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Director of CARSS encourages marginalized  students to break the cycle in higher education

Director of CARSS encourages marginalized students to break the cycle in higher education

Shanice Davis, Features Editor February 24, 2016

Once a student without direction, Dr. Geoffrey Gilmore met people that guided him throughout his college career. Now he returns the favor by lending a hand to students in need of guidance. Gilmore received a dual bachelor's degree in psychology and general social sciences, his master's and Ph.D...

Caroline Adjimi displays her national pride with the flag of Camaroon outside the Latina center.

A long way from Cameroon

Justin Sanchez, Staff Writer February 24, 2016

It is always astounding to see the diversity at CSUSM. Students on campus are of an abundant amount of backgrounds and cultures that help them prosper and strive to be the educated individuals they seek to be. Caroline Adjimi came to the states in 2012 to attend Palomar College in San Marcos....

First black fraternity established on campus

Gayana Parsegova, Staff Writer February 24, 2016

Omega Phi Psi is a fraternity that strives to achieve greatness, while altogether maintaining their proud, historical African American heritage. From stepping to reciting hymns and poetry and openly embracing their love and pride for their African American culture, Omega Phi Psi is a fraternity...

Connecting to brothers and sisters from the past

Shanice Davis, Features Editor February 24, 2016

Whenever you stand in a crowd and hear synchronized shouts, claps and stomps, do you ever wonder what those performers are doing? Members of Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta and Zeta Phi Beta founded the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) in 1930, later becoming...

Top from left to right: Darniesha Thornton, Zana Taylor, Daniesha Thornton

Bottom from left to right: Ciara Walker, Natalie Jarmon, Akilah Green

Natural sistas shattering beauty standards

Shanice Davis and Andrea Martinez February 24, 2016

Zana Taylor, junior “I think that we should embrace it if we feel comfortable embracing it … As black people we should embrace our natural hair, our naturals curls, our kinks and everything that comes along with it because it is a beautiful feature that we have … I’m wearing protective styles...

ASI to host “Break a World Record” event

ASI to host “Break a World Record” event

Tiffany Trent, Opinion Editor February 9, 2016

School is back in session and the demands of the semester are picking up. Need something to alleviate the stress? Try breaking a world record. Associated Students Inc. (ASI) is hosting a “Break a World Record” event with the goal of breaking the world record for the largest gathering of people...

Grace Kessler has been a part of the GEW program since 2003.

You’re not the only one who deserves credit for that A paper

Lex Garcia, Assistant Features Editor February 9, 2016

  Whether you are a freshman or a senior, CSUSM students will all have to take General Education Writing (GEW) 101 before graduating. In their mission statement, the GEW program says “GEW faculty introduce students to the conventions of academic writing through frequent feedback from...

Lidia Mendoza Aguilar is a full time mother and a Criminal Justice major at CSUSM.

Family is the best kind of motivation

Lex Garcia, Assistant Features Editor February 9, 2016

  Some think it’s hard to be a full-time student with a part-time job. What about students who juggle school, work and parenthood? This may seem impossible to the average student, but to 34 year-old Lidia Aguilar, it is the opposite. Aguilar started her educational journey five years...

Sororities representatives (top)
Left to right: Jacy Ann Fong, Angel DiMaria, Adelle Brophy, Tiffany Angel, Kayla Snow and Melanie Arteaga.
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Fraternities representatives (bottom) 
Left to right: Nathan Contreras, Joshua Foronda, Dwaine Collier, Kariar Al-naiem, Andre Gatewood.

Meet the Greeks

Andrea Martinez, Copy Editor February 9, 2016

SORORITIES Alpha Kappa Delta Phi Philanthropy: Breast cancer awareness in partnership with Avon Breast Cancer Crusade CSUSM charter date: May 2015 Number of members: 9 Member experience: President Jacy Ann Fong said members engage in a “premier network of innovative female leaders within...

Alpha Kappa Psi is a professional business fraternity that motivates its members to learn new skills.

Alpha Kappa Psi helps students strive for professionalism

Karen Ambrocio, Student Life Reporter February 9, 2016

The professional world after college can be intimidating, but Alpha Kappa Psi’s purpose is to give students these skill sets in order to be successful. Founded in 1904, Alpha Kappa Psi has over 200 chapters and 240,000 members nationwide. The CSUSM chapter was established in 1999 and currently has...

Justin Donner graduated in 2014 with a bachelors in business administrations.

Former Cougar Chronicle Sports Editor cautions students to explore the workfield before grad school

Shanice Davis, Features Editor February 9, 2016

  As former Cougar Chronicle Sports Editor Justin Donner walked across the stage, it was only a matter of time before he’d pursue bigger and better things. In 2014, Donner graduated with his bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in management and entrepreneurship. Prior...

The Communication Society officers at the Communication Department Meet and Greet at the SBSB courtyard.

Communication Society helps students better their skills, community

Karen Ambrocio, Student Life Reporter February 9, 2016

  The Communication Society is an organization that helps students gain the professional skills needed to succeed and increase their involvement with their community. Enhancing one’s own social skills can be difficult; public speaking can have most students shaking to their knees, stuttering...

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