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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 Cesia Cano

Defiance of Nazi regime commemoration

Cesia Cano, Staff Writer May 16, 2017

In 2003 the White Rose tribute was planted on campus in remembrance of the courageous resistant group. The commemorative White Rose Memorial has great historical significance, yet it lacks the recognition...

Graduate students to be honored on CSUSM 27th annual commencement.

Cesia Cano, Staff writer May 15, 2017

This year’s graduates will join the increasing 38,000 body of CSUSM alumni. According to CSUSM campus statistics, more than 50 percent of graduates are the first in their families to earn a Bachelor’s...

A Celebration of Roots and Culture

Cesia Cano, Staff writer May 10, 2017

On April 14, CSUSM hosted “From Africa to Brazil” in Arts 111, the final event in the spring Arts & Lectures Series. Marcos Mariano Silva and Bahia Magia Dance Co. displayed the exuberant and rich...

Speaking the Language of Love on Valentine’s Day

Speaking the Language of Love on Valentine’s Day

Cesia Cano, Staff Writer February 24, 2017

The Associated Student Inc. (ASI) organized the Show Love. Share Love event to promote Valentine’s Day and inform students on the five languages of love.   The event was held on Feb. 14 at...

Negotiation workshop empowers women to attack gender wage gap

Negotiation workshop empowers women to attack gender wage gap

Cesia Cano, Staff Writer March 30, 2016

  The American Association of University Women came to the Career Center at CSUSM to host a negotiation skill-based workshop that aimed to teach women how to overcome the gender-based wage...

TED Talk challenges expectations of masculinity to increase gender equality

TED Talk challenges expectations of masculinity to increase gender equality

Cesia Cano, Staff Writer March 30, 2016

  Student Health and Counselling Services presented a Ted Talk by Tony Porter that addressed the topic of ending violence against women and changing societal ideas of masculinity. The #ManUp...

How to avoid stress as a college student

How to avoid stress as a college student

Cesia Cano and Karen Ambrocio March 9, 2016

  College can be overwhelming. Students are mostly aware that studying and doing homework are important when preparing for any test, but if every hour, minute and second is spent on studying, it...

Oprah Winfrey inspires with her generosity, success

Cesia Cano, Staff Writer February 23, 2016

  Oprah Winfrey is a self­-made billionaire. She is a renowned public figure, better distinguished for her success and generosity. What makes Winfrey a truly inspirational African American...

Students network, share findings in campus event

Cesia Cano, Staff Writer December 10, 2015

  Hundreds of students gathered for the unique opportunity to present their personal ideas and research to a broad audience. The Student Poster Showcase was held Dec. 1 in the USU Ballroom...

SDSU professor of Women’s Studies addresses misconceptions of Muslim women

SDSU professor of Women’s Studies addresses misconceptions of Muslim women

Cesia Cano, Staff Writer November 27, 2015

  The Queer and Feminist Lecture Series challenged the stereotypes surrounding Muslim women and the misconceptions of their culture. The installment of the series took place on Nov. 18 with...

Dr. Kurt Lindemann discusses masculinity.

The Queer and Feminist Lecture Series tackles masculinity

Cesia Cano, Staff Writer November 16, 2015

  The Queer and Feminist Lecture Series focuses on the topics of gender, sexuality and health. The series also challenges masculinity and discusses the importance of male figures in the lives...

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