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THE PRIDE’S PUMPKINS

October 24, 2011

It’s that time of year again where you can let your creativity flow and explore your artistic abilities on the canvas of a pumpkin. Whether you carve or paint, go traditional or think outside the box, anyone can be an artist on Halloween.

MARK WALLACE KICKS OFF LITERARY SERIES: INTELLECTUAL EXPERIENCE FOR CAMPUS AND SAN MARCOS COMMUNITY MEMBERS

October 11, 2011

On Sept. 29, Professor Mark Wallace read from his book, “The Quarry and the Lot,” as the first event of CSUSM’s fall 2011 Community and World Literary Series.

PROFESSOR SPOTLIGHT: A LOOK INTO THE LIVES OF CSUSM PROFESSOR

October 11, 2011

The Pride spotlights Professor Kimber Quinney from the History and Global Studies Departments.

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS: COMMUNITY ACTIVITES FOR A CAUSE

October 11, 2011

October is the month of breast cancer awareness. According to the Susan G. Komen website, in 2011, there will be 230,480 new cases of breast cancer in the United States. Donating money to the American Cancer Society helps conduct more research to help find a cure and save millions of lives.

HAPPY HOUR OF THE WEEK: BJ’S RESTAURANT AND BREWHOUSE- A TASTE OF DOWNTOWN, IN CARLSBAD

October 11, 2011

A good microbrew and a deep dish pizza always make for one hour of happiness. BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse in Carlsbad provides enough variety to satisfy any palette.

INVENTIVE PROFESSOR CHALLENGES TRADITIONS IN ENTREPRENEURIAL CLASS

October 11, 2011

If you enroll in the College of Business Administration’s new Entrepreneurship 320 class, don’t expect a lot of traditional coursework from professor Scott Landow. He’s teaching his students to become dreamers.

TO MERGE OR NOT TO MERGE?

October 11, 2011

Lately, the news about AT&T buying out T-Mobile has raised many questions and concerns for everyone, including those not affiliated with the two companies. Since AT&T announced its plan for buying T-Mobile for $39 billion, controversy has risen to whether this deal is ethical or not.

COUGAR PRIDE: THE BEST OF HOMECOMING WEEK

September 30, 2011

This week, Sept. 26 – Oct. 1, our third annual homecoming week takes place, with multiple campus spirit events presented for CSUSM students.

HAPPY HOUR OF THE WEEK: HALF-TIME AT PLAYERS SPORTS BAR

September 30, 2011

All of us CSUSM students could use at least an hour of happiness, and Players Sports Bar delivers all the way, including TVs over the urinals.

TIPS FOR TEXTBOOK BUYING: WAYS TO SAVE THIS SEMESTER

September 22, 2011

With America’s current stale economy, rising Cal State tuition, expensive parking and skyrocketing gas prices, students need to save as much cash as possible this semester. Here are tips on ways to save on textbooks, one of the hardest hitting expenses of college life.

STAY CLEAN, GET SCREENED: LGBTQA PRIDE CENTER PROVIDES FREE HIV EDUCATION AND TESTING

September 22, 2011

There are several services the LGBTQA Pride Center offers to CSUSM students. One is education and free testing for HIV. Today, Sept. 13, at noon, the Vista Community Clinic will hold their presentation about the disease and give tips on prevention of spreading it.

IT’S ALL GREEK TO ME: TRANSLATING THE FIVE GREEK ORGANIZATIONS AT CSUSM

September 22, 2011

Fall semester at Cal State San Marcos signals a prime recruiting period for Greek organizations as new students look for ways to be involved on campus. When deciding which fraternity or sorority to “rush,” students should research the history, requirements, and standards of each organization.