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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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Sports

Transitioning from high school to collegiate sports

Layda Galvan, Sports Reporter December 10, 2015

  It’s one thing to dominate sports in high school, however college is its own beast. Joan Park, a freshman on our CSUSM Women’s Golf team, describes her transition towards the collegiate level. “I played Girls Golf all four years of high school,” said Park. She is a Diamond Bar...

CSUSM cross country athlete returns from injury in stellar form

CSUSM cross country athlete returns from injury in stellar form

Amy Chastain, Assistant Sports Editor November 28, 2015

  Natalie Rodriguez’s mother sat in front of her computer screen anxiously waiting. Her daughter, a sophomore at CSUSM, was five hours north of the family home, representing the Cougars in their inaugural CCAA Conference Championship appearance. At every chance, her mom refreshed...

Washington Redskins face pressure to change name

Washington Redskins face pressure to change name

Pierson Cepeda, Senior Staff Writer November 27, 2015

  Part of the way people embrace football is by identifying with a particular team they love. The New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers and the Raider Nation are all examples of team identification that sometimes goes above and beyond the normal fandom. In most cases, the names of teams...

The power of sports to bring people together

The power of sports to bring people together

Andrea Martinez, Assistant Copy Editor November 27, 2015

  In a world often separated by race and language barriers, sports have the power to bring people together. We are far from the history of being bound by restrictive rules banning integrated leagues and associations, and now have opportunities to experience different cultures through shared...

Oatmeal is one of the many breakfast choices that are high in nutritional value.

Fuel you need to jump-start the day

Resty Grey, Staff Writer November 27, 2015

  Breakfast is widely accepted as the most important meal of the day, but why? It is because breakfast helps to re-energize the body after a night of fasting. Deciding to have breakfast in the morning can play an incredibly important role in the wellbeing and development of the human body. Your...

Why protein supplements aren’t as good as you think

Michael Tran, Health and Fitness Reporter November 27, 2015

  Proteins, or what is scientifically referred to as amino acids, are the building blocks for life. Your cells, bones, muscles and neurotransmitters are all made up of specific proteins that have key functionality within the confines of your body. I have nothing against supplements; I...

Students are not only distracted by excessive cell phone usage, but are at risk to the serious health issues it possesses.

How your beloved cell phone isn’t loving you back

Aubree Pickard, Heart beat Colomnist November 27, 2015

  Are you one of the 84 percent of people that can’t seem to go without your phone for more than an hour? You may lie and say no, but we are all using our phones more than we think. Phone addiction may not seem as severe as serious chemical addictions, but our excessive phone use can...

Never have a dull workout again

Never have a dull workout again

Ramon Flores, Health and Fitness Reporter November 27, 2015

  Getting off the couch to put your body through a series of workouts is one of the hardest things to do. If you’re getting bored of all your workouts, or simply trying to find a way to start, it’s time to change things up. Everyone wants to be healthy, but there’s absolutely no...

Women’s basketball defeated by USC in exhibition

Burtland Dixon, Sports Editor November 16, 2015

  CSUSM women’s basketball team traveled to the City of Angels to face USC on Nov. 8. It was an exhibition for both teams, and although the Cougars fought hard, USC had its number all game. Fresh off a 19-9 record and a tournament win at CSU San Bernardino, new head coach Renee Jimenez...

Coach’s Corner: Renee Jimenez

Amy Chastain, Assistant Sports Editor November 13, 2015

  Expectations: “I think really for this team it’s teaching them about the CCAA and Division II, and how competitive it is every night...As coaches I think we expect them to be better everyday and practice, and we tell them all the time ‘Try to make a new mistake today’ [in order]...

Coaches Corner: Jim Saia

Amy Chastain, Assistant Sports Editor November 13, 2015

  Expectations: “My expectation for the season is that we play hard...All my teams have played hard, but I want to gauge it with this group even more. There’s an effort level that, gosh, these guys really play hard, and that’s my expectation. I feel if you do that, then the wins will...

Cougars drop exhibition opener

Amy Chastain, Assistant Sports Editor November 3, 2015

  CSUSM men’s basketball saw their first action on the court in an exhibition game against SDSU. The Cougars lost to the perennial Mountain West powerhouse 48-86 on Nov. 2 at Viejas Arena. “This is a time for them to get better and for us to get better,” Cougar Head Coach Jim...

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