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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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.

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 11, 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.
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