Visual Arts professor wins award for innovation and excellence in teaching
Lewis Jones Jr., Staff Writer
February 6, 2020
The CSUSM President’s Award for the academic year 2019-2020 named eleven recipients including Kristin Moss, Conner Whitten, Megan Hammerschmidt, Carla Jordan, Ruben Alamo, Alan Brown, Regina Eisenbach, Christina Simokat, Marshall Whittlesey, David Barsky and Keith Trujillo. Representing the School...
CSUSM to implement mandatory resident meal plan for upcoming fall semester
Antonio Pequeño, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2020
CSUSM will implement a mandatory, multi-thousand dollar meal plan for on-campus residents in the fall of 2020.The resident meal plan rates will vary between first year students and second year students or beyond. First year student plans are $2,299 a semester and total out to $4,598 annually. Second ...
Ideas and improvements discussed for the Cross-Cultural Center at community luncheon
Rachel Maddux, News Reporter
November 10, 2019
Twelve students attended the Cross-Cultural Center Community Luncheon at the Cross-Cultural Center (CCC) to discuss current events on campus, cultures that need more campus recognition and ways to enhance the outreach of the CCC. Faculty of the CCC gathers students for a luncheon twice a semes...
JUNCTURE exhibit showcases talent of San Marcos artist community
Annelisa Zamora, Managing Editor
October 24, 2019
In May of this year, CSUSM alumni Kimberly Lopez and SofA fourth-year student Sarah Bricke put out an open call for artwork. According to CSUSM News, of the 30 submissions they received, 11 artists were chosen to have their work presented in the JUNCTURE art exhibit. The work of these 11 artists was showcas...
Game of Thrones actor visits CSUSM
Sasha Anand, Features Editor
October 24, 2019
The fantasy of the hit television show Game of Thrones, which ended earlier this year, was brought to CSUSM when Kristian Nairn, who portrayed Hodor on the series, visited campus on Oct. 15. Nairn, who visited as part of the Arts & Lectures series, spoke to a crowd of about 200 peopl...
Campus reopens renovated Epstein Family Veterans Center with ceremony
Anneliese Esparza, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 24, 2019
CSUSM formally unveiled the newly renovated and expanded Epstein Family Veterans Center in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 10. The existing building was renovated and an additional building was constructed. A large wooden deck connects the two adjacent structures. The project was made...
Conversation with Student-Athlete of the Month
Raul Marroquin, Sports Editor
October 10, 2019
Q.What is your major? What do you plan to do with your degree? A: My major is Global Business Management with an emphasis in Marketing. After shooting my shot at the professional golf level, I hope to work up to be a global marketing manager or an operations manager for an international golf compan...
Student-Professor communication benefits both parties
Tanya Ortiz, Assistant Opinion Editor
October 10, 2019
We all have our opinions of our professors throughout the semesters we’ve spent at CSUSM. Thinking about past professors can either bring good or bad memories to mind. Every professor on campus is different and creates different dynamics for each of their sections. Some may provide an effective...
CSUSM Orientation Team member encourages campus participation
Kathleen Carpio, Assistant Features Editor
October 10, 2019
Three years ago, Stacey Strubhar transferred to Cal State San Marcos. It was this very campus where she experienced excitement but also some nervousness as she chose to continue her academics here at CSUSM. “I was a transfer student from Mt. San Jacinto College and… as a transfer s...
CSUSM President addresses concerns in open forum
Antonio Pequeno IV, Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2019
Students, faculty and staff gathered for an open forum with President Ellen Neufeldt to discuss CSUSM’s past and future. The forum, held on Oct. 8, began with Neufeldt saying, “One of the things that’s most important to me before making any big decisions is to hear from the campus. It’s vitally...
‘Joker’ delivers sobering and polished cinematic experience
Antonio Pequeño IV, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2019
With respect to the divisive dialogue surrounding the release of Todd Phillips’ "Joker," let’s make something abundantly clear: When art discards its true vision and message so that it may comfort the anxieties and insecurities of the climate it is created for, art dies. Suffice to say, "Joker" does ...
CSUSM’s new president shares personal story and plans for student success
Sasha Anand, Features Editor
September 25, 2019
The new school year did not only bring in new students, but also a new school president. Doctor Ellen Neufeldt became CSUSM’s fourth president in July of this year, replacing Dr. Karen Haynes. Neufeldt was born in Lansing, Michigan, where her father attended Michigan State University...
