A couple weeks ago, I was scrolling through my Facebook feed when I came across a lengthy post from an old roommate. At first glance, I could tell that whatever I was about to read was an important and sensitive matter to him. My eyes sifted through the text when I read, “Having said that, I announce...
Eighteen years ago, a small blonde-haired, blue-eyed young girl dragged herself into a classroom filled with children who looked nothing like her. They spoke a language that she could speak and understand yet felt like chalk within her mouth.
It was my first day of first grade. My family had been...
On Monday, Oct. 2, millions woke up to devastating news. A man terrorized a country music festival in Las Vegas making it the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Fifty nine people are dead and at least 500 wounded.
Three of the previous most deadly American mass shootings include the Pulse...
I’ve reached my senior year here at CSUSM and my last fall semester in school, as I don’t plan on pursuing a master’s degree. My choice to not continue studying is partly because it is rare to find a teacher who is passionate about what they’re teaching while engaging the students in the subject....
Nobody anticipates trauma. You never think that bad things will happen to you. You are fearless, powerful, confident and in control; however, that all can quickly change, and it sure did for me. Almost two years ago, I was involved in a major snowboarding collision. Two surgeries, seven screws, a metal...
It’s finally that time of the year again. Leaves are starting to change color and it’s cold enough to wear those sweaters that have been kept in the back of the closet all summer. For me, it’s the busiest time of year because fall comes with a bunch of fun activities and places to visit.
Every...
October is the first full month of fall with its festivities and changes in weather -- the beaches empty, the Liquidambar leaves fall and pumpkins line doorsteps. But enthusiasm for the season may obscure another important marker: National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
About 56.7 million...
Editor’s Note: The Cougar Chronicle reached out to ASI, and ASI respectfully declined response to this letter.
The recent Cougar Chronicle article failed to include three critical facts that tell the true story behind the lawsuit brought by CSUSM Students for Life (SFL) and my challenge to the University’s...
Our beloved CSUSM community comprises individuals of diverse backgrounds, yet we make one student body. The last several weeks have held a commotion of political rhetoric, changes and uncertainty for many. With the rescinding of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), many students within...
Sabrina Belknap, Assistant Features Editor
• September 28, 2017
With the school year set in full swing, it’s time to get back on that grind and conquer the semesters in front of us!
Although things can get a bit hectic this time of year, it’s important to take a step back, reground ourselves and focus on goals that will allow us to bloom into the people we...
It’s one thing to have a class that has 50 to 200 students, but to also have a class where participation is the key to passing, it is important that your voice is heard.
Now don’t get me wrong, I know how hard it is to raise your hand in class. I personally am shy in a class setting. Why? Sometimes...
Meghan Taylor, Assistant Entertainment Editor
• September 28, 2017
As a fourth year college student, you would think that I would have it all together by now - I don’t. Being a transfer student sounds easy, but I am actually having a hard time with it.
I am someone who needs a game plan. I need to feel like I have it under control, and the second I don’t, I...
