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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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Religions of the World: How different religions celebrate important holidays

December 4, 2014

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...

Celebrity paintball tournament hosted by PEACEFund: Organization offers creative platform to raise money for charity

December 4, 2014

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...

Muslim Student Association on celebrating Eid in America: Maintaining tradition, culture within larger community

December 4, 2014

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...

Student Org. Spotlight: Forthcoming student organization, Latter Day Saint Student Association

December 4, 2014

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...

Student Org. Spotlight: Catholic Club displays faith and God’s love through its members

Student Org. Spotlight: Catholic Club displays faith and God’s love through its members

December 4, 2014

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...

Professor Berman: Teaching the art of filmmaking to CSUSM students

Professor Berman: Teaching the art of filmmaking to CSUSM students

December 4, 2014

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...

Restaurant Review: Friendsgiving at Francesca- Celebrating Thanksgiving, Italian style

November 22, 2014

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...

Restaurant Review: What makes good restaurants go bad?- Good food, nice venue, horrible service

November 22, 2014

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...

Culinary Corner: Try pumpkin bars this Thanksgiving- Delicious alternative to pumpkin pie

November 22, 2014

By Courtney Jones This Thanksgiving, arrive at your family’s home with a dish that'll surely earn you a spot in the Thanksgiving Record Book. Forget that store bought Pumpkin Pie, try Pumpkin Bars. They're a unique deviation from the usual desserts family and friends parade in with during...

Culinary Corner: The Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey- The classic recipe

November 22, 2014

By Courtney Jones Are you tired of your Thanksgiving turkey coming out dry or worse yet, still kind of frozen? Then give this recipe a try. Ingredients: ● 1 turkey ● Paper towels ● Salt ● Seasoning salt ● Tin foil ● Vegetable oil ● Choice of any type of stuffing Instructions: 1....

Thanksgiving around the world: How holiday is celebrated in other countries

November 22, 2014

By Alex Maravillas Thanksgiving is formally known as an American occasion, yet it is celebrated in other countries as well. Here are a few ways different societies honor Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving Day in Canada started in 1578, when voyager Martin Frobisher held a function in Newfoundland...

Cougars’ Thanksgiving traditions: A time to be with family, to eat, to give thanks

November 22, 2014

By Shanice Davis Thanksgiving, a time when everyone gathers around the table and devours delicious food with friends and family after giving thanks for life and loved ones, is just around the corner. Many Cougars anxiously revealed their plans for the upcoming event as the sole thought of food...

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