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On Thursday Aug. 31 CSUSM’s dance team kicked off the celebration of CSUSM's official acceptance into NCAA Division II at the sportcenter.

Cougars celebrate NCAA reveal

Hannah Snider, Sports Editor September 15, 2017

The athletic department kicked off this upcoming sports season with a bang, celebrating their new National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) ranking and the unveiling of the new NCAA and California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) logos on the Sports Center court. Full of students and loud...

How we face the reality of white supremacy

How we face the reality of white supremacy

Samantha Carrillo, Opinion Writer September 13, 2017

From the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement to the Black Lives Matter movement in more recent years, the average American person could assume that ideals of equality and open-mindedness in the United States have long been established.   Such long-standing progress may lead an individual...

No paper ticket needed, you will receive your personal wristband in the mail. KAABOO also introduces for the first time cashless pay when you link your festival wristband to your credit or debit card.

KAABOO aims to reformulate festival experience

Antonio Pequeño, A&E Editor September 1, 2017

Set to the backdrop of the crisp California coastline, KAABOO, a multi-layered festival experience which takes place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, is shaping up to have its most electrifying year yet. The festival, which debuted in 2015, hosted the likes of The Killers, Snoop Dogg, Steve Aoki, Aerosmith...

Decorate your cap this graduation

Decorate your cap this graduation

Briana Osuna, Features Editor May 16, 2017

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...

Students help ASI “bite out hunger”

Students help ASI “bite out hunger”

Annelisa Zamora, Staff writer May 15, 2017

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...

Veterans share their stories

Veterans share their stories

Stephany Mejia, A&E Editor May 15, 2017

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 unheard conversation about disability on campus

The unheard conversation about disability on campus

Stephany Mejia, News Editor May 15, 2017

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...

CSUSM Wind Ensemble performs alongside RBVHS

CSUSM Wind Ensemble performs alongside RBVHS

Stephany Mejia, news editior May 10, 2017

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...

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Ways to stay organized for spring semester

Mackenzie Waldron, Assistant Features Editor February 25, 2017

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...

Shirly Najjar shares details of her life in Demark and its comparisons to her time in the United States.

Hailing from the land of salty licorice and sarcasm

Sara Freitag, Staff Writer/Photographer February 25, 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...

Why I chose CSUSM

Why I chose CSUSM

Annelisa Zamora, Staff writer February 24, 2017

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...

CSUSM students win film competition

CSUSM students win film competition

Antonio Pequeño IV, A&E Editor February 24, 2017

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...

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