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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...

ASI candidates discuss goals with students

Chase Spear, Assistant News Editor March 25, 2019

With ASI student elections around the corner, students had the opportunity to engage with various candidates to hear their goals.   ASI Meet the Candidates was an event hosted in the USU dining area on Thursday, March 7. It gave students the opportunity to personally meet the 2019/20 ASI...

Global Competency Fair announces new certification

Global Competency Fair announces new certification

Chase Spear, Assistant News Editor March 25, 2019

Students interested in becoming more aware of global events and cultures now have the opportunity to do so with the introduction of the Global Competency Certificate.   The Global Commitment Committee, a part of the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral & Social Sciences (CHABSS), held...

Student led solutions to tackle environmental injustic

Kathleen Carpio March 25, 2019

When students were asked if they lived within one mile of a freeway, or if anyone in their family has asthma, or were required to use hazardous materials at work, a majority of students stood.   This provided a visual as to how often and how many people are being affected by their environment...

CSU Board of Trustees appoints new CSUSM president

CSU Board of Trustees appoints new CSUSM president

Lauren Brown, News Reporter March 25, 2019

After eight months of searching for a new president, Ellen J. Neufeldt Ed.D. was appointed as CSUSM’s fourth president at the March Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday, March 20.   Neufeldt is currently vice president of student engagement and enrollment services for Old Dominion University,...

ASI Open Forum

Adrianna Adame, Assistant News Editor March 25, 2019

ASI candidates gathered for the ASI Open Forum to introduce themselves to students and to present their plans for what they intend to do if they get elected the position that they are running for.   The ASI Open Forum was held on Thursday, March 21 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in Arts 240 by the...

Next year budget proposal remains uncertain

Lauren Brown, News Reporter March 16, 2019

Following the confirmation that there will not be a tuition increase for students during the 2019/20 school year, new information pertaining to the new budget plan will not be certain until CSUSM’s new president is appointed.   At the beginning of the fiscal year, July 1, a new budget for...

Speaking of Democracy discusses impact of social media

Chase Spear, Assistant News Editor March 16, 2019

Students had the opportunity to debate amongst themselves on whether social media has helped or harmed the foundations of democracy.   The American Democracy Project at CSUSM hosted their annual Speaking of Democracy panel, a seminar designed to inform students on the basics of democracy and...

TEDxCSUSM to return to campus

Citlally Arroyo, News Editor March 16, 2019

  A team of five students and an alumnus organized the second TEDxCSUSM event. Five speakers will give TED-like talks to the campus and to guests outside of CSUSM on Saturday, March 23 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the USU Ballroom.   “The mission of TEDxCSUSM is to create a platform...

Film reflects Japanese American internment on Day of Remembrance

Chase Spear, Assistant News Editor March 16, 2019

Students watched archival footage revealing thousands of Japanese Americans being forcibly removed from their homes and transported to internment camps in the desert.   The Cross-Cultural Center showcased the film, And Then They Came for Us on Feb. 19 in the USU Ballroom as part of Day of...

CALM makes affordable textbooks an option for students

Kathleen Carpio, Student Life Reporter March 7, 2019

A CSUSM initiative called Cougars Affordable Learning Materials (CALM) Project encourages and aids faculty to reduce the costs of their textbooks.   The event, CALMing Textbook Costs served as a platform to inform students how to make affordable textbooks an option. Associated Students Inc....

CSUSM spreads awareness on eating disorders

Adrianna Adame, Assistant Opinion Editor March 7, 2019

Students had the opportunity to be confidentially screened for eating disorders and learn about how to seek treatment to achieve recovery.   The Student Health & Counseling Services (SHCS), HOPE & Wellness Center and Active Minds CSUSM held Eating Disorder Screening Day at the Forum...

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