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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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From L-R: Casey Camp-Horenik, Alex Smith, Rebecca Lush, Andrew Smith, Ken White. Photo taken by Jonathan Berman, provided by Professor Rebecca Lush.

Winter in the Blood

March 29, 2014

By Katlin Sweeney Editor-in-Chief Students, faculty and staff gathered on campus last week to watch the film adaptation of Winter in the Blood, the classic 1974 novel of the same name by James Welch. The sold out event, which took place on Wednesday, March 26, introduced audience members...

Donate Dont Dump in action. Photo provided by Rachel Gallego.

Heart Beat: Fighting student hunger

March 27, 2014
When most people think of food insecurities, they think of low-income families or particular parts of the country and neighborhoods. While those issues still exist, many people do not realize that it affects college students as well.
Leadership Spotlight: Haley Perko

Leadership Spotlight: Haley Perko

March 22, 2014

By Katlin Sweeney Haley Perko is a name that is synonymous with success, her motivated spirit and intense drive creating one of the most dynamic leaders on campus. The junior Kinesiology major, who is currently Pre-Physical Therapy, seeks to make a significant difference at CSUSM. She accomplishes...

Faculty Profile: Dr. Megan Gliniecki

Faculty Profile: Dr. Megan Gliniecki

March 22, 2014

By Amanda Lenox Dr. Megan Gliniecki is a fascinating professor that brings compassion and empathy to her courses. Professor Gliniecki received her Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry at the University of Michigan. She began to work on her Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Texas, but then...

Restaurant Review: Fratellis

Restaurant Review: Fratelli’s

March 21, 2014

By Nikki Thomas Walking into Fratelli’s we were greeted by a big smile from the hostess and the owner, who invited us right in. Fratelli’s is the new restaurant that opened up in Restaurant Row of San Marcos. Fratelli’s means “brothers” in Italian, and that’s exactly what these two owners...

Alumni brew it better

Alumni brew it better

March 21, 2014

By: Justin Donner Right up the street from the university, Sarah Garcia, an alumni of CSUSM’s undergraduate and graduate business programs, is painting a vision with her husband Tom Garcia. Between his experience in brewing and her business education, the two have created Offbeat Brewing Company,...

DIY Corner: Work Portfolio

DIY Corner: Work Portfolio

March 21, 2014

By: Sarah Hughes Having a work portfolio is sometimes industry standard. Having a physical, old-school version is a project I had to try. Supplies: Materials should be acid-free to prevent yellowing or decaying of the pages. A Scrapbook (I recommend a plain design and neutral color, preferably...

Dr. Schaffman looking ahead

Dr. Schaffman looking ahead

March 21, 2014

By Anne Hall In 2011, the famous singer Beyonce, was once again caught using the work of other artists without their permission. The act inspired the originating artist, Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, a world renowned contemporary dance choreographer. She decided to challenge the world to create their...

DIY Corner: How to give your notebook a pick-me-up

DIY Corner: How to give your notebook a pick-me-up

March 21, 2014

By Noelle Friedberg With the beginning of a new semester comes the same dreaded feeling of schoolwork. We sit in class, reminiscing on all the fun we had over winter break and daydreaming about the upcoming spring break. Monotony quickly sits in. But alas, there is one small way to spice up...

Photo of last years group. Courtesy of Dr. Klaus Schryen.

Going global creates future leaders

January 1, 2014

By Katlin Sweeney  Editor-in-Chief  Students that are seeking to expand their horizons and dive into new cultures feel right at home in Global Business Management. GBM is designed for students that want to build a career in business with a global perspective. Students can either go down the marketing...

Restaurant Review: Bubbas Smokehouse BBQ

Restaurant Review: Bubba’s Smokehouse BBQ

January 1, 2014

By Lissette Nunez  Staff Writer  Bubba's Smokehouse BBQ restaurant is a divine dining place not only for its charming location but for its off-the-bone type of meat! Located only 2 minutes away from La Jolla Cove beach, Bubba's Smokehouse BBQ is lip smacking' good. It’s a great alternative to...

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