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ASI announces the 2016-2017 candidates

ASI announces the 2016-2017 candidates

Andrea Martinez, Copy Editor March 9, 2016

Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) announced the candidates for the 2016-2017 Board of Directors on Monday, March 7. Executive officer positions President: Collin Bogie, Sean Heller and Joana Rodriguez Executive Vice President: Yazmin Doroteo, Aaron Herrscher and Dawn Meyers Chair and Chief...

CSUSM students cheering for the men’s basketball team in the 2013 Homecoming game.

CSUSM holds contest to establish official fight song

Andrea Martinez, Copy Editor March 9, 2016

As the university grows, current Cal State San Marcos students are watching history be made on campus and now have the opportunity to make a mark themselves. CSUSM is holding a contest for the university’s first official fight song to embody the spirit of the Cougars. For priority consideration,...

Sexual assault affects 1 in 5 women and 1 in 16 men during their college careers.

UPD investigates alleged sexual assault at The Quad

Jasmine Demers, Managing Editor March 9, 2016

The University Police Department (UPD) is currently investigating an alleged sexual assault of a female student at the Quad. According to the campus wide alert that was sent out by the Office of Communications, the incident took place on the night of Wednesday, Feb. 24 and was reported to UPD...

Three ASI Board of Directors representatives from left to right: Yasmin Doroteo, Josh Maffei and Carlos Morales.
Photo by Rhealynn Ravarra

Board of Directors and work group discuss black student center feasibility

Katlin Sweeney, Editor-in-Chief February 24, 2016

CSUSM President Karen Haynes has responded to Black Student Union concerns raised last fall by charging a work group with developing a plan for a Black Student Center at CSUSM. In a campus-wide email Wednesday, Dec. 2, Haynes reflected on progress on diversity, including creation of Latin@ Student...

Panelists from left to right: Dr. Garry Rolison, Darniesha Thornton, Dr. Melina Abdullah, Dr. Charles

Toombs, Daniesha Thornton, Ebony Wiley and Dr. Sharon Elise.

CSU leaders express the need for black studies program

Andrea Martinez, Copy Editor February 24, 2016

A panel of educators and students from three California State Universities made powerful arguments for the inclusion of black/Africana studies programs in colleges and universities across the nation on Feb. 17. The Office of Diversity, Educational Equity, Inclusion and Ombud Services hosted Black...

CSUSM Black Student Union prepares to celebrate student community leaders

Nicole Holman, Assistant News Editor February 24, 2016

CSUSM’s Black Student Union (BSU) will be holding a night of recognition to honor the contributions of campus and community members to the organization. The BSU Night of Recognition will take place at 8 p.m. on Feb. 23 in the USU Ballroom. The event will feature faculty, staff, students...

ASI resolutions on CFA and Sustainability Fee

Cory Kay, News Editor February 24, 2016

CSUSM Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Board of Directors held a gathering to discuss its resolutions in support of the California Faculty Association’s “Fight for Five” and the proposed Sustainability Fee. The meeting, open to students, faculty and staff was held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb....

First black sorority to be admitted to CSUSM Greek life

Shanice Davis, Features Editor February 24, 2016

For years, CSUSM students have expressed the need to further diversify our campus community with the addition of an African American Greek organization. After a prolonged push for this inclusion, the request is being answered. On campus, students and various Greek organizations have been rallying...

Left to right: Tiffany Boyd and Jamaela Johnson

ASI town hall meeting addresses students’ concerns

Nicole Holman, Assistant News Editor February 24, 2016

Associated Students Inc. (ASI) held a town hall meeting  that allowed students in attendance to receive updates about crucial issues like the California Faculty Association (CFA) Fight for Five campaign and apparent firing of Arturo Ocampo. The meeting was held during U-Hour on Tuesday, Feb....

Young San Diego County leaders recognized for service to community

Pierson Cepeda, Assistant Web & Social Media Manager February 24, 2016

  CSUSM, partnered with the San Diego Foundation, hosted 25 & Under: Young Leaders to recognize individuals and projects that have positively impacted and served the San Diego community. This event was hosted at U-Hour on Feb. 18 in the USU Ballroom and brought three young leaders...

The interior of the Sports Center was toured today by various members of the campus and local community. Photo by Jeffrey Davis

First look at Sports Center builds excitement

Amy Chastain, Sports Editor February 17, 2016

    The $11.4 million CSUSM Sports Center opened its doors for a private viewing of the facility in advance of the highly anticipated fall grand opening. The gym, which seats 1,400 people, welcomed athletic staff, construction crew members, media and community members for a private...

President Haynes speaking with campus community at diversity open forum on Wednesday, Feb. 10. Photo by Rhiannon Ripley, Editorial Assistant.

Office of Diversity to remain in Office of the President

Jasmine Demers, Managing Editor February 11, 2016

  The Office of Diversity will remain in the Office of the President, reversing a decision to relocate the office to the Division of Community Engagement, President Haynes announced today. The Feb. 11 announcement came following opposition from students, faculty and staff regarding Haynes’...

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