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CSUSM’s full transition to in-person classes next spring causes worry in students.

University’s push toward mainly in person classes abrupt

Jaden Whitehead, Staff Writer December 3, 2021

Personally, this  semester  has been one of the most difficult of my college career. While it is nice to be back on campus, I cannot help but feel that normality has yet to return in  our lives. My schedule is  half in person and half online, making it a strenuous task to balance the two. Despite...

Cuccia reflects back on the tough season for men’s soccer.

Athlete Spotlight: Q&A with Jacob Cuccia

Tania Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief December 3, 2021

Athlete Spotlight: Q&A with Jacob Cuccia Jacob Cuccia is a fifth-year biological science major at CSUSM. He plays as winger/forward on the men’s soccer team. The 2021 fall season marked his fourth year playing on the team and his last in his collegiate career. Cuccia reflects on playing for...

CSUSM alumni discuss the process of translating  world literature.

 CSUSM alumni share the process of translating world literature  

Nijat Mamtimen, Staff Writer December 3, 2021

The CSUSM Literature and Writing Department hosted an Alumni Reading event as part of their Community and World Literary Series on Nov. 18 via Zoom.    The special guests were Erica Wahlgren, Elizabeth Masters and Thomas Bricke, who explained their translation process of Hans Falada’ s fiction The...

Cougar of the Week: Q&A with AOII President Bailey Schmidt

Cougar of the Week: Q&A with AOII President Bailey Schmidt

Jaiden Quiroz, Staff Writer December 3, 2021

Bailey Schmidt is the President of Alpha Omicron Pi for the 2020-2021 academic year at CSUSM. She is a fourth-year student from Whittier, California majoring in Psychology and is on  path to an early graduation this upcoming December.  Bailey is a member of three honors societies on campus including...

CSUSM School of Nursing receives donation for program advancement

CSUSM School of Nursing receives donation for program advancement

Marbella Ramirez, News Editor December 3, 2021

CSUSM’s School of Nursing received a $200,000 grant gift from the Henry L. Guenther Foundation to advance the simulation lab at both the San Marcos and Temecula campuses.  The department’s lab update will include Virtual Reality simulation gear, simulation mannequins and new industry level equipment...

Edition 6 Campus Notes

Edition 6 Campus Notes

Tania Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief December 3, 2021

IITS reveals findings of security audit Following the cyber security hack last fall, CSUSM underwent a security audit in Spring 2021, according to CSUSM’s Institutional and Information Technology Services (IITS) report. The security audit resulted in several recommendations to enhance campus...

Read Edition 5 of The Cougar Chronicle (11/10/21)

Read Edition 5 of The Cougar Chronicle (11/10/21)

November 16, 2021

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Dr. Sanchez-Diaz shared the importance of sharing ones story at the latest Arts & Lectures event.

CSUSM Arts and Lectures Series Presents: Tell Them Where You’re From: Teaching Our Lives/Stories with Dr. Irene Sanchez-Diaz

Jaiden Quiroz, Staff Writer November 10, 2021

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the CSUSM community has made numerous efforts to incorporate more events that focus on social justice, community engagement and healing through virtual programs. These events have  recognized students and staff that have gone above and beyond to make sure that our campus...

Campus Notes 11/10

Campus Notes 11/10

Tania Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief November 10, 2021

Professor Leads Second Report on COVID Impact on Farmworkers| CSUSM News Center Cal State San Marcos professor Bonnie Bade is part of a team of academic researchers who came together last year to study the effects of COVID-19 on the vulnerable population of farmworkers throughout the state. The...

Students were able to learn more about CalFresh and its resources.

Students learn about CalFresh resources during info session

Cassidy Lovell, Staff Writer November 10, 2021

ASI hosted CalFresh Extravaganza, their annual CalFresh information session, during U-Hour on Oct. 28, around 50 people attended the Zoom meeting. The session included two presentations: one from David Andrade, a San Diego County employee and another from Noemi Ramirez, CSUSM CalFresh specialist....

The Craven Task force was created following the events of the Academic Senate vote in April.

Task force to evaluate legacy of late Senator Craven

Tania Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2021

CSUSM President Ellen Neufeldt recently charged a task force to examine the legacy of the late state legislator William Craven, following the Academic Senate resolution last spring endorsing the removal of his name on CSUSM buildings and streets.  The call for the removal of the late senator’s...

Read Edition 4 of The Cougar Chronicle (10/27/21)

Read Edition 4 of The Cougar Chronicle (10/27/21)

November 2, 2021

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