Lilly Flack, Cougars Without Borders assistant editor
• November 12, 2015
One of the hardest things I’ve ever had to deal with is the sudden death of my father in 2011. Since then, everything has altered; from the way I look at boys, to my most recent relationships.
When my father passed away, I was 15 years old and reaching a crucial point of my life: my...
Ciara Walker, Assistant Features Editor
• November 12, 2015
Oftentimes when a cohort reaches an age where the voice of reason is louder than the voice of impulse, younger generations are heavily criticized. Some things are valid observations that warrant redirection, but others are bound to change.
What I experience as a young adult is completely...
Tiffany Trent, Assistant Opinion Editor
• November 12, 2015
We all have different experiences and perspectives that shape who we are as individuals. Therefore, it’s important for us to share our viewpoints and beliefs.
This way we can all learn from each other and fight against ignorance. There are countless topics and perspectives that we...
In the dating scene, many women give men a series of tests in order to confirm that they’re dating “Mr. Right.” One of these tests is the “90-Day rule.” This is where a woman holds the sex during a probationary period for three months. This test is effective in determining whether...
Have you heard of the 90-day rule? It is essentially this idea that women should make men wait 90 days to have sex with them.
I can see how this is useful because too often women are afraid men will leave them as soon as they have sex with them. It tests to see if they will be faithful...
The modern day interpretation of chivalry is seen as polite and courteous behavior towards women. Men display chivalry when they hold open doors for women or offer them their jacket on a cold night. Chivalry is a defining trait of a true gentlemen, but the question remains, is chivalry...
CSUSM’s production of “Good Kids” handled a hefty issue, but also dazzled and educated audiences with spectacular acting.
Our very own theater program put on a new production from Oct. 14 to Oct. 18 titled “Good Kids” written by Naomi Iizuka.
The play is based on a true...
One in four women will be sexually assaulted in her lifetime. Considering this alarming reality, candid discussions and education surrounding sexual assault and rape are extremely important.
A recent event held on campus sparked discussion and encouraged that conversations about this...
Nicole Holman, Community News Editor
• October 29, 2015
Choosing a costume for Halloween has always been a thrilling pastime. As a child, I remember having energetic discussions with friends about who or what we were going to dress up as well before Oct. 31 was even close.
Now that we’re in college, time to plan elaborate costumes (or even...
“Mean Girls” taught our generation that “Halloween is the one night a year when a girl can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it.”
Though I agree with the underlying premise of self-expression, I do not agree with the notion of calling other people...
Halloween is the perfect time to live out your fantasies and be whoever you’ve always wanted to be. It’s an unbelievably empowering experience. But nothing really charges you up the way a superhero costume does.
“With great power comes great responsibility,” says Uncle Ben, the...
Halloween is a holiday that lets anyone be whoever or whatever they want without societal pressures or judgement. Many choose to dress as Latinos, Native Americans, African Americans and Asian Americans. From these people’s perspectives, it’s “all in good fun.”
However, there...
