Skip to Main Content
The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

Showcase

Cougar Sports Report 4/1/24-4/7/24

Cougar Sports Report 4/1/24-4/7/24

David Contreras Delgado, Sports Editor April 9, 2024

Welcome back to the Cougar Sports Report.  Our sports week kicked off on April 1 and April 2 with Women’s golf taking eighth in the West Texas Desert Invitational in Tucson.  On April 5 and April 6, women’s track and field competed in the Triton Invitational in La Jolla. Lilly McGraw set...

An artist rendering of the proposed facility.

What You Should Know Before Voting on the Wellness and Recreation Facility Referendum

Justin Gans, News Editor April 8, 2024

On April 9-11, CSUSM students will be eligible to take part in a campus-wide vote on a proposed increase to their student fees. This fee increase would support the development of a Wellness and Recreation facility. Students have long voiced their desire for better wellness and recreation facilities....

Unmasking Cushing’s Disease

Unmasking Cushing’s Disease

Nahomi Garcia Alarcon, Arts and Entertainment Editor April 8, 2024

A few months before my 23rd birthday, my life took an unexpected turn. What started as subtle changes in my body soon escalated into a debilitating condition that stole the next few years of my life. Often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, Cushing's Disease is an endocrine disorder caused by excessive...

Exploring Beyonce's Cowboy Carter

Exploring Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter

Nahomi Garcia Alarcon, Arts & Entertainment Editor April 5, 2024

Listening to “COWBOY CARTER,” Beyonce’s highly anticipated album, felt like stepping into unknown territory. I’ve never listened to one of her albums from start to finish so I knew listening to the full album, which consists of 27 songs, was going to be a journey.   “AMERIICAN REQUIEM,”...

Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

Nahomi Garcia Alarcon, Arts & Entertainment Editor April 4, 2024

Have you ever looked at a painting and wondered what it would be like to step into it and become a part of that world? With “Beyond Van Gogh,” an immersive exhibition that brings the iconic artist’s work to life, I was able to experience art coming alive.   What sets the exhibit apart is its...

Cougar Sports Report 3/25/24-3/31/24

Cougar Sports Report 3/25/24-3/31/24

David Contreras Delgado, Sports Editor April 3, 2024

Welcome back to the Cougar Sports Report! Women’s Basketball kicked off their NCAA Division II Elite Eight run on March 25 beating No. 4 Gannon 85-80 in an overtime thriller. On March 25 through March 26 Men’s golf took 6th place in the Hanny Invitational at the Turlock Golf & Country Club. On...

Photo credit: CSUSM

CSUSM Announces Student Research Symposium Finalists

Justin Gans, News Editor March 26, 2024

The finalists have been announced for the CSUSM Symposium on Student Research, Creative Activities, & Innovation. They are now moving on to represent CSUSM at the 38th annual CSU Student Research Competition. The competition intends “to promote excellence in undergraduate and graduate scholarly...

Your reading list for Women's History Month

Your reading list for Women’s History Month

Nahomi Garcia Alarcon, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 26, 2024

March is a time to honor the achievements, struggles, and resilience of the women in our lives, from our mothers and grandmothers to our sisters, friends, and mentors. And what better way to commemorate this occasion than by delving into the rich literary landscape that celebrates womanhood in all its...

History Club Celebrates Women’s Empowerment Through Pageantry

History Club Celebrates Women’s Empowerment Through Pageantry

Hannah Crawford, Features Editor March 26, 2024

Pageantry is an art that has hailed since Ancient Greece. Contrary to inaccurate media perceptions and stereotypes, competing in pageants has gifted women with the voice to speak out against a handful of social issues and has allowed them to challenge modern-day beauty standards. In honor of Women’s...

U.S. Win Gold in First CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup

David Contreras Delgado March 12, 2024

The Unites States Women’s soccer team beat Brazil 1-0 to win the first edition of the Women’s CONCACAF Gold Cup. The match’s only goal came during injury time at the end of the first half with Lindsey Horan catching the Brazilian defense off-guard finishing on a beautiful cross from Emily Fox.  While...

Cougar Sports Report 3/4/24-3/10/24

Cougar Sports Report 3/4/24-3/10/24

David Contreras Delgado March 12, 2024

Welcome Back to the cougar sports report!  On March 3 to March 4 Men's golf participated in the NNU Nighthawks Invitational placing 3rd.  On March 8 and March 9 Women’s track and field competed in the Ben Brown Invitational with Rasha Badrani breaking the 22-year-old school 100m record with a time...

Image credit: ACLU-SDIC

Upcoming ACLU Event to Explain San Diego County Board of Supervisors

Justin Gans, News Editor March 11, 2024

San Diego County has a whopping $8.2 billion budget, handled by the County Board of Supervisors. Have you ever wondered what the San Diego County Board of Supervisors does? If so, the local San Diego affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is hosting an event that explains how the County...

Load More Stories