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Hungry Bear Restaurant

Restaurant Review: Hungry Bear has great sandwiches

April 25, 2013

By Ryan Downs Staff Writer   Tucked away in a corner of Escondido near Centre City Parkway is the Hungry Bear Restaurant, a personality-rich and unique sub-shop whose notoriety has apparently managed to reach San Marcos. Hungry Bear is open most of the day and is usually crowded, a fair example...

Jessie's Recipe Corner: Chicken soup for the student's soul

Jessie’s Recipe Corner: Chicken soup for the student’s soul

April 25, 2013

By Jessie Gambrell Staff Writer It is the season of spring colds, flus, allergies and whatever kind of sickness you can think of during this last month of school. Well, I have a wonderful recipe from my mother that will set you back on track and get you ready for the finals ahead!   You will...

GALLERY: International Fair draws a festive crowd

GALLERY: International Fair draws a festive crowd

April 19, 2013

Story and photos by Kristin Melody Co-Editor Hundreds of students gathered for the 11 annual international fair held in Library Plaza on April 18. Organized by the University Global Affairs Committee, the fair features cultural booths and free food and live entertainment. The vent was co-sponsored...

Runner, actor, musician look at how sports and art connect

Runner, actor, musician look at how sports and art connect

April 18, 2013

The Cougar Chronicle Staff Sports and the arts may seem like very different subjects, but three Cal State San Marcos professors and coaches held a panel discussion March 27 where they discussed how the two disiciplines interconnect. Organized by Dr. Merry Goldberg, chair of the Visual and Performing...

Writer unveils top 10 nearby discoveries

Writer unveils top 10 nearby discoveries

April 11, 2013

By Kyle Coday As a new writer for The Cougar Chronicle, I wanted to show the readers some discoveries I made during spring break from music, movies, TV shows, books, and even places to check out. Woodkid’s “The Golden Age” Yoann Lemoine (a.k.a. Woodkid) is a music video director that...

Freshman at top of her game with best-selling novel

Freshman at top of her game with best-selling novel

April 10, 2013

By Bobby Rivera Staff Writer There is a multitude of ways that we can now read a book, and many of those choices are at the touch of a keyboard. The development of the eBook, or digital book, makes it easier to read about every topic imaginable and is used by millions around the globe. Publishing...

‘Gaypril’ goal to raise awareness

April 10, 2013

By Juliana Stumpp A&E Editor During the month of April, both the Gender Equity Center and LGBTQA Pride Center are hosting events that every college student, male and female, should know about. For many of us, our first moments at CSUSM began the summer before our freshman year with orientation....

The Ombuds Office: ‘Buds’ not counselors

The Ombuds Office: ‘Buds’ not counselors

April 10, 2013

Neutral advising on various life topics By Katlin Sweeney Features Editor Students, staff and faculty have an office on campus to go for advising in a confidential setting with a unique group of advisors. The Office of University Ombuds seeks to give all students, faculty and staff members on campus...

GAYpril the month for Pride celebration

GAYpril the month for Pride celebration

April 10, 2013

By Keandre Williams-Chambers Staff Writer April has arrived, and with it comes the early celebration of LGBT+ pride. The Pride Center on campus is gearing up for this month, known as “Gaypril,” with many activities planned and scheduled. Such activities include discussion groups, social events,...

Jessie's Recipe Corner: Sweet Irish soda bread

Jessie’s Recipe Corner: Sweet Irish soda bread

April 10, 2013

By Jessie Gambrell Although St. Patrick’s Day has already come and gone, we could still use some good, hearty Irish food during these hectic, busy times. My mother has a wonderful recipe for Irish Soda Bread that is so cozy, the very smell of it makes you feel as if you were at home on your nice,...

ROTC for CSUSM students who want to serve their country

ROTC for CSUSM students who want to serve their country

April 10, 2013

By Ryan Downs Staff Writer Army ROTC is the right program for students who may want something specific out of college, and possess or are interested in qualities such as ambition, organization and physical stamina. It may seem strange that on a campus so close to both Camp Pendleton and San Diego,...

Autism speaks: Raising awareness to prevent alienation

Autism speaks: Raising awareness to prevent alienation

April 10, 2013

By Katlin Sweeney Features Editor Autism has become one of the most talked about disorders in America. Thousands of people and their families affected by it, many of them living in Southern California. On April 3, the City of Temecula hosted Autism Speaks, a local event that featured a screening of...

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