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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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Artistic opportunity: The spirit of CSUSM

September 12, 2012

by Rebekah Green The Spirit of CSUSM Artwork Competition is the chance for students to celebrate campus spirit through creative means by designing the annual greeting card for university President Karen Haynes and her husband, Jim Mickelson. Any student with good standing currently enrolled in...

InterVarsity focuses on faith, leadership

September 12, 2012

By Rebekah Green Cal State San Marcos' InterVarsity is an organization open to all students as a place for community, leadership, and growing in faith. “As an organization, we're trying to provide a place where students can explore who God is,” said full-time staff member Ramiro Marchena. “What...

Graduation ceremony

21st annual graduation ceremony set for May 18

May 1, 2012
About 1.800 students will be participating in the CSUSM commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19.
Making plans for summer staycation in San Diego

Making plans for summer staycation in San Diego

May 1, 2012
It’s time to whip out that Alice Cooper record of “School’s Out” and splash on the sunscreen, because summer time is right around the corner. While the weather has given off the appearance of summer, it is all the free time to go to county fairs, concerts and events that really make it feel like summer.
The campus Pride Center.

Proud Steps: Pride Center students march

May 1, 2012
The LGBTQA Pride Center will be hosting a campus-wide Pride parade on Tuesday, May 1 from noon to 1 p.m.
authors Craig Santos Perez and Susan M. Schultz

Two authors featured at semester’s final literary program

May 1, 2012
On Thursday, April 26, authors Craig Santos Perez and Susan M. Schultz performed readings of their respective works for the final Community and World Literary Series event of the semester.
Students have teamed up to pick up discarded cigarette butts on campus.

Students to clean up cigarette butts on campus

May 1, 2012
On Friday, April 20, a group of 41 student volunteers participated in CSUSM’s first cigarette butt cleanup, called “Kick Butts off CSUSM.” Cigarette butts are a form of non-biodegradable litter, meaning that when they are discarded, they stay around.
During the summer, many college students opt for plastic surgery, with procedures lke botox, rhinoplasty and implants.

Summer a good time for cosmetic surgery

May 1, 2012
Summertime is a time to get work done. While summer vacation means beaches, bonfires and BBQ for many college students, others use the extended break to start or complete what may be long-desired cosmetic procedures.
Hundreds gather for international fair

Hundreds gather for international fair

April 18, 2012
On Thursday, April 5, CSUSM’s Global Education Center hosted the 10th annual International Fair. Hundreds of students, staff and locals of San Marcos joined in on the festivities of the three-hour event in Kellogg Library Plaza.

WOMEN’S CENTER TO HOLD SIXTH ANNUAL TAKE BACK THE NIGHT EVENT – EVENT TO RAISE AWARENESS AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT

April 18, 2012
On April 19, the CSUSM Women’s Center will be hosting the 6th annual Take Back the Night, an event featuring activities where individuals will speak out against sexual assault.

DONATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR 2012 SENIOR CLASS GIFT

April 18, 2012
With commencement nearing, the 4th annual Senior Class Gift Campaign is attempting to reach their goal of $4,000. The campaign makes it a point for graduating CSUSM students to donate for the well-being of current and future CSUSM students and their college experiences.

FIRST EVER CSUSM GRADUATE STUDENT CONFERENCE TO TAKE PLACE – LITERATURE AND WRITING STUDIES DEPARTMENT TO HOLD MAJOR EVENT

April 18, 2012
CSUSM’s Literature and Writing Department will be holding the school’s first ever Graduate Student Conference on April 28.
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