The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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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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.

STUDENT VETERANS STILL SERVE: STUDENTS HELP STUDENTS IN VETERANS CENTER

September 22, 2011
Most Americans remember exactly where they were when the towers fell in New York 10 years ago. The 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001 became the Pearl Harbor of the millennial generation—America watched and listened in shock as the news coverage revealed the devastation and horror.

PAUSE FOR PAWS: DOGS HELP STRESSED OUT STUDENTS DURING FINALS

May 12, 2011
On Tuesday and Wednesday of last week, the Love on a Leash foundation stopped by the Cal State San Marcos campus and gave students a chance to socialize with certified therapy dogs.

ASK THE COUG: DATING AND RELATIONSHIP ADVICE 5/10

May 12, 2011
The Coug answers questions about time management and dating while studying abroad!

LONG LIVE THE RADIO STAR: CSUSM COLLGE RADIO VOTED BEST NEW STUDENT ORG 2011

May 12, 2011
The Buggles lamented that “video killed the radio star” with their classic 1979 single, but CSUSM students are proving that radio rules the airwaves once again.

CAMPUS CALENDAR: EVENTS ON CAMPUS 5/10

May 12, 2011
A list of campus events and lectures happening right here at CSUSM in May!

COUGARAPPS: A PREVIEW OF CSUSM’S NEWEST ONLINE SERVICE

May 12, 2011
This fall, Cal State San Marcos will offer a new service to students called CougarApps. CougarApps allows all students and faculty to download software available on campus computers from the comfort of their homes.

A CLOSER LOOK AT LUCKY WIN NUMBER 7: CSUSM CLAIMS SEVENTH RECYCLEMANIA GRAND CHAMPION TITLE

May 12, 2011
Starting back in January, brightly colored paper posters and flyers were hung all across campus with the message of recycle this, don’t recycle that, help Cal State San Marcos get it’s seventh RecycleMania Grand Championship.

CAMPUS CALLS FOR STUDENT INTERNS: GET CREDIT, GET PAID, GET EXPERIENCE

May 12, 2011
Resumes, cover letters, interviews and business suits all ring the familiar bell of the rigorous race for employment and as the weather heats up, so does the competition for internships.

DIVINE DIVERSITY AT INTERNATIONAL FAIR: CSUSM CELEBRATES STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

April 26, 2011
CSUSM’s 8th annual International Fair took place on Thursday, April 14. Warm spring sunshine lit up University Hall Plaza as ethnic beats and the smell of exotic foods whet students’ appetites for culture.

ASK THE COUG: DATING AND RELATIONSHIP ADVICE 4/26

April 26, 2011
The Coug helps out a recently separated couple and someone concerned about their partner's needs.

ELECTRONIC ROADMAPS TO GRADUATION: DEGREE PROGRESS REPORTS

April 26, 2011
Last year, CSUSM put a great amount of effort into replacing the old degree audit report with the current Degree Progress Report (DPR) online program.
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