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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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HAMMERS, NAILS, ALLIGATORS: DORM STUDENTS BUILD HOMES IN MIAMI OVER SPRING BREAK

April 5, 2011
Any student will tell you that the best part of the second semester is, of course, the part without any school.

SPRING FLOWERS COLOR APRIL HILLSIDES: CARLSBAD FLOWER FIELDS IN BLOOM

April 5, 2011
Interested in seeing spring’s early beauty? Why not enjoy a few hours at the Carlsbad Flower Fields—50 acres of brightly blooming flowers.

CSUSM’S WRITING CENTER FIXES WORD WORRIES: STUDENTS HELP STUDENTS WRITE RIGHT

April 5, 2011
With finals, term papers and other writing woes lurking in the remaining weeks of school, students may find they need help putting pen to paper. The CSUSM Writing Center is the perfect resource for students who need help editing, revising or brainstorming ideas.

ASK THE COUG: DATING AND RELATIONSHIP ADVICE 4/5

April 5, 2011
The Coug is back to questions on birthday gifts and first date conversations!

CAMPUS CALENDAR 4/5

April 5, 2011
A list of this week's campus events and lectures happening right here at CSUSM!

CAMPUS CALENDAR 3/29

March 28, 2011
A list of the campus events and lectures happening right here at CSUSM!

STRETCH YOUR GAS GALLONS

March 28, 2011
Drivers are used to the inevitable rise in gas prices with the emergence of summer. This year, Cynthia Harris from California State Automobile Association expects gas prices to be even higher because of the continuing unrest in the Middle East.

RELAX IN RAROTONGA: ENJOY BARE FEET, EXOTIC WATERS

March 28, 2011
Never in my wildest traveling dreams did I imagine a weeklong trip to an island with a circumference of only 20 miles. This island, Rarotonga, captured my interest with not only its unique name but with its intriguing culture and landscape.

ASK THE COUG: DATING AND RELATIONSHIP ADVICE 3/29

March 28, 2011
The Coug helps a girl whose boyfriend has wandering eyes and a relationship with "best friend" troubles.

SI SE PUEDE, WE CAN SAVE LIVES: CSUSM GEARS UP FOR CAMP BLOOD DRIVE

March 28, 2011
His bronze figure stands vigilant at the top of the stairs, his unseeing eyes gazing over the San Marcos valley. The words “SI SE PUEDE” mark the step beneath him, motivating CSUSM students to climb the last flight while signifying the “yes, it can be done” attitude that Cesar Chavez carried with him through his life.

HOPPING ON THE SPRINTER: AN AFTERNOON ON THE RAILS

March 28, 2011
Unless you consider moving exciting, my Spring Break was nothing like a trip to Cancun. The highlight of my week, aside from avoiding any moving injuries, was the interesting afternoon I spent riding the Sprinter train.

The PALM

March 16, 2011

The PALM is The Pride student newspaper's Annual Literary Magazine. Our Call: This year's edition of The PALM seeks to explore the relationships between identity and culture. CSUSM's diverse student population allows for our campus community to carefully consider how a person's culture,...

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