Switching her major from biochemistry to literature and writing, Sarah Jacot dared to challenge her expected path to pursue a degree in her passion. It was this change that would lead...

With just a two-year career at CSUSM, transfer student Nikko Marabante has left his mark on campus through six organizations, tying his academics and Filipino culture together. Marabante transferred...

5 years 2 degrees 4 gray hairs 3.8 GPA And 1,000 reasons why I would do it over and why I would tell you to do the same. — Tiffaney Boyd in a Facebook post on May 1. Since...

Jerry Breckon, M.A. Adjunct Political Science Department “I am striking if it comes to a strike. I will definitely participate and the reason for that is it's time for a pay raise for faculty....

The 2016 Coachella Music Festival took place from April 15 to April 17 and April 22 to April 24 in Indio, California.

  Every year, hundreds of migrants die attempting to cross the U.S.‐Mexico border. With humanitarian values in mind, Border Angels de CSUSM aims to help save lives. Efforts to establish...

  With an old-fashioned “Extra! Extra!” newspaper theme, the 2016 Tukwut Leadership Awards Night (TLAN) gave recognition to CSUSM student leaders with students, staff and faculty in attendance. The...

Tukwut Life will host its first Spring Festival at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 29 at Cesar Chavez Circle, aiming to allow students a chance to unwind before preparing for finals. Free and open to students,...

Leader of the Asian­Pacific Islander (API) Bible Study group at CSUSM and Fundraising Chair for Alpha Psi Rho, Faatauvaa Wong fuses his culture with his leadership on campus. A senior, Wong has co-­led...

  Winner of the Community Development and Lifelong Membership award at the 2014­-2015 CSUSM Fraternity and Sorority Life Awards, Alpha Psi Rho epitomizes the benefits of brotherhood. The...

  With Asian­-Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Month coming up in May, many cultural organizations at CSUSM are turning attention towards the experiences of APIs in the U.S. The Cross-­Cultural...

  At 90 years old, Doris Martin is still dreaming of sharing her message of peace and telling the story of how her family of seven survived the Holocaust. “Kiss Every Step” is Martin’s...

Executive Officers   Joana Rodriguez Running for President “As ASI President, I will continue diversity and fair student representation at CSU San Marcos and at California State...

Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) announced the candidates for the 2016-2017 Board of Directors on Monday, March 7. Executive officer positions President: Collin Bogie, Sean Heller and Joana Rodriguez Executive...

As the university grows, current Cal State San Marcos students are watching history be made on campus and now have the opportunity to make a mark themselves. CSUSM is holding a contest for the...

  Tiffaney Boyd Leadership on campus: In ASI, Boyd was the CHABSS representative in 2013/14, the Vice President of Operations in 2014/15 and is currently President. In 2013/14, she was...

Out of the 264 tenured faculty members at CSUSM in 2015, Dr. Sharon Elise is one of seven faculty members who are black. Elise joined CSUSM in 1994 as an Assistant Professor of Sociology and dropped...

Zana Taylor, junior “I think that we should embrace it if we feel comfortable embracing it … As black people we should embrace our natural hair, our naturals curls, our kinks and everything that...

A panel of educators and students from three California State Universities made powerful arguments for the inclusion of black/Africana studies programs in colleges and universities across the nation...

  Drawing from the passion of the Black Lives Matter movement, panelists at the next Conversations that Matter event will present the push for black/Africana studies at CSUSM. Black/Africana...

SORORITIES Alpha Kappa Delta Phi Philanthropy: Breast cancer awareness in partnership with Avon Breast Cancer Crusade CSUSM charter date: May 2015 Number of members: 9 Member experience:...

  Jewish communities started the eight-day long celebration of Hanukkah on Dec. 6; you can be sure to learn more about the holiday through Hillel. Hillel is a Jewish organization at CSUSM...

  In a world often separated by race and language barriers, sports have the power to bring people together. We are far from the history of being bound by restrictive rules banning integrated...

  Tishmall Turner was the first full-time member of the CSU system to be appointed to the California Indian Tribal Liaison in 2007, a role in line with the efforts of her tribal community to...

  Horror themes in film, television and literature involve vampires, chainsaw-wielding men and evil witches, but socio-historical structures hide behind these fears according to Dr. Natalie...

Lucy HG Solomon mixes work with passion through the lens of digital media. With inspiration stemming from lessons taught by chemistry and photography teachers at the all-girls high school she attended...

  Steve Urkel often asks, “Did I do that?” And this time, he did. Alan Brown, who imitated Urkel in the Mr. Alpha Chi pageant was crowned the 2015 winner. Alpha Chi Omega held the 12th...

  Stacked puts Burger King’s “Have it Your Way” slogan to shame with their seemingly endless options and ingredients. The lively restaurant, sure to be bustling with guests every night,...

To support positive body image and stand in solidarity with students, faculty and staff, the Gender Equity Center hosted Love Your Body Day. The event took place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday,...

  Self-professed “true Texas girl,” Professor Caroline Sawyer doesn’t respond to email complaints on Sunday; she says she’s too busy watching football. The Dallas Cowboys and Baylor...