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Gender Equity Center Defines Machismo

Gender Equity Center Defines Machismo

Jeffrey Davis, Photo Editor December 9, 2016

The term Machismo means the strong or aggressive masculine pride. The term was discussed by the Gender Equity Center (GEC). Peer Educator of the Gender Equity Center, Yvette Ibañez hosted the discussion...

District 49

District 49

Jeffrey Davis, Photo Editor October 24, 2016

The first presidential debate of 2016 became the most-watched in our nation’s history. But what about my local representation? California’s 49th Congressional District includes the following...

Buy or Rent Textbooks?

Buy or Rent Textbooks?

Jeffrey Davis, Photo Editor September 13, 2016

College textbooks continue rising in price. . .among other things. (Ahem. Parking permits). So, don’t buy them. Plenty of alternatives exist. Instead, use the cash you save for other college life...

Left to right: Clinton Perez, Emilio Esquibel, Manny Barragan, L.A. Gamo, Cameron MacKenzie, Jon Putnam and Brandon Bentson celebrate their awards on Senior Day with family.

[Photo] Graduating Athletes: Baseball

Layda Galvan, Assistant Sports Editor May 12, 2016

Left to right: Clinton Perez, Emilio Esquibel, Manny Barragan, L.A. Gamo, Cameron MacKenzie, Jon Putnam and Brandon Bentson celebrate their awards on Senior Day with family.

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[Photo] CSUSM Spring Dance Concert brings new experience to dance

Shannon Gallacher, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor May 11, 2016

Naseli Fotoohi accepts her award for Outstanding Freshman at the 2016 Tukwut Leadership Awards.

[Photo] Tukwut Leadership Awards Night recognizes student leaders

Andrea Martinez, Copy Editor April 27, 2016

Naseli Fotoohi accepts her award for Outstanding Freshman at the 2016 Tukwut Leadership Awards.

Volunteers on a water drop trip in April.

[Photo] Border Angels de CSUSM strives to help save lives

Andrea Martinez, Copy Editor April 27, 2016

Volunteers on a water drop trip in April.

Online shopping functions for the consumer looking to save extra time and money.

[Photo] Buying from Amazon saves time, money

Tiffany Trent, Opinion Editor April 27, 2016

Online shopping functions for the consumer looking to save extra time and money.

Steve Scott motivating his athlete, Raelyn Werley.

[Photo] More Cougars qualify for CCAA at Triton Invitational

Rebecca Sykes, Sports Writer April 27, 2016

Steve Scott motivating his athlete, Raelyn Werley.

Dr. Robert Aboolian teaches his class in Business Administration.

[Photo] Dr. Aboolian discusses importance of history, education

Gayana Parsegova, Staff Writer April 27, 2016

Dr. Robert Aboolian teaches his class in Business Administration.

Am I Not Filipino Enough?

Am I Not Filipino Enough?

Jeffrey Davis, Photographer April 13, 2016

  I fight with the expectation of being tied to my Filipino culture, but I am a proud Filipino. It’s difficult telling people, I’m 1⁄2 Filipino, a 1⁄4 Mexican, and a 1⁄4 Welsh/Swedish,...

The nine actresses from CSUSM Theatre's rendition of Arlene Hutton's "As it is in Heaven."

[Photo] ‘As it is in heaven’ celebrates religious history, female empowerment

Shannon Gallacher, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor March 30, 2016

The nine actresses from CSUSM Theatre's rendition of Arlene Hutton's "As it is in Heaven."

Its Okay to Not Be Okay

[Photo] It’s okay not to be okay

Lex Garcia, Assistant Features Editor March 9, 2016

Civility Campaign showcases Mural Project by Marilyn Huerta and Joanne Tawfills.

[Photo] Civility Campaign’s Womyn’s Herstory Month celebration

Pierson Cepeda, Assistant Web and Social Media Manager March 9, 2016

Civility Campaign showcases Mural Project by Marilyn Huerta and Joanne Tawfills.

Dr. Fernando Soriano describes experience as a minority in educational setting.

[Photo] Dr. Fernando Soriano discusses academic journey as a minority

Ramon Flores, Health & Fitness Reporter March 9, 2016

Dr. Fernando Soriano describes experience as a minority in educational setting.

Dr. Joely Proudfit, Department Chair of American Indian Studies 
appointed to National Advisory Council on Indian Education.

[Photo] Dr. Joely Proudfit appointed by President Obama to Indian Education Advisory Council

Cory Kay, News Editor March 9, 2016

Dr. Joely Proudfit, Department Chair of American Indian Studies appointed to National Advisory Council on Indian Education.

Sexual assault affects 1 in 5 women and 1 in 16 men during their college careers.

[Photo] UPD investigates alleged sexual assault at The Quad

Jasmine Demers, Managing Editor March 9, 2016

Sexual assault affects 1 in 5 women and 1 in 16 men during their college careers.

Panelists from left to right: Dr. Garry Rolison, Darniesha Thornton, Dr. Melina Abdullah, Dr. Charles

Toombs, Daniesha Thornton, Ebony Wiley and Dr. Sharon Elise.

[Photo] CSU leaders express the need for black studies program

Andrea Martinez, Copy Editor February 24, 2016

Panelists from left to right: Dr. Garry Rolison, Darniesha Thornton, Dr. Melina Abdullah, Dr. Charles Toombs, Daniesha Thornton, Ebony Wiley and Dr. Sharon Elise.

Left to right: Tiffany Boyd and Jamaela Johnson

[Photo] ASI town hall meeting addresses students’ concerns

Nicole Holman, Assistant News Editor February 24, 2016

Left to right: Tiffany Boyd and Jamaela Johnson

Grammy Fashion Commentary

[Photo] The best looks from 56th annual Grammys

Lexy Perez, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 23, 2016

Taylor driving past his defender

[Photo] Men’s basketball takes down Cal State San Bernardino on Senior Night

Amy Chastain, Sports Editor February 21, 2016

Taylor driving past his defender

Being double teamed as was the norm for the second half of the game

[Photo] Women’s basketball defeated by Cal State San Bernardino on Senior Night

Amy Chastain, Sports Editor February 21, 2016

Being double teamed as was the norm for the second half of the game

The CHABSS Dean’s Office is located in SBSB.

[Photo] The search for a CHABSS dean begins at CSUSM

Pierson Cepeda, Senior Staff Writer February 10, 2016

The CHABSS Dean’s Office is located in SBSB.

A sunset hike around Sunset Cliffs in San Diego is one way to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

[Photo] How to spend Valentine’s Day for couples and singles

Shannon Gallacher, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor February 9, 2016

A sunset hike around Sunset Cliffs in San Diego is one way to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

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[Photo] Predictions for 56th annual Grammys

Burtland Dixon, Web & Social Media Manager February 9, 2016

Breakups can be the kick starter for something new and better.

Breakups can be the kick starter for something new and better.

Ghost stories in Gaslamp’s Nightlife

Ghost stories in Gaslamp’s Nightlife

Jeffrey Davis, Photographer February 9, 2016

The narrow streets of San Diego’s Old Town bustled with weekenders eating and drinking on Jan. 30. I ran to the Café Coyote to meet the group for San Diego’s acclaimed “Ghostly Tours in History,”...

Sorority Representatives from left to right: Jacy Ann Fong, Angel DiMaria, Adelle Brophy, Tiffany Angel, Kayla Snow and Melanie Arteaga.

[Photo] Meet the Greeks

Andrea Martinez, Copy Editor February 9, 2016

Sorority Representatives from left to right: Jacy Ann Fong, Angel DiMaria, Adelle Brophy, Tiffany Angel, Kayla Snow and Melanie Arteaga.

Mekko (2015)

Jeffrey Davis, Photographer November 27, 2015

  Grandmother’s voice warns of a spiritual sickness, over images of an evacuated Muskogee town. “Mekko,” written and directed by Sterlin Harjo, follows the middle-aged titular character’s...

Festival supreme reigns

Festival supreme reigns

Jeffrey Davis, Photographer October 29, 2015

  Comedy conquered the third annual Shrine Expo Hall & Grounds at Festival Supreme on Oct. 10, curated by Tenacious D’s Jack Black and Kyle Gass. Noting the absence of a great comedy...

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