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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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Women’s lacrosse fails to secure a win against UCSD

Hannah Snider, Sports Editor February 9, 2017

Women’s club lacrosse opens up with a narrow loss in the first game of the season against UCSD on Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. leaving the final score 9-11. The Cougars started off strong; with high spirits they put the pressure on the Tritons. The entire first half began with the Cougars scoring then Tritons...

Softball falls short in doubleheader against San Diego Christian

Softball falls short in doubleheader against San Diego Christian

Hannah Snider, Sports Editor February 9, 2017

CSUSM’s softball team loses second doubleheader of the season leaving their overall record 0-3. On Feb. 4 the Cougars played their first home game against San Diego Christian, the first game ending 3-8 and the second game ending in a close 3-4 loss for CSUSM. The Cougars started off strong and...

New spirits for our campus

Micaela Johansson, Assistant Opinion Editor February 9, 2017

CSUSM’s new cheerleading club is kicking off their season cheering at basketball games with stunts, dance routines and tumbles. With positive responses from both the teams and spectators, cheer’s future looks bright.   The cheerleaders plan on bringing attention to the Cougar name at the...

Volleyball completes first season with yoga program as training

Amy Chastain, Editor-in-Chief December 14, 2016

Under the guidance of the athletic department, CSUSM women’s volleyball began the first official yoga training program during the 2016 season. Personal experience and a struggle with back injuries drove Head Coach Andrea Leonard to incorporate yoga in the team’s training this year. “We started...

Anna Jensen ready to lead club volleyball to victory

Anna Jensen ready to lead club volleyball to victory

Hannah Snider, Club Sports Reporter December 14, 2016

CSUSM’s club volleyball president Anna Jensen has big plans for this upcoming season and is looking forward to club members continuing to grow in the CSUSM community. “My plans for the upcoming season is for us to compete hard and make it back to championships! Ultimately, with proper fundraising...

Q&A with baseball player Hayden Weird

Q&A with baseball player Hayden Weird

Gayana Parsegova, Opinion Editor December 14, 2016

Fifth year CSUSM student Hayden Weir is an Environmental Studies major who plays for his university’s baseball team. He has been playing since his freshman year and someday, aspires to be drafted and play baseball professionally. What’s your major? And why did you choose that area of study? I...

Women’s basketball secures homecoming win

Hannah Snider, Club Sports Reporter December 14, 2016

The CSUSM women’s basketball team held off Chico State in a close homecoming game winning 63-61. The Dec. 3rd game at the Sport’s Center improved the Cougars’ overall record to 4-3 and 2-1 in California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). The Cougars started the game off strong, ending...

Cougars drop homecoming game to Chico State

Shane Siemsen, Assistant Sports Editor December 14, 2016

On Dec. 3 CSUSM men’s basketball fell to Chico state 80-68 in the first homecoming game in the Sports Center, marking their first home loss of the season. In front of a packed stadium, the Cougars kept on the hip of the Wildcats with a score of 7-7 to start the game. A 10-0 run from the Wildcats...

Athletes share holiday favorites

Athletes share holiday favorites

Rebecca Sykes and Hannah Snider December 14, 2016

George Terris Club Baseball Year: Freshman Position: Second and third base utility infielder Stats: Recently finished, 3-2 for club baseball’s preseason (as a team) Terris’s favorite part about the holidays: My favorite part of the holidays is spending time with family and doing...

Women’s club soccer is No. 1 in their league

Hannah Snider, Club Sports Reporter November 30, 2016

Women’s Club Soccer proved to have a successful weekend after winning both their games against CSU Channel Islands at 2 pm on Nov. 12 at Channel Islands, 6-3, and Chapman University at 12:45pm on Nov. 13 at Chapman, 8-0. These were their last games of the season with a record of six wins, zero loses...

CSUSM defeats Azusa Pacific in tight battle on the road

Amy Chastain, Editor-in-Chief November 30, 2016

For the first time, CSUSM men’s basketball defeated the Azusa Pacific University (APU) Cougars 75-66 on Nov. 19. “To see them take on the challenge that we put out in front of them and do it with enthusiasm and great effort the entire game is a great plus for us moving forward,” said Interim...

The man behind CSUSM club baseball

The man behind CSUSM club baseball

Rebecca Sykes, Sports Editor November 30, 2016

Since its inception in 2013, CSUSM club baseball had been led by senior shortstop Chris Benson to national rankings and top finishes. Originally from Ohio, Benson’s interest in baseball started early. “We were watching TV one day, [my dad] skimmed past a baseball game when I was three. [He]...

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