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The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

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Meet Candace Williams: Multi-faceted entrepreneur

October 10, 2014

By Courtney Jones CSUSM student Candace Williams along with her business partner Wesley Scholl started their own business this past summer--Konjo Technology Solutions. In 2006, a man by the name of Blake Mycoskie, better known as the founder of TOMS, crafted and implemented an entirely new...

Student Jobs: An inside look

October 10, 2014

By Beulah Supriya With high tuition rates showing no signs of significant decrease, many students have opted for campus jobs. According to CSUSM students, working on campus seems to be the safest and most convenient option around. Although this isn't the only reason, it is a major one. CSUSM...

Culinary Corner: Stuffed Grape Leaves

October 10, 2014

By Nada Sewidan Features Editor Looking for a great recipe to make for that special someone? Or maybe to impress your parents during family gatherings? Maybe you’re just sick of Top Ramen nights and fast food runs. Whatever your reasoning, this recipe is almost guaranteed to rock the tastebuds. Stuffed...

Homework Excuses: Why you couldn’t just turn in that assignment

October 10, 2014

By Shanice Davis “My dog ate my homework.” “My printer broke...” Sound familiar? It’s safe to say that by now in our educational careers, we are all probably guilty of giving excuses to our professors as to why we don’t have an assignment completed. For one reason or another,...

Organization Spotlight: Kamalayan Alliance

September 27, 2014

by Celeste Morales Student org. Kamalayan Alliance advocates creating a diverse community at CSUSM. The organization’s main focus is awareness and community, aiming to represent the Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) community of California State University San Marcos and to provide...

Student Jobs: An inside look

September 27, 2014

by Beulah Supriya With high tuition rates showing no signs of significant decrease, many students have opted for campus jobs. According to CSUSM students, working on campus seems to be the safest and most convenient option around. Although this isn't the only reason, it is a major one. CSUSM...

Faculty Profile: Professor Robert Mustard of Biological Sciences

September 27, 2014

by Chelsey Gonzalez Professor Mustard is a great example of how being in a field you love can not only enrich your life but also provide great inspiration for those around you. CSUSM Adjunct Professor Robert Mustard of Biological Sciences expressed his love for biology and the joy he receives...

Culinary Corner: Fluffy white frosting

September 27, 2014

by Chelsey Schweitzer When making cake, a yummy frosting recipe can come in handy. This fast and easy frosting is a family recipe that can easily be made using ordinary utensils found in the kitchen. The frosting should be stored in the fridge since it has perishable ingredients. This may cause...

Restaurant Review: Get your buzz on with Better Buzz coffee

September 27, 2014

by Anna Maria Petrov Better Buzz coffee near CSUSM is a unique and quaint coffee shop in San Marcos, perfect for grabbing a tasty cup of coffee on an early weekday or weekend morning. It might not be a traditional coffee place since there is no option to sit inside like other coffee shops,...

Cougar travels to the City of Light: An experience from the CSUSM study abroad program

September 27, 2014

by Courtney Jones Bonjour! Comment allez-vous? Hello! How are you? This is how student Owranoos Suljuki, an Anthropology major and French minor at CSUSM, began many of her conversations during her time studying abroad in Paris, France. Suljuki jetted off to what she considers one of the most...

Professor and published creative writer: Mark Wallace

September 26, 2014

by Anthony Trevino Professor Wallace has a deep love for the craft of writing and what it can do, and he hopes to instill the same passion in his students. Creative writing professor, Mark Wallace, is one among many CSUSM faculty members who has published several books. As a versatile writer,...

CSUSM singer/songwriter Gian Caballero

September 25, 2014

By Nada Sewidan Features Editor To Gian Caballero, music is more than lyrics and guitar strings, but rather an art that he hopes will move and inspire people. Caballero recalls his first performance as a child when he would stand on the kitchen table, Beatles track playing in the background,...

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