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CSUSM celebrates campaign completion

CSUSM celebrates campaign completion

Citlally Arroyo, News Editor February 20, 2019

After seven years, CSUSM, the youngest university in the 23-campus California State University  (CSU) system, surpassed its goal of $50 million for its first comprehensive fundraising campaign called Forward Together.   On Thursday, Feb. 7, students, faculty and staff gathered outside in...

President Haynes addresses the crowd during her final report to the community on Feb.7.

President Haynes congratulated for her service on campus

Christina Suarez, News Reporter February 20, 2019

More than 600 guests of the San Diego community gathered to celebrate President Karen Haynes’ 15 and a half years of dedication to CSUSM as she prepares to retire this June.   This was the 15th annual Report to the Community hosted by the CSUSM counsel on Feb. 7 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.   This...

 Founder of the Me Too movement, Tarana Burke speaks to a crowd of students.
Students sit gathered in the USU ballroom to listen to Tarana Burke’s speech.

Tarana Burke, founder of #MeToo movement visits CSUSM

Christina Suarez, News Reporter February 20, 2019

  About 900 people filled the USU Ballroom as Tarana Burke, founder of the #MeToo movement, spoke to the campus community about the true meaning of the movement since it went viral in October of 2017.   Burke grew up in the Bronx during the 80’s and 90’s and was immersed in black...

Student Nursing Association diaper drive for babies in need

celine holguin, Assistant managing editor February 20, 2019

  The CSUSM Student Nursing Association (NSA) has been hosting a Diaper Drive for the month of February for low income families in need of a helping hand when it comes to diapers.   According to the NSA website (https://www.csusmsna.org/), there is no federal or state programs that...

Organization Fair provides student involvement

Chase Spear, Assistant News Editor February 20, 2019

Around 350 students attended the Student Organization Fair to become involved in the various clubs on campus.   On Tuesday, Feb. 5, a total of 84 student organizations and clubs ranging from academic, culture, religion, sports, political, sororities and special interests gathered in the USU...

Welcome back event shares Hawaiian culture

Chase Spear, Assistant News Editor February 5, 2019

CSUSM Campus Recreation and the Cross-Cultural Center hosted Welcome Back Luau, a Tukwut Life event where students gathered to enjoy a night of dancing and Hawaiian cuisine. Sonya Starr-McLin, pro staff of operations with Campus Recreation, coordinated the event, which took place on Friday, Jan. 25....

Mental health educator Cheryl Berry, M.Ed. and cougar chronicle news reporter Christina Suarez pose for a photo on Jan 29.

Students learn about the importance of being mindful while in school

Christina Suarez, News Reporter February 5, 2019

Outside the USU, tables were set for AMP Up Mindfulness on Jan. 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., each organized with a different perspective on promoting mindfulness in activities students do.   AMP Up Mindfulness is a branch of Student Health and Counseling Services designed to bring awareness...

CSU Chancellor Timothy White announces no tuition increase

Layda Galvan, Editor-in-Cheif February 5, 2019

The California State University Chancellor Timothy P. White confirmed a no tuition increase for the fall 2019. According to the CSU twitter account @CalState, posted a quote saying that due to Governor Newsom’s budget, there will be no tuition increase. “In response to Gov. Newsom’s visionary...

riana Gonzalez (left) and Jessica Arredondo (right) play a tabletop game together.

CougarFest brings the carnival to CSUSM

Lauren Brown, News Reporter February 5, 2019

As part of CSUSM’s homecoming week tradition, Associated Students, Inc. held CougarFest in the Chavez Circle. On Wednesday, Jan. 30, CougarFest gave students the opportunity to enjoy a carnival-themed evening with free food, limited edition T-shirts, carnival games and live music. Some carnival...

Scott Ybarrondo, chief of police poses for headshot.

UPD chief of police engages in dialogue with students

Citlally Arroyo, News Editor February 5, 2019

Associated Students, Inc. hosted Conversations with the Chief on Thursday, Jan. 31 during U-hour to give students the opportunity to meet and converse with CSUSM Chief of Police, Scott Ybarrondo, and to learn about the University Police Department (UPD).   Ybarrondo, who worked with the San...

Tukwut life creates Wizard of Oz activity for the start of the semester

Tukwut life creates Wizard of Oz activity for the start of the semester

Angelica Pena, Photo Editor February 5, 2019

On Feb. 1, Tukwut Life hosted a Wizard of Oz themed event to kick off the new semester. Students were invited to dance, play tabletop games, eat food, watch the Wizard of Oz film, or even receive a caricature of themselves.

Speaking of Democracy discusses executive power

Chase Spear, Staff Writer December 7, 2018

On Nov. 29, the American Democracy Project at CSUSM hosted an academic panel  called, “Speaking of Democracy” in the USU, which allowed students and community members to discuss the role of presidential power.   Assistant history professor Dr. Kimber Quinney hosted the event, along with...

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