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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
Mexican food can sometimes be a challenge; it has to have the right amount of authenticity, and combination of flavors that leave you wanting more.
Located in Downtown Oceanside on Pacific Coast Highway across from the local library is the rustic adobe-like restaurant, Jalisco Cantina. This small...
The Easter holiday is rapidly approaching, and while it’s easy to get caught up in the chocolate eggs, jelly beans and sugary goodness, it is important to not lose sight of the true meaning of this day.
Easter Sunday, or as my family refers to it, Resurrection Day is celebrated to honor Jesus Christ...
Are you interested in studying intercultural medicine in the Andes?
CSUSM Summer Study Abroad Programs give students the opportunity to travel to foreign destinations, while earning credit for their studies. Here is a glimpse of just one of the nine options that the program has to offer. For further...
Upon reading The Cougar Chronicle, you may have wondered, “what exactly is the Features section?”
As you may have seen in previous editions, the Features section highlights students, staff and organizations that are making a positive impact on campus.
In addition, this section provides fun...
Make this St. Patrick’s Day the luckiest one yet and create your own shamrock pretzel bites.
This four-ingredient recipe from thatswhatchesaid.net is effortlessly delectable and is sure to be a hit at any St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
Here is what you’ll need:
Cookie sheet
Parchment...
If you’re sleuthing for spots to spend spring break ‘18, your vacation getaway may be closer than you think.
Spring break is an invigorating time for all of academia; it is a week-long teaser of the glimmerings of summer. As the sun decides to stay out a little while longer, a sense of adventure...
