As an undocumented, first generation college student, Julio Villa Chavez’s accomplishments at CSUSM prove that the odds can be in favor of any student regardless of their background.
Chavez, a junior who is double majoring in Sociology and Spanish, first became involved on campus with...
Not only is it an honor to be part of a sorority or fraternity, but it is even better to be a founder. CSUSM is welcoming three new chapters to our campus: Alpha Kappa Delta Phi, Omega Psi Phi and Delta Zeta. Some details on each chapter can be found on their individual websites.
Alpha Kappa Delta...
Suffering from a heart attack at the age of 18 could have adverse affects on anyone, but Brian Newbury, now a 28 year old college student at CSUSM, feels this experience lead him to serve in the United States Marine Corps.
After recovering from his heart attack, Newbury worked in construction with...
Lilly Flack, Cougars Without Borders Assistant Editor
• September 29, 2015
CSUSM is a campus known for the substantial number of students who commute each day for classes, but some students have traveled across national borders to study at our campus. Christoffer Ekker, a sophomore, travelled 5,390 miles to attend CSUSM from Sandefjord, Norway.
As an international...
In San Marcos we don’t have much to do unless we drive 20 minutes to the coast. Instead of doing that for one day, drive less than 10 minutes and fill your tummies with some fantastic food.
According to iMaps, Sublime Ale House is approximately seven minutes away from campus while driving, which...
Ciara Walker, Assistant Features Editor
• September 29, 2015
Ashley Gutierrez, a North County San Diego native, graduated from Vista High School. She had her first child when she was only 14 years old, and now as a student and mother, Gutierrez is noticing the lack of help and information that is available for student-parents at CSUSM.
To assist in a smooth...
Briana Osuna, Student Life Reporter
• September 29, 2015
Growing up, Nolan was a determined young woman who longed to attend college, however she was worried as to how she would be able to fulfill her dream due to financial hardships.
Born and raised in San Diego, Nolan and her siblings were raised by their single mother, which resulted in a scarce amount...
This past May, former Associated Students, Inc. CEO/President Haley Perko, said her final goodbyes to CSUSM and graduated with her bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, leaving behind four years of life changing experiences.
During her time at CSUSM, she took full advantage of what the university had...
Lex Garcia, Student Life Reporter
• September 29, 2015
For those of us who wear makeup, it is frustrating when a lot of time and effort is spent on doing makeup, and right when you step outside, for some reason it seems to be melting off.
People think that there isn’t any solution to achieving a flawless matte face during the summertime or during...
Lexy Perez, Assistant Entertainment Editor
• September 29, 2015
If you look through the special recipe by the name of Pinterest, it's clear that the Mason Jar Craze has taken over.
While there are a myriad of recipes a Mason Jar can be utilized for, overnight oats have become a new go-to healthy meal worthy of trying.
A recipe that is both simple and appealing...
School's in session and fall is just around the corner, but buying a new fashion wardrobe and storing summer clothes isn’t necessary.
Reasonably enough, transitioning from summer to fall by combining summer clothing and accessories with those of fall is an easy switch.
The best part about trends...
Cory Kay, Assistant Features Editor
• September 29, 2015
Dr. Robin Keehn is a dedicated and innovative Literature and Writing Studies lecturer here at Cal State San Marcos. She challenges her students to expand their understandings of literature and writing in order to tap into their creative potential.
Before taking on the role of a university...
