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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

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Softball player Dronenburg named MVP, 'Player of the Year'

Softball player Dronenburg named MVP, ‘Player of the Year’

May 1, 2012
Not many athletes can say they’ve hit a home run almost every game, nor can they say they were one of two American’s chosen to play for a team in the Netherlands, however, Alyssa Dronenburg has accomplished many feats during her softball career at CSUSM.
Student-Athletes named for 2011/'12 and final scores

Student-Athletes named for 2011/’12 and final scores

May 1, 2012
Here's a list of all the CSUSM athletic scores from the past week and the Student-Athlete honorees for the 2011-2012 academic year! Congratulations to the winners and go Cougars!

NBA playoffs: Where legends are made

May 1, 2012
The NBA playoffs are set and are in full effect. After a long, tumultuous labor disagreement to begin the season, the playoffs are finally here with 16 teams taking aim at the grandest prize in the league.

Major League Baseball wrap-up for April 23-29

May 1, 2012
The 2012 Major League Baseball season has begun to take shape as the World Series contender’s separate themselves from the postseason pretenders.

Luck leads NFL draft picks

May 1, 2012
The road to the 2012 NFL season officially opened last Thursday night, with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announcing the newest player to enter the league.

The Heart Beat: What aerobic activity can do for you

April 18, 2012
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women in the United States. Furthermore, one in four deaths in the United States are due to heart disease.

ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT: JOSH CASTILLO

April 18, 2012
Josh Castillo, a sophomore in CSUSM’s Political Science program, has a busy schedule. In addition to balancing his school and social life, Castillo also plays on the CSUSM Men’s Lacrosse team. I sat down with him and asked about his experiences with the team and how he juggles school, friends and sports.

NOT WITH A FIZZLE, BUT WITH A BANG – CSUSM’S WOMEN’S SOFTBALL SEASON ENDS WITH AN INCREDIBLE VICTORY

April 18, 2012
CSUSM’s last home softball games ended on a high note as the women’s softball team took two consecutive wins on Sunday’s doubleheader of 8-0 and an impressive 19-0 against La Sierra University.

SCORE REPORT & UPCOMING HOME GAMES 4/17

April 18, 2012
The Chronicle gives you a rundown of CSUSM sports scores and upcoming home games! Go Cougars!

The Heart Beat: Why you shouldn’t skip breakfast

April 4, 2012
In the United States, breakfast is often overlooked as a result of the hectic lifestyles that many of us have fallen into. Unfortunately, skipping breakfast has proven to be detrimental to one’s health. Getting a healthy start in the morning by eating a nutritious breakfast will allow your body to reap major benefits.

ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT: ASHLEY ARONSON

April 4, 2012
With the surfing national championships coming up in June, I got a chance to talk with CSUSM’s Surf Team captain: Ashley Aronson.

#1 SOFTBALL CRUISES TO VICTORY 8-0, 5-0: LADY COUGARS PITCH DOUBLE SHUTOUTS AGAINST HOPE INTERNATIONAL

April 4, 2012
A cool, breezy Thursday evening in San Marcos saw the #1 nationally ranked CSUSM softball team exert their power over Hope International University, sweeping them in a double header.
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