By Resty Grey Staff Writer American society is eating too much meat and not enough vegetables. I am willing to bet the last thing you ate had some sort of processed meat added to the plate to give the meal a sense of “completeness.” Vegans and vegetarians have a good chance of winning that...

By Lauren Hammond Opinion/Copy Editor The topic of dietary preference can be just as touchy of a conversation as politics or religion. Veganism is often labeled as radical and even dangerous, both for the diet’s limitations in food choices as well as its profound respect for animals’ lives....

By Chelsey Schweitzer Staff Writer Constant exposure to WiFi may be negatively impacting student health. Internet access is a main concern for the majority of students, especially with the growing number of classes turning to online resources. However, the WiFi that allows students to have access...

By Lauren Hammond Opinion/Copy Editor Many students at CSUSM probably have a Twitter account, but likely are unaware of the company’s questionable history. Twitter was first formed in 2006. Since its debut and coining of the legendary “Tweet,” the social networking site has seen a rapidly...

By Chelsey Schweitzer Staff Writer Many common beauty products contain toxic substances that consumers don’t know about. According to the nonprofit organization Campaign for Safer Cosmetics, the average American woman uses about 12 personal care products a day. This not only includes makeup...

By Anne Hall Staff Writer/ Layout Designer As I walked into the student library, I was anticipating a cloud of people showing interest in this provocatively titled project. The campus library released the Uterus Flag Project on Feb. 10 and it will remain until May 20.  This installation, provided...

By Zach Schanzenbach Staff Writer “Fifty Shades of Grey.”  Doubtlessly, you’ve seen a book with this title and an ominous-looking cover somewhere recently, possibly in our very own bookstore.  It’s a relatively new popular trilogy. Did you know, however that it was originally self-published? Self-publishing. ...

By Lauren Hammond Opinion/Copy Editor    Various Trader Joe’s locations throughout California are now charging customers for grocery bags in the hopes of minimizing environmental waste. T.J.’s is no stranger to promoting higher standards of consumption. The grocery stores are best recognized...

              Contributor: Amber Mahmood The CSUSM Muslim Student Association (MSA) aims to increase knowledge, growth and awareness of Islam, not only on the campus, but to the community as a whole. The term Muslim is often falsely associated...

                  Staff Writer: Noelle Friedberg InterVarsity Christian Fellowship is an international organization that focuses on campus ministry with a vision “to see students and faculty transformed, campuses renewed...

                Staff Writer: Katalina Lawrence In December of last year, a Youtube video entitled “Fukushima Radiation Hits San Francisco” caused community uproar. The amateur video is seven minutes long and is of a man walking...

                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...