Kassy Doering is a fifth-year computer science major at CSUSM. Doering is a middle blocker for CSUSM Women’s Volleyball team and has played on the team since the Fall 2017 season.
COVID-19 put a strain on sports, forcing athletes—like Doering—away from the courts. But despite the extended break...
Corbin Thaete is a defender for the Men’s Soccer team at CSUSM. Thaete is a defender for the team and has been playing soccer for CSUSM since the Fall 2019 season.
What is something that makes playing for the CSUSM soccer team a unique experience?
It comes down to two things, I think it's...
Phillip Dorado is a graduating senior on the men’s track and field and cross country team majoring in economics. He says he will miss all the friendships and connections he has made through CSUSM. Dorado plans to stay connected to track by pursuing running competitively in the future.
What are your...
Carly Slack is a graduating senior from CSUSM’s softball team earning her degree in business.
She mentions how much being a CSUSM athlete has helped her grow and develop as an individual as she looks back on her four year journey.
Though a lot of activities were canceled in her final year,...
Amanda Cano is a graduating senior on the women’s track and field team majoring in biology. She talks about how she will miss meeting new people in classes and all the memories that come along with being on the track team.
What are your plans after graduation?
I plan to do something in the...
The CSUSM Athletic Department and student athletes have received the news they have been waiting for all semester. Due to COVID-19, student athletes have not participated in competition since March 2020, making it over a year since any CSUSM sports teams have practiced or played.
The California Collegiate...
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 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 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...
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...
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...
