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...
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...
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:...
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)...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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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...
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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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By Katlin Sweeney
After President Haynes’ announcement confirming the implementation of a Latin@ Center in the fall, many students, faculty and community members anxiously await the Center’s relatively prompt opening.
The Center is a result...
