By Juliana Stumpp Arts Editor In Toby Keith’s good-time anthem “Red Solo Cup” he sings, “Red solo cup, you’re not just a cup/you’re my, you’re my friend/thank you for being my friend.” For the past couple of years now, this song has been played to bring people together and enjoying...

By Keandre Williams-Chambers Staff Writer Dehesa Charter School is offering TA positions to CSUSM students that are involved in education or considering teaching as a career. CSUSM students can have the opportunity to get hands-on involvement in the classroom environment with students from the...

By Katlin Sweeney Features Editor Now that the Christmas season has ended and the new semester has begun, giving back to the community and donating to charity is often at the back of people’s minds. However, the people in need of your help are not just seasonal based. They are around you at...

By Katlin Sweeney Features Editor If you enjoy live music, listening to guest speakers and making new friends, InterVarsity is a great way to start off your semester. InterVarsity is a combination of students from CSUSM, MiraCosta and Palomar College coming together as a community. They seek...

By Katlin Sweeney Features Editor CSUSM is home to countless creative visionaries and artists. Beginning in December, the public has been able to experience some of their work up close. Students from Professor Judit Hersko’s VSAR 301, “Materials and Structure of Art” course, have been...

By Jessie Gambrell Staff Writer In this cold chilly weather, you need something cozy and comforting to nourish your tummy. I have the perfect thing that you can make in your kitchen. This simple recipe will become your go-to treat to accompany those cold winter nights. What you’ll need: 1...

By Keandre Williams-Chambers Staff writer The 2013 year is just over the horizon and it’s almost time to have a new set of goals to complete. But before you make those new resolutions, it may be a good idea to evaluate the resolutions you made last year. New Years is a time of looking forward...

By Katlin Sweeney Features Editor If you have been spending long hours studying for your finals and are already feeling the stress, “Pause For Paws” is the study break for you. On Dec. 6, students will be visited by the members of Love on a Leash: Foundation For Pet-Provided Therapy. There...

By Katlin Sweeney Features Editor When buying gifts for friends, roommates, family members or significant others, many worry about finding the perfect gift. Many students on campus have said that they look forward to giving and receiving a wide variety of presents this Christmas. Here are some...

By Katlin Sweeney Features Editor Make sure your study habits are not only effective, but perfect for you. As exam week is approaching, students are beginning to stress out over essays and finals preparation. Here are some ways that you can avoid becoming overwhelmed: 1. Maintain Organization...

By Jessie Gambrell Co-A&E Editor These one-of-a-kind winter cookies are a must-have at Christmas parties, as they look so fancy and festive, not to mention delicious. They are so fun and so easy to make, it’s not even funny. What you’ll need: A double-boiler, or means to melt butterscotch Cooking...

By Jessie Gambrell Staff writer CSUSM took its top DJ artists to compete against UCSD in the Red Bull DJ Master competition held on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Pacific Beach Bar & Grill. The competition consisted of head-to-head competitions 25 minutes long, where CSUSM and UCSD students got to...