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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

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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,...

Things you may need as you start your semester at CSUSM: A back to school list for first time Cougars

September 15, 2014

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...

Campus Break Time: 5 ways to spend your extra free-time on campus

Campus Break Time: 5 ways to spend your extra free-time on campus

September 15, 2014

By: Noelle Friedberg Opinion Editor Everybody dreads that day of the week when they have a four hour gap in between their classes. You can choose to leave campus when you have a break in between classes, or you can save some gas and hang around. If you decide to stay on campus and wait it...

Into the Blue

Into the Blue

Collin Vaz, Features Assistant September 15, 2014

    The alarm rings sharply at 4am. The occasion does not call for work or school; therefore, the grogginess that generally overcomes one’s senses at this hour is nowhere to be found. Pierre quietly grabs his duffle bag and ice chest and heads for the door. The pre-dawn energy...

Campus recreation calendar: Upcoming CSUSM events

September 15, 2014

By: Nada Sewidan Features Editor August: Monday 25th- Sierra Trip Opens, Flag Football Opens Thursday 28th- Karaoke Night @ Hawk’s Nest (USU) September: Tuesday 2nd- Kayaking Opens Thursday 4th- Free Bingo Night 4-8p @ CFH Friday 5th- Sierra Backpacking Trip Saturday 6th-...

Extended learning: CSUSM self-support division, Learning in school and beyond

September 15, 2014

By: James Massengale Web Assistant Extended Learning offers exciting opportunities to students that they may not be aware, or take advantage of. Laura Segall, Marketing and Public Information Officer for CSUSM Extended Learning, discussed the opportunities Extended Learning (EL) has to offer...

Faculty Profile: Meet the face behind the CSUSM Recreation Program

September 15, 2014

By: Courtney Jones Features Assistant Campus Recreation Program Specialist by day, student by night, Sonya Starr-McLin is quite the busy woman. Campus faculty member Starr-McLin creates and oversees programs aimed at promoting health and wellness, as well as student involvement here in Campus...

Restaurant review: Money night football in San Marcos

September 15, 2014

By Matthew J. Kuhlman Staff Writer/Photo Editor The iconic view of the internationally known Hooters marque never fails to rally up thoughts, images and memories of food, fun and sporting events. The new San Marcos Hooters location certainly provides for its patrons all of the above and then some. The...

‘Buds’ rather than just counselors: Ombuds Office works to make difference

September 15, 2014

By: Katlin Sweeney Editor-in-Chief Creating a safe space for students, faculty and staff to express their concerns and find pathways towards success is one of the highest priorities of the Ombuds staff. The Ombuds Office is a unique space on campus in which individuals can discover what resources...

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