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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

Administration reverses student visa termination
Nahomi Garcia Alarcon, Arts and Entertainment Editor • May 6, 2025

In a major reversal, the Trump administration announced that it will reinstate the records of over 4,700 international students whose visa statuses were abruptly terminated earlier this month in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), a U.S. government database that tracks and manages...

Makery staff members, Kodie Gerritsen and Ryan Dorsett
Makery’s First Birthday: Here’s What the Makery has to Offer
Alexzandra Valdez, Staff Writer • May 5, 2025

On April 15, The Makery celebrated its first birthday during U-hour. They had stations where students, faculty, and staff could create bookmarks, friendship bracelets, draw on rocks, make fun party hats,...

Arenas at President Neufeldt's home
Amber Arenas’ Side of the Story
Celeste Yanez, Opinions Editor • April 28, 2025

Amber Arenas is second-generation Mexican-American who utilizes her voice to aid marginalized communities. She is an advocate for the undocumented community, and she believes that it is her duty to stand...

Sports
CSUSM Winter Sports Rundown – Final of the Semester
Nadia Houneini and Cole Mirza December 7, 2022
Coach Dennis A. Pugh
CSUSM Baseball Field Renamed to Honor Former Coach
Hannah Crawford, Features Editor • April 21, 2025

On April 12th, a ceremony was held at the CSUSM Baseball Field to celebrate its renaming to “The Dennis A. Pugh Baseball Field.” Dennis...

Graphic by Casey Budlong.
Women’s History Month: Celebrating Women Who Redefined Sports
Casey Budlong, Staff Writer • March 24, 2025

As we celebrate Women's History Month, we must honor the remarkable women who broke barriers and paved the way for future generations of female...

Watermelon Pictures
Review: “The Encampments”
Nahomi Garcia Alarcon, Arts & Entertainment Editor • May 5, 2025

In “The Encampments”, directors Kei Pritsker and Michael T. Workman assembled a clear portrait of a student movement that was both criticized and misunderstood. Chronicling the 2024 Gaza Solidarity...

REVIEW: CSUSM’s Bluelight Theatre Company masters ‘the bit’
REVIEW: CSUSM’s Bluelight Theatre Company masters ‘the bit’
Saturn Salama, News Editor • April 9, 2025

30 plays in 60 minutes. Or maybe 90 (there was some supernatural manipulation of time). Only the Bluelight Theatre Company could take on a feat like this and excel to such magnificent heights. Bluelight...

Arts and Lecture: The Veterans History Project
Arts and Lecture: The Veterans History Project
Nahomi Garcia Alarcon, Arts and Entertainment Editor • April 9, 2025

On Wednesday, March 19, the Veterans History Project: An Unveiling of the Journey brought together students, veterans, and community members for an evening of remembrance, connection, and storytelling....

CSUSM's Mecha and SJP protest the inauguration of Donald Trump
Why Nothing is ‘Apolitical’
Justin Gans, Staff Writer • April 24, 2025

Rising political tensions in the U.S. have produced a wide range of responses. Some have been motivated to act, speaking out and getting involved in political organizations. Others are choosing silence...

Social Behavioral Sciences Building (SBSB)
The Dangers of Budget Cuts for Humanities and Social Sciences
Hannah Crawford, Features Editor • April 7, 2025

Recently, a development from CA Governor Gavin Newsom stated that the CSU system will be faced with a 7.95% reduction in funding (about $375 million). This dramatic decrease alone hurts students because...

People are joining together to protest against what the Trump administration is doing to National Parks.
National Parks are at risk and you should care about it
Celeste Yanez, Opinions Editor • March 13, 2025

National parks hit a world record in 2024 with 331,863,358 visits. And as of recently, more than 1,000 national park workers have been laid off by the Trump administration.  Terminations began on February...

VIDEO ESSAY: Students Should Vote Down the Wellness and Recreation Facility Proposal to Avoid Sky-High Student Fees
Justin Gans, Opinions Editor • October 18, 2024
Thanks For Watching – Fall ’22
Luke Vore, Nadia Houneini, and Cole Mirza December 16, 2022
What’s Your Favorite Gift?
Luke Vore, Video Editor • December 15, 2022
Power Lifting Club Interview
Nadia Houneini, Sports Editor • December 13, 2022