Amy Chastain, Assistant Sports Editor
• September 30, 2015
Cal State San Marcos and San Diego State University men’s basketball teams play the same game, but experience distinctly different levels of scrutiny.
As long as CSUSM remains an NCAA Division II school they will likely never encounter the media hailstorm that is currently bearing...
Many people have heard of meditation through films, friends or perhaps seeing it practiced in a gym. Even though most people have seen mediation, the reasoning behind why people meditate might still remain unclear.
Meditation is used as a method of relaxation to clear the mind and reduce...
Michael Tran, Health and Fitness reporter
• September 30, 2015
I’m a mayonnaise lover! I like it on my burger, fries and even sushi. I was making mayonnaise the other night when it got me thinking…
Remember those really old boxing movies where the fifty-something-year-old boxer has to drink multiple glasses full of raw eggs daily, while he’s...
Tiffany Trent, Assistant Opinion Editor
• September 30, 2015
For many college students coffee is a main food group. Whether you need to wake up for your morning lab, need a midday pick me up in between classes or pull an all night study session, coffee is a quick and easy way to ward off fatigue.
There are some downsides to coffee however, such...
Ramon Flores, Health & Fitness Reporter
• September 30, 2015
It’s true; exercising at any time of the day is better than not exercising at all. But that doesn’t mean all times are equally good to work out.
Many people prefer afternoon or late night workouts, but in reality, quality morning workouts can be superior to those that take place...
Rest Grey, Senior Staff Writer
• September 30, 2015
Cal State San Marcos has finally arrived at the level of California Collegiate Athletics Association (CCAA).
This season, Cougars are beginning to experience NCAA Division II competition for the first time as they work toward full NCAA status.
In its second year of candidacy, CSUSM...
Amy Chastain, Assistant Sports Editor
• September 29, 2015
By accepting the offer to coach for CSUSM, Jared Suwyn returns under the familiar tutelage of Head Baseball Coach Dennis Pugh.
The once-upon-a-time pitcher is making more than just a job commitment. He is at the start of a picturesque narrative in which a young coach returns to his baseball...
Aubree Pickard, Heart Beat Columnist
• September 29, 2015
Summer’s over and classes have begun. How are we all adjusting? It’d be my guess that most of you are slowly conforming to each new class’s demands, and adapting to a life that is a far cry from what you’re used to.
With an increase in freedom, comes an increase in responsibility. You’re...
Ramon Flores, Health and Fitness Reporter
• September 29, 2015
As a fresh season approaches, a new face emerges to lead our women’s basketball team in head coach Renee Jimenez.
With the team heading into the California Collegiate Athletic Association, Jimenez expects a quick turnaround from last year’s 14-14 record, saying it will be ”A one year turnaround...
Amy Chastain, Assistant Sports Editor
• September 29, 2015
On Tuesday morning, Paige Mills stepped into the athletic office with a huge smile on her face.
There was a bounce in the steps her well-worn running shoes took. The last beads of sweat from a morning run glistened on her forehead.
Every part of Mills, from her shoes to her smile, exudes a love...
Layda Galvan, Sports Reporter
• September 29, 2015
This is a woman who demonstrates great dedication, is hard working and has a lot of determination with a great future in her soccer career. Elizabeth Maass (19) plays with the number 16 for the Women’s soccer team for Cal State San Marcos.
Maass participated in a variety of sports throughout...
Ramon Flores, Health and Fitness reporter
• September 29, 2015
When it comes to cardio, people have two ways to hit it, going steady or using High Intense Interval Training (HIIT). There is nothing wrong with either type of workout as they both have their own benefits and disadvantages.
What it comes down to is what you personally like to do, like burning an...
