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The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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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...

Fashion Commentary: The Oscars revealed top new styles

March 23, 2015

By Anna Petrov Staff Writer The 87th Academy Awards were held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, and besides handing out rewards for the many areas that contributed to making great films or documentaries, fashion was paramount. The Oscars premiered on February 22, 2015. Fashion on the red carpet...

Culinary Corner: Super nacho-lasagna

Culinary Corner: Super nacho-lasagna

March 23, 2015

By Ciara Walker Contributor This is a family favorite that is especially great for parties! Imagine a nacho salad baked-like lasagna. Super Nacho-Lasagna Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 30 mins   Ingredients: 1 bell pepper 1 tomato 1 onion 1.5lb ground turkey or 3...

CSUSM Police Escort Service promotes safety

CSUSM Police Escort Service promotes safety

March 23, 2015

By Sydney Schabacker Senior Staff Writer CSUSM University Police offer a variety of services, including the Safety Escort Service. This service was established soon after the creation of the University Police Department in 1993, and is available from dusk to dawn Community Service Officers (CSOs)...

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Lawston advocates equality for all

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Lawston advocates equality for all

March 23, 2015

By Shanice Davis Features Assistant Professor Dr. Jodie Lawston says growing up as a child, she was raised by strong women who installed feminist values in her at an early age. Because of this, she believes gender is not black and white and that there is a grey area and strives to look at everyone...

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