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The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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CSUSM students are victims of hacking

October 24, 2013
Students need to be aware of the harsh reality and prevalence of hacking in the modern era, especially in light of the cases involving CSUSM students in the past few years.
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Graduation is a privilege, not a right

October 11, 2013

by Zach Schanzenbach Staff Writer Upon seeing a square topped cap and a tassel hanging over the side, there is one word that comes to the mind - “graduation.” Most CSUSM students have experienced the process of graduating with their friends in high school, and will hopefully experience it again...

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Student safety at risk during party season

October 11, 2013

By Anne Hall Staff Writer With a short lesson or reminder of procedures, options, causes and local resources there may be hope to prime students for remaining safe during the holidays this party season at CSUSM and everywhere. Students will be drinking and potentially carousing in celebration...

Never too soon for students to start saving

Never too soon for students to start saving

October 11, 2013

By Chelsey Schweitzer Staff Writer More than one in four Americans don’t have money saved. This statistic from CNN Money is made more concerning by the projected state of Social Security. To college students, retirement seems far in the future and many therefore don’t concern themselves with...

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Employers scan social media to find the real you

October 11, 2013

By Blanca Sarabia Staff Writer With such a competitive job market, employers are now able and willing to look through prospective employees’ social media to determine whether they are fit for a particular job. Many employers use social media to learn more about an applicant than solely going off...

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Student Union building moves toward completion

October 11, 2013

By Anne Hall Staff Writer Many students have likely seen the construction occurring near the César Chavéz statue at the top of the stairs on the south side of campus. This fast-materializing building is set to be the future student union at CSUSM. Much deliberation has taken place over the making...

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CSUSM student arrested in ‘sextortion’ case

October 11, 2013

By Katlin Sweeney Editor in Chief A CSUSM student from Temecula has been arrested for allegedly hacking into the webcams and computers of 30 to 150 women worldwide in what federal officials are calling a “sextortion” case. Jared James Abrahams, 19, a second-year psychology major, could be...

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Students should know privacy rights in the online age

September 26, 2013

  By Chelsey Schweitzer Staff Writer New technology not only allows students to shop from home and connect with friends all over the world, but it allows a new generation of identity thieves and scammers to operate on a larger scale. In this generation, technology has become a big part of...

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Students should practice the science of gratitude

September 26, 2013
Students need to focus a little less on the stresses of school and more on their sense of wellness.
GALLERY: Students host food distribution at Summit Church

GALLERY: Students host food distribution at Summit Church

September 14, 2013

A student organized food distributions take place at 2 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month (except on holidays and during finals week) at Summit Christian Church, located across from campus next to the dorms.  Photos by Blanca Sarabia.

Puerto Rican senator Sila Gonzalez-Calderon will speak at The Clarke Field House on Oct. 3.

Puerto Rican senator to speak on women in leadership

September 14, 2013

By Liezel Herradura Staff Writer  Women in leadership positions has become a prevalent topic in recent years, and now CSUSM is joining the conversation.   On Oct. 3, The Clarke Field House will host Puerto Rican Senator Sila González-Calderón as she leads a discussion on women and leadership....

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ASI student groups promote social justice

September 12, 2013

By Katlin Sweeney Editor in Chief  When you give passionate leaders a place where they can share their thoughts and initiate their dreams into action, you spark a revolution.   At CSUSM, students, faculty and staff have worked together to create a campus that is not only serving students in the...

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