With graduation coming soon, all our emotions are heightened with desires and ambitions. It’s time to try new things and unleash the new you! Soon the world will be our oyster; until then, let’s add new flavors to your palates.
Next time you are in the kitchen, try making Mexican calabacitas...
Although it seems useless to need envelopes during the age of instant messaging, sometimes it is nice to receive a letter from a loved one. It could also be fun to make your own and surprise others with a personal touch.
Making an envelope is quite easy, as it only requires:
A piece of paper...
If you are ever stuck on what to make yourself for breakfast while you’re on the go, smoothies are a great option. They are quick and easy to make, and depending on what you put in them, they can be very nutritious. Here are a few new smoothie recipes you can try out.
You can experiment with the...
With restaurants opening up once again, you may be looking for another good place to eat. If you like Asian cuisine, try out Mirin Cafe in Escondido.
Mirin Cafe is a Japanese restaurant that serves tasty food such as ramen noodles, sushi and all different kinds of fried rice. There are various kinds...
Melanie Ramirez is a graphic design intern for The Cougar Chronicle. She is currently a junior at CSUSM as an arts and technology major. Melanie hopes to work in the entertainment industry after graduating. She enjoys watching films and shooting photos and loves to indulge in a good book.
If you need a smile because you haven’t in a while, here are some jokes for you.
Q: Why did the nurse need a red pen at work?
A: In case she needed to draw blood.
Q: How do poets say hello?
A: “Hey, haven’t we metaphor?”
Q: Why did the yogurt go to the art exhibition?
A:...
Synthia Ayala is a fourth year CSUSM student majoring in arts and technology and minoring in video production. Currently she is on a semester-long hiatus. Read this Q&A to learn more about her interests and plans for after graduation.
What sparked your interest in arts and technology, and why...
Carolyn Cheng is a graphic design intern for The Cougar Chronicle. She is currently a third year student at CSUSM and is majoring in arts and technology with a double minor in video/film production and film studies. Post graduation, Carolyn hopes to pursue a career in film or video game editing. ...
Getting a good night’s sleep is easier said than done, so if you are having trouble sleeping, you should try some of these tips.
1. Increase bright light exposure during the day
Getting enough bright light during the day can give you energy and make you feel more awake. If this is something...
Something that everyone could use these days is a bit of comfort food, and one of the ultimate comfort foods is macaroni and cheese. This simple recipe makes the process hands-off for the most part and it’s delicious.
This recipe requires the use of an Instant Pot, a multi functional kitchen appliance...
Brian Gallegos is a photography/graphic design intern for The Cougar Chronicle. He is currently a senior at CSUSM as a visual performing arts & tech major. After college, Brian hopes to work in the video game industry working on character designs and concept art. He loves to watch a vast array...
