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Campus leaders develop plans, timeline for Latin@ Center opening

Campus leaders develop plans, timeline for Latin@ Center opening

February 17, 2015

[author title="About the Author" author_id="24"] 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...

Comic Book Corner: Bryan Lee O’Malley’s new graphic novel plays with chances

January 31, 2015

By Faith Orcino Arts and Entertainment Editor   Creator of the popular “Scott Pilgrim” series, Bryan Lee O’Malley published his newest story, “Seconds,” last year. It focused on the brilliant young Katie, the head chef of local restaurant Seconds.   It has been four years...

Movie Review: The Guardians of the Galaxy rocks the universe “Movie to add to your DVD collection”

January 31, 2015

By Zach Schanzenbach Senior Staff Writer   RATING: 4/5 paws   It’s not as iconic as “The Avengers”, and it’s not as deep as “Captain America: The Winter Soldier”, but “Guardians of the Galaxy” is great fun to watch.   Older folks will enjoy the throwback 80’s...

Movie Review: Ringing in the new year with “The Wedding Ringer”

January 31, 2015

By Lexy Perez Arts and Entertainment Assistant RATING: 4/5 paws   Do you remember when Will Smith and Kevin James made us believe in the power of an unlikely bromance being epic in their movie “Hitch?” How about when Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill proved that the story of two men exemplifying...

Benefits of stem cell research

November 6, 2014

By Jasmine Demers Community News Editor What if you were told that you had a 50 percent chance of inheriting a genetic disease by the time you were 30 years old? A genetic disease that will kill you 10 to 20 years after your diagnosis and that will slowly eat away at your nervous system until you...

Want free food? Kinesiology Club's got your back!

Want free food? Kinesiology Club’s got your back!

May 23, 2014

By Katlin Sweeney Editor-in-Chief Continuing their tradition of feeding the students and families of San Marcos, Kinesiology Club will be leading multiple food drives throughout the summer. In accordance with Donate Don't Dump and the North County Food Bank, students and community members...

ASI Election Results

ASI Election Results

March 28, 2014

As of noon today, the results of the ASI Elections for 2014-15 positions were announced. A total of 841 students voted for their preferred candidates, resulting in a 12.16% voter turnout for the entire student body. Congratulations to the following candidates: President: Haley Perko VP of...

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CSUSM files NCAA DII application, plans for new gym

March 11, 2014
CSUSM athletics has come a long way since its inception in 1998 with three original teams. The program now boasts 13 teams, 24 conference championships and three national titles.

Don’t Regret Missing This Free Event

March 11, 2014

By Justin Donner The CSUSM men’s basketball team is ranked No. 1 in the national NAIA standings, and they have only one more regular-season home game to play against Bethesda tonight, Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. With admission being free for students, this is the perfect opportunity to witness...

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Trader Joe’s implements grocery bag fee

March 9, 2014

By Lauren Hammond Opinion/Copy Editor    Various Trader Joe’s locations throughout California are now charging customers for grocery bags in the hopes of minimizing environmental waste. T.J.’s is no stranger to promoting higher standards of consumption. The grocery stores are best recognized...

Student Veterans Organization promotes military awareness

Student Veterans Organization promotes military awareness

November 10, 2013

By Anne Hall Staff Writer  “On Veterans Day we take time to honor those that have served before us and to come. To commemorate and honor people who have protected the freedoms we have in the U.S.” --Michael Betancourt, SVO Treasurer & ASI Veterans Representative Staff from the Veterans...

5 Reasons You Need The X Theme

5 Reasons You Need The X Theme

May 25, 2013

X is not your grandmother's WordPress theme, and we want to prove it to you. Here are the top 5 reasons you need to buy X today! Stacks, Stacks, & More Stacks Instead of being stuck with one design for your next project, X is a gift that keeps on giving. Built with our custom Stacks, X is the most...

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