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The Cougar Chronicle

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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Police officer and his dog build dynamic duo

Police officer and his dog build dynamic duo

Stephany Mejia, News Editor November 10, 2017

CSUSM Police Officer David Angulo and his K-9, Armor, are together, even on their days off. The duo teamed up in 2015, when the german shepherd arrived from Germany. Ever since, they worked in protests, concerts, marathons, presidential candidate debates and the Palm Springs International Film Festival...

Enjoy Delicious Backyard Basic Burger at Slater's 50/50 in San Marcos

Slater’s 50/50 gets A-plus

Bryanna Martinez, Assistant Opinion Editor November 10, 2017

Just off Knoll Road in San Marcos is a delicious, mouthwatering burger place, so be prepared to bring your appetite. Slater’s 50/50  is a burger house where there are variety styles of ordering a burger: a customized burger, the classic burger or the 50/50 -- the 50/50 consists of beef patty and grounded...

Enjoy a hot cup of Halcyon’s Vietnamese coffee during your next study session.

Halcyon, a perfect coffee shop for college students

Sabrina Belknap, Assistant Features Editor November 10, 2017

As a college student, one of my favorite ways to hit the books is by surrounding myself in an inspiring environment. For me, that place is a coffee shop. I love finding local coffee shops that offer both a warm, welcoming ambiance and a great cup of brew, so there’s no doubt that I glimmered with excitement...

Pumpkin at the heart of healthy, guilt-free treat

Pumpkin at the heart of healthy, guilt-free treat

Briana Osuna, Features Editor November 10, 2017

The fall season is here which means colder weather, leafless trees and pumpkin flavored everything. It is the season of the pumpkin and almost every grocery store takes part in selling some sort of pumpkin flavored dessert. It is hard to not be tempted to eat every pumpkin spice flavored treat in...

The Environmental Studies Club poses after their monthly Coastal Clean Up Day from left to right Kimberly Anderson, Cameron White, Kaitlyn Fudge, Silvia Lopez, Adrina Hernandez and Nathan Serrato.

The importance of environmental stewardship on campus

Briana Osuna, Features Editor October 26, 2017

Surrounded by heaps of garbage, members of the Environmental Studies Club worked with diligence on a hot September month to rid a sensitive habitat of waste.  This clean up of the Coastal Sage Scrub habitat which is protected by the Escondido Creek Conservancy, was just one of the clubs monthly Coastal...

Professor Cynthia Headley with William Shakespeare’s first folio/manuscript at the San Diego Library

Sports, Shakespeare and Science Fiction: Story of a LTWR lecturer

Bryanna Martinez, Assistant Opinion Editor October 26, 2017

Last January, Dr. Cynthia Headley stood in front of a class and announced her love of science fiction, sports and Shakespeare. Headley is a lecturer within the Literature and Writing Department who got her masters at CSUSM and her PhD at the University of Arizona in 2012, where her thesis is on Shakespeare. Headley...

Sabrina Belknap poses in her creative “do it yourself” costume.

A nifty, thrifty Halloween costume idea

Sabrina Belknap, Assistant Features Editor October 26, 2017

Living in Southern California, chances are you’ve spotted a giddy tourist, complete with a sunscreen-spotted nose, adorned in a multitude of cameras and a rad little fanny pack. This year, I’ve chosen to go for a silly, yet adorable DIY get-up inspired by tacky tourists. This costume idea is great...

Jillian Foronda is giving exemplary service at Tapioca Express on Oct. 2.

Tap Yes On Tapioca Express

Dylan McCall, Staff Writer October 12, 2017

Upon moving into the CSUSM dorms, I looked up all the places to eat that were within walking distance. Being the first day of move-in, my fridge was empty and I needed to eat dinner. I saw a sushi bar and grill was just one mile away from the Quad so I grabbed my skateboard and started my mile trek to...

Marshmallow s’more pops are the perfect dessert to accompany a cozy autumn night by the fireside.

Create marshmallow s’more pops for your next get-together

Sabrina Belknap, Assistant Features Editor October 12, 2017

Autumn is here, friends, and with this season comes some of the most festive recipes of the year! If you’re looking for a fall-inspired dessert to make for parties and get-togethers, look no further than this marshmallow s’more pops recipe! To create this sweet ‘n salty treat, here are the...

Student parents and their children enjoy one another’s company at a picnic gathering

Student parents strive to succeed despite difficulty

Briana Osuna, Features Editor September 28, 2017

Being a college student is not always easy, however, being a student and a parent can be a bit more challenging. Students like single parent, Alisha Donaldson accept the difficulty and choose to persevere. Donaldson is the founder and president of The Student Parent Network (TSPN) organization...

Former Dean of CHABSS wants valuable experience for students

Alexa Garcia, Features Writer September 28, 2017

Robert Rider former Dean of CHABSS, who now sits as the Chair of Economics department has had nothing, but positive experience throughout his career here at CSUSM. Rider received his B.A in economics from UC Berkeley and obtained his Ph.D. in economics from University of Southern California. Rider...

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