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The Cougar Chronicle

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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

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Dr. de Ghetaldi with student Katlin Sweeney

Faculty Profile: Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi

November 24, 2013
Kinesiology professor Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi encourages students to outreach and be advocates for their own health.
Textbook costs impact students' spending options

CALM-ing down textbook costs

November 24, 2013
Most students are familiar with the textbook scramble at the start of each semester and the pain that comes with spending hundreds of dollars for short-lived resources. Thankfully, the CALM project was created by teachers for students in response to rising textbook costs.
General ed classes a value in internship with veterinarian

General ed classes a value in internship with veterinarian

November 14, 2013

By Casey Carlson Staff Writer Working with a veterinarian has proven just how useful chemistry and biology class can be.   Even just as interns, a lot of medical offices don’t want to hire students due to liability. When a doctor is considering to hire an intern they need to see that, for...

Members of SVO staff at CSUSM

Student Veterans Organization promotes military awareness

November 14, 2013

By Anne Hall Staff Writer   Staff from the Veterans Center and students that participate in the Student Veterans Organization (SVO) can be seen all over campus participating in events and working to help the community.   As the school acknowledged Dia De Los Muertos, SVO members...

Miss America crown

Gender Equity Center hosts lecture on Miss America Pageant

November 14, 2013

By Sarah Hughes News Editor    discussion was hosted by the Gender Equity Center on Oct. 10 which focused on the Miss America Pageant awarding the largest scholarship available to females.   A board standing outside the center in the weeks prior read “Pageants - the biggest scholarship...

Student nurses out on a limb

Student nurses out on a limb

November 10, 2013
Due to the distance between the School of Nursing building and the main CSUSM campus there has developed a bit of disconnect between the general student population and Nursing students.
ROTC advances campus community

ROTC advances campus community

November 10, 2013
Reserve Officers Training Course is a college program offered on campus focused on preparing young adults to become productive members of society and potential active duty military personnel.
Restaurant Review: Mi Guadalajara

Restaurant Review: Mi Guadalajara

November 10, 2013
On Escondido's Main Street, Mi Guadalajara's unique and castle-like appearance is hard to miss. Walking inside, the main dining room has cultural Aztec murals that instantly enhance your experience, and taking your eyes off the décor, you'll see a lady making fresh tortillas by hand.
Faculty Profile: Dr. Rajnandini Pillai

Faculty Profile: Dr. Rajnandini Pillai

November 10, 2013
Dr. Rajnandini Pillai is a leader and inspiration for College of Business Administration students both in and out of the classroom. She received her undergraduate degree in Microbiology and Chemistry but changed her career course when she earned her MBA from the University of Bombay. Dr. Pillai has always been passionate about studying leadership, so her master’s thesis focused on the leadership styles of bank managers. She received a scholarship to attend the university at Buffalo, The State University of New York, where she obtained her Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior.
A meeting of the Pre-Pharmacy Society

Revitalized Pre-Pharmacy Society grooming future leaders

October 25, 2013

By Katlin Sweeney Editor in Chief Students interested in entering the medical field or just wanting to learn more about a different profession should invest time in the Pre-Pharmacy Society on campus. While the group used to exist on campus, current President Rustin Rohani and Treasurer Hassan...

Panda Garden restaurant

Review: Panda Garden a hidden food fortune

October 25, 2013

By Rico Palmerin Features Editor On the corner of W. San Marcos Blvd and Rancho Santa Fe Road is a shopping center that leaves little for the eye to linger upon, but tucked within the commercial buildings is an externally deceptive little restaurant called Panda Garden. “I was expecting it to be...

CSUSM Language Learning Center

Center can make language learning easy

October 25, 2013

By Katlin Sweeney Editor in Chief Whether you need help passing your language course or just want to test out of it completely, the Language Learning Center is the best resource available. The three main goals of the Language Learning Center (LLC) are to advise on testing and the Language Other...

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