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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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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.

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,...

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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