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The Sprinter is a favored form of alternative transportation for some CSUSM students.

[Photo] Say goodbye to the Compass Card

Tania Ortiz, Opinion Writer September 17, 2019

The Sprinter is a favored form of alternative transportation for some CSUSM students.

Left to right: Declan Daly, Akachi Okugo and Darnell Taylor

[Photo] Graduating Athletes: Men’s Basketball

Amy Chastain, Sports Editor May 12, 2016

Left to right: Declan Daly, Akachi Okugo and Darnell Taylor

Left to right: Luka Stevanovic, Zach Sheppard, Yuki Hata, Parker Radford, and Thor English

[Photo] Graduating Athletes: Men’s Soccer

Layda Galvan, Assistant Sports Editor May 12, 2016

Left to right: Luka Stevanovic, Zach Sheppard, Yuki Hata, Parker Radford, and Thor English

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[Photo] Graduating Athletes: Women’s Basketball

Layda Galvan, Assistant Sports Editor May 12, 2016

Jordan Banich (left) & Taylor Degraaf (right)

[Photo] Graduating Athletes: Women’s Volleyball

Layda Galvan, Assistant Sports Editor May 12, 2016

Jordan Banich (left) & Taylor Degraaf (right)

Kyle Azcuna photo by cody

[Photo] CSUSM graduate advocates now and in the future

Pierson Cepeda, Assistant Web & Social Media Manager May 12, 2016

Coach Pugh poses during baseball practice on Thursday, April 21.

[Photo] Coach Pugh retires, leaves legacy with his athletes

Karen Ambrocio, Student Life Reporter April 27, 2016

Coach Pugh poses during baseball practice on Thursday, April 21.

International student shares career goals, leads student organization

International student shares career goals, leads student organization

Cody Cook, Photo Editor April 13, 2016

  Born in Ahmedabad City, Gujarat, international student Tilak Joshi came to the States in 2015 to further his education. Joshi has become a familiar face around campus due to his active...

Tips to Reduce Stress

[Photo] Unwind and recharge

Alex Picasso, Editorial Assistant March 9, 2016

Taking joy in the simple things

Taking joy in the simple things

Cody Cook, Photo Editor March 9, 2016

  I’m a very simple person and it doesn't take much to make me happy. Surprisingly, it’s the material things that make me the most stressed in life. To me, happiness is about appreciating...

Caroline Adjimi displays her national pride with the flag of Camaroon outside the Latina center.

[Photo] A long way from Cameroon

Justin Sanchez, Staff Writer February 24, 2016

Caroline Adjimi displays her national pride with the flag of Camaroon outside the Latina center.

Top row, left to right: President Chris Benson, Ryan Haap and Ryder Logan

Bottom row, left to right: Brandon Gulloti and Vice President David Diaz

[Photo] CSUSM Club Baseball debuts in Division II

Amy Chastain, Sports Editor February 24, 2016

Top row, left to right: President Chris Benson, Ryan Haap and Ryder Logan Bottom row, left to right: Brandon Gulloti and Vice President David Diaz

Students, Jaciel, Damon & Adara laugh over a meal together in the USU dining hall.

[Photo] Show kindness to everyone on Valentine’s day

Tiffany Trent, Opinion Editor February 9, 2016

Students, Jaciel, Damon & Adara laugh over a meal together in the USU dining hall.

Sexual Assault at Quad

Sexual Assault at Quad

Students are not only distracted by excessive cell phone usage, but are at risk to the serious health issues it possesses.

[Photo] How your beloved cell phone isn’t loving you back

Aubree Pickard, Heart beat Colomnist November 27, 2015

Students are not only distracted by excessive cell phone usage, but are at risk to the serious health issues it possesses.

CSUSM professor of Communication Ashley Fogle.

[Photo] Communication professor promotes critical thinking, self-awareness

Cory Kay, Assistant Features Editor October 29, 2015

CSUSM professor of Communication Ashley Fogle.

Meditation strengthens the body and mind.

[Photo] Benefits of meditation

Sarah Offenbecher, Heart Beat Columnist September 30, 2015

Meditation strengthens the body and mind.

Students get their paws printed in Kellogg Library.

[Photo] New printing system introduced to CSUSM

Ali Elston, Breaking News Reporter September 29, 2015

Students get their paws printed in Kellogg Library.

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