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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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All content by Bryanna Martinez

Kicking it with a CSUSM soccer update

Bryanna Martinez, Sports Editor September 27, 2018

Kudos are in order for the CSUSM Women’s Soccer Team! As for CSUSM’s Women’s Soccer, they have a 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss under their belt thus for their season, but in their CCAA’s leaderboard...

81 CSUSM student-athletes made All-Academic Honors

Bryanna Martinez, Sports Editor September 27, 2018

According to CSUSM Cougars website, 81 of CSUSM’s 2017-18 student-athletes made the California Collegiate Athletic Association's All-Academic Honors. Students have to achieve “a 3.4 or higher in a...

Men’s cross country and track and field head coach Torrey Olson

New coach sees track as team sport

Bryanna Martinez, Sports Editor September 14, 2018

After coach Steve Scott’s retirement, Torrey Olson is the new head coach for the CSUSM track and field and Cross Country team.   According to CSUSM Cougars, Olson recently came from the Academy...

CSUSM Cougar Sports News Update

Bryanna Martinez, Sports Editor April 24, 2018

California State University of San Marcos’ Women’s Cougar Golf team won the CCAA (California Collegiate Athletics Association) Championships in Sonoma, CA at the Sonoma Golf Club the week of Mon. April...

Coach Scott holds the record for most miles under four minutes.

Bryanna Martinez, Sports Editor April 3, 2018

How many years have you been coaching?   19 years   What were your personal achievements prior to coaching?   “I was in three Olympic teams 1980, 1984 and 1988. I was...

March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

Strive to understand individuals with disabilities

Bryanna Martinez, Sports Editor March 29, 2018

“Oh, you have autism? I am sorry, I didn’t realize!” During the 19th and 20th centuries, individuals who had developmental and/or mental disabilities were placed in institutions and faced stigmatization....

Sage the Gemini to headline at CSUSM’s second annual Festival 78

Sage the Gemini to headline at CSUSM’s second annual Festival 78

Bryanna Martinez, Sports Editor March 28, 2018

Free Little Caesars pizza, Associated Students Inc. (ASI) Merchandise, a DJ blasting Drake’s “God’s Plan” and ticket vendors comprised this year’s Festival 78 artist reveal event on Mar. 13 during...

Coaches Corner: Swing into action by meeting our Softball and Baseball Coaches

Bryanna Martinez, Sports Editor March 6, 2018

Laurie Nevarez, Head Softball Coach     How many years have you been coaching?   15 years, started few years after I stopped playing at UCLA as a fifth year undergrad. Why...

Meet CSUSM’s Basketball guards on the men’s and women’s Team

Bryanna Martinez, Sports Editor February 8, 2018

Reagan Lillie, Guard, Senior. What is your major? I am a Global Business Management major with a marketing track. Who inspired you to play basketball? Do you have favorite basketball player? My...

Tatum Rios (Captain) and Julio De Leon Cheer in Orlando, Florida

CSUSM Dance and Cheer Team compete at Nationals

Bryanna Martinez, Sports Editor February 8, 2018

The CSUSM’s Cheer and Dance Teams attended the National Cheerleading Competition (UCA) and the National Dance Competition (UDA). The competition was held during the weekend of Jan. 12 to 14 in Orlando,...

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The Saiz family, Christopher, Denise and Bryanna, take their annual photo with Santa.

The three generations of Christmas, how the Saiz family celebrates Christmas

Bryanna Martinez, Assistant Opinion Editor December 8, 2017

Growing up, the delectable smells wafting from our kitchen, the charm of holiday music and the beauty of lights shining in tiny Christmas towns warmed my home. For each of the last 15 years living in...

Disney Pixar Coco now in theaters.

Review: Pixar’s Coco delivers a heartfelt film on Mexican tradition and family

Bryanna Martinez, Assistant Opinion Editor December 8, 2017

Cue the beautiful lights, a heartwarming story and traditional Mexican folk dance music. Pixar and Disney have done it again, another blockbuster hit, the film, Coco. The film is about a boy, named...

Enjoy Delicious Backyard Basic Burger at Slater's 50/50 in San Marcos

[Photo] Slater’s 50/50 gets A-plus

Bryanna Martinez, Assistant Opinion Editor November 10, 2017

Enjoy Delicious Backyard Basic Burger at Slater's 50/50 in San Marcos

Professor Cynthia Headley with William Shakespeare’s first folio/manuscript at the San Diego Library

Sports, Shakespeare and Science Fiction: Story of a LTWR lecturer

Bryanna Martinez, Assistant Opinion Editor October 26, 2017

Last January, Dr. Cynthia Headley stood in front of a class and announced her love of science fiction, sports and Shakespeare. Headley is a lecturer within the Literature and Writing Department who...

The Importance of Indigenous People’s Day

The Importance of Indigenous People’s Day

Bryanna Martinez, Assistant Opinion Editor September 28, 2017

With certain holidays, we honor a person or commemorate a special day. As of this year, California  recognizes a new holiday, Indigenous Peoples’ Day.  Such a tradition has been introduced in order...

Demi Lovato to debut sixth album

Bryanna Martinez, Assistant Opinion Editor September 28, 2017

Two years ago Grammy nominated, multi-platinum and singer-songwriter Demi Lovato released her fifth studio album Confident. The album became number two on the Billboard charts and nominated for “Best...

Fergie Ferg is back with new album

Bryanna Martinez, Assistant Opinion Editor September 28, 2017

Fergie, singer-songwriter and “Grammy” winning, releases her sophomore album, Double Dutchess, with a visual experience per song on Sept. 22. It has been 11 years since Fergie released the critically...

Positive messages and a journal for your thoughts can serve as a cheaper form of therapy.

The time I began to let it go

Bryanna Martinez, Assistant Opinion Editor September 13, 2017

This summer as I enjoyed the breezy weather, I spent time traveling, being with family and writing stories. I do not know how, but I began to feel overwhelmed about life while speaking with my mother about...

Easter Traditions with the Saiz-Martinez family

Bryanna Martinez, Staff Writer May 16, 2017

Easter is that time of year when eggs are vibrantly decorated, Peeps marshmallows are eaten and young children scream at the sight of a six foot white rabbit. But, let’s not forget that Easter is...

The Cougar Chronicle awards seniors and staff for hard work

Bryanna Martinez, Staff writer May 15, 2017

The Cougar Chronicle independent student newspaper held it’s annual “Celebration of Journalism” on May 3 at 8 p.m. at the University Student Union (USU) Ballroom A & C. The event is to recognize...

The National Comedy Theatre shines with rising stars

Bryanna Martinez, Staff writer May 10, 2017

Come prepared for a night of comedy, improvisation and audience geared ad-lib entertainment from the National Comedy Theatre (NCT) located in downtown San Diego. The theater performs over 300 shows a year....

Outdoor Adventures: a trip worth your while

Bryanna Martinez, Staff Writer April 27, 2017

Have you ever wanted to learn how to sail out in the majestic waters, or plan an overnight hike with a group of people, however, could not find the ideal group and/or hike? Outdoor Adventures with Cal...

The Misconceptions of Autism

Bryanna Martinez, Staff Writer April 18, 2017

Autism, something taboo to talk about like every other mental illness, but hey let’s rip the Band-Aid off together.   The giant misconception about autism is that there is only one broad form...

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