With Thanksgiving only days away, I dare to ask the question, what are you thankful for? Most students would say their loved ones or more specifically, their friends! This Thanksgiving, take the time to show friends how thankful you are by hosting a party just for them.
First and foremost, gather...
I’m going to be honest, when I first started the process of preparing a turkey, I had no idea what to do. I went to the store, bought a turkey, opened it and thought, “What in the world did I get myself into?” The only thing I knew how to do was preheat my oven to 350 degrees. Despite my questioning...
Briana Osuna, Assistant Features Editor
• October 29, 2016
Questhaven and Elfin Forest in San Diego county are rumored to contain haunted trails and there are several urban legends and myths that have circulated the community for years.
These tales include a story about gypsies who once occupied the land. These gypsies were forcefully driven off by natives....
Briana Osuna, Assistant Features Editor
• October 29, 2016
Buena Vista Lagoon, located off of I-5 between Oceanside and Carlsbad is known for being the only fresh water lagoon in California. Many people visit the site and are able to enjoy the beautiful San Diego weather. However, many don’t know that underneath the placid water it is rumored that a burial...
If you are looking for a warm and cozy environment to study in, then The Old California Coffee
House is the perfect place for you.
As the air becomes cooler and the leaves begin to change color, it’s nice to hide away in the quiet environment the coffee house provides.
It is located in Restaurant...
Briana Osuna, Assistant Features Editor
• October 29, 2016
If you’ve ever driven down Twin Oaks Valley Rd., odds are, you’ve seen people walking large dogs on the side of the road. These people are volunteers for the Coastal German Shepherds Rescue, San Marcos location.
Coastal German Shepherds Rescue of San Diego is a non-profit charity that seeks to...
Briana Osuna, Assistant Features Editor
• October 24, 2016
School has been back in session for about a month now and while it’s fun and exciting getting back to school and getting involved in all the campus events, it can also be incredibly exhausting.
This is especially true if you took a deadly 7 a.m. class.
Students are so often caught up in activities...
It is that time of year when students are being tested for what they have learned so far in the semester.
Midterm week is one of the most stressful periods of the semester, making it important to consider a strategic plan for studying without the angst.
Here are some tips on how to make it through...
It’s that time of year to wear our favorite football jerseys, yell at our TV screens and eat our favorite greasy foods. It is NFL season.
A lot of people like to host Sunday football parties and most are there to watch the game. But let’s face it, some of us are going to these parties for...
Players Sports Grill, located across the street from CSUSM, is a place for students and faculty to unwind after a long week of hard work.
Players Sports Grill has two locations, Poway and San Marcos, and the San Marcos location has been in business since July 7, 2011.
Ted Semprini, owner and creator...
Hannah Snider, Club Sports Reporter
• October 24, 2016
Cal State San Marcos has a wide variety of sports like cross country, soccer and basketball. However, students often define their school’s worth by the presence of a football team, which CSUSM does not have. The questions remains: should we?
Freshman Steven Farmer said he is sure a football team...
Monet Valdez
Major: Political Science
Years spent at CSUSM: Three
Involvement/Employment: PreLaw Society, National Latino Research Center, Latin@ Center, Community Legal Project
Plans after graduation: “I am taking the LSAT this summer and submitting applications to law school in...
