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Participants at the cougars in solidarity event listen to speakers on May 2.

Student activists come together for Cougars in Solidarity

Adrianna Adame, Assistant Opinion Editor May 8, 2019

CSUSM students gathered in solidarity to discuss the need for social justice, healing and action after the fatal April 27 shooting at the Chabad of Poway on April 27. Around 300 people  filled up the USU Amphitheatre from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 2 to attend Cougars in Solidarity. Cougars...

Poway Synagogue Shooting

Poway Synagogue Shooting

Adrianna Adame, Assistant Opinion Editor April 29, 2019

The alleged gunman of the Chabad of Poway shooting on Saturday, April 27, is a CSUSM student, according to a statement by President Karen Haynes. John T. Earnest, the alleged gunman, is accused of killing a woman and injuring three others, including an eight-year-old girl and a rabbi during a Passover...

Spring Job Fair offers students new employment opportunities

Dania Meza, Staff Writer April 25, 2019

The Career Center hosted an installment of their bi-annual job fair that provided a space for students seeking job and internship opportunities to connect with 73 potential employers.   The fair occurred on Thursday, April 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the USU Ballroom.   All students...

Hope and wellness center intern poses for a photo on April 9.

New student organization combats sexual assault

Chase Spear, Assistant News Editor April 25, 2019

Last January, It’s On Us officially became a student organization on campus, designed to prevent and spread awareness of sexual assault.   It’s On Us had a table set up outside the USU on Tuesday, April 9.   Megan Young, the organization’s president, said that one of the main...

Students and faculty how LGBTQA pride and support

April 25, 2019

Dozens of students and faculty gathered in front of the USU building to participate in the annual Pride Walk.   The Pride Walk took place on April 9 during U-hour and was coordinated by Robert Aiello-Hauser, director of student engagement & inclusion at the LGBTQA Pride Center.   He...

Incoming president speaks to CSUSM in (open) forum

Cedric Lansangan, News Writer April 25, 2019

Incoming president and successor to President Karen Haynes, Dr. Ellen Neufeldt made her first official visit to the CSUSM campus on Thursday, April 11 since her appointment in March. Dr. Neufeldt will officially become CSUSM’s fourth president on July 4, following President Haynes’ retirement...

Kellogg Library celebrates 15 years of service

Chase Spear, Assistant News Editor April 25, 2019

Spring 2019 marks 15 years since Kellogg Library opened its doors to students at CSUSM.   Multiple booths were set up in Kellogg Plaza on Tuesday, April 23 to celebrate the library’s 15th anniversary. The celebratory event was hosted by Library Dean Jennifer Fabbi, librarian service specialist...

Empowered Womxn, Empower Womxn at Herstory Luncheon

Dania Meza, Staff Writer April 11, 2019

The fifth annual Womxn’s Herstory Month Luncheon culminated the month long events that celebrated the womxn on campus and the theme was, “empowered women, empower women.”   Monia Romero, a peer educator at the Gender Equity Center (GEC), coordinated the event and said the event was...

Veteran journalist Ling delivers powerful speech at Women Breaking Boundaries event

Mekala Lehmunn, Staff Writer April 11, 2019

For 90 minutes, world-renowned news correspondent and former co-host of ABC’s The View, Lisa Ling, captivated an audience of almost 350 attendees with tales of war, compassion and struggle during this semester’s Women Breaking Boundaries (WBB) event. This Arts and Lectures Series presentation,...

CSUSM honors César Chávez through community service

CSUSM honors César Chávez through community service

Adrianna Adame, Assistant Opinion Editor April 11, 2019

Students honored the legacy of César Chávez through the César Chávez Day of Service by volunteering on various projects that focused on revitalizing areas around North County.   César Chávez Day of Service is a day of commemorating Mexican American civil rights leader, César Chávez....

ASI candidates share their plans on the ASI candidate open forum event on March 21.

ASI Elections Committee announces new ASI officers

Adrianna Adame, Assistant Opinion Editor April 11, 2019

The ASI Election results for the 2019/20 academic school year came in on Thursday, March 28 at noon.   A crowd of students gathered at the USU Arcade to hear the election results.   Before Anna Rapada and Paulette Cruz, chair of the ASI Election Committee, announced the election...

Kenny Tran elected as new ASI President

Adrianna Adame, Assistant Opinion Editor March 28, 2019

The ASI Election results for the 2019/20 academic school year came in on Thursday, March 28 at 12 p.m., announcing Kenny Tran as the new ASI President and the candidates who won other positions in ASI.   In front of the USU Arcade, there was a crowd of students surrounding two members from...

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