A national trade association for safety and security ranked CSUSM as the safest college campus in California - a rating that is backed by the university’s annual security report earlier this month.
CSUSM Chief of Police Scott Ybarrondo said, “The campus’ safety is everybody’s responsibility....
On a table outside the USU last week, students could pick up a condom, grab some lube or learn about rape and sexual violence.
The annual RAINN Day event, held on Sept. 13, focused on the resources available for victims and survivors of sexual assault, incest and violence.
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Presented by Student Health and Counseling Services and Active Minds, the Yellow Pinwheel Project raises awareness for college suicide victims. On Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. stu- dents could observe more than 1,100 pinwheels in the Forum Plaza. Each yellow pinwheel commemorated a college student...
Long lines extended outside the Latin@ Center for the Latinx Heritage Month Kick Off on Sept. 19 at 12 p.m. For the next month, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, it is National Latinx Heritage Month. During this time, the accomplishments, contributions, heritage and culture of Latinx people are celebrated.
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Layda Galvan, Antonio Pequeno IV and Karen Ambrocio, Editor in Chief, News Editor, Managing Editor
• September 27, 2018
CSUSM President Karen Haynes has announced her retirement effective June 30, 2019.
“While many have called this moment of deciding to retire bittersweet, and while we all know it is an inevitable moment in one’s lifetime, it has been one of the most difficult and emotional decisions...
Students made connections with their peers at the first Women of Color Social, which was hosted by the Gender Equity Center on Aug. 28. The center held the event to encourage students, particularly those who identify as women of color, to meet one another and create bonds. This social was also a way...
Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS) along with the HOPE and Wellness Center organized CSUSM #4mind4body to educate students on the importance of healthy minds and bodies.
Cherryl Berry, Mental Health Educator at CSUSM said, “We [SHCS] always want to be a part of weeks of welcome...
On Tuesday, Sept. 4, the fall 2018 Student Organization fair was held in the USU Ballroom from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. The event was organized by the Coordinator of Student Involvement, LaPorcha Ingram. Of CSUSM’s 130 student organizations, 80 were in attendance at the fair alongside various sororities...
As the fall semester begins and students get used to virtual parking permits, complaints about parking continue to bubble up.
The new virtual system aims to increase purchase convenience, eliminate problems exclusive to physical permits and reduce environmental impact.
The system uses mounted...
The stigma of mental illness can prevent people from seeking help. On April 26 from 11:30am to 1pm, Pablo Campos spoke about his journey with mental health, addiction and recovery at CSUSM. Campos is a mental health advocate who speaks at schools around the country to encourage students to speak up about...
In Nov. 2017 the DREAMer resource office opened to offer undocumented students legal support, such as immigration lawyers and counselors.
According to their website, DREAMer’s mission is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for undocumented students. The office also helps students find alternative...
As registration for fall 2018 begins, frustrations about class availability for some students grow. In response, CSUSM is making adjustments to the registration process.
Vice Provost Dr. Kamel Haddad said that starting with registration for this fall, students who are closer to graduation will have...
