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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”...

Drafts of the 2.5 million project expect for the gallery to promote interaction between students and the special collection.

CSUSM Library Receives Foundational Gifts for Special Collections Expansion

Marbella Ramirez, Editor in Chief May 9, 2023

Kellogg Library has received a generous gift from Greg Koch and the Ecke family for a promising Special Collections Department redevelopment project, kicking off a fundraiser for a projected 2.5 million dollar project.  The 8,200-square-foot renovation project has been drafted by architecture firm...

All My Love: A weekly love letter from our hearts to yours

All My Love: A weekly love letter from our hearts to yours

Danya Rodriguez, Social Media Manager April 1, 2023

All My Love, a podcast published weekly on Spotify, is dedicated to uplifting and inspiring creatives to choose love and to embrace authenticity. Created by students Natalia Betancur and Sofía Folwarski, I had the chance to catch up with these two at the Latinx Center to learn how their collaboration...

As San Marcos temperatures cool down winter fashion essentials are a must

As San Marcos temperatures cool down winter fashion essentials are a must

Kristin Bergmann, Opinions Editor November 29, 2022

Winter has arrived and Southern California has cooled down. While afternoons are still sunny, San Marcos is getting gloomy mornings and temperatures below 60. For the people living in the East Coast, Californias’s definition of cold is greeted with eye rolls, but hey, for us Californians, “chilly”...

Q&A : Oluwaseun Emmanuel Ojelade recounts his experience in the Marine Corps

Q&A : Oluwaseun Emmanuel Ojelade recounts his experience in the Marine Corps

Fiona Fox, Staff Writer November 14, 2022

The United States celebrates Veterans Day on November 11, one day after The Marine Corps' birthday. This year the Marine Corps turns 247 years old and in its lengthy history has multiple dedicated soldiers turned veterans—including Oluwaseun Emmanuel Ojelade.   Veterans Day is about honoring those...

Mile High City Basketball makes its way to San Diego

Mile High City Basketball makes its way to San Diego

Nadia Houneini, Sports Editor October 8, 2022

The NBA’s Denver Nuggets recently wrapped up a week-long preseason training camp down in La Jolla at UC San Diego. The Nuggets held practice at the RIMAC Arena as the team prepares for the 2022-23 NBA season. The Nuggets belong to “The Mile-High City,” with its elevation at 5,280 feet above...

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