As vaccines are becoming more available to college-aged students, universities have carefully considered their plans for the forthcoming semester.
The topic of requiring anyone who steps on a college campus (students, faculty and staff) to be vaccinated has been a recurring discussion. The California...
After over a year of virtual learning, CSUSM has allowed several classes to be hosted in person for the fall semester. To many, the transition may seem like a light at the end of a tunnel, while others may hope to continue distance learning a little longer.
Personally, I am excited to go back on...
Registration for the 2021 fall semester is in full swing, and students are hurrying to secure a spot in their desired classes.
The upcoming semester will be the first in over a year that students and faculty alike will be able to step foot on campus. With the pandemic still going on and the safety...
With the popularity of social media in today’s digital age, it is easy to connect with others about shared interests and activities. Social media has also allowed celebrities and prominent companies to engage with their bases in interactive ways.
Unlike before, celebrities can share pieces of their...
Vaccine passports have been a hot discussion online as of late. There are many controversies surrounding the topic, as many seem to be having ethical and social concerns about the idea of having vaccine passports.
As vaccines are rolling out and becoming more accessible to people, there has been talk...
A conversation we always seem to have is surrounding the way social media implies certain body image expectations. Images of celebrities, like the Kardashian-Jenner family and other influencers, have flooded people’s social media feeds presenting an unrealistic beauty standard that can lead to many...
Editor's Note: The writer of this piece is serving as an ambassador for the One CSUSM event and submitted this piece to The Cougar Chronicle to inform our readers about the fundraiser and to encourage them to donate.
By Altaf Safi
The Cougar community will come together on May 4 for One CSUSM...
The CSUSM Academic Senate voted to show their support of removing all campus associations with late California Legislator William Craven on April 7. This proposed motion would include renaming Craven Hall, Craven Circle and Craven Road, as well as removing a bust of Craven.
The decision is ultimately...
As the COVID pandemic is slowly declining and more are getting vaccinated, there has grown controversy surrounding reopening facilities for large gatherings. One event that is greatly impacted by this controversy includes this year’s commencement at CSUSM.
CSUSM is looking to limit the amount...
As we are aware, the price of higher education is high, causing students to scramble for any kind of financial aid that they can get. They sometimes resort to student loans that pile up with interest. But even after working relentlessly to earn a degree and pay off any fees, another problem makes the...
Growing up as a first generation Mexican American, I would constantly be reminded that I needed to speak English properly, especially in an academic setting with teachers and peers. The need to fit in was always in the back of my mind, but little did I know that I was being taught how to code-switch.
Code-switching...
With the pandemic causing high unemployment rates, the financial situation for low-income students has only worsened this past year. To help low-income students struggling to pay their tuition, the government should increase funding for Pell Grants.
Pell Grants are a type of federal aid that helps...
