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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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FAFSA only relieves some students’ financial stress.

FAFSA is the help college students need but do not get

Natalie Navarro, Opinion Editor November 15, 2021

Each year on Oct. 1, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA) opens for high school seniors and college students nationwide. Universities often require students to apply for two reasons: for statistical data and financial aid eligibility. Depending on the applicant’s financial status,...

Students believe that receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is beneficial to the community.

Why I got the COVID-19 vaccine

Natalie Navarro, Opinion Editor November 2, 2021

As of Sept. 30, CSUSM officially enacted a vaccine mandate on all students and faculty. In addition to the vaccine mandate, CSUSM is still enforcing masking while indoors to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Unless granted an exemption, active CSUSM students, faculty and staff  must be fully vaccinated...

Governor Newsom’s victory in the recent recall election is not a surprise to many.

Newsom’s decisive recall victory comes as no surprise

Jaden Whitehead, Staff Writer October 26, 2021

On Sept. 13, California held its special election to determine if Governor Gavin Newsom would be recalled. Newsom smoothly avoided being recalled, winning 62 percent of the vote compared to the 38 percent who voted in favor of being removed from office. For many, these results were no surprise. The...

Universities attempt to create a safe environment against COVID with vaccine mandates.

CSUSM vaccine mandate helps keep campus community safe

Sayna Nassertorabi, Staff Writer October 26, 2021

Almost every university that opened their campus  during the COVID-19 pandemic  has some sort of a mandate in place to keep the students and faculty safe. CSUSM has taken a huge step to keep the students safe by  giving  them the freedom to decide whether they want the vaccine or not. Many...

Students greatly benefit from in-person learning and events at CSUSM.

In-person events and learning help create a sense of community at CSUSM

Jaelyn Decena, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 29, 2021

As we go further into the semester with more students, faculty and staff getting vaccinated, CSUSM’s campus is slowly  returning to a sense of normality once again. While there is much unpredictability surrounding transitioning back to fully traditional learning, multiple departments at CSUSM are...

The campus wide mask mandate helps reduce the spread of COVID-19 within the CSUSM community.

Campus mask mandate keeps the campus community safe from COVID

Brittany Stroffolino, Staff Writer September 29, 2021

March 2020 was the last time I walked into work without a mask. I remember asking my  manager if the mask was necessary, since I did not want to ruin my makeup. I also claimed that it  was difficult to breathe in with hopes of being excused from this new mandate. Over a year has passed and I still...

The first week of school can be stressful and overwhelming for many first-year students.

First-year student reflects on first week at CSUSM

Priscilla Cruz, Staff Writer September 29, 2021

One hundred and five miles, two hours and thirty-three  minutes away from not only my hometown but the destination of my main supporters and motivation, my family. How could  I move away from the source of my happiness? How can I make it in college without them? I moved away from home to become...

Virtual vs. in-person learning: Across the Atlantic and back

Kristin Bergmann, Staff Writer September 15, 2021

For the Spring 2020 semester, I was an international student at CSUSM. I came here from Germany to experience the ultimate college experience: a big campus, exciting events and parties on the weekend. Sadly, life said “no” and the experience had barely even started when it came to an abrupt...

Hurricane Ida is the beginning of climate change-induced weather

Natalie Navarro, Opinion Editor September 15, 2021

Twelve years ago, Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the state of Louisiana and destroyed everything in its path. The natural disaster cost a significant amount of lives and billions in damages. Since then, many had hoped these catastrophic events only occurred once in a lifetime. However, those dreams...

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