By Matthew Rossio
Contributor
Whether you’re just going to college, graduating from college, or are buried with work in the middle of your college career, most likely at some point in your education, you’ve been presented a belief system that is different than the one you were raised with.
This...
Cougar Chronicle Editors
“In general, my summers are pretty lazy. But I think this year, I really want to just go to a bunch of amusement parks: Disneyland, SeaWorld, etc. I think it would be fun to just spend a week or so going to different parks with my friends and enjoying the fact that I do not...
By Jose Parra
Contributor
Recent news coverage has centered much attention on D.C. and the continuing senatorial efforts from the so called “Gang of Eight” (a group of Democrat and Republican senators) to bring forward an immigration reform overhaul. Yet, with much of the haunting memories still...
By Jessie Gambrell
Opinion Editor
Ever wonder why we seem to think that flowers are so pretty? Well, I have a theory and it is very simple.
When flowers are blooming at the peak of spring and are shining forth their best, most healthiest, happiest and fullest selves, that is when we notice how beautiful...
By Katlin Sweeney
Features Editor
Every year, the month of June arrives quicker than expected and so begins the continuous cycle of spontaneous pool parties, beach trips and weather that encourages baring a little more skin.
The pressure continues to build as women and men alike are forced to face...
By Juliana Stumpp
A&E Editor
The American Dream is a concept that originated in the 1950s that often reflected what was shown in a Norman Rockwell painting, the one with the white picket fence and family dog. It’s not just a concept, but a lifestyle that many Americans and immigrants...
By Whitney Mahon
Contributor
As many college students are beginning to prepare for finals coming up within the next month, the wait begins to find out their financial aid eligibility for the upcoming academic year. While some are preparing for summer vacation in some exotic city, others are...
By Cassidy Hamilton
Staff Writer
Spring is here, and with the change of seasons comes the necessity to adjust our habits in order to protect our skin from the sun, especially while living in southern California.
At this point in the year, it is widely accepted that most people would prefer a tan;...
Cougar Chronicle Editors
“The last month of school is definitely my least favorite out of the year. I hate the fact that my professors put more pressure on me to do well and make up for bad tests earlier in the semester. I wish that more professors just did not give finals so that your grade does...
Curtis Bovee
Staff Writer
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are approximately 80,000 deaths attributable to excessive alcohol use in the U.S. each year.
In the U.S., a standard drink consists of 0.6 ounces of pure alcohol. This amount is typically found in...
Curtis Bovee
Staff Writer
In 2009, America, representing roughly 4 percent of the world's population, produced 88 percent of the world's legal amphetamine, Adderall.
Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is a neurologically based behavior disorder characterized by the inability...
The after-effects of the Steubenville case
By Kia Washington and Keandre Williams-Chambers
Rape culture is this: the social stigma that makes seeking justice for the crime of rape difficult. It places the burden of punishment and ostracization on the victim and often makes it difficult if not impossible...
