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Sports Center makes history with first Cougar Madness

Sports Center makes history with first Cougar Madness

Ramon Flores, Assistant News Editor November 3, 2016

ASI Athletics Department and Student Health & Services organized the first Cougar Madness event on Oct. 20, in the brand new Sports Center. Cougar Madness introduced the student body to the Sports Center and the pep rally for the 2016-17 Men’s and Women’s basketball teams. Carlos Bernal,...

Alpha Xi Delta to hold annual philanthropy event for Autism Speaks

Alpha Xi Delta to hold annual philanthropy event for Autism Speaks

Layda Galvan, Managing Editor October 21, 2016

CSUSM’s Alpha Xi Delta sorority will be hosting the AmaXIng Challenge from Oct. 19 to 22. These events aim to raise awareness and funds for the nation’s leading autism advocacy organization, Autism Speaks.   The first event is the Autism Educational on Wednesday, Oct. 19 in the USU Ballroom...

Diversity and Equity office hosts Diversity Awareness event

Diversity and Equity office hosts Diversity Awareness event

Stephany Mejia, News and Faculty Reporter October 21, 2016

Students were invited to celebrate a month of diversity at the third annual Diversity Awareness Kick-Off event on Oct. 6, hosted by the Diversity and Equity Office.   The event occurred at the Forum Plaza and showcased future events from their office, as well as other events hosted by different...

Students paint nails purple in support of domestic violence victims

Students paint nails purple in support of domestic violence victims

Stephany Mejia, News and Faculty Reporter October 21, 2016

October is domestic violence awareness month and CSUSM Student Health and Counseling Services is aiming to spread awareness about the issue to students on campus.   From 11 a.m to 1 p.m on Oct. 4, Student Health and Counseling Services hosted the #putthenailinit campaign against domestic violence...

News Calender

October 21, 2016

  Date Event Location 10/13 “Mourning Son” Film Screening 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. USU Ballroom 10/13 Thank you for recycling 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. University Hall Patio 10/14 Queer Social 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. LGBTQA Pride Center 10/18 Chingona Festival U-Hour Kellogg...

Corrections

October 21, 2016

In our second edition on Sept. 29, we made a factual error for “RAINN Day brings sexual assault awareness to CSUSM student,” we stated “A sexual assault can be reported to any university faculty member. Faculty is required to report the incident to university police, Wencl said.” This fact is...

Civility campaign tackles politics and identity

Civility campaign tackles politics and identity

Antonio Pequeño IV, Staff Writer October 21, 2016

The Cross-Cultural Center held it’s third Civility Dialogue on Oct. 4 and addressed the social intersection between politics and identity.   The Civility Campaign aims to “engage CSUSM students, faculty and staff in learning opportunities to create a community that navigates social justice...

Campus Crime Report

Campus Crime Report

Cory Kay, Copy Editor October 21, 2016

Between the days of Thursday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Oct. 1, CSUSM University Police Department recorded a variety of incidence reports, showing both new and recurring trends.   UPD reported four instances of non-injury car accidents, two occurring off campus and the other two occurring in...

The struggle for student worker parking

The struggle for student worker parking

Shane Siemsen, Assistant Sports Editor October 21, 2016

Students who work on campus continue to lose money, paying for parking permits or daily parking. This trend isn’t only seen at CSUSM but also around other San Diego County colleges. School parking continuously affects student workers, staff and faculty on campus.  The price to park on campus is...

Panelists and students hold conversation about free speech on campus

Panelists and students hold conversation about free speech on campus

Ramon Flores, Assistant News editor October 21, 2016

The Office of Diversity, the Educational Equity & Inclusion and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities teamed up to host “Is the university killing free speech?”   As Part of the Conversations that Matter series, the event was held on Oct. 4 in the Kellogg Library...

Border Angels de CSUSM help migrants

Border Angels de CSUSM help migrants

Karen Ambrocio, News Editor September 28, 2016

Border Angels de CSUSM held its first meeting on Sept. 27 during U-hour at Markstein Hall 344 to discuss general information and upcoming events.   The organization has been part of CSUSM since Spring 2015 when President of the organization, Christina Flores-Lopez had a conversation with founder...

Suicide Awareness event brings critical issues to the forefront

Suicide Awareness event brings critical issues to the forefront

Gayana Parsegova, Opinion’s Editor September 28, 2016

September is dedicated to suicide awareness and serves as a time to remember the estimated 1,100 college students who take their lives each year.   On Sept. 22, a “Suicide Prevention Awareness” event was held in the USU Ballroom, where students listened to speakers Susan Writer and Joyce...

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