ASI Elections Committee announces new ASI officers
Adrianna Adame, Assistant Opinion Editor
April 11, 2019
The ASI Election results for the 2019/20 academic school year came in on Thursday, March 28 at noon. A crowd of students gathered at the USU Arcade to hear the election results. Before Anna Rapada and Paulette Cruz, chair of the ASI Election Committee, announced the election resul...
Event inspires others by sharing personal stories
Sasha Anand, Assistant Entertainment Editor
March 25, 2019
Self-expression is a feat not easily performed in front of others, but five CSUSM students and staff members braved a crowd to share their stories. Workshops led by Assistant Professor of Sociology, Dr. Mary Robertson, preceded the event titled “A Common Story: Finding Joy in the Face o...
TEDxCSUSM organizers postpone event
Citlally Arroyo, News edito
March 25, 2019
Filed under Showcase
Due to an expired license, the organizers of TEDxCSUSM had to postpone the event which was scheduled for Saturday, March 23. “Everything was ready, speakers were on board, we got all the logistics ready, but then we found that that the TEDx license was expired, so we couldn’t make it...
CSU Board of Trustees appoints new CSUSM president
Lauren Brown, News Reporter
March 25, 2019
After eight months of searching for a new president, Ellen J. Neufeldt Ed.D. was appointed as CSUSM’s fourth president at the March Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday, March 20. Neufeldt is currently vice president of student engagement and enrollment services for Old Dominion Univers...
President Haynes congratulated for her service on campus
Christina Suarez, News Reporter
February 20, 2019
More than 600 guests of the San Diego community gathered to celebrate President Karen Haynes’ 15 and a half years of dedication to CSUSM as she prepares to retire this June. This was the 15th annual Report to the Community hosted by the CSUSM counsel on Feb. 7 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. ...
Tarana Burke, founder of #MeToo movement visits CSUSM
Christina Suarez, News Reporter
February 20, 2019
About 900 people filled the USU Ballroom as Tarana Burke, founder of the #MeToo movement, spoke to the campus community about the true meaning of the movement since it went viral in October of 2017. Burke grew up in the Bronx during the 80’s and 90’s and was immersed in black...
The Chronicle Entertainment rundown
Annelisa Zamora, Sasha Anand, Marielle Alindogan, A&E Team
February 20, 2019
Online series: “Conspiracy Theories with Shane Dawson” The popular YouTuber Shane Dawson, recently released a two-part series where he delves into a handful of conspiracy theories ranging from government laser beams starting wildfires to Chuck E. Cheese reusing old pizza. The series is mu...
CSUSM Surf claims No. 1 spot after crucial win
Antonio Pequeño IV, Assistant Managing Editor
February 8, 2019
CSUSM Surf is on the verge of winning a potential conference championship as they head into the fifth and final stop of their regular season. The club is currently ranked No. 1 in the Southwest College Team Conference after a Jan. 27 win over defending champions, Point Loma Nazarene Univ...
Valentine’s Day comes with a price tag
Kathleen Carpio, Student Life Reporter
February 8, 2019
According to a National Retail Federation survey, people are expected to spend an average of $161.96 this coming Valentine’s Day. Total national spending is even expected to reach $20.7 billion this year. Those are shockingly big numbers, but what do these numbers mean to those of us ...
Find a great place to study on campus
Karen Ambrocio & Antonio Pequeño IV, Managing Team
February 8, 2019
Filed under Features, Showcase
The Grit A laid back environment complemented by good brews and atmospheric music is what you can expect at Grit Coffee. Despite its distance from campus and early closing time of 8 p.m.. This particular study site is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of CSUSM. Cozying up with some tea or coff...
Graduating senior reminisces about her college experience
Karen Ambrocio, Managing Editor
December 7, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
Stephany Mejia began her first year on a rocky start, but through the participation in an extracurricular activity and the guidance of her professors she discovered a few of her passions. When Mejia started university she said it was a big transition for her from high school. ...
