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Estefania Fraticelli (left) and Lindsey Cain (right) lead protestors in a solidarity march on Sept. 24.

Hundreds protest in support of Global Climate Strike

Antonio Pequeño IV, Editor-in-Chief September 25, 2019

Waves of students and activists marched in solidarity with the Global Climate Strike, a movement that has seen immense mobilization and support since its start on Sept. 20. The Global Climate Strike runs until Sept. 27 and according to globalclimatestrike.net, the strike, “is a joint response by...

Student Organization Fair presents variety of involvement opportunities

Kayla Bailey, Web and Social Media Assistant September 17, 2019

The biannual Student Organization Fair provides students an opportunity to get more involved on campus and to network for their potential careers. There are more than 100 student organizations at CSUSM and over 80 of those organizations gathered together at the fall 2019 Student Organization...

Campus Recreation provides students a way to stay fit, healthy and active on campus

Kathleen Carpio, Assistant Features Editor September 17, 2019

Students gathered at the Forum Plaza for Rec Fest to learn and experience how they could be involved with Campus Recreation on Sept. 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The outdoor event felt unpleasant with the summer heat, but that did not stop over 200 students from participating in the event.   The...

The Sprinter is a favored form of alternative transportation for some CSUSM students.

Say goodbye to the Compass Card

Tania Ortiz, Opinion Writer September 17, 2019

As the 2019 fall semester begins, students, faculty and staff who use public transportation have returned to a price hike and changes in their monthly commuter passes.    Effective Sept. 1, the Compass Card that many commuters are familiar with will now be called the Regional Adult Pass....

New Extended Learning Building draws praise, some criticism

Adrianna Adame, News Editor September 17, 2019

The new $80 million Extended Learning Building has some staff and students garnering praise for its modern design and accessibility to many programs in a single space. But a few students said improvements need to be made.      The new building, located in the North City San Marcos neighborhood...

Michael Schroder’s business expenses are currently subjected to an audit.

CSU Chancellor’s Office initiates audit on CSUSM dean

Adrianna Adame and Antonio Pequeño September 17, 2019

Expense reports by the dean of Extended Learning are being subjected to an audit, according to a campus-wide email from CSUSM President Ellen Neufeldt. The Sept. 5 email followed a San Diego Union-Tribune (U-T) story on the same date about Dean Michael Schroder’s travel expenses. In...

Miiyu Welcomes Freshmen to CSUSM

Miiyu Welcomes Freshmen to CSUSM

September 16, 2019

The Orientation Team, Dean of Students, Department of Athletics, USU Live! and ASI worked together to organize Miiyu to welcome freshmen to CSUSM. One of the MC’s at the event explained that the word Miiyu means “hello” in Luiseno.   During the beginning of Miiyu, students were given...

Meal Planning for the College Student Budget

Meal Planning for the College Student Budget

September 16, 2019

School is now back in session. If you’re here on campus you’re most likely renting textbooks and crashing courses. However, does this list include figuring out what to eat the next day? Balancing academics with family obligations, work and life in general consumes any person’s day. So it’s more...

This banner hangs above the entrance doors of Kellogg Library to commemorate the 15 years it has been open.

Students and faculty celebrate Kellogg Library’s 15 years of service

Chase Spear, Assistant News Editor May 8, 2019

Spring 2019 marks 15 years since Kellogg Library opened its doors to students at CSUSM.   A celebratory event was hosted by Library Dean Jennifer Fabbi, librarian service specialist Rosa Conrad and Engagement & Inclusion librarian Toni Olivas. Multiple booths were set up in Kellogg Plaza...

CSUSM’s largest class to graduate this year

Karen Ambrocio, Managing Editor May 8, 2019

The class of 2019 with approximately 3,800 students will be the largest class in CSUSM history to graduate this May. Last year nearly 3,500 students graduated.   Due to the size of the class, for the first time, the commencement ceremonies will be extended to three days instead of two and...

Student coalition accuses UPD of malpractice

Antonio Pequeño IV, Assistant Managing May 8, 2019

Five CSUSM organizations combined to form the Students for Justice Coalition (SFJC) in response to a Feb. 22 incident that involved an alleged misuse of force by UPD on a student.   According to an Instagram post made by student organization The Black SistaHood, the SFJC is comprised of themselves,...

The Sprinter is a favored form of alternative transportation for some CSUSM students.

White Rose Memorial commemorates Jewish community in recent attack

Citlally Arroyo, News Editor May 8, 2019

Students, faculty and the public gathered at the Forum Plaza on the eve of Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) for the rededication ceremony of the White Rose Memorial on campus.   The memorial honors a group of German students from the University of Munich, known as the White Rose Society, who...

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