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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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Seits became the game's MVP after scoring 25 points

Men’s basketball team is on the road to victory

Zoe Silva, Sports Editor March 15, 2022

Wow, what a season it’s been for Cal State University San Marcos Basketball. On Saturday, March 5th, the Men’s Basketball team competed in the 2021-22 CCAA Tournament at the Lumberjack Arena against Cal State San Bernardino. The Cougars lead the game in both the first and second period. The first...

Take a peek into the life of a student athlete

Nijat Mamtimen, Assistant Sports Editor February 22, 2022

Sophomore Dominique Hernandez plays guard on CSUSM Women's basketball team. In the 2021 season game against Cal State LA, Hernandez scored three points of one field goal, one free throw, and a rebound for the Cougars. Her total game plays were five in the 2019-2020 season. Born in Oxnard, California,...

CSUSM’S Dance takes on USA Nationals

CSUSM’S Dance takes on USA Nationals

Zoe Silva, Sports Editors February 22, 2022

Did you know that CSUSM’s Campus Recreation Club Sports are student-run organizations? There are a total of 13 club sports here at Cal State University San Marcos, varying from men’s and women’s soccer to CSUSM Competitive Dance. The Cougar Dance team has a total of 10 members who perform at...

Winning streak ends for Men’s Basketball

Zoe Silva, Sports Editor February 9, 2022

It is a great 2021- 22 season for the Cougars on the men’s basketball team at Cal State University San Marcos. Up until their recent game on Jan. 22 against Cal State San Bernardino, the Cougars have been undefeated with a winning streak of 13-0. In their third consecutive overtime game, the men’s...

Torrey Olson’s Words on Track and Field 2022

Zoe Silva, Sports Editor February 9, 2022

After more than a year away from their sport, The Women’s Track and Field team will be returning for their 2022 Spring Season. Their last season came to an abrupt stop in March of 2020 due to the effects of COVID-19. The Head Coach of both the Men’s and Women’s cross country and track and field...

Lady Cougars Make Top 25 Poll

Nijat Mamtimen, Assistant Sport’s Editor February 9, 2022

The Cougar’s women basketball team topped the league standings after outmatching Cal State East Bay with a 74-54 win on Thursday. According to the 2021-22 Women’s Basketball Standing, the Cougars have gone up to 12-1 in the conference record and 14-2 in the overall seasons. In the game, guard...

COVID’s Game Cancellations

Zoe Silva, Sports Editor February 9, 2022

On January 15th, 2022, Cal State University San Marcos’s Men’s and Women’s Basketball games were canceled against Stanislaus State due to Covid. The schedule games will be shown as “No Contest” on records, leaving no room for an effected score on conference records for either team. Aside...

Men's basketball is keeping the moment going with their win against CSUDH.

Sports Recap

Tania Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief December 7, 2021

Men’s basketball earns win against Cal State Dominguez Hills  CSUSM men’s basketball earned a landslide victory against Cal State Dominguez Hills at The Sports Center on Dec.1. The Cougars won the game with an impressive 79-41 score against the Torros. Dominguez Hills quickly took an early...

Coach Jimenez reflects on being a coach during the pandemic.

Women’s basketball coach excited to be back

Kinsey Canez, Staff Writer December 7, 2021

Last year, Renee Jimenez met with her women’s basketball team only via Zoom to discuss everything from binge TV to emerging social justice issues.  In an interview with the CSUSM coach last week, Jimenez talked about the abrupt ending of the 2019 season.  She and her team had flown to Hawaii...

Cuccia reflects back on the tough season for men’s soccer.

Athlete Spotlight: Q&A with Jacob Cuccia

Tania Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief December 3, 2021

Athlete Spotlight: Q&A with Jacob Cuccia Jacob Cuccia is a fifth-year biological science major at CSUSM. He plays as winger/forward on the men’s soccer team. The 2021 fall season marked his fourth year playing on the team and his last in his collegiate career. Cuccia reflects on playing for...

Sports Recap 11/24

Tania Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief December 3, 2021

Women’s volleyball fall short in CCAA Tournament quarterfinal against SF State  CSUSM women’s volleyball run in the 2021 CCAA Tournament was cut short after facing defeat against San Francisco State in the quarterfinal on Nov. 18.  The Cougars quickly earned a 9-2 lead in the opening set,...

Men’s soccer suffered a gruesome loss against CSUSB, marking the end of their season.

Men’s soccer suffers devastating loss against Cal State San Bernardino

Nijat Mamtimen, Staff Writer November 15, 2021

Cal State San Marcos – CSUSM men's soccer team lost 5-0 to Cal State San Bernardino (CSUSB) in their Season Finale on Nov. 4, at Premier Field on CSUSB's campus. The loss means the Cougars failed to compete in the 2021 NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Tournament (College Cup). To win over their opponent,...

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