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Kaila Gower will miss Cougar Madness the most after graduating. She always enjoyed the event because she got to know many different people and it was always fun to interact with the students.

Life After Graduation: Q&A with Kaila Gower

Brittney Scardina, Sports Editor May 10, 2021

Kaila Gower is a graduating senior on the women’s basketball team majoring in sociology. She talks about how CSUSM Athletics has brought many friendships into her life and how she hopes to always stay connected to basketball. What are your plans after graduation?  Currently, I have a job working...

Nicole Diggs is excited to graduate and work in property management. She will miss her Cougar family the most.

Life after Graduation: Q&A with Nicole Diggs

Brittney Scardina, Sports Editor May 3, 2021

Nicole Diggs is a graduating senior on the women’s volleyball team majoring in business with an emphasis in human resources. She discusses how she will miss her team and is excited for her future in owning a business in property management.  What are your plans after graduation?  My mom owns...

Justin Vrzich is looking forward to starting his professional golf career. He is thankful for all the life lessons CSUSM Athletics has taught him.

Life after Graduation: Q&A with Justin Vrzich

Brittney Scardina, Sports Editor May 3, 2021

Justin Vrzich is a graduating senior on the men’s golf team majoring in communication. He talks about how much he has learned through CSUSM Athletics and how his next steps in life include professional golf. What are your plans after graduation?  I recently turned pro, so I will be trying my...

Shelby Eberwein has carried many traits she learned being a CSUSM athlete into her personality and professional life and is doing great since graduating in 2019. She is currently working full-time at The Neurology Center in Carlsbad.

Alumni Athlete Spotlight: Q&A with Shelby Eberwein

Ally Spooner, Assistant Sports Editor April 26, 2021

Shelby Eberwein was a student athlete on the CSUSM track and field and cross country team for four years. She graduated from CSUSM in 2019 and continues to be involved in her sport and in touch with former teammates. She shares how her experiences at CSUSM have impacted her and what her life has been...

CSUSM alumnus John Stevens (‘20) shares what he’s been doing since graduation and reflects on his time on the baseball team.

Alumni Athlete Spotlight: Q&A with John Stevens

Brittney Scardina, Sports Editor April 23, 2021

John Stevens graduated in December 2020 with a B.S. in business administration. He talks about how life is since graduating and how CSUSM baseball has left him with many lifelong friends.  How are you doing in life since graduating?  My life since graduation has been amazing and challenging at...

Student athletes enjoyed reading to students in kindergarten, first and second grade for Read Across America.

Student athletes participate in Read Across America

Brittney Scardina, Sports Editor March 21, 2021

CSUSM’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) partnered with T.H.E Leadership Academy in Vista to read to different grade levels from Mar. 1 to Mar. 5 to celebrate Read Across America.  Read Across America is an annual event created by the National Education Association to celebrate and bring...

CSUSM Recreation gives students a way to participate in their favorite sports games and connect to other students through eports.

Campus Rec offers students virtual esports experience

Ally Spooner, Assistant Sports Editor March 13, 2021

CSUSM Recreation has facilitated multiple video game based sports tournaments for students to interact and compete with each other in a virtual environment.  Campus Recreation and Intramurals usually provide students with opportunities each semester to participate in casual sports games such as soccer,...

Amy Wilson (‘18) continues to stay close to teammates she met through CSUSM soccer. Currently she is a substitute teacher for a middle school and hopes to pursue a permanent science teaching position in the fall.

Alumni Athlete Spotlight: Q&A with Amy Wilson

Ally Spooner, Assistant Sports Editor March 6, 2021

Amy Wilson was a student athlete on the CSUSM women’s soccer team for five years. She shares how COVID has impacted her, what her life has been like after graduation and how she stays connected to her former teammates.  How are you doing since graduating? What do you do for a living? After I...

The CSUSM Student Athlete Advisory Committee enjoys fundraising to support the Make-A-Wish America Foundation.

CSUSM advisory committee gives student athletes a voice

Brittney Scardina, Sports Editor February 27, 2021

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) within CSUSM Athletics consists of representation from each of the CSUSM sports teams. SAAC representatives aim to give student-athletes the best experience by advocating for student-athlete voices and coordinating events. “[SAAC is] the student voice...

With the shift to a virtual school year, CSUSM Athletics launched a podcast, “The Roar,” to discuss different aspects about their department.

Podcast virtually creates discussions about CSUSM Athletics

Melanie Ramirez, Staff Writer February 21, 2021

CSUSM Athletics launched a podcast called “The Roar” in November to discuss different aspects of their department.  The idea of starting a podcast was originally pitched by CSUSM’s Director of Athletics Jennifer Milo. The project has since been taken up by Mindy Mills and Tyler Morrison, Assistant...

CSUSM softball gave alumna Sara Langdon (‘18) many memories and teammates she will always remember.

Alumni Athlete Spotlight: Q&A with Sara Langdon

Brittney Scardina, Sports Editor February 12, 2021

Sara Langdon was on the CSUSM softball team for four years. She discusses life since graduation and how thankful she is for CSUSM Athletics.   How are you doing in life since graduating?  I’m doing great since graduating in May 2018 with a B.S in kinesiology. After going to school and playing...

Coach Stefanie Ewing is proud of her team and how they have supported each other through the virtual semesters.

Coach Spotlight: Q&A with Stefanie Ewing

Brittney Scardina, Sports Editor February 5, 2021

Stefanie Ewing has been a coach for the CSUSM softball team for three years. She discusses her experience coaching virtually this academic year. What does a typical day of virtual coaching look like?  A typical day for me will be individual player meetings throughout the week and assorted department...

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