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The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

Opinion

Makeup Commentary

Makeup Commentary

Lex Garcia, Features Editor September 28, 2016

Even if a girl has the slightest bit of makeup on, she always has one thing done: her eyebrows.   It has been said by various makeup artists and women that eyebrows are one of the most important features of your face.   “I feel like they are the most important thing because...

Why protein folding isn’t boring

Why protein folding isn’t boring

Jesse Howe, Contributor September 28, 2016

There’s a reason proteins make up such a large portion of our bodies: They are versatile molecules. They are essential for nearly every important biological function; from helping to harvest energy from food as various enzymes to making up the major portion of skin as collagen. Proteins are the...

The Genocide Awareness Project conveys the truth about abortion

Nathan Apodaca, Contributor September 28, 2016

Many who stopped by the Genocide Awareness project display last week while it was on campus were shocked to see abortion compared to genocides performed throughout history.   To this, it must be asked: What else do you call the killing of 1.2 million human beings per year?   Many...

Stress less, buy online textbooks

Stress less, buy online textbooks

Anna Maria Petrov, Staff Writer September 13, 2016

It’s the beginning of the new semester at California State University San Marcos, and students are mentally preparing for their courses as well as purchasing new school supplies. The first day of school is nerve-wracking for some; for instance, students worrying as to whether or not they will get...

Professionalism of the Financial Aid Office

Stephanie Sellars, Sports Writer September 13, 2016

As the new school year started, so did the tuition and fees.   I found myself standing in line for the Financial Aid office for 10 … 15 … even 20 minutes just waiting to talk to someone, hoping to receive the information I needed about paying various fees.   As a freshman,...

Editorial Introduction

Gayana Parsegova, Opinion Editor September 13, 2016

This semester, the Cougar Chronicle will be adding a new editorial section to the newspaper. The editorial represents the newspaper as a whole, being the voice behind this paper. Each edition, the section editors of the newspaper will address a topic that we, as the newspaper, feel passionate about...

How to survive freshman year

How to survive freshman year

Jeni Scaturro, Assistant Opinion Editor September 13, 2016

A new school year brings in a new crowd of students ‒ the freshman class. Although each incoming class of undergrads is always different, the mixed feelings of anxiety and unease still remain the same. To provide some cushion to this blow of emotions, here are some words of advice to our future...

What I learned in Punta Colonet

What I learned in Punta Colonet

Amy Chastain, Editor in Chief September 13, 2016

When I tell classmates that I went to México before the start of school, they think of Cabo San Lucas resorts, beaches and American amenities. Before my Aug. 25 trip to Punta Colonet, I had a similar mindset. This trip was my first to México and for several hours it didn’t seem bad, maybe just...

Buy or Rent Textbooks?

Buy or Rent Textbooks?

Jeffrey Davis, Photo Editor September 13, 2016

College textbooks continue rising in price. . .among other things. (Ahem. Parking permits). So, don’t buy them. Plenty of alternatives exist. Instead, use the cash you save for other college life essentials like food, gas, rent, booze, etc.         Take advantage of your school...

A magical day at Hogwarts

A magical day at Hogwarts

Rebecca Sykes, Sports Editor September 13, 2016

Most people dream of a magical experience, especially that of Harry Potter.   I was lucky enough to spend a day at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios, Hollywood for my 22nd birthday this past summer. The magic was real when entering Hogsmeade and seeing Hogwarts Castle...

This is for the little girl in the orphanage

This is for the little girl in the orphanage

Gayana Parsegova, Opinion Editor September 13, 2016

This past summer, I fell in love.   For the first time in my 22 years of life, I felt genuinely alive. I felt my heart beating from the exhilaration of each day. I was addicted to a feeling; I thrived on it; I needed it because of one little girl’s exhilaration for life. I spent July...

Become a force to be reckoned with

Become a force to be reckoned with

Jordan T. Waechter, Contributor May 11, 2016

  Have you ever heard the saying, “there are people who watch things happen, people who wait for things to happen, and people who say what happened?” What if instead, everyone in the global community — individuals, leaders, strangers and the like created a culture where people...

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