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The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

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Restaurant Beat: Old California Coffee House a cafe with flair

Restaurant Beat: Old California Coffee House a cafe with flair

February 21, 2013

By Ryan Downs Staff Writer Of all the distinguished restaurants on San Marcos Blvd., few have more personality than the Old California Coffee House. The quaint café is tucked away right next to the IHOP and offers some of the best atmosphere found on San Marcos’s very own Restaurant Row. The...

Creating writing group seeking new members, submissions

February 21, 2013

By Ryan Downs Staff Writer For those interested sharing their written works with other like-minded individuals, look no further than the Creative Writing Community and Workshop. CSUSM’s CWCW brings together writers and literature enthusiasts from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays in Room 303 of Markstein...

The CSUSM Black Student Union is selling T-shirts and other promotional items with its logo to promote awareness on campus.

Black Student Union celebrates black history all year long

February 21, 2013

By Keandre Williams-Chambers Staff Writer With the month of February coming to a close, so is Black History Month. Although the month is almost over, one of CSUSM’s student organizations will continue to celebrate African-Americans and their history throughout the year. The Black Student Union,...

Curtis Bovee

Cougar Heroes: Bovee’s goal is to boost student health

February 21, 2013

By Katlin Sweeney Features Editor Curtis Bovee has become one of CSUSM’s most prominent influences, using what he has learned in the classroom and at his job to educate his fellow students on ways to be healthier. Bovee, a Kinesiology major, has been using his extensive medical knowledge to...

International Coffee Hour students

International coffee hour brings together wide range of students

February 21, 2013

By Karla Reyes Staff Writer Hosted every month, CSUSM’s International Coffee Hour is a great opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with students from all over the world. Besides providing free snacks and coffee for the midday blues, it is a great source of information for those considering...

Jessie's Recipe Corner: The secret to creamy omelets

Jessie’s Recipe Corner: The secret to creamy omelets

February 21, 2013

By Jessie Gambrell Staff Writer In light of the season of Lent, for those of you fasting from meat on Fridays, you are going to need something “hardy” (protein wise) to sustain you for the day. So here is my recipe for the best egg omelet you will ever eat. We have a little homemade secret...

One Billion Rising event brings selfless purpose to Valentine's Day

One Billion Rising event brings selfless purpose to Valentine’s Day

February 7, 2013

By Ryan Downs & Katlin Sweeney Staff Writers One in three women on the planet will be raped or beaten in her lifetime. One billion women violated is an atrocity. One billion women dancing is a revolution. With this intriguing premise provided on the CSUSM website by the Gender Equity Center,...

What NOT to do on Valentine’s Day this year

February 7, 2013

By Kia Washington & Keandre Williams-Chambers Staff Writers Valentine’s Day is on the horizon, and of course the butterflies and other semi-romantic things are suddenly abundant in the air. And for this article, of course, we would like to play the harsh roles of Cupid’s not-so-heavenly...

A member of the fraternity Sigma Chi at a recruiting booth on campus.

GREEK BEAT: Sigma Chi fraternity looking for new members

February 7, 2013

By Katlin Sweeney Features Editor For students looking for a fraternity that not only values work in the community but having fun and making friends, Sigma Chi is the right place. Over the month of February, Sigma Chi will be hosting countless events that are open to any interested students. Whether...

Meet the new orientation team for Student Life and Leadership

Meet the new orientation team for Student Life and Leadership

February 7, 2013

By Juliana Stumpp A&E Editor For many of us, our first campus experience was orientation, when we first figured out the struggles and frustrations of signing up for classes. Although we quickly came to reality with some college procedures, it was a new beginning that paved our way to where...

Jessie's Recipe Corner: Salisbury Steak Football Paties

Jessie’s Recipe Corner: Salisbury Steak Football Paties

February 7, 2013

By Jessie Gambrell Opinion Editor Calling all men! In light of the Superbowl XLVII on Sunday, Feb. 3, I have the perfect post football party recipe for you to serve for to your friends and family. My mother’s Salisbury steak recipe is a classic favorite in a household with men. What you’ll need: [checklist]-...

The Money Pit restaurant near campus isn't fancy but it's a good deal for students.

RESTAURANT REVIEW: Money Pit the best bang for your buck

February 7, 2013

By Alex Franco Sports Editor On the corner of Mission Avenue in San Marcos lies a building that most people would likely pass by and not notice. This green and white painted building, which at first appears to be a bank, is none other than San Marcos’ very own Money Pit restaurant. The Money...

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