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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

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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...

Better way to spend Valentine's Day

Better way to spend Valentine’s Day

March 31, 2014

By Katlin Sweeney Editor-in-Chief Student org. Feminists Unite will be presenting a night of laughter and tears as an alternative to the traditional Valentine’s Day celebration. The Vagina Monologues originate from the play written by Eve Ensler of the same name. Ensler travelled around the world...

Nursing Beat

March 31, 2014

By Megan Habeger 2014 promises to be a momentous year for many of CSUSM’s students, whether they are excited to be starting their first semester at the university or are preparing for a long-anticipated graduation. For the pre-nursing students on campus, they may be hoping that this is the year they...

Restaurant Review: The Habit Burger Grill

Restaurant Review: The Habit Burger Grill

March 31, 2014

By Rico Palmerin Located hardly 10 minutes from CSUSM campus, the Habit Burger Grill provides a refreshing and inexpensive food stop. On the menu, the Habit flaunts the slogan “There’s no substitute for quality!” Rest assured, the small restaurant takes its slogan seriously. With virtually all...

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 Don't 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: Fratelli's

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...

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