By: Saika Pitre
Staff Writer
As students advance through their college careers, not only is it important to take pride in the work they accomplish, but also in the school grounds in which they walk upon.
To many, the “SM” in CSUSM's acronym is commonly referred to as "Stair Master" instead of...
By Lauren Hammond
Opinion Editor
Entering from the southern most part of campus between the Science Hall 1 and Markstein buildings, people will run into a pleasant looking bench, often filled with students. Taking a closer look, the tranquil scene rapidly deteriorates as the air becomes filled with...
By Professor Cecili Chadwick
The article that appeared in The Cougar Chronicle’s first issue, entitled “Social Justice at the Forefront,” is written to describe the recent changes made to the Gender Equity and Pride Centers on campus.
The article’s author, Katlin Sweeney, said that one of...
By Chelsea Schweitzer
Staff Writer
Many students who have been at CSUSM for a while take many things about the campus for granted, but from a freshman perspective this campus is amazing.
The majority of students primarily complain about the many stairs that have to be climbed multiple times a day....
By Gloria Magallanes
Staff Writer
Cal State San Marcos has multiple options when buying coffee, but if you are a student who enjoys the wind’s breeze, the shade of trees and originality, Campus Coffee is for you.
When you think about coffee, you imagine the taste of it in your mouth and you automatically...
By Katalina Lawrence
Staff Writer
The female sex has shown that they are capable of doing all of the things that men can do, even in military combat.
Why have women in combat? It is true that women will never be physically built like men no matter what they do. I don’t believe this means that...
By: Rachel Gallego
Staff Writer
A lot of athletes use supplements as part of their regular routine to get the most out of their training and enhance their overall performance.
However, many athletes do this without a full understanding of the associated risks and benefits. The use of supplements...
By Rico Palmerin
Staff Writer
CSUSM is jam-packed with various unique places to study, not all of which are as obvious as the campus library.
Some students enjoy a bit of noise to help to keep the energy up. For these students, the third floor of the library is always echoing with the clicks of...
By Brando Casino
No matter how much a person works out, they can never out-exercise a bad diet.
Let’s say that you workout everyday, go to the gym, run a mile and mix in some weight lifting. What do you do after your gym session? Surprisingly, most people reward themselves with food after workouts....
By Gloria Magallanes
Culture shock is the phrase that comes to mind when people ask me about my experience abroad last semester.
I believe that in order to go abroad, students should be aware that it takes a little more effort than meets the eye. Students need to prepare themselves for the adjustment...
By Alison Seagle
Staff Writer
Conveniently located next to CSUSM are countless San Elijo Hills trails, one of their most popular challenges being Double Peak.
At the top of the peak, hikers, bikers and runners alike are rewarded with a great view of surrounding cities, the ocean on a clear...
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...
