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LGBTQA students release first publication on campus

LGBTQA students release first publication on campus

April 21, 2015

By Nicole Holman News Assistant [author title="About the Author" author_id="257"] The LGBTQA Pride Center at CSUSM recently held a release party for its very first edition of a new publication entitled The Queery, a magazine that intends to reach out to the LGBTQA community. The Queery, which...

Twilight, Los Angeles: 1992 brings to light issues of prejudice and injustice

Twilight, Los Angeles: 1992 brings to light issues of prejudice and injustice

April 21, 2015

By Sonni Simmons Community News Editor [author title="About the Author" author_id="256"] The CSUSM School of Arts Program is challenging injustice with this spring’s presentation of Twilight, Los Angeles: 1992 by Anna Deavere Smith. The play was available to students and community members...

Conversations that matter, being an active bystander

Conversations that matter, being an active bystander

April 21, 2015

By Chelsey Schweitzer Senior Staff Writer CSUSM organizations recently hosted a discussion that served to teach students about cultural appropriation and bystander intervention in order to foster an accepting and understanding environment. This event was held on April 14 as part of the Conversations...

Red Flag Campaign calls for the end of violence on college campuses

Red Flag Campaign calls for the end of violence on college campuses

Jasmine Demers, News Editor April 21, 2015

  [author title="About the Author" author_id="255"] CSUSM organizations are currently hosting a campaign in order to end dating and sexual violence as well as to promote empowerment through peer intervention. The Red Flag Campaign began on April 13 at CSUSM, in honor of Sexual Assault...

Community service fair opens doors for students at CSUSM

Community service fair opens doors for students at CSUSM

April 21, 2015

By Karri Kirby The CHABBS Global Commitment Initiative (GCI) recently hosted a community service fair that served as an opportunity for students to take action in their community and find ways to get involved on a local level. GCI is a campaign by the CHABBS Department that encourages students...

April/May Calendar of Events

April 21, 2015

By Nicole Holman News Assistant [author title="About the Author" author_id="257"] As the semester comes to a close, CSUSM is still holding many events both on and off campus. Looking for a study break? Come check out some of these exciting activities! April: ∙CSUSM Baseball vs. San Diego...

CSUSM Model United Nations makes impact in national conference

CSUSM Model United Nations makes impact in national conference

Jasmine Demers, News Editor April 7, 2015

  [author title="About the Author" author_id="255"] The CSUSM Model United Nations (MUN) Team recently participated in an international conference where they were recognized for their tremendous hard work and commitment to academic competition. On March 20 through 27, the school’s...

CSUSM students organize to demand change on campus

CSUSM students organize to demand change on campus

April 7, 2015

By Katlin Sweeney Editor in Chief [author title="About the Author" author_id="24"] In the 25 years since CSUSM was established, one of the defining qualities of its student population has been their readiness to protest and organize on behalf of equality, equity and justice for their peers. Over...

Annual Open House to showcase the CSUSM campus and dynamic atmosphere

Annual Open House to showcase the CSUSM campus and dynamic atmosphere

April 7, 2015

By Chelsey Schweitzer Senior Staff Writer This weekend, CSUSM guests and potential students will have the opportunity to explore the campus and participate in various activities included in the annual Open House known as Discover CSUSM. Discover CSUSM will take place on Saturday, April 11 and...

Staff members voice concern for workload increase

Jasmine Demers, News Editor April 7, 2015

  [author title="About the Author" author_id="255"] The CSUSM Chapter of the California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) recently filed a class- action grievance on behalf of all bargaining unit employees who are assigned to support Extended Learning work. The grievance addresses...

The transformation, growth of CSUSM

The transformation, growth of CSUSM

April 7, 2015

By Sonni Simmons Community News Editor [author title="About the Author" author_id="256"] Cal State University San Marcos has transformed in numerous ways since classes began in 1990, and the campus continues to grow even after 25 years. The campus opened to 448 students in its first year,...

Campus events to spotlight LGBTQA community

April 7, 2015

By Nicole Holman News Assistant [author title="About the Author" author_id="257"] The month of April- charmingly dubbed “Gaypril”- will bring a plethora of events to campus that serve to highlight the LGBTQA community. On Tuesday, April 7, a discussion about marriage equality will be...

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