Imagine it's graduation day and the last graduate name has been called. You throw your cap in the air in celebration of your accomplishments. You then go to pick up your cap but are confused and don't know which one is yours because it looks the same as everyone else's. You now have no idea which cap...
On May 2, the Associated Students Inc., hosted the “Bite Out Hunger” event where students were encouraged to donate non-perishable and canned foods in exchange for free pizza and shirts. Staff and students contributed and ASI took two overflowing bins of canned goods.
Those who didn’t...
The Veteran Center hosted the first ever Vet Talks to give veterans an opportunity to tell their stories.
On May 4, five veterans, Andrew Morris, Catalina Melendez, Kristina Johnson, Rick Brier and Keith Hassett shared their stories on the USU Rooftop.
Morris shared his memories about his time...
The message of an open conversation about people with disabilities is “we are not defined by an issue we cannot control.”
That was the wisdom offered during a panel discussion on Disability and Belonging held May 4 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in Academic Hall 102.
Women’s Studies Professor...
The CSUSM Wind Ensemble is the first wind ensemble on campus with only two years of existence.
The CSUSM Wind Ensemble performed as a special guest on April 28 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Vista for the Rancho Buena Vista High School (RBVHS) Wind Ensemble I band.
The bands performed in...
School is back in session, and it is time to get back into the swing of things. The overload of assignments and exams can sometimes stress students out.
It is very important to remain as organized as possible so you don’t stress about the clutter in your school bag on top of all of...
Sara Freitag, Staff Writer/Photographer
• February 24, 2017
Shirly Najjar, an International Business Communication major and native to Aalborg, Denmark, is studying abroad at CSUSM this semester.
Najjar gave insight on the experiences she’s had in the month spent at CSUSM, as well as fun facts about Danish culture. One fact is that a favorite snack of...
I thought choosing a college to attend would be easier than it was. Contrary to what movies lead
you to believe, there are a lot more factors that determine where you’ll spend the next four years of your undergraduate life.
It’s important to consider finances, location, housing and most importantly...
It all started as a simple class assignment for the six CSUSM students who created Mental Health Does Not Define Me, winner of the Art With Impact Short Film Competition.
A screening of the film was held at the Health Outreach Promotion Education (H.O.P.E). and Wellness center on Feb. 16...
Where were you born and raised, hometown, interests as a child… etc.
I was born in Huntington Beach, and moved to Yorba Linda and was raised there. I was fortunate enough to grow up playing softball and soccer where I met some of my best friends. When I graduated from Yorba Linda High School my...
Shane Siemsen, Assistant Sports Editor
• February 24, 2017
2015 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) freshman of the year and 2016 All- California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) first team selection, Tyler Place starts at shortstop for the Cal State San Marcos Cougars. Place has been playing baseball his entire life and has high...
More than a dozen students peacefully protested the presence of an anti-abortion display by the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform (CBR) on Feb. 14 at the Kellogg Library Plaza.
A few of them also participated in a protest that took place in the fall semester when CBR came. Feminists United,...
