back to the community and helps raise money for cancer research.   She became involved with the organization seven years ago as a senior in high school...

Members of the Black SistaHood left to right:
Gabbie Garcia, Javier Garden, Natalie Amerson, Lewis Jones, Payton Mack & Inique Wilson.

Black Sistahood works to create a unified community

Julia Gallagher, Student Life Reporter March 9, 2019

“Everybody needs to be equal.”   That is the philosophy that the President of the Black Sistahood, Sunni Bates, lives by.   Bates created the organization in the fall of 2018 after the Black Brothahood disbanded when all but one of the members graduated. The Black Sistahood...

Student to present research paper in conference

Dania Meza, Staff Writer February 20, 2019

On Jan. 3, Uriel Montes learned he would present his research paper at the Western States Communication Association Conference on Feb. 22 to Feb. 25 held in Seattle.   Montes is a first generation college student of color who grew up in the San Diego punk scene. He transferred to CSUSM in...

Study Abroad Fair provides students with options

Kathleen Carpio, Student Life Reporter February 20, 2019

Querétaro, Seoul and Florence are some cities that perhaps most students at CSUSM can only dream of visiting.   The idea of traveling is something that many college students cannot consider with the cost of airfare, food and hotel expenses. Luckily this may be an option with the help of...

Editorial: Ring in the new semester

February 8, 2019

Welcome back, Cougars! Hopefully, your winter break was fun and relaxing enough to be back in school, ready to get through the semester. If you’re new here, editorials are our little corner to talk about several types of topics from serious and controversial to light and funny. Now that we are...

Find a great place to study on campus

Find a great place to study on campus

Karen Ambrocio & Antonio Pequeño IV, Managing Team February 8, 2019

The Grit A laid back environment complemented by good brews and atmospheric music is what you can expect at Grit Coffee. Despite its distance from campus and early closing time of 8 p.m.. This particular study site is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of CSUSM. Cozying up with some...

Planning ahead by using a planner is a way students can stay organized and decrease stress.

Have a stress-free semester

Briana Osuna, Features Editor February 8, 2019

As the school year kicks off and classes begin to pile up, staying organized becomes difficult. However, organization is key to ensuring you stay on track and have a balanced semester. The most important thing to remember is to ensure you are staying on top of all due dates, especially when it comes...

Student provides awareness about Coast Guard scholarship

Briana Osuna, Features Editor December 7, 2018

Jessica Guerra, the first CSUSM student to receive the College Pre-Commissioning Initiative, a Coast Guard scholarship, shares her experience in hopes of CSUSM students to apply.   “Not many people know about this scholarship in the Coast Guard, so I wanted to share it with my fellow CSUSM...

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