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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.

Police Beat 10/11-10/16

October 26, 2010

All the events that kept the Cal State San Marcos Police busy from October 10 - October 16

CSUSM Alternative Spring Break: ASI encourages students to volunteer for campus philanthropy organization

October 26, 2010

Cal State San Marcos students looking for more than your average Cancun Spring Break may find Alternative Spring Break (ASB) the perfect choice. This year’s trip is to Washington DC.

Selling class notes considered grounds for expulsion

October 26, 2010

Think your essays and past class notes are worth more than just a letter grade? Think not. Selling class notes, past tests, or even essays breaks the student code of conduct that can lead to expulsion from the university and the entire CSU system

In Defense of Public Education: CSUSM students and staff rally to inspire voters

October 12, 2010

Activists for public education organized a day to allow students, teachers, and community members to speak out against budget cuts and other grievances they believe are hurting the public education system in California and the nation.

CSUSM Accepting Applications for Spring 2011: New set to arrive next semester

October 12, 2010

California politicians made repeated drastic cuts to the CSU educational system budget for many years. If the California legislature enacts the proposed budget, there will be a new influx of students attending CSUSM this January.

New Minors at CSUSM: Geography and Border Studies

October 12, 2010

The California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) College of Arts and Sciences, has broadened the selection of their course offerings, and have introduced two brand new minors, Border Studies and Geography, to their academic curriculum.

Police Beat: September 26-29

October 12, 2010

What kept CSUSM campus police busy for the past few days...

New annual Clery Report shows an increase in narcotics and weapons offenses

October 6, 2010

The “Jeanne Clery Act” is an annual Security Report and Fire Safety Report consisting of security advice and crime statistics of arrests made by the CSUSM campus police. It contains statistics and crime rates related to activities reported in the CSUSM police jurisdiction.

Got your eyes set on graduating? Trio Student Support Services can help you get there

October 6, 2010

Did you know that there is a program on campus that helps ensure students’ academic success? Trio Student Support Services (SSS) devotes its services to helping low-income students, first generation, and students with a disability background stay on track for graduation.

Two new ventures for green in California

September 21, 2010

Voters face a very difficult decision this November as Proposition 19 enters the ballot. Every smoker’s dream and conservative’s worst nightmare has come to the state of California, as Proposition 19 offers to possibly forever change the face of California with the legalization of marijuana.