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All ASI candidates running this spring are pictured 

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Time to cast your vote, meet (some of) the ASI candidates

Natalia Ortiz, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

ASI recently announced the upcoming candidates for the 2025-2026 school year. During the ASI Meet the Candidates event hosted on March 12, the Chronicle was able to interview some of the candidates running in the upcoming election. For the full list of candidates, click here.    ASI President...

Student activists, joined by faculty, fight for immigrant rights. Center: Jason Magabo Perez

Student activists fight for immigrant rights amid administration crackdowns

Saturn Salama, News Editor March 12, 2025

From the beginning of the 2025 spring semester, student activists at CSUSM have been advocating for immigrant rights and the safety and well-being of the undocumented and mixed-status CSUSM community. These activists have been met with disciplinary action and Time, Place, Manner (TPM) violations via...

SQE plans a walk out

Graphic Credit: SQE CSUSM

CSUSM’s SQE plans a walkout on March 24, other CSUs will follow

Saturn Salama, News Editor March 12, 2025

On the week of March 24–28, interns from Students for Quality Education (SQE) on six Southern California CSU campuses are planning to walk out in solidarity with CSUSM students, organizations, and community members affected by alleged Time, Place, Manner (TPM) policy violations.  As of now, seven...

CSUSM has an open Title IX investigation.

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CSUSM has an open Title IX investigation; The Title IX Office explains more 

Saturn Salama, News Editor March 6, 2025

On September 20, 2024, a Title IX procedural requirement investigation opened at CSUSM.  Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in any school that receives federal funding. Since CSUSM is a public university, the Title IX law applies.   As of now, the...

CSU Policies already protect undocumented and mixed status students 

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Learn How CSU Policies Protect Students from ICE

Danya Rodriguez, Editor in Chief February 25, 2025

On various occasions, CSUSM administration has voiced its mission to protect the rights of all campus community members, regardless of immigration status.  There are already CSU policies about the presence of federal immigration officers on CSU campuses. Here’s how they apply to CSUSM.    Will...

Learn more about the new organizations and clubs on campus.

HIGHLIGHT: Discover New Clubs Beyond the Student Org Fair

Alexzandra Valdez, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

On January 30, CSUSM’s Student Leadership & Involvement Center organized the student organization fair. CSUSM now hosts over 130 organizations and clubs on campus. This spring semester, CSUSM has gained 22 new clubs. Here are the highlights.  Colorstack Chapter  This organization helps...

Current ASI Board of Directors

Open Your Ballots! ASI Election Timeline

Natalia Ortiz, Staff Writer February 24, 2025

Do you want to advocate for your fellow peers, serve the needs of CSUSM students, and develop leadership and policy-making skills?  Associated Student Inc., also known as ASI, is opening its Board of Directors to 15 open positions to run in this upcoming 2025 election!   Established in 1991, ASI...

Students for Justice in Palestine Speak Up

‘Who’s Going to Stand Up for Us?’: SJP Members Respond to Trump’s New Promises

Saturn Salama, News Editor February 18, 2025

On January 30, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order that may affect or deport international students involved in pro-Palestine protests. This executive order also promised to protect the civil rights of our Jewish citizens. “I will…quickly cancel the student visas of all Hamas sympathizers...

Kellogg found its new Library Dean. 

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What’s Next for the Library? There’s a New Dean in Town

Saturn Salama, News Editor February 18, 2025

As of this summer, Cinthya Ippoliti will step in as the new dean of the library.  CSUSM has been without an official library dean for almost a year now. Char Booth and Toni Olivas have stepped in as interim co-deans since the fall semester and will continue until the summer. The previous library...

A flower in front of the clock tower at CSUSM

CSU System launches new AI initiative

Hannah Crawford, Features Editor February 12, 2025

On Tuesday, February 4, CSU Chancellor Mildred Garcia announced an initiative to give students across all 23 Cal State campuses access to OpenAI tools, such as ChatGPT. The same day, a press conference was held at San Jose State University where Chancellor Garcia announced the plan to make AI more accessible...

Know your rights and emergency planning 

Photo Credit: CSUSM Dreamer Resource Office

‘Know Your Rights’: Jewish Family Service Educates CSUSM Students and Staff on Their Constitutional Rights

Saturn Salama, News Editor February 4, 2025

On January 30, the Jewish Family Service advised undocumented and temporary protected status (TPS) students and employees through a presentation and Q&A. Jewish Family Service is an organization that offers free legal advice through the Dreamers Resource Office.  The event, “Know Your Rights,”...

Fire spreads close to a neighborhood in Bonsall.

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Extreme Weather Conditions Impact Students at CSUSM

Saturn Salama, News Editor January 31, 2025

Last Tuesday, the Lilac Fire erupted in Bonsall, driven by intense Santa Ana winds and dry fuels. The fire spread rapidly from Old Highway 395 and Lilac Road.  Cal Fire took preemptive measures to place firefighters across California and Oregon in Riverside County. These firefighters, alongside other...

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