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My final paw print in The Cougar Chronicle

Gayana Parsegova, Opinion editor May 16, 2017

The fumes of marijuana slapped me across my face as I had been looking for my class in Academic Hall my first semester of college. Repulsed by the smell as well as my peers around me, I couldn’t help...

Los Angeles and Orange County deem April to be Armenian history month

Gayana Parsegova, Opinion editor May 16, 2017

For 102 years, Armenians not only in America, but all around the world have been demanding for recognition of the Armenian Genocide. On March 28, the Board Supervisors of Los Angeles County, Janice...

The Genocide no one told you about

Gayana Parsegova, Opinion editor May 16, 2017

Shots are fired, people are running with fear in their eyes, and you, being the young and innocent child that you are, look up to your parents in horror. You’re confused to why people are frightened,...

Faith that never ended

Gayana Parsegova, Opinion editor May 16, 2017

When people think of genocide, oftentimes the first thought that comes to mind is innocent civilian lives being taken by evil powers. Without a doubt, this should be the first point considered whenever...

Definition of life Dr. Sharon Hamill

Gayana Parsegova, Opinion editor May 15, 2017

“How many have you, have taken the time to speak to your families about Advance Directives?” Dr. Sharon Hamill, the Faculty Director for the Institute for Palliative Care and Professor of the Psychology...

Author Daniel Borzutzky on poetic immigration

Gayana Parsegova, Opinion editor May 10, 2017

Between incorporating his Chilean roots, and his childhood based in the windy city of Chicago, Daniel Borzutzky is a passionate writer who encourages open discourse for global issues. Borzutzky utilizes...

Congratulations class of 2017!

Gayana Parsegova, Opinion Editor March 31, 2017

Graduating Seniors of CSUSM, congratulations on accomplishing this milestone!   March 15 to 16 in the USU Ballroom, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. graduating students of CSUSM joined together in order...

The girl who took 4 winter intersession class, and lived

The girl who took 4 winter intersession class, and lived

Gayana Parsegova, Opinion editor February 24, 2017

Once upon a time, there was a young aspiring scholar who was determined to finish college in four years. Nothing would stop her from accomplishing this goal. And she would do it successfully, until she...

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Q&A with softball player Holly Fauria

Gayana Parsegova, Opinion Editor February 24, 2017

Where were you born and raised, hometown, interests as a child… etc. I was born in Huntington Beach, and moved to Yorba Linda and was raised there. I was fortunate enough to grow up playing softball...

Bible marathon for CSUSM community

Bible marathon for CSUSM community

Gayana Parsegova, Opinion Editor February 24, 2017

Priority Christian is a campus organization that provides a sense of spiritual tranquility and connection of the Christian faith for all CSUSM students to embrace themselves in. The organization welcomes...

Why you should be single on Valentine’s Day

Why you should be single on Valentine’s Day

Gayana Parsegova, Why you should be single on Valentine’s Day February 9, 2017

You’re single and ready to mingle: need I say more? I mean really, the world is just your oyster,  and the possibilities are endless! You can only imagine how adventurous your Valentine’s Day is going...

Welcome back Cougars!

Gayana Parsegova, Opinion Editor February 9, 2017

Oh my goodness gracious, your favorite part of the newspaper is back and better than ever! That’s right, I’m referring to your friendly editorial corner of the Opinion Section! For those of you...

Sorority sister reflects on her time at CSUSM

Sorority sister reflects on her time at CSUSM

Gayana Parsegova, Opinion Editor February 9, 2017

Born and raised in Fallbrook, CA Brianna Sampson,  currently a fourth year at CSUSM majoring in Biology. She aspires to attend veterinary school within a year and work alongside animals. She is also a...

We bid our farewells

We bid our farewells

Gayana Parsegova December 14, 2016

Welcome back to the final segment of The Cougar Chronicle’s inaugural semester of editorials ‒ a place where the voice of our independent, student newspaper speaks candidly on topics that matter to...

Q&A with baseball player Hayden Weird

Q&A with baseball player Hayden Weird

Gayana Parsegova, Opinion Editor December 14, 2016

Fifth year CSUSM student Hayden Weir is an Environmental Studies major who plays for his university’s baseball team. He has been playing since his freshman year and someday, aspires to be drafted and...

Vi-Khi Nao performs at CSUSM

Gayana Parsegova, Opinion Editor December 9, 2016

Known for her works entitled Fish in Exile, and Oh, God, Your Babies Are Delicious, Vi-Khi Nao is a writer who incorporates the atmosphere of exhilaration, surrealism, and simple amusement for all to read...

Thanksgiving Q&A with professor, USA Triathlon Hall of Famer Scott Tinley

Gayana Parsegova, Opinion Editor December 1, 2016

Scott Tinley is a former professional athlete, with the title of being a triathlete and a two-time winner of the Hawaii Ironman endurance race. He’s currently an author and is a professor at San Diego...

Diabetes Awareness Month

Gayana Parsegova, Opinion Editor November 28, 2016

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and Nov. 14, is World Diabetes Day. According to the American Diabetes Association, there are 1.4 million new Americans, diagnosed with diabetes annually...

When clowns cross the line

Gayana Parsegova, Opinion Editor November 1, 2016

Picture this: The year is 1999 and you are  five   years old. Your parents decide to take you to your very first circus! Of course you aren’t sure what to expect but you are just a wound-up, bundle...

Editorial: Giving chocolate and hurling bricks

Gayana Parsegova, Opinion Editor October 24, 2016

Welcome back to another edition of The Cougar Chronicle’s editorial column. In this edition, we’ll be giving out boxes of chocolate to moments that had us jump for joy and hurling a massive brick...

Author Martin Seay speaks on campus

Author Martin Seay speaks on campus

Gayana Parsegova, Opinion Editor October 24, 2016

Have you ever read a book that consisted of three different time eras that somehow perfectly corresponded with one another? Martin Seay, author of The Mirror Thief, accomplishes this theme and much more...

Editorial Introduction

Gayana Parsegova, Opinion Editor September 13, 2016

This semester, the Cougar Chronicle will be adding a new editorial section to the newspaper. The editorial represents the newspaper as a whole, being the voice behind this paper. Each edition, the section...

This is for the little girl in the orphanage

This is for the little girl in the orphanage

Gayana Parsegova, Opinion Editor September 13, 2016

This past summer, I fell in love.   For the first time in my 22 years of life, I felt genuinely alive. I felt my heart beating from the exhilaration of each day. I was addicted to a feeling;...

Dr. Robert Aboolian teaches his class in Business Administration.

Dr. Aboolian discusses importance of history, education

Gayana Parsegova, Staff Writer April 27, 2016

An Armenian man with wisdom and a passion for what he does at CSUSM, Dr. Robert Aboolian strives to be a role model not only for his students, but for the Armenian community as well. Born and raised...

From Japan to the US: Professor Noriko Toyokawa

From Japan to the US: Professor Noriko Toyokawa

Gayana Parsegova, Staff Writer April 13, 2016

  Dr. Noriko Toyokawa is a Japanese woman who strives to center her life around education not only for herself, but her students as well. Toyokawa was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan and...

Listen before you label

Listen before you label

Gayana Parsegova, Staff Writer April 13, 2016

  “I’m sorry, can you please say your name again?” “Do you have any nicknames, something easier to pronounce?” “Is that even a name?” The majority of my life has consisted of...

Dr. Carmen Nava: A Role Model for All Young Women

Dr. Carmen Nava: A Role Model for All Young Women

Gayana Parsegova, Staff Writer April 3, 2016

  As a full time mother, and the founder of the Children’s Museum in San Diego, Department Chair of History, Dr. Carmen Nava, serves as a role model for all women to strive to achieve a higher...

Professor Jonathan Bechtol prepares for his lecture on the significance of Balboa Park’s history.

Jonathan Bechtol, inspiration for first generation students

Gayana Parsegova, Staff Writer March 9, 2016

As a man of great wisdom and integrity, Professor Jonathan Bechtol serves as an inspiration for those who have an appetite for success within higher education due to his experience of having been a...

First black fraternity established on campus

Gayana Parsegova, Staff Writer February 24, 2016

Omega Phi Psi is a fraternity that strives to achieve greatness, while altogether maintaining their proud, historical African American heritage. From stepping to reciting hymns and poetry and openly...

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