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September 28, 2016

  Date Event 9/29 CWLS Presents Martin Seay 7 p.m. in Markstein Hall 107 10/4 ASI “Dye”versity U-hour in USU Arcade 10/4 Is the university killing free speech? 5:30 p.m. in Kellogg Library Reading Room 5400 10/5 Let them Eat Cake 6 p.m. in USU Ballroom 10/6 National...

I’m Chamorro and I’m proud

I’m Chamorro and I’m proud

Pierson Cepeda, Assistant Web & Social Media Manager April 13, 2016

  My name is Pierson Cepeda. I am originally from the island of Saipan, which is a part of the Northern Mariana Islands, a commonwealth of the United States, and that makes me Chamorro. When my family made the move to California, I was still very much a young kid (nine years old) and...

Seventh annual Chamorro Cultural Festival celebrates Pacific Islanders

Seventh annual Chamorro Cultural Festival celebrates Pacific Islanders

Lexy Perez, Arts & Entertainment Editor April 13, 2016

  On March 19, the Chamorro Hands in Education Links Unity (CHE’LU) organization presented the 7th annual Chamorro Cultural Festival (CCF) at CSUSM. CHE’LU is a non­profit, San Diego based organization focused on preserving the Pacific Islander culture of Chamorro people. The CCF...

Thy will be done

L. Peter Sulman, Contributor December 10, 2015

  I never wanted to go to CSUSM. I went kicking and screaming—all the while praying for an alternative, any alternative.   As a recovering perfectionist and an avid planner, I had figured out my five year plan and even my ten year plan.  For years, my catchphrase has been the following:...

November 21, 2015 San Diego Christian vs Cal State San Marcos mens basketball at Mira Costa Community College Gym. Photographer:  Bruce Sherwood

Third game is the charm

Amy Chastain, Assistant Sports Editor December 6, 2015

  In the span of one week, the Cougars fought their way through three consecutive overtime games, finally securing a win against the Humboldt State LumberJacks on Dec. 3. The Cougars snapped a three-game losing streak against Azusa Pacific (66-72), BYU-Hawaii (86-88) and Chaminade (109-110)...

NOW HIRING: Become a Design Editor at The Cougar Chronicle!

NOW HIRING: Become a Design Editor at The Cougar Chronicle!

July 16, 2015

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WE ARE HIRING!

WE ARE HIRING!

July 1, 2015

CSUSM STUDENTS! The Cougar Chronicle is looking for students to fill the following openings on our teams for the fall 2015 semester! Some of these positions are brand new to the paper as we move into another year of developing bigger and brighter things. Working at The Cougar Chronicle is...

Academic Senate passes resolution in support of Student Access Initiative

Academic Senate passes resolution in support of Student Access Initiative

March 18, 2015

[author title="About the Author" author_id="24"] The CSUSM Academic Senate voted 25-15 earlier this month to support the Student Access Initiative -- a plan designed to increase course sections and make better use of classroom space. If adopted, the plan may be integrated into Fall 2016 schedules. The...

The Real Super Bowl MVP

The Real Super Bowl MVP

February 18, 2015

By Amy Chastain Staff Writer It goes without saying that Super Bowl XLIX will forever be defined by the goal line interception where Patriots cornerback, Malcolm Butler, picked off a pass from Seahawks quarterback, Russell Wilson. Moments before that play, it seemed as if the Seahawks were...

Culinary Corner: Mexican Lime Salad

Culinary Corner: Mexican Lime Salad

February 18, 2015

By Amy Chastain Staff Writer The majority of flavorful recipes online don’t travel well when packed and brought to campus. Mexican Lime Salad is a collection of several recipes with an added twist and a campus friendly meal that is full of flavor Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing (modified from...

ACE helps foster students succeed

ACE helps foster students succeed

February 17, 2015

[author title="About the Author" author_id="256"] By Sonni Simmons CSUSM recently established a new center on campus in order to promote student well-being, facilitate engagement and advance its commitment to student success. ACE Scholars Services provides a comfortable, close-knit environment...

Vagina Monologues bring women’s stories into spotlight

February 17, 2015

[author title="About the Author" author_id="257"] By Nicole Holman CSUSM students, teachers and community members will be participating in an annual monologue performance in hopes to raise consciousness about women’s issues. The Vagina Monologues, written by Eve Ensler, is an episodic play that...

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