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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

All content by Anna Maria Petrov
Thanksgiving traditions in a Bulgarian family

Thanksgiving traditions in a Bulgarian family

Anna Maria Petrov, Staff Writer November 28, 2016

October, November and December are my three favorite months of the year. November brings joy and celebration with Thanksgiving, an old-time tradition. Friends and family will come together as the Pilgrims...

When I thought I had breast cancer

When I thought I had breast cancer

Anna Maria Petrov, Staff Writer November 2, 2016

Five years ago, I found a lump on my left breast and the first thing that came to mind was, “Could I have breast cancer?” I was terrified and began searching for answers on the internet. I started...

Stress less, buy online textbooks

Stress less, buy online textbooks

Anna Maria Petrov, Staff Writer September 13, 2016

It’s the beginning of the new semester at California State University San Marcos, and students are mentally preparing for their courses as well as purchasing new school supplies. The first day of...

Fashion Commentary

Anna Maria Petrov, Staff Writer October 29, 2015

  This fall season, accessories, mainly, jewelry, have gotten trendier and on point with the return of classical pieces. This change incorporates them into edgier styles; the fashion runways...

Making statements with fall fashion shoe trends

Making statements with fall fashion shoe trends

Anna Maria Petrov, Staff Writer October 15, 2015

  On display this fall season are a variety of trendy shoes which dominate the fashion runways and stores. According to Harper’s Bazaar, shoes, and more often than not, boots, are in...

The Dream of a New Beginning

The Dream of a New Beginning

Anna Maria Petrov, Staff Writer September 30, 2015

Coming to a new country can be frightening, but being with family makes this transition easier to get through. When my mom, dad and I won green cards, we were very excited to move to the United States....

Fashion commentary: Summer to fall transition

Anna Maria Petrov, Staff Writer September 29, 2015

School's in session and fall is just around the corner, but buying a new fashion wardrobe and storing summer clothes isn’t necessary. Reasonably enough, transitioning from summer to fall by combining...

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