Historically, the word Chingona originates from the masculine word Chingon, which refers to a strong, intelligent, and capable man. In Latin American culture, the word Chingon has a positive connotation, and it is perceived as a good thing to be referred to as a Chingon. Whereas, Chingona is said to...
Personally, this semester has been one of the most difficult of my college career. While it is nice to be back on campus, I cannot help but feel that normality has yet to return in our lives. My schedule is half in person and half online, making it a strenuous task to balance the two.
Despite...
Superstitions, they’re easy to write off as irrational. Stepping on a crack will break your mother’s back or eating the entire fortune cookie acting as the only criteria for its message to become a reality seem unlikely.
Specific rituals are performed by many.
On the 2007 campaign trail,...
CSUSM President Ellen Neufedlt introduced the CSUSM’s new institutional strategic plan to highlight the university’s power and potential to become a first-choice school for first-generation and future generations of students.
The university should be the school of choice for “for first-generation...
Dear Joseph,
Belated congratulations on your graduation! :D It has been a delight to journey with you and we applaud the person you have become. We admire your passion, clear vision and your determination. You have always been an adventurer and have so much joy for life. It is great that you are already...
As we reach the midpoint of our spring semester, seniors are getting ready for commencement — buying caps and gowns, taking photos for announcements — all while wondering whether it will happen this year.
When the pandemic began, colleges all across the country had to cancel their commencement...
Q.What is your major? What do you plan to do with your degree?
A: My major is Global Business Management with an emphasis in Marketing. After shooting my shot at the professional golf level, I hope to work up to be a global marketing manager or an operations manager for an international golf company....
80 Students spent Friday the 13th solving a murder at the Midnight at the Masquerade dinner party.
Coordinator of Student Involvement, LaPorcha Ellick, said, “The purpose of the event is to provide a fun interactive evening for students . . . similar to playing a live version of the game ‘Clue’.” ...
On Feb. 22, students and community members joined history professors Dr. Jill Watts and Dr. Kimberly Quinney in Markstein 214 to discuss the meaning of Barack Obama’s presidency to observe Black History Month.
Dr. Watts and Dr. Quinney discussed what they believe Obama’s presidential legacy means.
In...
