The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

Spring 2023 Staff

Marbella Ramirez
Editor in Chief

Marbella Ramirez

Marbella Ramirez is the Editor in Chief for The Cougar Chronicle. She is currently a third year student majoring in communication, minoring in chemistry and biology. She previously worked for her high school newspaper and yearbook and has been a contributing writer for EnVi Magazine.

Ashley Fogle
Faculty Advisor

Ashley Fogle

Magali Castillo
Managing Editor

Magali Castillo

Magali Castillo is majoring in Literature and Writing Studies. She was born and raised in Los Angeles. She has previously been a staff writer and the Features Editor for The Cougar Chronicle. She has plans to attend graduate school after graduation. During her spare time, Magali enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Cassidy Lovell
A&E Editor

Cassidy Lovell

Cassidy Lovell is the Arts and Entertainment editor for The Cougar Chronicle. She is majoring in Literature and Writing Studies and minoring in Arts and Technology. Cassidy is pursuing a career in the video game industry as a game writer. In her free time, she enjoys playing video games, watching Star Trek, and drinking boba.

Nik Chrissanthos
Assisstant A&E Editor

Nik Chrissanthos

Fiona Fox
Features Editor

Fiona Fox

Clara Broderick
News Editor

Clara Broderick

Sayna Nassertorabi
Opinion Editor

Sayna Nassertorabi

Sayna Nassertorabi is a third year Political Science major. It is her second year at the Cougar Chronicle and she is the editor for the features section. After graduating from CSUSM Sayna is planning to go to law school. In her downtime she likes to spend time with her family, read and watch movies.

Cole Mirza
Sports Editor

Cole Mirza

Cole Mirza is a fourth year communications major and is in his first year working with the Cougar Chronicle. After graduation, Cole plans to work in the sports media. In his free time, Cole enjoys playing golf and watching sports.

Mallory Arcena
Creative Director

Mallory Arcena

Mallory Arcena is the creative director for the Cougar Chronicle. She is a third year majoring in Digital and Media arts with a minor in Sustainability. After graduating, she hopes to pursue a career in the graphic design field. She enjoys drawing, listening to her favorite artists, and hanging out with friends and family.

Danya Rodriguez
Social Media Manager

Danya Rodriguez

Eric Hendricks
Web Manager

Eric Hendricks

Eric Hendricks is a Computer Science major and the Web Manager for the Cougar Chronicle. He hopes for a career in technical writing and is passionate about web design and development. Outside of school, Eric watches a lot of movies and enjoys board games with friends.

Angelina Parra
Graphic Design Intern

Angelina Parra

Angelina Parra is currently a second-year student. She is pursuing a major in Biochemistry and a minor in visual arts. Angelina is a photographer and graphic artist for The Cougar Chronicle. She has also participated in a few written pieces. She is a hard-worker and puts full effort into anything she is working on. Angelina is planning to pursue a career as a veterinarian.