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.
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...
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...
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...
By Tatiana Zavodny
Staff Writer
Seniors looking for hands-on business experience have the option to participate in the Senior Experience Program at CSUSM.
This unique program pairs small groups of students with local businesses or non-profit organizations that have submitted proposals for projects...
Headline: Jelly Boards bring new dimension to skateboarding
By Katlin Sweeney
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What began as a hobby in high school has become the foundation upon which Sven Anders-Alwerud is finding his footing in the business world.
An avid skateboarder since the time he was 8 years old, Anders-Alwerud...
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...
