By Alison Seagle Staff Writer This past weekend, a dozen CSUSM Cougars were planning to trek to Joshua Tree with campus recreation for some hiking, camping and rock climbing until the government shutdown closed all of the national parks. Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1, the government went into a shutdown,...

By Amanda Lenox Staff Writer Professor Martha Stoddard-Holmes is a prominent figure in not only the Literature and Writing department, but also to the CSUSM campus as a whole. Her educational background includes a B.A. in English from Cornell University, an M.A. in Creative Writing from the University...

By Anne Hall Staff Writer If you’re looking for great comfort food with a Philly flare that is true to its origin, The Cheesesteak Grill is the place to be. Even though the traditional favorite comes with three types of cheese, health problems with cheese can be easily avoided; just ask to keep...

By Tatiana Zavodny Features Editor Students looking for help revising academic papers have an amazing resource at the Writing Center on campus. Located in the library in Kellogg 1103, the Writing Center provides California State University San Marcos students a place to discuss and revise their...

By Amanda Lenox Staff Writer Professor Linda Pershing incorporates "Harry Potter," Disney characters and other literary and animated folklore in her classes at Cal State San Marcos. She talked about her work in a recent interview. Question: What is your educational background? A: B.A. in Religious...

By Margery Uril Staff Writer Students that are interested in learning about a new culture, playing games, meeting new people and having fun should join Kamalayan Alliance. According to their website, (KA) spreads knowledge and awareness about Filipino and Filipino-American history and culture at CSUSM....

By Tatiana Zavodny Features Editor Whether students want to lose those freshmen 15 or are just looking for a way to stay healthy this semester, fitness classes may be the perfect way to achieve their goals. The Clarke recently posted their updated schedule for their unique and exciting fitness classes...