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Veterans History Project: An Unveiling of the Journey

Veterans History Project: An Unveiling of the Journey

Nahomi Garcia Alarcon, Arts and Entertainment Editor March 14, 2025

On Wednesday, March 19, the Veterans History Project: An Unveiling of the Journey will bring together students, veterans, and community members to celebrate the stories of U.S. veterans. This unique event is an opportunity to engage with the personal stories of veterans, reflect on their sacrifices,...

March Madness is Approaching: 10 Tips for Making Your Bracket

March Madness is Approaching: 10 Tips for Making Your Bracket

Casey Budlong, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

March Madness is almost here, so it’s time to start thinking about your bracket. Whether you’re a die-hard college basketball fan or just in it for fun, filling out a bracket is a time-honored tradition. The action begins with Selection Sunday on March 16 at 6 p.m. ET on CBS, followed by the First...

People are joining together to protest against what the Trump administration is doing to National Parks.

National Parks are at risk and you should care about it

Celeste Yanez, Opinions Editor March 13, 2025

National parks hit a world record in 2024 with 331,863,358 visits. And as of recently, more than 1,000 national park workers have been laid off by the Trump administration.  Terminations began on February 14 to national park workers across America in favor of “shrinking” the federal workforce....

Student activists, joined by faculty, fight for immigrant rights. Center: Jason Magabo Perez

Student activists fight for immigrant rights amid administration crackdowns

Saturn Salama, News Editor March 12, 2025

From the beginning of the 2025 spring semester, student activists at CSUSM have been advocating for immigrant rights and the safety and well-being of the undocumented and mixed-status CSUSM community. These activists have been met with disciplinary action and Time, Place, Manner (TPM) violations via...

SQE plans a walk out

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CSUSM’s SQE plans a walkout on March 24, other CSUs will follow

Saturn Salama, News Editor March 12, 2025

On the week of March 24–28, interns from Students for Quality Education (SQE) on six Southern California CSU campuses are planning to walk out in solidarity with CSUSM students, organizations, and community members affected by alleged Time, Place, Manner (TPM) policy violations.  As of now, seven...

Transgender rights have been under attack across the United States.

Dear professors, respect your transgender students

Saturn Salama, News Editor March 10, 2025

Transgender people are being attacked across the country. From the stony walls of law and policy to the towering big cities and sprawling countryside, there is a great fear.  As progressive as San Diego appears to be, even our own politicians and community members would prefer to use us for political...

“Captain America: Brave New World” Review: Tiresome Old Formula

“Captain America: Brave New World” Review: Tiresome Old Formula

Emilio Serrano, Staff Writer March 10, 2025

Marvel’s latest film is the fourth installment of the Captain America franchise following the passing of the mantle from Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) to Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie). Coming off the backbone from the Disney+ series “Falcon and Winter Soldier,” this film delivers more Captain America...

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Op-Ed: Statement Condemning Repression and Criminalization of Free Speech on Campus

CSUSM UndocuAllies, Guest Writer March 6, 2025

As CSUSM faculty, lecturers, librarians, and staff we denounce the current administration’s efforts to criminalize, penalize, and target student activists, and activism in general, on our campus. On February 20, 2025, students staged a series of nonviolent direct actions to disrupt the Social Mobility...

Protesters yelling through their megaphones directly toward the USU where the symposium was held.

Social Mobility Symposium: A Protest Against Hypocrisy

Celeste Yanez, Opinions Editor March 6, 2025

On February 20, CSUSM hosted the Social Mobility Symposium in the University Student Union—an event dedicated to faculty and universities uplifting their students to success. It was an event for brainstorming and suggesting solutions. Chancellor Mildred García, the Chancellor of California State University,...

CSUSM has an open Title IX investigation.

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CSUSM has an open Title IX investigation; The Title IX Office explains more 

Saturn Salama, News Editor March 6, 2025

On September 20, 2024, a Title IX procedural requirement investigation opened at CSUSM.  Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in any school that receives federal funding. Since CSUSM is a public university, the Title IX law applies.   As of now, the...

Hayden Tregidga celebrating his  two-run homer.

CSUSM Sports Report 02/24/2025-03/02/2025

Casey Budlong, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

Welcome back Cougars! Here is a rundown of what happened in CSUSM sports this week.   Baseball   The CSUSM baseball team had a hard-fought series against Cal State LA, featuring extra innings, dominant pitching, and a late-game rally to split the four-game set.  On Friday, the Cougars battled...

The All-Out Turfing Event is a hit!

Johnny5 and SpecialFX Bring Turfing to CSUSM

Saturn Salama, News Editor March 3, 2025

On February 5, notable hip hop artists Johnny 5 (Johnny Lopez) and SpecialFX (Quentin Robinson) presented a cypher featuring hip hop dancers, performances, competitions, and classes. The event was made possible with the help of numerous dancers, community members, multiple CSUSM organizations and CSUSM...

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