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Opinion

Los Angeles and Orange County deem April to be Armenian history month

Gayana Parsegova, Opinion editor May 16, 2017

For 102 years, Armenians not only in America, but all around the world have been demanding for recognition of the Armenian Genocide. On March 28, the Board Supervisors of Los Angeles County, Janice Hahn and Kathryn Barger agreed to pass the motion to officially declare April to be known as “Armenian...

The Genocide no one told you about

Gayana Parsegova, Opinion editor May 16, 2017

Shots are fired, people are running with fear in their eyes, and you, being the young and innocent child that you are, look up to your parents in horror. You’re confused to why people are frightened, why your homeland appears to be crumbling into pieces before your eyes, and why your loved ones are...

Faith that never ended

Gayana Parsegova, Opinion editor May 16, 2017

When people think of genocide, oftentimes the first thought that comes to mind is innocent civilian lives being taken by evil powers. Without a doubt, this should be the first point considered whenever a genocide is spoken of, however, many times we cease to understand the effects post genocide. Orphanages...

U.S. needs to acknowledge Armenian Genocide

Dr. Robert Aboolian, Professor & Chair, Department of Operations and Supply Chain Management May 16, 2017

When is the right time for the U.S. Government to refer to Armenian mass killings as “Genocide”? April 24 marks the 102nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The US government has yet to officially acknowledge it for what it was: A “genocide.” Genocide is defined as the deliberate and systematic...

How to prepare for finals

Jeni Scaturro, Assistant Opinion Editor April 18, 2017

  Welcome to the worst part of the semester-- finals week. The bittersweet period consisting of stomachs churning, eyes whirling and palms sweating. This spring semester can either end on a low or a high. How will yours end?   It is another test, but alas the final one. This is the...

The Misconceptions of Autism

Bryanna Martinez, Staff Writer April 18, 2017

Autism, something taboo to talk about like every other mental illness, but hey let’s rip the Band-Aid off together.   The giant misconception about autism is that there is only one broad form of it or someone needs to be medicated.  However, there are two specific broad forms of autism,...

President Donald Trump: A review on his work so far

Angel Torres, Assistant Layout Editor April 18, 2017

The presidential election came and went, Donald Trump won and is now our president. The real estate mogul and reality TV star with no previous political experience has made his way to the White House. When he announced his candidacy, many laughed and said “never going to happen,” yet here we are....

Taking a stance with Dr. G

ANONYMOUS April 18, 2017

  The annual CSUSM Career Fair took place in the USU Ballroom April 6. Several students attended and visited the various booths that had been set up in an effort to help our Cougars get some ideas on potential careers they would like to pursue.   However, there was also a protest...

Ask Dr. G

Anonymous March 31, 2017

Welcome to another fabulous edition of the Opinion portion of the Chronicle! In this edition, we’re doing things differently and holding a new segment entitled, “Ask Dr. G,” where she will address various questions the students of CSUSM may bring forth to her!   Student A: Dear Dr. G,...

Experience in my triathlon club

Michael Tran, Staff Writer March 31, 2017

When I was 20, I took a semester off from college to focus on Triathlons.   In case you are wondering, a triathlon consists of a run, bike and swim. I spent my entire semester running six to 14 miles a day, biking 20 to 90 miles a day and swimming five miles a week.   It was a...

Why I don’t drink alcohol

Micaela Johansson, Assistant Opinion Editor March 31, 2017

My relationship with alcohol started at the age of 13 or 14. It had been there for celebration and heartbreaks, in secret and out in the open. It had such an impact on me, that I became a bartender  at the age of 19. Little did I know, my friend alcohol would consume me as much as I had consumed it.   At...

Party for Saint Patrick

Hannah Snider, Sports Editor March 31, 2017

Saint Patrick’s Day! What is that even about? Is it an excuse to get drunk and pinch people you don’t like who aren’t wearing green? Yes, but there is much more. As half Irish, Saint Patrick’s Day has been a big day for my family. We decorate the house, my mom makes a green cake, we eat traditional...

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