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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

Opinion

CSUSM FLAGPOLES PERHAPS DISRESPECT FLAG – CRAVEN CIRCLE DISPLAY NOT UP TO PAR

March 12, 2012
In the center of Craven Circle stands three flagpoles, one holding the CSUSM flag, another holding the California flag and the middle one holding the American flag.

TALES FROM THE NERD SIDE: LOOKING AHEAD TO THE HOTTEST GAMES OF 2012

March 12, 2012
One of the biggest games of the year, “Mass Effect 3,” was released earlier this month. While this game was released quite early in 2012, this year has some very promising games yet to come.

THE PAINFUL SIDE OF IRONY

March 12, 2012
Just recently, I found out that the mother of a girl I know died in a car accident. While the event in itself is devastating, I found something in the mother’s back story to be even more shocking: she was a cancer survivor.

“YOU’RE GOING TO HELL!” – WHY FANATIC PREACHERS CONFLICT WITH CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE

March 12, 2012
Many of us at CSUSM have at least heard of the “You’re going to hell!” preachers who love to flock college campuses to tell students they’re sinners who will go to hell unless they repent.

PLEASE READ BEFORE VOTING FOR THE ASI CANDIDATES

March 12, 2012
An Opinion piece regarding the ASI elections.

“JOHN CARTER” A VICTIM OF MIS-MARKETING

March 12, 2012
If the latest live-action Disney release, “John Carter,” bombs at the box office, the only reason responsible will be the terrible marketing for the movie.

The Heart Beat: Healthy weight loss

February 28, 2012
With summer right around the corner, losing weight to perfect your ‘beach body’ is perhaps a top priority. Sadly, too many people are unaware of healthy ways to lose weight and can inadvertently cause more harm than good.

LET’S TALK POLITICS- SHOCKING SALARY FACTS: CAL STATE PRESIDENTS EARN MORE THAN FACEBOOK EXECS

February 28, 2012
Recent reports from the CSU Chancellor’s office have brought some interesting monetary facts to the table regarding the salaries of the CSU system’s head honchos.

OPINION: FACING RACISM

February 28, 2012
YouTube, the home of humor, music, film and artistic talent, as well as the original place of the “It Gets Better” campaign against bullying is now the home of the most offensive video to go viral that I have ever seen. On Jan. 6, 2012, three teenage girls from Arizona uploaded a video demonstrating their hate for the Mexican Race.

TALES FROM THE NERD SIDE: HOW DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT IS RUINING GAMING

February 28, 2012
In the current era of gaming, the amount of downloadable content (DLC) is quickly rising. Unfortunately for gamers, this rise is a double- edged sword.

OPINION: AT SDSU, FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS NEED NOT APPLY

February 28, 2012
When Ashley Wardle was admitted to San Diego State University, she must have been expecting a place where all ideas and beliefs were welcomed and tolerated by all – especially by school officials.

OPINION: WORLD’S WORST BOSS- THE DEMISE OF NBC’S “THE OFFICE” TELEVISION SERIES

February 28, 2012
In 2005, NBC producer Greg Daniels brought the popular British comedy “The Office” to American televisions. Steve Carell was hired to star and play bumbling boss Michael Scott and carry the television show for seven amazing seasons of pure comedic genius.
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