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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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,...

By: Sarah Hughes Senior Staff Writer It’s that time again - if we were still in kindergarten, our would teachers have plastered the walls with paper apples and our parents would have fulfilled every item on a list that may have included pencils, paper, kleenex and 12 mysterious marbles. This...