By: Lauren Hammond, Copy/Opinion Editor  It goes without saying that foot fashion at CSUSM comes in a multitude of varieties and styles, but have students considered how their shoes may be affecting their health? With the amount of walking CSUSM students do across campus, it is wise for them to consider...

By: Anne Hall, Layout Designer  The war against terrorism is the longest lasting war in U.S. history. As it continues on, the media scarcely identifies the current events related to its activities. People begin to forget that American troops are still fighting a battle that many no longer understand...

By Justin Donner Sports Editor My ancestors didn’t work their way to the very top of the food chain for me to just throw the glory away and not consume meat. I enjoy being primal and tearing meat from the bones of ribs. If it’s so “unnatural”, why do millions of people enjoy doing the...

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...