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CSUSM Softball Starts Strong: Wins CUI Kickoff Classic and Rises to a 10-1 Record

Casey Budlong, Staff Writer February 20, 2025

The No. 23 Cal State San Marcos softball team (10-1) has kicked off its 2025 season in dominant fashion, winning the Concordia University Irvine (CUI) Kickoff Classic Championship with an impressive 5-0 record. The Cougars displayed exceptional skill and resilience, finishing the tournament with a +25-run...

Students and faculty listening to the seminar led by Dr. Diaz-Almeyda

Dr. Erika Díaz-Almeyda Presents Research Seminar on ‘Milpas for the Future’

Justin Gans, Staff Writer February 19, 2025

On Thursday, Feb. 13, more than 100 students, faculty, and staff crowded into Academic Hall 102 to hear biology professor Dr. Erika Díaz-Almeyda speak. As part of this semester’s seminar series focused on international research, her presentation was titled “Milpas for the Future: Protecting and...

2025 The Year of Sequels: The Exciting Return of Fan Favorites

2025 The Year of Sequels: The Exciting Return of Fan Favorites

Casey Budlong, Staff Writer February 18, 2025

  The year 2025 is shaping up to be a monumental one for moviegoers, especially fans of sequels, reboots, and cinematic universes. With a lineup packed with highly anticipated films, 2025 promises something for everyone. From Marvel enthusiasts and superhero devotees to action lovers, horror fans,...

Students for Justice in Palestine Speak Up

‘Who’s Going to Stand Up for Us?’: SJP Members Respond to Trump’s New Promises

Saturn Salama, News Editor February 18, 2025

On January 30, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order that may affect or deport international students involved in pro-Palestine protests. This executive order also promised to protect the civil rights of our Jewish citizens. “I will…quickly cancel the student visas of all Hamas sympathizers...

Kellogg found its new Library Dean. 

Photo Credit: CSUSM Photoshelter

What’s Next for the Library? There’s a New Dean in Town

Saturn Salama, News Editor February 18, 2025

As of this summer, Cinthya Ippoliti will step in as the new dean of the library.  CSUSM has been without an official library dean for almost a year now. Char Booth and Toni Olivas have stepped in as interim co-deans since the fall semester and will continue until the summer. The previous library...

AI use is on the rise, especially in universities.

AI in the Academic World

Celeste Yanez, Opinions Editor February 13, 2025

Academic dishonesty has been prevalent in the past few years. Professors have had to keep an eye out for misinformation in students' essays, a student impersonating one of their peers when taking an exam, and plagiarism. But now, professors and teachers all around the world must be aware of the use of...

A flower in front of the clock tower at CSUSM

CSU System launches new AI initiative

Hannah Crawford, Features Editor February 12, 2025

On Tuesday, February 4, CSU Chancellor Mildred Garcia announced an initiative to give students across all 23 Cal State campuses access to OpenAI tools, such as ChatGPT. The same day, a press conference was held at San Jose State University where Chancellor Garcia announced the plan to make AI more accessible...

Kendrick Lamar's powerful performance with his dancers forming an American flag.

Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Performance: A Political Statement

Celeste Yanez, Opinions Editor February 12, 2025

Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance was illuminating, powerful, and symbolic. It is no secret that Kendrick is a lyrical genius, but also a master performer. Many people were anticipating his performance to comment on the current state of America: politically divided, and to take it as another opportunity...

CSUSM Baseball starts season strong with four-game sweep

CSUSM Baseball starts season strong with four-game sweep

Casey Budlong, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

Baseball season is officially underway, and the CSUSM Cougars are making their presence known in the non-conference games. The team kicked off the season in dominant fashion, sweeping a four-game series against Saint Martin’s and starting 4-0 for the first time since 2019.  On January 21, 2025,...

Super Bowl LIX: The Chiefs and Eagles are set for an epic rematch

Super Bowl LIX: The Chiefs and Eagles are set for an epic rematch

Casey Budlong, Staff Writer February 7, 2025

The stage is set for Super Bowl LIX, where the Kansas City Chiefs will face the Philadelphia Eagles on February 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. CST (3:30 p.m. PST).   This matchup marks a notable rematch of Super Bowl LVII from two years...

Books are inherently political, but why don’t others think so?

Reading is Political: Why the Media We Consume Matters

Nahomi Garcia Alarcon, Arts and Entertainment Editor February 6, 2025

In today’s changing world, a new notion has started to take root in a small but very vocal group: the idea that books and politics should not share the same space. In social media, there is a growing trend of readers expressing their desire to escape political conversations by turning to BookTok and...

The land of the free is being contradicted by our President.

The Attack on Birthright Citizenship

Celeste Yanez, Opinions Editor February 6, 2025

On the day of Donald J. Trump’s inauguration on January 20, he signed an executive order that was a direct attack on the 14th Amendment. The 14th Amendment has been implemented in the U.S. constitution for 157 years, which grants those who were born or naturalized in the United States automatic citizenship.  After...

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