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Dr. Fernando Soriano describes experience as a minority in educational setting.

Dr. Fernando Soriano discusses academic journey as a minority

Ramon Flores, Health & Fitness Reporter March 9, 2016

Dr. Fernando Soriano, Professor of Human Development, hosted a “Tukwut Talk” in which he described his journey to obtaining his advanced education as a Latino. The event, part of “Tukwut Talks: A Series of Conversations with Faculty,” was held on Wednesday, March 2 in University Student...

Dr. Joely Proudfit, Department Chair of American Indian Studies 
appointed to National Advisory Council on Indian Education.

Dr. Joely Proudfit appointed by President Obama to Indian Education Advisory Council

Cory Kay, News Editor March 9, 2016

Dr. Joely Proudfit, Department Chair of American Indian Studies at CSUSM, has been appointed by President Barack Obama to the National Advisory Council on Indian Education. The council advises the president himself on American Indian education issues and policies in schools throughout the nation....

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...

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