By Nada Sewidan The CSUSM Literature and Writing department is sponsoring a graduation party for all literature and writing students on May 15th from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at the Clarke Field House Grand Salon. Students in the LTWR club along side Professor Heidi Breuer are helping plan the event...

By Nada Sewidan From sightseeing in the Grand Canyon, to eight mile hikes in Utah’s Canyonland and mountain biking in Moab, students from CSUSM’s recreational club had a lot to enjoy during their adventurous spring break. Students Gabriel Escobedo and Brenda Ferro were among 11 others who attended...

By Nikki Thomas Intertwined is a romantic wine bar and bistro located in the heart of Escondido. The ambiance is elegant and traditional, with bohemian accents that make this newer restaurant inviting. There are three different seating areas for your enjoyment: The first can be seen as soon as you...

By Amanda Lenox Features Editor Professor Edward Balian knew he always wanted to own his own businesses. He owned his first business at the age of 29, before earning his doctoral degree at Wayne State University. He has owned a number of businesses ever since, including a photography magazine,  recording...

By Caitlin Monnahan AXiD Contributor Hannah Hawker, our Philanthropy chair, recently hosted an Autism Awareness Event during U-Hour here at CSUSM. During U-hour, Alpha Xi Delta passed out blue lollipops with facts about autism attached to them to educate the public about how prevalent it is becoming....

By Lauren Hammond Spring has finally sprung! Now is the perfect time to stay refreshed with a Spiked Strawberry-Lemonade Cooler.   Ingredients include: 1.) 3 ounces of your favorite vodka 2.) ¼ cup of diced strawberries 3.) 4 leaves of mint, torn in half 4.) Half a lime, diced 5.) Your...

By Katlin Sweeney Editor-in-Chief Students and faculty are gathering on campus to take a stand against sexual violence. Take Back the Night starts off with entertainment like dances, music, spoken word and speakers. During the performances, various clubs, community members and classes will set up...

By Ryan Downs Senior Staff Writer For the last several years, Professor Rebecca Lush has served as the coordinator for one of CSUSM’s more elusive programs: Film Studies. With 15 students currently involved, as well as countless teachers and classes across multiple disciplines, CSUSM’s film...

By Anne Hall The gracious and talented Sarah Christensen, a Resident Advisor at CSUSM’s dorms, took it upon herself to motivate students on campus to spend a beautiful, sunny Sunday cleaning up the coastline around the Oceanside pier. This motivated young student notified people that were living...

By Katlin Sweeney Editor-in-Chief Gabri Provencio and Taylor Nagel are the forces behind some of the most successful events at the Clarke and the University Student Union. Both Provencio and Nagel initially applied for staff information desk positions at the Clarke. The last interview of the day,...

By Amanda Lenox Known for her energetic and passionate teaching style, Professor Heidi Breuer is one of the most fascinating Literature & Writing professors on campus. The classes she usually teaches include: Survey of Medieval and Renaissance Literature (LTWR 308A), Studies in Shakespeare...

By Amanda Lenox St. Patrick’s Day may be over, but you don’t have to be celebrating the holiday to enjoy a green-themed drink! One drink you can make is a Shamrock Shake. Ingredients include: 3 cups of vanilla ice cream 1 ½  cups of milk 1 teaspoon of mint extract Green...