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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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CONTEMPORARY TRADITIONS REST IN RELIGIOUS HISTORY

October 24, 2011
The modern practice of Halloween has stronger ties to historical celebrations of the holiday than you might think. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, the name of the holiday comes from the holiday’s original name, “All Hallows Eve.”

FUN, CHEAP, FAST HALLOWEEN COSTUMES

October 24, 2011
This year, Halloween is on a Monday, just six days away. Do you have your costume yet? If not, don’t stress. The Pride has some ideas that are cheap, quick and fun.

HAPPY HOUR OF THE WEEK: THREE STORIES OF FUN AT DAVINA’S CABO GRILL & CANTINA

October 24, 2011
Wondering where to go in downtown Oceanside? The lively Davina’s Cabo Grill & Cantina does not disappoint. The bar has three stories with unique settings and a happy hour worth stopping in for.

A HAUNTING IN KELLOGG LIBRARY

October 24, 2011
Growing up, you may remember the ghost stories that were told to you, passed on from generations that kept us afraid of the dark. Learning about goblins and monsters that seemed to hide anywhere where light fails to shine. As we got older, the stories got better.

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.
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