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Fast and Easy Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Priscilla Cruz, Staff Writer February 22, 2022

Going back to in-person classes makes it  hard to make breakfast before you leave for class, but these overnight oats will not only be super fast to make.  boost your energy to start your day off the right way. Just like in the name, these oats need to be in the fridge overnight to be ready by morning...

The Purrfect Place for Coffee and Cats

The Purrfect Place for Coffee and Cats

Cassidy Lovell, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 22, 2022

Cat & Craft is a cat cafe located in Vista, CA. The building is split into two parts: the coffee house and a cat lounge. The cat lounge is a large room filled with cat towers, toys, and most importantly, cats! All cats are up for adoption through The Rescue House, a non-profit organization dedicated...

Learn about Graduate School through TRIO McNair Scholars Info Sessions

Learn about Graduate School through TRIO McNair Scholars Info Sessions

Magali Castillo, Features Editor February 22, 2022

The transition after graduating college is an open road that may lead to many avenues one of being  graduate school. The TRIO McNair Scholars is hosting information sessions through zoom on Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Assistant Director of the program, Dr. Ray Malfavon-Borja hosts the information...

The team behind campus-wide communications

The team behind campus-wide communications

Kinsey Canez, Managing Editor February 22, 2022

Christine Vaughan and her University Communications colleagues spend their time talking to students and the rest of the campus community. Their trick is finding a balance among targets, content and method. “I know if I'm trying to reach students today, I am not going to be posting that on Facebook,”...

Read Edition 8 of The Cougar Chronicle (2/9/22)

Read Edition 8 of The Cougar Chronicle (2/9/22)

February 15, 2022

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RECIPE: Pressure cooker mac and cheese

RECIPE: Pressure cooker mac and cheese

Jaiden Quiroz, Staff Writer December 8, 2021

Over this past year, I have struggled with maintaining my relationships with my friends, family, and with my university. Due to the pandemic, we have all experienced a loss of security, connectedness, and familiarity. However, throughout this hybrid semester we are learning how to gain that back and...

Homemade gifts are perfect to give loved ones.

DIY: Seed-starter holiday greeting card

Magali Castillo, Features Editor December 8, 2021

In the spirit of the holiday season, sending holiday greeting cards is a great way to send to family or friends. There’s nothing more special when you make something from scratch for someone that you love. Materials Needed: For this DIY gift, you will need scrap paper, plant seeds, mixer (kitchen),...

Shahamiri reflects on 30 years of working at CSUSM.

CSUSM faculty member reflects on her time at the university

Magali Castillo, Features Editor December 7, 2021

Lourdes Shahamiri is the Catalog and Curriculum Coordinator in the Academic Affairs/Academic Programs Department. Shahamiri has held this role since 1991, publishing all CSUSM catalogs.  In addition, some of her contributions include co-organizer of the creation of the Cesar Chavez statue, developed...

CSUSM student takes on 264 Fresco

CSUSM student takes on 264 Fresco

Jaiden Quiroz, Staff Writer December 3, 2021

264 Fresco is an Italian restaurant located at 264 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008 near Tamarack Beach. This restaurant is known for its chic black and white aesthetic, rooftop bar area called The Deck with its own specialized cocktail list and expansive entree menu.  The food menu itself...

Cougar of the Week: Q&A with AOII President Bailey Schmidt

Cougar of the Week: Q&A with AOII President Bailey Schmidt

Jaiden Quiroz, Staff Writer December 3, 2021

Bailey Schmidt is the President of Alpha Omicron Pi for the 2020-2021 academic year at CSUSM. She is a fourth-year student from Whittier, California majoring in Psychology and is on  path to an early graduation this upcoming December.  Bailey is a member of three honors societies on campus including...

The final weeks of the semester tend to become very stressful for students.

Five ways to prevent end-of-semester jitters

Tania Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief November 10, 2021

As we enter the final weeks of the semester, anxiety and stress tend to make their regular appearances in college students nationwide. Fear of missing assignments, balancing a proper school-work-life balance and making sure to catch some sleep becomes the only priorities. Every college student experiences...

The perfect smoothie recipe that is both delicious and nutritious.

A simple and healthy smoothie

Magali Castillo, Features Editor November 10, 2021

Smoothies are the perfect way to start the beginning of your day or the end of your day! They are a great pick me up. There are a variety of ways in which you can make a smoothie, however an easy smoothie that I like to make is a “licuado de banano,” also known in Honduras as “batido de leche.” The...

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