Ciara Walker, Assistant Features Editor
• October 29, 2015
At nine months pregnant, Jennifer Echeverria is determined to see her education through and not let society's views on pregnant, college mothers discourage her from succeeding at her goals.
In the beginning of fall 2015, Echeverria made it her mission to notify her professors about...
When new Air Force recruit Nathan Zulim stepped off the bus for basic training in San Antonio, Texas, the first thing he heard was his instructor loudly yelling orders. He was in for an interesting ride.
At the age of 18, Zulim embarked on a new journey as he ventured out to explore...
Marissa McShane, Greek Corner Assistant Editor
• October 29, 2015
The sisters of Alpha Chi Omega have been Real Strong Women on our campus ever since they joined on March 18, 1995.
Alpha Chi Omega is the first musical sorority on our campus making one of their symbols a lyre, along with pearls. The mission statement of Alpha Chi is “Together let...
This fall season, accessories, mainly, jewelry, have gotten trendier and on point with the return of classical pieces.
This change incorporates them into edgier styles; the fashion runways showcase these new and retro trends, giving them a touch of flair.
According to Vogue magazine,...
Stacked puts Burger King’s “Have it Your Way” slogan to shame with their seemingly endless options and ingredients.
The lively restaurant, sure to be bustling with guests every night, lists various options on their menu including soups, sandwiches, salads, burgers, pizza, macaroni...
Lex Garcia, Student Life Reporter
• October 29, 2015
Even if a girl has the slightest bit of makeup on, she always has one thing done: her eyebrows.
It has been said by various makeup artists and women that eyebrows are one of the most important features of your face.
“I feel like they are the most important thing because it is what...
Self-professed “true Texas girl,” Professor Caroline Sawyer doesn’t respond to email complaints on Sunday; she says she’s too busy watching football.
The Dallas Cowboys and Baylor Bears fan fused her love for sports and communication in her path to become a professor at CSUSM....
Ciara Walker, Assistant Features Editor
• October 15, 2015
Quincy Sharp enrolled at CSUSM in Fall 2010 and has since become a new parent. Balancing motherhood and her studies, Sharp is majoring in Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science while working as a Peer Educator at the Gender Equity Center and a math tutor.
When she was just four...
Lilly Flack, Cougars Without Borders Assistant Editor
• October 15, 2015
Sun Quanjun is one of many international students at CSUSM who help to make our campus unique and full of culture. He travelled here from China in September to study, and has already begun to make America his home.
Originally from a large city called Guangzhou in South China, Quanjun...
Lex Garcia, Student Life Reporter
• October 15, 2015
After last year’s Student Organization of the Year award was presented to the Black Student Union, the members of BSU are ready to make the 2015-2016 school year one to remember for their organization.
BSU has been present on campus for years and this fall, junior Dani Thornton began...
Graduating Magna Cum Laude from CSUSM in May 2015, alumni Erin Leclair is on to bigger things as she is currently tackling the newest addition to her life: law school.
Leclair received her bachelor's degree in Sociology with a minor in French and was heavily involved in campus life during...
Established as the first recognized Greek organization at CSUSM, Alpha Xi Delta was introduced to the campus on Feb. 25, 1995. They have built their reputation as an atypical sorority with philanthropic interests surrounding the autism community.
“The mission statement of Alpha Xi...
