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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 Collin Vaz
Summer spent under the electric sky

Summer spent under the electric sky

Collin Vaz, Web Editor and Social Media Manager September 29, 2015

The Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) held at the Motor Speedway in Las Vegas is unlike any music event of the summer. It is an adventure with your closest friends in a place with a magical energy in the...

Liberal arts professor pursues passion for history: Dr. Anthony Merritt tells students to find 'good, honest work'

Liberal arts professor pursues passion for history: Dr. Anthony Merritt tells students to find ‘good, honest work’

Collin Vaz, Features Editor April 9, 2015

  A career rooted in one’s passion is one of the most rewarding things achievable in life. CSUSM professor Dr. Anthony Merritt exemplifies this philosophy. Dr. Merritt did not start the...

New Degree Program Prepares Students for a Career in Childcare

Collin Vaz, Features Editor February 6, 2015

    (CSUSM) The College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences has added a Child and Adolescent Development (CHAD) degree program this semester. Students enrolled in...

Student Organization Fair Depicts Diversity of Campus Groups

Student Organization Fair Depicts Diversity of Campus Groups

Collin Vaz, Features Editor February 5, 2015

Curious minds packed the USU ballroom for the Student Organization Fair, which showcased a broad spectrum of student-led groups. The event took place on Jan. 29 and included advocacy-focused clubs,...

Mindfulness: Decreasing stress, increasing happiness

Collin Vaz, Features Editor December 4, 2014

  Mindfulness meditation is a popular Buddhist teaching used to bring balance to one’s life and merge mind and body. Buddhism can be considered more of a way of life than a dogmatic religion....

Facts about Ferguson: Another case of police brutality?

Collin Vaz, Features Assistant November 6, 2014

  Despite the shooting of Michael Brown taking place on Aug. 9, protests are still ongoing. With strong emotions surrounding the events in Ferguson, Missouri, it is crucial to examine all of...

The Good, the Bad and the Decent

The Good, the Bad and the Decent

Collin Vaz, Features Assistant September 27, 2014

   DJ/Producer Diplo managed to bring a killer lineup of artists and a healthy helping of controversy to downtown San Diego for his Mad Decent Block Party. Located on a fenced-in parking...

Into the Blue

Into the Blue

Collin Vaz, Features Assistant September 15, 2014

    The alarm rings sharply at 4am. The occasion does not call for work or school; therefore, the grogginess that generally overcomes one’s senses at this hour is nowhere to be found. Pierre...

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