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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

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Hector Collazo competing for CSUSM track. Photo provided by CSUSM Athletics. Visit the website at
www.csusmcougars.com

Getting “Swole” with Hector

March 7, 2014
Hector Collazo may be filled with numerous jokes and playful remarks, but this guy is a fierce competitor on the track.
Local crossfit gym. Photo taken by Rachel Gallego.

Heart Beat: Crossfit an exciting and communal form of exercise

March 7, 2014
What may seem strange and unfamiliar has a remarkable way of bringing together the community. This is one of the fundamental foundations that makes crossfit so effective.
The ice rink in Escondido. Picture taken by Alison Seagle.

Get Out! Get taste of winter at Iceoplex

March 7, 2014
Just a short drive from CSUSM, Iceoplex is a necessary trip for any student.
Coach Nevarez at practice. Photo by Anne Hall.

Building CSUSM softball brick by brick

March 7, 2014
The team has done well in the past, including four straight NAIA National Championship appearances, but new coach Laurie Nevarez brings the skills necessary to continue building the program for a university that has experienced overall rapid growth.
De'End Parker drives the lane earlier this season. Photo by CSUSM athletics. Visit website at www.csusmcougars.com

Students can watch the NAIA’s best for free

February 12, 2014
The CSUSM men’s basketball team is ranked No. 1 in the national NAIA standings, and they have only one more regular-season home game to play against Bethesda tonight, Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m in the MiraCosta gym.
Photo courtesy of Tom Coat.

Nothing like sunny San Marcos

January 1, 2014

By Corrina Babiash-Clark  Staff Writer  The CSUSM men's and women's cross country teams managed impressive team finishes of 13th and 8th place, respectively, at the NAIA National Championships held in Kansas on Nov. 23. With temperatures in the mid 20s, dropping to mid-teens with the wind chill,...

Photo courtesy of utsandiego.com.

International impact for the Cougars

January 1, 2014

By Jennifer Hager  Staff Writer  Steven Ing’s first place finish at the conference championship tournament helped the Cougars secure their sixth consecutive Association of Independent Institutions (AII) title. Not only is Ing a stellar athlete, but he has an interesting background. Originally...

Photo courtesy of Anne Hall.

Heart Beat: Effective cardio for those short on time

January 1, 2014

By Rachel Gallego  Health Columnist A newly fitting alternative to prolonged cardio training is known as high intensity interval training, or HIIT. For those of you who think that there is not enough time to exercise in the day, then this short-duration exercise may be the answer. HIIT consists...

Photo courtesy of Don Franken.

This Cougar does more than trot

January 1, 2014

By Justin Donner  Sports Editor  The Pacific Marine Credit Union Oceanside Turkey Trot drew a record crowd of 10,000 runners and walkers this Thanksgiving. It was a fun run for a good cause, and CSUSM was represented by a very familiar face. The Cougar’s head cross country and track coach,...

Wrestling at CSUSM

Wrestling at CSUSM

January 1, 2014

By Jennifer Hager  Staff Writer  Finding the right club to join in college is already hard enough, but what if none of the clubs offer something you are interested in?  You form one. After about a year of extremely hard work, the wrestling club made their debut this semester. Their hard work and...

Waves wash away stress

Waves wash away stress

January 1, 2014

By Gloria Magallanes  Staff Writer  Surfing is a popular sport in California, and many don’t realize that it can also be used as a way to enjoy nature, relax and release tension in the body. Some of the health benefits of surfing include cardiovascular fitness and strengthening of the body’s...

Cougar goes for a layup.

Basketball shatters records while remaining undefeated

December 2, 2013
The Cougars remain undefeated in regular season play with a crushing 106-42 victory over the UC Merced Bobcats for their first game of the Hope Classic.
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