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Off shore drilling and pollution threaten the lives of sea turtles.

Ocean Conservation club creates plastic alternative

Marielle Alindogan, A&E Assistant November 7, 2018

The use of plastic hurts the ocean.   The Ocean Conservation Club focuses on making the ocean “cleaner and safer” says the President of the club, Neftali Carranza.   Sometimes they collaborate with the Environmental Club and the Garden Club such as researching current sustainability...

Streetview of Grit Coffee on North City Drive.

Grit coffee has quality caffeine and a quiet study space

Kathleen Capiro, Features Writer October 27, 2018

It is believed that the nectar of the ancient Greek gods was ambrosia. Here, on the campus of CSUSM the nectar that runs through our veins is coffee. Yeah, water is kind of important, but who are we kidding?   As the academic semester is hitting that grindstone, students are reaching for...

Assistant features editor from The Cougar Chronicle, Stephany
Mejia poses for a photo in her jelly bean costume.

Make balloons into an easy Halloween costume

Stephany Mejia, Features Assistant Editor October 27, 2018

Halloween only comes once a year and it is a great opportunity to show your creativity. Costume stores sell expensive costumes in which will only be used once. Instead of spending too much money on a costume, create a fun DIY!   Make a  jelly bean bag. It is easy  and will take less than...

Street view of the San Marcos Old California Restaurant Row.

Old California Mining Company strikes gold

Kamal Elliott, Features Reporter October 13, 2018

The moment I pulled up to the front door and sat on the comfortable patio of the Old California Mining Company I was transported back in time. Whether it be replicas of antique mining equipment on the walls, soulful crooning of jazz legend Howlin' Wolf through the sound system or just the titillating...

Only a few household materials are needed to create a book cover.

Learn to create an artistic book cover to protect your textbook

Stephany Mejia, Assistant Features October 13, 2018

Three simple materials can create an amazing and cute look for all books. Although it is halfway through the semester and this fun DIY can be done as a fun study break or as an excuse to procrastinate. Paper bag book covers is a great way to maintain your books uniformed, protected and unique....

Maki Amano poses for photograph on a sunny day at CSUSM.

International student reflects on her study abroad experience

Kathleen Caprio, Features Writer October 13, 2018

Maki Amano landed in California from thousands of miles away from her home in Yokohama, Japan. This became her first opportunity to study abroad.   Her experience as a child sparked a hunger in her to see more of the culture of California and  gain more of an integrated English learning experience....

Student reminisces study abroad trip to South Korea

Briana Osuna, Features Editor September 27, 2018

At about midnight last March, Stephanie Martinez called her mother, letting her know her plane had landed safely -- 6,000 miles from home.   In an email interview, Martinez recalled stepping out the airport terminal and being hit by a gust of chilling wind -- these were her first steps on...

Tahitian and Hula club dances to spread Pacific Islander awareness

Stephany Mejia, Features Assistant Editor September 27, 2018

The Tahitian Hula club is a multicultural club on campus that has been performing for approximately seven years. President of the club, Di- anne Bawit has approximately 10 years of experience. Itis her first year as the president of the club and said she has a passion for dancing hula and spreading...

I strive for education for all women in my society

Benazir Liaquat, Contributor September 27, 2018

Narrative   Pursuing my education was difficult. I come from a society where they did not allow me to go out of my home due to the negative stereotypes against women.   I am a tribal girl of Kurram Agency FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas) which is located at the border...

A career change from astrophysics to diversity

A career change from astrophysics to diversity

Stephany Mejia, Assistant Features Editor September 13, 2018

At the age of eight, Chief Diversity Officer Dr. McManus worked at his first job scooping ice for ice bags at the liquor store in front of his home. He would buy pants with his pay of five cents per bag.   Originally from Massachusetts, Dr. Joe-Joe McManus spent his youth playing basketball.   With...

CSUSM Alpha Xi Delta strives to help families through Autism Speaks organization

Layda Galvan, Editor-in-Chief April 30, 2018

Every year, the sorority Alpha Xi Delta contributes to the San Diego organization Autism Speaks. Last year they raised $33,000 where 100 percent of the proceeds went to Autism Speaks. “Since we started the AmaXIng challenge event, we have raised [more than] $160,000, which is the highest cumulative...

March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

Strive to understand individuals with disabilities

Bryanna Martinez, Sports Editor March 29, 2018

“Oh, you have autism? I am sorry, I didn’t realize!” During the 19th and 20th centuries, individuals who had developmental and/or mental disabilities were placed in institutions and faced stigmatization. Living with a disability was frowned upon and was not acceptable by social standards in...

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