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...
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...
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,...
By Alex Franco
Staff Writer
In the spirit of the summer movie conclave well underway with the recent release of Marvel’s, “Iron Man 3” this past week, I feel it is now a suitable time to begin the talk about what would arguably be the biggest blockbuster release in 2015 and perhaps all time,...
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;...
