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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

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Going green with solar energy

March 9, 2014

                Staff Writer: Chelsey Schweitzer Electricity plays a large part in the life of the average American. Using solar panels to power residences and workplaces can help people save money as well as the environment. Solar...

Group projects are controversial class dynamic

Group projects are controversial class dynamic

January 1, 2014

By Rico Palmerin Features Editor For some, in our unsuspecting elementary years. For others, in that confusing, hormonal middle school. But for most, it began in high school science class and never went away. It’s…group projects. Following an announcement of a group project, many students moan...

Extended Edition: Over 21 venues unfair to young fans

Extended Edition: Over 21 venues unfair to young fans

January 1, 2014

By Chelsey Schweitzer  Staff Writer  21 and over venues exclude many students from concerts and shows that they want to see. This is especially true when it comes to concerts, which many students wish to attend. 21 and over venues make it so that students often have to miss these shows and are unable...

Extended Edition: Student speaks about his experiences with homelessness

Extended Edition: Student speaks about his experiences with homelessness

January 1, 2014

By Jeff Meints  Staff Writer  I have found there are two types of people in this world when it comes to the issue of homelessness. There are the people who receive the information that you are homeless and they either are of the “A Group” or “B Group.” The A Group are those who continue...

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Extended Edition: Going online is waste of time

January 1, 2014

By Chelsey Schweitzer  Staff Writer  CSUSM students use their  computers to work on assignments in the little down time that they have between classes but the campus wifi is too spotty to be effective. If you were to look around the campus, odds are that there would be a majority of students working...

Extended edition: Lets start the GMO conversation

Extended edition: Let’s start the GMO conversation

January 1, 2014

By Katalina Lawrence  Staff Writer  Students at CSUSM have the right to know what they are consuming, and building awareness of GMO’s implications can save lives. As a young person I live life on the go, just like many of my peers. When you are a college student it is hard to focus on every little...

Extended Edition: TSA regulations unconstitutional

Extended Edition: TSA regulations unconstitutional

January 1, 2014

By Lauren Hammond  Opinion Editor Current TSA regulations remain a controversial topic in the US and it seems as though violations associated to the program are only getting worse. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is the governmental agency responsible for providing travelers with...

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Giving thanks this holiday season: Reflecting on what is most important to us

November 26, 2013

By Noelle Friedberg Staff Writer Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and now is the perfect time to reflect on what we are thankful for.   I for one am grateful for my education. Education has molded and shaped all of us into the people we are today. School is something that...

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Tasteless Halloween costumes

November 26, 2013

By Amanda Lenox Editorial Assistant   Halloween has come and gone, but people are still talking about the controversial Halloween costume choices made by young adults.   You would think that most people today have the mental capability to know when a costume is appropriate...

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Step-by-step directions to destress your life

November 14, 2013

By Zach Schanzenbach Contributor Your heart is racing, you’re sweating, mentally paralyzed and not getting a lot of sleep. If you’re a student, chances are you’ve experienced all of these conditions at some point in your life.   These are symptoms of stress; ah, yes, a college student’s...

Dr. Dennis McCullough

Slow Medicine a compassionate healthcare approach for elders

November 14, 2013

By Lissette Nunez Staff Writer CSUSM welcomed a guest speaker, Dr. Dennis McCullough, a physician and geriatrician who has brought a compassionate approach to caring for the elders. McCullough visited campus on Oct. 23 and educated students about his ideas. Dr. McCullough’s approach begins with...

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Stereotypes, misinformation about autism has harmful effects

November 14, 2013

By Chelsea Nicole Brown Staff Writer Media representations of autism have led to issues with labelling, causing those with the condition to feel hurt and frustrated.   We all remember the movie "Rain Man.” It was the story of an autistic "savant" named Raymond who is Tom Cruise's character...

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