By Shanice Davis
Staff Writer
In 2011, CSUSM’s Black Student Union was re-recognized as an organization, according to their now president, Akilah Green. On campus, there’s mostly Caucasian and Hispanic students; Green recalls being in a state of shock upon first arriving.
She found there...
Curious minds packed the USU ballroom for the Student Organization Fair, which showcased a broad spectrum of student-led groups.
The event took place on Jan. 29 and included advocacy-focused clubs, career-oriented societies and club sports. There was something for every niche and interest to enjoy.
The...
By Shanice Davis
Features Assistant
On the first day of any class with Professor Dale Metcalfe, one would definitely be in for a ride.
As students sit and wait with anticipation to see who the professor is, whether she is rude, nice, a hard grader, or intimidating, they will find that she is...
By Michael Marino
Staff Writer
Is it possible to use a degree to further both a passion in life and to land a solid job?
John Glasoe, a Temecula native and CSUSM graduate, proves that merging hobby and work life is not an impossible feat for the college graduate.
“Do something that makes...
By Pierre Yaldo
Staff Writer
Living on the coast of California, we often forget how close we are to many sources of fresh seafood. Lobster is an easy meal to make at home, as it is often overpriced at restaurants, where a single lobster can cost upwards of $40.
Luckily, raw lobster tails are...
By Alex Maravillas
Arts & Entertainment Assistant
As an astrologer, retrograde is paramount. From Jan. 21 through Feb. 11, Mercury undergoes retrograde.
From Jan. 21 all the way to Feb. 11, Mercury is going backwards. This denotes that Mercury is going to stay in the same sign in Aquarius...
By Anna Maria Petrov
Staff Writer
The New Year is currently in its transition from winter to spring and the fashion world is preparing to introduce up and coming trends that are sure to catch the eye of every fashion lover.
As the seasons change in California, the warm weather opens the door...
By Alex Maravillas
Arts & Entertainment Assistant
Dior strikes a chord when I think of my most favorite fashion house, corresponding with who my favorite contemporary fashion designer, who is currently the designer for Dior’s haute couture.
Though he is currently one of the irrefutable...
By Nada Sewidan
Through CSUSM’s American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI), Proyecta students hope to
effect change through education, learning and immersion.
On the Program:
The Proyecta program aims to send 100,000 Hispanic students to study language and culture in
the United...
By Shanice Davis
Christmas is approaching and holiday shopping is becoming more inevitable.
For college students, holiday shopping can be quite pricey and can put an enormous dent in one’s
wallet; however, there are ways one can levy some of those expenses.
At CSUSM, many students share...
By Will McCurdy
At the Cougar Chronicle, we take pride in the talented journalists that pass through our
publication. One such Cougar deserving of recognition is Features Editor, Nada Sewidan.
A hard worker to her core, Sewidan was drawn to us after transferring from Palomar Community
College...
By Noelle Friedberg
Potato latkes are a traditional Jewish dish. They are eaten during Hanukkah because the oil they
are made with reminds those celebrating this Jewish holiday of the oil in the Temple that lasted
for eight days.
My father was raised Jewish, and while my family does not...
