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...
By Alex Maravillas
While Christmas is among the most celebrated this time of year, there are several other diverse
religious traditions to recognize.
Hanukkah, a religious Jewish celebration, occurs before Christmas every December; however,
this is not the holiest of Jewish events, for that...
By Anne Hall
PEACEFund is bringing together professional paintball stars with star-studded actors and
actresses to help earn money for a nonprofit awareness campaign that provides support for
youths struggling through matters of life.
The non-profit organization, created by Adrian Paul, is...
By Nada Sewidan
Traditions may not be built on the same belief but they are often celebrated in the same way--
with families, friends, parties and community--as an expression of culture.
Amber Mahmood and other MSA members discussed celebrating Eid, an aspect of Islamic
culture, in America.
Eid...
By Shanice Davis
Students on campus may or may not have heard of the Latter Day Saint Student Association as
they are an up and coming organization here on campus.
The official name of the LDS church is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Kathleen Scott, faculty advisor of the...
By Shanice Davis
The Catholic Club here at CSUSM hopes to spread the word of God through its members.
Melinda Lopez, president of the Catholic Club, talked about the possibilities one can experience
by simply having faith in God. Lopez said that faith is a strong component of the club.
“We...
By Anthony Trevino
Professor Jonathan Berman is a well-known independent filmmaker that divides his time
between helping foster the creativity of his film students and working tirelessly on his own films
that focus on taking the viewer on a journey to places the average person may never see.
Professor...
By Will McCurdy
Thanksgiving is a time to spend with family around a newly cleaned table, waiting to carve into
a dead avian stuffed with an assortment of spices and bread, while ignoring offensive political
comments from someone who dipped into the wine a bit too early.
For those who are...
By Cody Cook
There are many restaurants out there, but what makes a restaurant unique is not always its food
but its service. Good food can indeed be spoiled by terrible service; Station Pizza serves as the
prime example.
Station Pizza is located on the outskirts of San Marcos on Rancho...
