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...
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...
By Staff Writer Alex Maravillas
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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...
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...
By Shanice Davis
It is that time of the year where the leaves transition to oranges, reds and yellows, where the air
gets cooler, days get shorter and where for one night of the year people dress up in costumes,
scare little kids and pass out cavity ridden candy.
Childhood Halloween celebrations...
By Katherine Ramos
Looking to get in the Halloween spirit this year with some friends? Here are a few costume
ideas that can help you stand out.
Mystery Gang: Old school but still works. Choose whoever wants to play which character and
dress accordingly. You could even get a cardboard cut-out...
By Anna Maria Petrova
With record enrollments this fall, CSUSM has been named one of the fastest growing
universities in the Cal State system.
From the first graduating class of 1991 to the 2014 fall semester’s record enrollment, CSUSM
has come a long way.
As the years passed and more...
By Matthew J. Kuhlman
Back in 2012, the quaint main strip on Grand Avenue was left without the perfect place to relax
and enjoy specialty coffees, listen to some good local musicians and commiserate with like-
minded patrons.
Phillip & Tricia Howerzyl answered Grand’s unspoken request...
By Alex Maravillas
There are various cultures around the world that celebrate Halloween; some are unique, while
others are rooted in tradition.
Halloween originated from Ireland and was a Pagan Celtic practice. Youngsters wore outfits
and went trick-o-treating, and most individuals went...
By Sydney Schabacker
When students go to college, some seek to find what makes them special, what talents they may
possess and what possibilities await. For international students Brian Park and O.C. Si, coming
to CSUSM is a means for self-exploration.
Brian Park, a Business Major, came...
By Celeste Morales
CSUSM student org. Priority Christian Challenge offers a safe environment where students can
come together and participate in shared prayer along with other events within the community.
The organization is spiritually-based and promotes connections and fellowship among students.
Their...
By Shanice Davis
At CSUSM, there is an array of student organizations open to anyone that caters to students’
needs, hobbies, beliefs and specifications; the Muslim Student Association (MSA) is among
these organizations.
CSUSM student Amber Mahmood, president of the Muslim Student Organization,...
