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Altars set up on and around Kellogg Plaza in celebration of Dia de los Muertos on Nov. 2.

MEChA celebrates Dia de los Muertos at CSUSM

Stephany Meija, News Editor November 9, 2017

Sugar skulls, flowers and the smell of sage filled Kellogg Plaza in celebration of Dia de los Muertos (the day of the dead). On Nov. 2, Movimiento Estudiantil Chicanx Aztlán (MEChA) and other organizations had tables full of decorations and marigolds for the celebration. The celebration began at...

During u-hour on October 12, student representatives, Gabrielle Gilbert and Dinora Rodriguez, happily stand ready to share information about the Pride Center and the events they hold.

National Coming Out Day

Angelica Peña, Photographer November 1, 2017

To celebrate Coming Out Day, nationally observed on October 11, CSUSM’s LGBTQA+ Pride Center held a u-hour event on October 12. This event spreads awareness of LGBTQA+ issues and honors all those who come out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, asexual, etc. The LGBTQA+ Pride Center observes...

Renderings courtesy of Turner Construction and Safdie Rabines Architects.

CSUSM plans for a future building

Stephany Mejia, News Editor October 29, 2017

The Extended Learning program is maxed out by more than 2,200 students.  A new building is needed. On Feb. 23, President Karen Haynes announced in a forum to students and faculty about the plans of a new building. The plan was viewed by the California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees in March...

President K. Haynes supports CSUSM’s DACA students.

President Haynes continues to support Dreamers at CSUSM

Tyler Abrahams, Assistant News Editor October 26, 2017

Cal State San Marcos has joined lobbying efforts to protect Dreamers -- those undocumented people brought to this country as children. University President Karen Haynes joined officials from about 800 other colleges and universities across the nation by co-signing the American Council on Education’s...

American Indian film festival on tap

Layda Galvan and Karen Ambrocio October 26, 2017

The California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center and American Indian Student Alliance will host their Fifth Annual California’s American Indian and Indigenous Film Festival in Pechanga Resort and Casino from Nov. 2 to 4. The festival will have films, short films and documentaries by American...

Parizoid Sharafutdinova participates in the U-hour event to paint one nail purple in support of those suffering from domestic violence.

SHCS gives awareness to domestic violence

Marielle Alindogan, Staff Writer October 26, 2017

On Oct. 12, the Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS) held the event “Put the Nail in it,” in Kellogg Plaza during U-hour to support people who are dealing or have dealt with domestic violence. By painting one’s nail color purple or signing a pledge, students showed their support about...

Breaking News: Female student report an indecent exposure caused by a male suspect

Karen Ambrocio, Managing Editor October 24, 2017

On Oct. 24, a female student reported to the CSUSM University Police Department, an indecent exposure caused by a male suspect. The suspect was seated in the driver’s seat as he exposed his genitals to the female student when she was walking from class near Chavez Circle. The suspect’s vehicle...

Breaking News: Student and a visiting friend assaulted in student housing

Layda Galvan, Editor-In-Chief October 21, 2017

At around 3:15 p.m., Oct. 21,  a female student and a visiting male friend were assaulted in in the Quad student housing, according to an email bulletin from UPD. Police described the suspect as an 18-year old white male with short brown hair, wearing a turquoise blue shirt, blue jeans, and white...

Senior Immigrants Rights Policy Strategist speaks to the audience about DACA.

Students learn about immigration rights

Stephany Mejia, News Editor October 12, 2017

The rights of an undocumented person could be violated without them knowing. American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization that protect civil rights. The San Diego ACLU has been advocating since 1993. Two representatives of ACLU, Community Organizer Cassie Purdy...

Saul Rojas and Lorena Santiago performing a duet called El Coyote on Oct. 5 in front of University Hall.

Ballet Folklorico teaches diverse Mexican dances to students

Stephany Mejia, News Editor October 12, 2017

Ballet Folklorico de CSUSM dances to teach students diversity. On Oct. 5 Ballet Folklorico de CSUSM hosted, “La Raza del Folklore.” The organization held three tables where other student cultural groups taught students the differences of Mexican folklore in specific regions. Ballet Folklorico...

During U-hour on National Depression Screening Day, CSUSM student, Jessica Cortez, listens to student volunteers explain tips for managing stress and the importance of understanding our ever-changing moods.

The importance of Mental Health in San Marcos

Pamela Gomez, News Reporter October 12, 2017

On Oct. 5, the Student Health and Counseling Center provided a “What’s your mood? National Depression Screening Day” at the USU Arcade that emphasized the importance of mental health and how Cal State San Marcos staff can reach out to students. Student Maria Linares works for the health center....

Student participants during the ”T” with Me event held by Gender Equity center on Oct. 3.

Gender Equity Center’s ‘T’ with me

Tyler Abrahams, Assistant News Editor October 12, 2017

Ideas are being exchanged everyday on CSUSM and the Gender Equity Center is doing their part assisting with the discourse. On Tuesday Oct. 3, the Gender Equity Center hosted “T” With me at U-hour lead by Itiyah Bat Yahweh, Sociology major. The center had a table with sandwiches, vegetables, and...

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