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Culinary Corner: Roast Broccoli Salad

April 14, 2015

By Beulah Supriya Staff Writer This is a tasty and healthy alternative to the raw salads we are used to. Recipe tried and tested by amateur chefs at CSUSM dorms. Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 20 mins Ingredients: 1 sweet potato 1 broccoli 1 onion 1 clove garlic 1 cup sour...

Student Spotlight: Student entrepreneur runs clothing line

April 14, 2015

By Amy Chastain Staff Writer CSUSM student and entrepreneur Joe Villareal was not impressed with the designs that big name clothing lines were producing. In the summer of 2014, fueled by this dissatisfaction, Villareal’s clothing company Kingship Co. was born. Villareal described the meaning...

Sustainability Series: Students prepare for Earth Week at CSUSM

April 14, 2015

By Nicole Halman Assistant news editor The Sustainability Club, Associated Students and University Student Union are collaborating to educate students on campus regarding various environmental issues in preparation for Earth Day on April 22 . “The goal of this week of events is to raise awareness...

Ray Ravarra plans for graduation

Ray Ravarra plans for graduation

April 14, 2015

By Beulah Supriya Staff Writer As Cal State San Marcos has finished with half of the current semester, the seniors are preparing for graduation, one of whom is Raymond Ravarra, the Cougar Chronicle's Video Editor for the fall of 2014. As his time here in Cal State is ending he shares a few memories...

Fashion Commentary: Students take advantage of low price shopping option

April 14, 2015

By Anna Petrov Staff Writer The upcoming spring and summer trends seen on the runways, then sold in stores include affordable merchandise. Several well-known department stores and boutiques found at plazas and malls carry these options. Many department stores like Nordstrom Rack, Marshalls and...

Location Spotlight: Students learn life skills at the sustainability garden

Location Spotlight: Students learn life skills at the sustainability garden

April 14, 2015

By Pierre Yaldo Staff Writer Part of sustainability is not just saving, it’s producing. Yet, the ancient art of raising a plant from the ground is becoming a lost practice in today’s time. Here at Cal State San Marcos, students with a green thumb are honing their skills in an area on campus...

Reading the Stars: Sun enters Aries and Moon stays in Sagittarius

April 14, 2015

By Alex Maravillas Arts assistant editor Stargazers will see the Aries constellation in the sky until April 19. The sun leaves the sign of Pisces and enters Aries. The Fire Signs - Write down what you want to let go of today and then this weekend get clear on what you want to pick back up. Happy...

Alumni Spotlight: Sewidan shares secrets to success with undergrads

Alumni Spotlight: Sewidan shares secrets to success with undergrads

April 14, 2015

By Shanice Davis Features assistant CSUSM’s very own Nada Sewidan received her B.A. in Literature and Writing Studies with an emphasis in writing last Fall. Anyone who saw her on campus knows she is intelligent, energetic, charming and always on the go. According to Sewidan, life outside the...

Hannah Hawker, exemplar of success

Hannah Hawker, exemplar of success

April 14, 2015

By Katlin Sweeney Editor-in-chief Hannah Hawker’s dedication to CSUSM is a defining characteristic of her collegiate career, her list of campus involvement spanning countless organizations and departments on campus. Hawker is currently a third year at CSUSM. She is a Human Development major...

Alumni Spotlight: Lauren Hammond, former Opinion Editor has moved on to grad school

April 14, 2015

Noelle Friedberg Opinion Editor Lauren Hammond graduated from CSUSM last year with a degree in Literature and Writing. She served as the Opinion Editor for The Cougar Chronicle in the 2013-2014 school year and is currently in her first year of receiving her Master's in the English and Comparative...

Liberal arts professor pursues passion for history: Dr. Anthony Merritt tells students to find 'good, honest work'

Liberal arts professor pursues passion for history: Dr. Anthony Merritt tells students to find ‘good, honest work’

Collin Vaz, Features Editor April 9, 2015

  A career rooted in one’s passion is one of the most rewarding things achievable in life. CSUSM professor Dr. Anthony Merritt exemplifies this philosophy. Dr. Merritt did not start the journey in higher education until after his military service. He began by taking classes at Mesa College...

Reading the Stars: Sun stays in pisces & moon enters pisces

March 23, 2015

By Alex Maravillas Arts Assistant The heavens have a Pisces planetary triad with the Sun, Moon and Mercury all in Pisces. It is peculiar that Neptune is also in Pisces. Neptune aspects Pisces as it enters the house, meaning that Neptune has transitioned in its own house of Pisces, the twelfth house...

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