By Keandre Williams-Chambers
Staff Writer
Surprisingly, it is that time of year again. Valentine's Day has subtly taken us all by storm, and a great deal of us are at a loss for how to feel about this lovey-dovey celebration.
But what should we feel?
How many of us actually remember the history...
By Alison Seagle
Staff Writer
Kevin Conley, business major:
“Spend a lonely night with my computer and a bottle of Jack”
John Kubik, history major:
“Spending the day with my kids”
Wayne Twaddell, accounting major:
“No plans”
Mario Clay:
“Go to school, have happy hour at...
CSUSM has just been ranked the safest California university again, but some possible contributing factors to explain that could be the fact that we have an alcohol-free campus. Alcohol on campus could either drastically change our campus’ safety and reputation or be an added benefit to “fun times”...
By Jessie Gambrell
Opinion Editor
On Jan. 22, 1973 the Supreme Court came to a decision on the controversial case of Roe vs. Wade concerning the touchy subject of abortion. Abortion was illegal before this court case controversy came about, but in 1971 a woman tried to get a “legal” abortion...
By Curtis Bovee
Staff Writer
If you could help 50 people, would you?
According to the National Institutes of Health, experts say that organs from one person can save or help up to 50 people. Sadly, there is still overwhelming need for organ donors.
Currently, over 118,000 people are waiting for...
By Curtis Bovee
Staff Writer
It has become obvious that portion sizes have gotten larger over the decades -- throughout restaurants and grocery stores.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of U.S. adults and approximately one-fifth of children and...
By Juliana Stumpp
Staff Writer
Over our much-needed winter break, a new process for class registration took place. In late November and early December last semester, the new class registration process restricted you to a limit of 13 units until Dec. 17th, at which time you were able to add more...
By Jessie Gambrell
Opinion Editor
Hey all you Cougars! I am your new opinion editor for the Cougar Chronicle this semester and have some new plans for you this semester. I can’t do this without your help.
My plan for you all is to send us your shout outs to your friends for special events...
In light of the recent tragedy atSandy HookElementary School, (among other horrific shooting as of late), gun control has become a hot topic across the nation. President Obama has proposed 12 congressional actions and 23 executive actions that he feels will combat the issue of gun violence and control...
By Amira El-Khaouli
Opinion Editor
This is the last week of school, not including finals week. For some, this is the last step in their undergraduate career. Provided I have no unexpected surprises in the next few weeks, I will be joining the ranks of the CSUSM alumni.
I used to say that I would...
By Jessie Gambrell
Co-A&E Editor
As I am sure many of you have wondered, just what exactly does the word “Christmas” mean?
Well it is simple really, all it means is “Christ,” “Mass:” The mass of Jesus Christ, the celebration of his being; or to be precise, the celebration of his birth...
The following is in response to an article written by Juliana Stumpp on Oct. 25 regarding decreased study hours in Markstein Hall and across campus, called “Lights out at Markstein Hall hampers study hours.”
We in the library appreciate Juliana Stumpp’s article pointing out the problems of finding...
