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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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Culinary Corner- Try the tasty tomato tofu dish today: The vegetarian recipe appetizing enough for everyone

November 8, 2014

By Nada Sewidan Features Editor For those who want to try their hand in cooking or who are in the mood for something different, this Tomato Tofu recipe is a good place to start. Tomato Tofu is a simple and easy dish to create and is usually served over white rice. It is also a good vegetarian...

Fashion Profile: A local, must-have brand for fall weather- The revolutionary nature of Stichhands

November 8, 2014

By Alex Maravillas A CSUSM student and creator designed a line of beanies along with a clothing line under the alias Stichhands. The brand was established in late 2009 as a symbol of modern day counter-culture manifesting its ideas into reality. Stichhands posted his original designs on the...

Alumni: Where are they now? From CSUSM student to English teacher

Alumni: Where are they now? From CSUSM student to English teacher

November 8, 2014

By Cody Cook Where does life take you after graduation? Some students may be terrified of what happens after graduation while others are ready to experience reality outside of CSUSM. Former CSUSM Cougar, Sarah Kinney, is currently working as a high school teacher and part time professor....

Restaurant Review- Date night in San Diego: Athens Market Café versus The Spot

November 8, 2014

By Will McCurdy For date night, an evening you’ve been preparing for meticulously down to your best outfit, where do you take him or her? Where can you show your date a good time without breaking the bank? There are two local restaurants, one tucked away in the suburban reaches of San...

Faculty Profile: Professor Yuan Yuan

November 8, 2014

By Shanice Davis CSUSM professor, Dr. Yuan Yuan, is known to be both upfront with his expectations and fair while charming the class with his warm smile and funny jokes. Dr. Yuan Yuan, a Literature and Writing professor here at CSUSM, talks about how much he loves his job as a Literature...

Getting to know Karrl Vitor from the band The Strangers: Representing CSUSM student talent in the field of music

Getting to know Karrl Vitor from the band The Strangers: Representing CSUSM student talent in the field of music

November 8, 2014

By Celeste Morales For Vitor, music gives him encouragement and comfort, feelings he hopes to translate to others through his own music. CSUSM student Karrl Vitor started a band during the summer with his friends Andrew Velasco, Colin Hagan and Arman Dolphin. The band was an idea that was...

What employers look for in college graduates

What employers look for in college graduates

November 8, 2014

By Sydney Schabacker Please raise your hand if you’d like to make some money. While it’s up there, wave and smile pleasantly at someone to practice social skills, and then make your way to the Career Center. There are people in the Career Center who want nothing more than to help you find...

The Cougar Chronicle helps support fight against breast cancer: Maxwell Dickson Art Company continues their efforts

November 8, 2014

By Anne Hall The Pink Tie Affair--a charity gala produced to raise money and awareness for breast cancer research--hosted hundreds of patrons that included local celebrities and politicians for a night filled with art auctions, live music, food and drinks. This group of artists associated...

Organization Spotlight: M.E.Ch.A. advocates for higher education and unification

Organization Spotlight: M.E.Ch.A. advocates for higher education and unification

November 8, 2014

By Shanice Davis CSUSM’s M.E.Ch.A. is more than an organization; it is a movement that implements concentration on higher education, political involvement, culture and history. ME.Ch.A. stands for Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan, and ultimately, the organization’s mission is...

Faculty profile- Professor of History: Dr. Ibrahim Al-Marashi

November 8, 2014

By Nada Sewidan Features Editor To love a subject so deeply that you become consumed by it, it’s no longer simply a job, but a way of life. CSUSM Professor of history, Ibrahim Al-Marashi, reflects this exact sentiment. As an assistant History professor with a teaching emphasis in Middle...

Fashion Profile x DIY corner

Fashion Profile x DIY corner

October 30, 2014

By Staff Writer Alex Maravillas [author title="" author_id="252"] Little Red Riding Hood runs into the wolf on the path to her grandma's home. In spite of the fact that she was cautioned by her mother to not get side tracked, she stops to chat with him before going on her way. They get together...

Culinary Corner: Spetletz–Homemade Brown Butter Egg Noodles

October 23, 2014

By Chelsey Schweitzer If you are in the mood for a noodle dish with a twist to break up the routine of regular old spaghetti or macaroni and cheese, then this German dish is for you. Spetletz is an egg noodle dish that is served in browned butter. In Germany, it is also normally served with...

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