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FDA DECLARES CAFFEINE AND ALCOHOL A DANGEROUS MIX

November 23, 2010
The FDA confirmed that their peer-reviewed studies suggest that the consumption of beverages containing added caffeine and alcohol is associated with risky behaviors that may lead to hazardous and life-threatening situations.

A SPECIAL STATEMENT FROM CFA PRESIDENT BARRETT: CSUSM California Faculty Association addresses fee increase

November 16, 2010
The first tuition increase will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2011 as a five percent addition of $105. A 10 percent increase, $444, will become effective for fall 2011, according to the CSU.

WHO IS MR. ALPHA CHI? A fun filled evening with a great cause

November 16, 2010
Last Wednesday night, Nov. 10, one of CSUSM’s campus sororities, Alpha Chi Omega, held its annual benefit competition, Mr. Alpha Chi, in the Clarke Grand Salon.

CSUSM hosts Election 2010 Teach-in: Students, professors discuss candidates, propositions

November 4, 2010
The election forum was designed to offer a non-partisan discussion of the 2010 candidates and selected propositions, hoping to give CSUSM students an opportunity to discern their individual opinions in an unbiased setting.

CSUSM honored as Military-Friendly: Campus recognition and events surrounding Veteran’s Day

November 4, 2010
G.I. Jobs magazine recognizes CSUSM as a military friendly campus, placing the school among the top 15 percent of colleges welcoming veterans. Our campus offers for student veterans many benefits such as credit for service, veterans programs, and military spouse programs.

Police Beat 10/21-10/24

November 4, 2010
All the events that kept CSUSM campus police busy from 10/21 to 10/24

Special Election Issue Nov 3

October 26, 2010
The Pride Student Newspaper will delay printing for the week of Nov 1 in order to include the results of California's midterm elections. The special election issue will print on Wednesday, November 3 following the November 2 election.

Think Pink: Celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 26, 2010
Americans everywhere are celebrating the month of October as official Breast Cancer Awareness month. Pink ribbons grace even the most unassuming corners of our life this month.

Government urges vaccination for seasonal flu: SHCS offers flu shots for students and faculty/staff

October 26, 2010
Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Student Health and Counseling Services, students and CSUSM faculty and staff can receive flu vaccination. SHCS do not require an appointment. The shot costs $10 for students and $15 for faculty and staff.

New CSU Budget Increase for 2010-11: State allocates $199 million for CSU schools

October 26, 2010
The new budget plan restores $199 million to the CSU system, plus $60.6 million to support growing enrolment across the 23 campuses. The final budget increases the CSU General Fund from $2.35 billion to $2.62 billion

Keeping your car safe from theft: Campus police encourage awareness in light of auto crimes

October 26, 2010
Students are encouraged to be more attentive of their belongings and surroundings, especially in parking lots. Although there have not been such recent incidences of vehicle theft on campus, students should be sharp about any suspicious activity.
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