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Transgender rights have been under attack across the United States.

Dear professors, respect your transgender students

Saturn Salama, News Editor March 10, 2025

Transgender people are being attacked across the country. From the stony walls of law and policy to the towering big cities and sprawling countryside, there is a great fear.  As progressive as San Diego appears to be, even our own politicians and community members would prefer to use us for political...

“Captain America: Brave New World” Review: Tiresome Old Formula

“Captain America: Brave New World” Review: Tiresome Old Formula

Emilio Serrano, Staff Writer March 10, 2025

Marvel’s latest film is the fourth installment of the Captain America franchise following the passing of the mantle from Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) to Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie). Coming off the backbone from the Disney+ series “Falcon and Winter Soldier,” this film delivers more Captain America...

Courtesy of CSUSM UndocuAllies.

Op-Ed: Statement Condemning Repression and Criminalization of Free Speech on Campus

CSUSM UndocuAllies, Guest Writer March 6, 2025

As CSUSM faculty, lecturers, librarians, and staff we denounce the current administration’s efforts to criminalize, penalize, and target student activists, and activism in general, on our campus. On February 20, 2025, students staged a series of nonviolent direct actions to disrupt the Social Mobility...

Protesters yelling through their megaphones directly toward the USU where the symposium was held.

Social Mobility Symposium: A Protest Against Hypocrisy

Celeste Yanez, Opinions Editor March 6, 2025

On February 20, CSUSM hosted the Social Mobility Symposium in the University Student Union—an event dedicated to faculty and universities uplifting their students to success. It was an event for brainstorming and suggesting solutions. Chancellor Mildred García, the Chancellor of California State University,...

CSUSM has an open Title IX investigation.

Photo Credit: CSUSM photoshelter

CSUSM has an open Title IX investigation; The Title IX Office explains more 

Saturn Salama, News Editor March 6, 2025

On September 20, 2024, a Title IX procedural requirement investigation opened at CSUSM.  Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in any school that receives federal funding. Since CSUSM is a public university, the Title IX law applies.   As of now, the...

Hayden Tregidga celebrating his  two-run homer.

CSUSM Sports Report 02/24/2025-03/02/2025

Casey Budlong, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

Welcome back Cougars! Here is a rundown of what happened in CSUSM sports this week.   Baseball   The CSUSM baseball team had a hard-fought series against Cal State LA, featuring extra innings, dominant pitching, and a late-game rally to split the four-game set.  On Friday, the Cougars battled...

The All-Out Turfing Event is a hit!

Johnny5 and SpecialFX Bring Turfing to CSUSM

Saturn Salama, News Editor March 3, 2025

On February 5, notable hip hop artists Johnny 5 (Johnny Lopez) and SpecialFX (Quentin Robinson) presented a cypher featuring hip hop dancers, performances, competitions, and classes. The event was made possible with the help of numerous dancers, community members, multiple CSUSM organizations and CSUSM...

Movie Club Officers (left to right): Eva Nebeling (treasurer and co-founder), Estrella Sanchez-Garcia (vice president and co-founder), Svetya Kopisetty (president and main founder)

CSUSM’s Movie Club unites movie lovers and community members alike

Hannah Crawford, Features Editor February 26, 2025

Movie nights are great bonding events for oneself and their loved ones, so why not bring them to campus? This is what inspired Svetya Kopisetty and her friends, Eva Nebeling and Estrella Sanchez-Garcia, to unite and make the Movie Club a reality. The Movie Club is one of many new student organizations...

CSU Policies already protect undocumented and mixed status students 

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Learn How CSU Policies Protect Students from ICE

Danya Rodriguez, Editor in Chief February 25, 2025

On various occasions, CSUSM administration has voiced its mission to protect the rights of all campus community members, regardless of immigration status.  There are already CSU policies about the presence of federal immigration officers on CSU campuses. Here’s how they apply to CSUSM.    Will...

Learn more about the new organizations and clubs on campus.

HIGHLIGHT: Discover New Clubs Beyond the Student Org Fair

Alexzandra Valdez, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

On January 30, CSUSM’s Student Leadership & Involvement Center organized the student organization fair. CSUSM now hosts over 130 organizations and clubs on campus. This spring semester, CSUSM has gained 22 new clubs. Here are the highlights.  Colorstack Chapter  This organization helps...

Current ASI Board of Directors

Open Your Ballots! ASI Election Timeline

Natalia Ortiz, Staff Writer February 24, 2025

Do you want to advocate for your fellow peers, serve the needs of CSUSM students, and develop leadership and policy-making skills?  Associated Student Inc., also known as ASI, is opening its Board of Directors to 15 open positions to run in this upcoming 2025 election!   Established in 1991, ASI...

Graphic by Casey Budlong.

Celebrating Black History Month: Honoring Those Who Broke Barriers in Sports

Casey Budlong, Staff Writer February 24, 2025

February is Black History Month; as we celebrate, we honor the trailblazers who defied the odds, shattered stereotypes, and changed the landscape of sports forever. Their perseverance and achievements have paved the way for future generations to compete, lead, and inspire.  Jackie Robinson made history...

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