Born into an army family and raised on values of patriotism, Aquila Hairston continued on the path his father so proudly paved when he decided to join the army.
Hailing from a military background, Hairston said that his father heavily impacted his decision on joining the United States...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
