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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

Professors bias not a good fit on campus

Professor’s bias not a good fit on campus

September 14, 2013

By Letty Puentes Contributor CSUSM needs to acknowledge that nobody has the right to diminish the sexuality of another. I became aware of social justice in my sophomore year of college. Prior to that, I had never heard of the term and was initially unsure if I understood the concept. I began to gather...

eBooks: Lots of benefits to digital backpacks

eBooks: Lots of benefits to ‘digital backpacks’

September 14, 2013

By Katie Piccirillo Staff Writer Have you embraced the “digital backpack”?     Recently, technology has increased its influences on many college campuses across the country. CSUSM takes pride in being an innovative and technologically based campus. Students sometimes forget how much of...

The Heart Beat: Unmasking the gluten-free diet fad

The Heart Beat: Unmasking the gluten-free diet fad

September 12, 2013

By Rachel Gallego Staff Writer You’ve probably heard about the increasing number of people jumping on the bandwagon of becoming gluten-free. You may also be noticing more gluten-free products in stores. What you are probably not hearing is that there are some important things to consider before...

A white rose at the CSUSM memorial. Photo by Chelsey Schweitzer

White Rose Memorial a hidden gem on campus

September 12, 2013

By Chelsey Schweitzer Staff Writer   The White Rose Memorial is a CSUSM commemorative plaque that is passed by thousands of unaware students each day.   I first heard of the memorial after being assigned by my sociology professor to locate its whereabouts. As a freshman at the university,...

Cars parked in the parking garage at CSUSM. Photo by Pam Kragen

CSUSM parking prices top other campuses

September 12, 2013
Opinion piece on Cal State San Marcos student parking fees.
Assemblyman Rocky Chavez

Congressman: Freezing tuition, funding higher education key to California’s future

May 17, 2013

By Assemblymember Rocky Chávez  Spiraling tuition rates at California State University and University of California campuses are threatening to price low and middle income students out of their college education. Over the past decade, tuition costs have tripled at California’s public universities....

The Heart Beat: College degree important for health, well-being and family

The Heart Beat: College degree important for health, well-being and family

May 9, 2013

Curtis Bovee Staff Writer Most people consider the main incentive of a college degree to be monetary; however, a college degree is worth more than the financial benefits. In a campus poll of students, 7 out of 10 students at CSUSM indicated that the number one reason they are striving for a college...

Cougar Asks: Students describe their summer break wish list

May 9, 2013

By Alison Seagle John Roach, communications, “Help my office sell over a million dollars of products.” Marisa Ruffin, computer science, “Party and go to the beach.” Jenny Betz, psychology, “Do new things, like bungee jumping off a bridge.” Gaby Artiglio, visual arts, “Scuba diving.” Brock...

Cougar Asks: What’s your strategy for finals week?

May 9, 2013

By Alison Seagle Staff Writer Alexa Watkins, communications: “Every night I just study; starting now, for a few hours.” Cambria Mackey, communications: “Going over material ahead of time and looking over the study guides.” Julia Barnes, kinesiology: “I try not to stress and take mimosa...

LETTER: People made this senior’s college experience shine

May 9, 2013

By Antonio Jimenez I had a great college experience because of the wonderful people I met along the way. I have never met a more amazing group of people that I am grateful to call my friends. Getting involved with a club has also changed my life. It had its challenges, but being involved in the Catholic...

LETTER: Senior bids adieu to CSUSM

May 9, 2013

By Andrew Reed Thank you CSUSM. We really have something special here. I joined the Catholic Club my freshman year and met the most wonderful people that ended up being my best friends that stuck with me throughout college. From there I decided to branch out and found myself working for the marketing...

Religious bumper stickers send the wrong messages

Religious bumper stickers send the wrong messages

May 9, 2013

By Ben Carlson Staff Writer Comedian Demetri Martin once told a joke concerning bumper stickers, “A lot of people don't like bumper stickers. I don't mind bumper stickers. To me a bumper sticker is a shortcut. It's like a little sign that says, 'Hey, let's never hang out.'” Labels carry baggage,...

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