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Put your right foot in

September 12, 2012

By Amira El-Khaouli & Fredrick Misleh Welcome back, Cougars! It would seem we have survived another summer of family vacations, UV burns and dreadful employment options. Take a sigh of relief and get back into gear because school has started and your future awaits. To date, 7 percent of...

Is anti-colonialism in our future?

September 12, 2012

By Jessie Gambrell Is the new film “2016: Obama’s America” in support of him or against him? Writer and director Dinesh D’Souza, an Indian American political commentator, compares himself to U.S. President Barack Obama. Because they had many things in common, I presumed this was not just...

Students facing a credit crunch with unit caps

September 12, 2012

By Sarah Hughes The university’s recent decision has freshman and transfer students at CSUSM this year facing a constrictive 13 unit credit limit due to budget cuts. This semester there are limited course offerings, and in order to allow everyone the best possible selection of classes available,...

‘Chancellor Greed’ resignation a breath of fresh air

September 12, 2012

By Fredrick Misleh On May 24, Charles Reed announced his “retirement” after a 14-year tenure as chancellor of the California State University system. Until the Board of Trustees find his replacement, Reed will continue overseeing more than 44,000 faculty and staff and 427,000 students on 23...

The Heart Beat: Sleep deprivation takes a toll on your health

May 1, 2012

Sleep is a topic overlooked and is often compromised to complete unfinished tasks and engage in unnecessary activities. A survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that one-third of adults in the United States report getting inadequate amounts of sleep.

TO THE SENIORS FROM A SUPER-SENIOR-TO-BE

May 1, 2012

It’s finally here – graduation, summer, freedom, and sleeping in. No more tests, papers, equations, “What if…” questions, lectures, and stress.

Tales from the Nerd Side: Comic-Con, is it still worth it?

May 1, 2012

Comic-Con has been a San Diego tradition for quite some time now. San Diegans and comic fans from around the world gather for this exciting event every year. Though Comic-Con can be heaven for some, it also has its share of criticisms.

EDITOR’S GOODBYE

May 1, 2012

My first year at CSUSM, I didn’t participate in anything. I commuted to campus and went home after class ended. I felt that I didn’t get the ‘college experience.’ My second year, I changed that. I went looking for the college paper. I felt that writing for our paper would be a great way to get involved. As it turns out, it was.

OPINION: DON’T FORGET TO RELAX

May 1, 2012

Money is always a big issue for most college students these days. So, it’s no question that people are doing what they can to earn the extra buck. Many, including myself, will be searching for jobs over the summer to get the extra cash for the following semester, gas or other necessities.

A GRADUATION SPEECH

May 1, 2012

Today, I feel that I am justified in using the phrase, “We did it!” While it is cliché and overused, the fact is that we have graduated from college, and for that we can be proud of ourselves. We did it! “It,” however, is not just the solitary act of graduating; “it” refers to every individual act that it took to get to this point.

LETTER: Presidents Day should be honored on campus

May 1, 2012

The article written by Jessie Gambrell, ["Should CSUSM take César Chávez Day off?"] was a great piece that should be considered thoroughly by the leadership at Cal State San Marcos. I, as a student, was wondering why we don’t recognize Presidents Day. I am a veteran, and I believe that our founding...

Are students glorifying Invisible Children’s KONY campaign?

May 1, 2012

On April 23, chalk and signs were put up all over campus essentially “glorifying” Kony. “Kony 2012” the poster says, along with a picture of Joseph Kony, a war-lord from central Africa.