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

All content by Ciara Walker

Do you believe in miracles?

Ciara Walker, Assistant Features Editor December 10, 2015

  I grew up in a religious household, so I believed in the miracles that were recorded in the Bible as a young child. As I got older, I started to question if those things really happened....

Luis Romero strives to be a voice for individuals in need throughout the community and on campus

Luis Romero strives to be a voice for individuals in need throughout the community and on campus

Ciara Walker, Assistant Features Editor December 10, 2015

  Coming from a lower class, single parent home, sophomore Luis Romero strives to be a voice for minorities and works towards spreading mental health awareness due to his upbringing. When...

Veteran ends military career to focus on family

Veteran ends military career to focus on family

Ciara Walker, Assistant Features Editor November 13, 2015

  As a Navy veteran, father and husband, Travis Knowlton says that his most difficult challenge in life was transitioning from military service back to civilian life. Knowlton, a Connecticut...

Can Online Dating Really Work?

Can Online Dating Really Work?

Ciara Walker, Assistant Features Editor November 12, 2015

  Oftentimes when a cohort reaches an age where the voice of reason is louder than the voice of impulse, younger generations are heavily criticized. Some things are valid observations that...

Parent-to-be strives for positive outlook on pregnant women furthering their education

Parent-to-be strives for positive outlook on pregnant women furthering their education

Ciara Walker, Assistant Features Editor October 29, 2015

  At nine months pregnant, Jennifer Echeverria is determined to see her education through and not let society's views on pregnant, college mothers discourage her from succeeding at her goals....

Student juggles being single mom, full time student

Student juggles being single mom, full time student

Ciara Walker, Assistant Features Editor October 15, 2015

  Quincy Sharp enrolled at CSUSM in Fall 2010 and has since become a new parent. Balancing motherhood and her studies, Sharp is majoring in Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science while...

Parent corner:

Parent corner:

Ciara Walker, Assistant Features Editor September 29, 2015

Ashley Gutierrez, a North County San Diego native, graduated from Vista High School. She had her first child when she was only 14 years old, and now as a student and mother, Gutierrez is noticing the lack...

My summer staycation: 15 things to do for under $15

My summer staycation: 15 things to do for under $15

Ciara Walker, Staff Writer September 29, 2015

Student life is demanding, especially if you come from humble beginnings and don’t have the financial support of your parents. What’s worse than being broke while carrying a full load of units? I’ll...

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