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Congratulations Sean G Davis

December 17, 2023

"There was nowhere to go but everywhere, so just keep on rolling under the stars...nothing behind me, everything ahead of me, as is ever so on the road." - Jack Kerouac Congratulations on reaching this incredible milestone Sean! We are bursting with pride for your achievements and can't wait to see...

Jade Teserio, the current president of the Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority.

Jade Teserio is living for the hope of it all

Danya Rodriguez, Editor in Chief December 8, 2023

Taylor Swift’s timeless music has played a pivotal role in forging an unbreakable bond between Jade Teserio and her sorority sisters, serving as the invisible string that connects them.   Originally from the Grand Canyon State, Teserio is a third-year Communications major and the current chapter...

Zachary Dybeck, president of CSUSM’s Speech and Debate Club.

Interview with President of the Speech and Debate Club Zachary Dybeck

Justin Gans, Assistant News Editor December 8, 2023

What is the speech and debate club, and what do you guys do? An analogy I would give for our club is that it is similar to something like track and field. You are running and doing hurdles, but there are many smaller events within it—hundred-meter dashes, relays—and speech and debate is like...

A view from the bleachers of the San Diego Loyal's game on October 7.

The San Diego Loyal’s Final Goodbye

David Contreras Delgado, Staff Writer November 5, 2023

The San Diego Loyal has provided an outlet for local soccer fans since June of 2019, but unfortunately, the team said their goodbyes on October 22 of this year.   For four years now the Division II team has been competing in the United Soccer League (USL) but back in August, the club released a video...

The accessibility walk through took place on October 27.

Student-Led Task Force aims to Increase Campus Accessibility

Hannah Crawford, Staff Writer November 4, 2023

Erin Hila, a second-year student, took to social media to express her grievances as a mobility aid user on the San Marcos campus. This led her to begin the task force with fellow campus faculty and students' support. Since the Spring 2023 semester, there are 15 faculty members and around 10 students...

The "Graphis Designers for Peace" exhibit will be available until December 15.

“Graphis Designers for Peace” Brings Awareness to Invasion in Ukraine

Hannah Crawford, Staff Writer November 3, 2023

The Kellogg Library’s fall context exhibit “Graphis Designers for Peace,” is located on the third floor and features 30 art pieces out of 400 in the collection. Each piece was created by artists all over the world and was selected through an art competition hosted by Graphis and Studio Hinrichs....

Cover art for Armand Hammer’s new album, "We Buy Diabetic Test Strips."

Concert Review: Armand Hammer in Santa Ana

Justin Gans, Assistant News Editor November 1, 2023

Armand Hammer—a rap duo comprised of underground legends Billy Woods and ELUCID—released their latest album, “We Buy Diabetic Test Strips,” to widespread critical acclaim on September 29, 2023. Although Woods and ELUCID have received praise from critics for over a decade, a recent string of LPs...

There are twelve zodiac signs in total that reveal different personality traits and are assigned based on birth dates.

Is Astrology Really Written in the Stars?

Kayla McCarthy, Opinion Editor October 15, 2023

Astrology comes from a Hindu belief that all beings have a soul, otherwise known as the “supreme soul,” and it turned into a way of allowing people to see how the course of their life would go. It soon spread to ancient Greece, Mesopotamia, and many other regions. For centuries, it has been used...

Olivia Rodrigo released her sophomore album "GUTS" on September 8.

Does Olivia Rodrigo have the “GUTS” to steal music?

Kayla McCarthy, Opinion Editor October 5, 2023

20-year-old award-winning pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo just released her sophomore album, “GUTS” but within days of its release fans criticized her for the apparent plagiarism. This has been occurring since her debut album, “SOUR” was released in 2021. The neverending backlash for ‘stealing’...

Movies to watch during Hispanic Heritage Month

David Contreras Delgado, Staff Writer October 5, 2023

Watching internationally produced Hispanic films can be a bit of a challenge due to distribution rights in the United States, but for those still looking to celebrate our Hispanic communities, here are some recommendations for you. There is no doubt that the two most internationally recognized Hispanic...

Chingona Fest is an annual event hosted by both the Women and Gender Equity Center and the Latinx Center.

Chingona Fest empowers and educates the campus community

Emily Lopez, Staff Writer September 27, 2023

Historically, the word Chingona originates from the masculine word Chingon, which refers to a strong, intelligent, and capable man. In Latin American culture, the word Chingon has a positive connotation, and it is perceived as a good thing to be referred to as a Chingon. Whereas, Chingona is said to...

"The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas and "Gender Queer: A Memoir" by Maia Kobabe are among the many books being targeted by book bans.

CSUSM Library Kicks Off the 2023-24 Campus Common Read

Justin Gans, News Editor September 21, 2023

Campus Common Read is back! The 2023-2024 theme, reprised from last year, is banned books. Book bans have been an increasingly dire issue for libraries and schools. This year’s selection of five books continues to focus on underrepresented voices and their stories.  “The Handmaid’s Tale”...

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