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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

Danya Rodriguez

Danya Rodriguez, Editor in Chief

Danya Rodriguez is the Editor in Chief for The Cougar Chronicle. She is a third-year Business Marketing major and plans on pursuing a career in either journalism or social media. Her hobbies include reading romance novels, exploring new hiking trails, and scrolling on Pinterest for the latest fashion inspiration. She also loves listening to music, some of her favorite artists are Harry Styles, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, Karol G, and Kali Uchis.

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Students protesting outside the Social Behavioral Sciences Building

CSUSM Community Rallies Against Anti-Immigrant Signage

Danya Rodriguez and Nahomi Garcia Alarcon November 4, 2024

A 'No Human is Illegal' protest, led by the Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán (MEChA) and the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), took place at Kellogg Library Circle on October 24. The protest...

Library staff informed students and guests about the resources the Kellogg Library provides.

[Photo] Celebrating The Kellogg Library’s 20th Anniversary

Danya Rodriguez, Editor-In-Chief October 23, 2024

Library staff informed students and guests about the resources the Kellogg Library provides.

Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga in Joker: Folie à Deux

Joker: Folie à Deux Fails to Hit the Right Notes

Danya Rodriguez, Editor in Chief October 7, 2024

“Joker: Folie à Deux” is one of the most anticipated films of the year but I, along with many others, would recommend saving your money. I went into the early screening of “Joker: Folie à Deux”...

Latinx Center Honors Mexican Culture through Music and Celebration

Latinx Center Honors Mexican Culture through Music and Celebration

Danya Rodriguez, Editor in Chief April 11, 2024

On April 4, the Latinx Center collaborated with NAK (Nu Alpha Kappa), a Latino fraternity, to host “Uniendo Cultura y Educación” at the Forum Plaza. The center’s intention was to unite the campus...

The USU Live staff made the "whole place shimmer" at their Taylor Swift themed event.

USU Live Celebrates “Taylor Swift Night”

Danya Rodriguez, Editor in Chief February 22, 2024

On February 13th, USU Live hosted a tribute event for American singer-songwriter, Taylor Swift. The event was heavily inspired by Swift’s discography, fan traditions, and the Eras Tour. Students were...

Jade Teserio, the current president of the Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority.

Jade Teserio is living for the hope of it all

Danya Rodriguez, Editor in Chief December 8, 2023

Taylor Swift’s timeless music has played a pivotal role in forging an unbreakable bond between Jade Teserio and her sorority sisters, serving as the invisible string that connects them.   Originally...

All My Love: A weekly love letter from our hearts to yours

All My Love: A weekly love letter from our hearts to yours

Danya Rodriguez, Social Media Manager April 1, 2023

All My Love, a podcast published weekly on Spotify, is dedicated to uplifting and inspiring creatives to choose love and to embrace authenticity. Created by students Natalia Betancur and Sofía Folwarski,...

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