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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

Letter to the Editor: Thank you to Professor Glinecki

Letter to the Editor: Thank you to Professor Glinecki

November 20, 2014

By Tiffany Trent Staff Writer  Thanksgiving is one of my very favorite holidays for several reasons such as eating delicious foods, watching Thanksgiving specials on TV and especially spending quality time with loved ones. Another reason I also think Thanksgiving is so important is because...

Letter to the Editor: What am I thankful for?

Letter to the Editor: What am I thankful for?

November 20, 2014

By Essence Sanders Contributor  While most everyone says they are thankful for the same things, every year I am thankful for my family and my friends. But I had to sit here and think, “what else am I really thankful for?” I seriously could not think of anything. Of course I am thankful...

Letter to the Editor: Why I’m thankful for Beyonce

November 20, 2014

By Katia Brunson  Opinion Assistant  Her vocal chops are inspirational. Her passionate and poetic lyrics move you with themes about feminism, motherhood, sexuality, relationships and expressing your inner badass. She manages her own career in addition to being a mother. Needless to say, Beyonce...

Headline: Technology: Blessing and curse

November 20, 2014

By Kat Diltz  Staff Writer  It’s inevitable--we are surrounded by technology 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Access to entertainment, communication and information is at our fingertips. While having this luxury has quickly become the norm in our society, I’ve noticed that so many people...

Letter to the Editor: Thanksgiving fosters gratitude

November 20, 2014

By Anna Maria Petrov Staff Writer  Thanksgiving brings forth a feeling of joy and anticipation. This holiday has the potential to bring people together with each other and their families. During the holidays, people tend to feel more happy and full of cheer, but Thanksgiving takes that a step...

Thankful for education

Thankful for education

November 20, 2014

By Noelle Friedberg  Opinion Editor   With Thanksgiving just around the corner, now is the perfect time to stop and reflect on what we’re most thankful for. I for one am thankful for my education. School is something that is so easy to take for granted. And why wouldn’t we? It can...

Letter to the Editor: Celebrating with thankful heart

Letter to the Editor: Celebrating with thankful heart

November 20, 2014

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...

Why break-ups don’t always have to mean goodbye

November 20, 2014

By Lexy Perez  Arts and Entertainment Assistant  Let's face it: Break-ups suck. In movies and television, break-ups are treated as an over-dramatic buildup to that fated happy ending. But what happens when in real life, it can be common for a break-up to simply be a break-up? Insert what...

Thanksgiving Poem

November 20, 2014

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...

Sign for Academic Advising

Academic advising saves time and money

November 6, 2014

By Noelle Friedberg Opinion Editor  The myth has been spread around campus that walking over the seal on the ground in front of the coffee cart in Founders Plaza will keep you from graduating in four years. But what actually holds you back from graduating on time is failing to make an education...

Computer screen and magazines

Why mass media is best major

November 6, 2014

Katia Brunson Opinion Assistant  America is the consumer capital of the world; afflicted by a constant barrage of media selling us social norms, values and ideas. Almost everything we know to be true has been fed to us through various media outlets, whether it be through the news, a TV show...

Woman putting on makeup

One guy’s perspective on makeup

November 6, 2014

By Cody Cook Photo Assistant  Makeup is a great way for girls to look and feel confident when entering the professional field trying to get hired for a job. However, I challenge girls not to wear makeup on a first date. It may be great for the professional world, important events and to dress...

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