Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi
Contributor
It is at this time of year we celebrate the practice of giving thanks.
This is a particular monumental year for me as I celebrate having taught for 40 years. It is now and always that I am grateful for my connections with students through the honor of my...
By Gloria Magallanes
Senior Staff Writer
In the morning I open my eyes, inhale and say thank you God.
Then my feet touch the ground and I walk forth.
Keeping my balance,
On the narrow path I've chosen.
Everyday I have a reason to be thankful.
No, I'm not ashamed.
I'll bow...
By USCC
Contributor
Dear CSUSM,
As United Students of Color Coalition, we are taking the initiative to communicate the vision we have for CSUSM in hopes of helping our campus live up to its core values, mission and vision statement. Despite reaching the 25 year anniversary, it is both tragic...
By USCC
Contributor
To Students, Faculty and Staff:
Throughout the years we have witnessed the racial divide amongst faculty, staff and students- the most critical factor being that there is a lack of involvement and genuine interest of our students’ success.
While there exists a small...
It has come to my attention that the article entitled “A plea for modesty” by a contributor, Chelsea Lightfoot, has received some backlash due to its publication in Wednesday’s edition of The Cougar Chronicle and has left some folks questioning as to why it was given the approval to be run.
As...
By Anderson Gould
Contributor
I parked in the parking structure and I purchased a parking pass for the day with my credit card. I placed the ticket in the window in the driver side window as advised. However, as I closed the door and unforeseen circumstances occurred, the ticket fell off...
By Liyin Sun
Contributor
There was construction going on and some workers' trucks were parking around the constructing area--dirt places. I was having a video recording going on and temporarily parked behind one of buildings where there is no sign saying "no parking,” not blocking anything...
By Cristopher Mora
Contributor
Hi there! I am a graduating senior in Global Studies. I will be the first member of my family to graduate from college. For that reason, I am grateful for my family and friends, and my fraternal brothers, my NAK Carnales.
NAK is a Fraternity on campus and...
By Carolyn Blizard
Contributor
Although I have only been a part of Alpha Omicron Pi for three semesters, my sorority has given me many memories that I know I will never forget.
AOΠ has permanently become part of my heart and soul. As cheesy as it sounds, I don’t think I would have conquered...
By Othoniel Figueroa
Contributor
Dedicating four years of my life towards the establishment of Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity at Cal State San Marcos helped me in many ways. Being a first generation student and transitioning from high school to a university was a challenge.
Nu Alpha Kappa served...
By Kyle Coday
Contributor
I will say at the beginning, CSUSM was not my first choice. However after my first semester here as a junior changed my opinion. My first class was Chicano Theater and I had the pleasure of meeting an admirable and strong woman, Yeni Orozco Towver, who became my best...
By Mary Green
Contributor
As I reflect on my experience here at CSUSM, I find that it would be nearly impossible to accurately describe it using only 500 words.
I can tell you that as a 17-year old freshman, I didn’t know what to expect when I decided to move away from my home, step outside...
