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The Cougar Chronicle

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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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Cleaning up the coasts

Cleaning up the coasts

April 3, 2014

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...

From L-R: Taylor Nagel, Gabri Provencio. Photo courtesy of Katlin Sweeney.

Leadership Spotlight: Power duo Taylor Nagel, Gabri Provencio

April 3, 2014

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,...

Photo courtesy of Amanda Lenox.

Faculty Profile: Dr. Heidi Breuer

April 3, 2014

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...

DIY Corner: Shamrock Shake

DIY Corner: Shamrock Shake

April 3, 2014

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...

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Organization Spotlight: Literature and Writing Club

April 3, 2014

By Nada Sewidan When asked what makes the Literature and Writing Club unique, club President Michael O’Marah and Vice President Marie Parrish spoke about the importance of promoting literacy and love for books. However, the club is not only exclusive to literature and writing majors in general. O’Marah...

Restaurant Review: Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub

Restaurant Review: Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub

April 3, 2014

By Nikki Thomas Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub is a local’s sushi joint. You wouldn’t notice it at first because there is not a sign up and it is attached to Bull Taco, a Mexican restaurant. But once you arrive you’ll be glad you did. The Seabasstropub gives off a surfer-rock flair. It has...

CSUSM has a new club in town

CSUSM has a new club in town

March 31, 2014

By Anne Hall The very first Public Relations Club to ever grace the halls of CSUSM has begun convening as of this spring. Members have high aspirations to help make a positive impact on society and motivate intellectual thinking. Each semester, the club will be aiding a specific campaign or organization...

International Beat: Traveling through Europe

March 31, 2014

By Emma Grace Fairchild One of the first things I noticed upon my arrival in Stockholm was the trend that everyone I spoke with had previously done a lot of traveling. While it seemed most of it was contained within Europe, there were also many people who frequent parts of Africa, the Middle East or...

Organization Spotlight: Civility Campaign

Organization Spotlight: Civility Campaign

March 31, 2014

By Katlin Sweeney Editor-in-Chief Students will often see their peers wearing bright green t-shirts marked with the name “Civility” on the first Tuesday of every month.  The program, known as the Civility Campaign, seeks to bring together the values of care, respect and empathy while acknowledging...

Do's and don'ts of the classroom

Do’s and don’ts of the classroom

March 31, 2014

By Alison Seagle The spring semester is just entering its fourth week of classes. School loads are beginning to increase and many syllabuses forecast exams. As course loads get harder and more routine, students looking to do well might want to abide by their professor’s advice. A few professors were...

Bringing attention to an Invisible Threat

Bringing attention to an Invisible Threat

March 31, 2014

By Katlin Sweeney Editor-in-Chief A group of film production students from Carlsbad High School have taken on the controversy over whether vaccinations are effective investments or foundation for disaster. “Invisible Threat,” the latest installment in the talented teenagers’ series of eye-opening...

International Beat: A Semester in Sweden

March 31, 2014

By Emma Grace Fairchild When I landed in the Arlanda airport in Stockholm, Sweden, all of it kind of hit me - I was in Sweden, I was staying here for months, I was studying abroad. Four weeks later, I feel like I've been here for much longer.  Sure, I still get lost, and even yesterday I bought weird...

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