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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

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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...

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 20, 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...

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