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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

Justin Gans

Justin Gans, News Editor

Justin Gans double majors in History and Political Science. This is his second year at The Cougar Chronicle. Besides his areas of study, he enjoys twentieth-century literature, world cinema, and chess in his free time.
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An artist rendering of the proposed facility.

What You Should Know Before Voting on the Wellness and Recreation Facility Referendum

Justin Gans, News Editor April 8, 2024

On April 9-11, CSUSM students will be eligible to take part in a campus-wide vote on a proposed increase to their student fees. This fee increase would support the development of a Wellness and Recreation...

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CSUSM Announces Student Research Symposium Finalists

Justin Gans, News Editor March 26, 2024

The finalists have been announced for the CSUSM Symposium on Student Research, Creative Activities, & Innovation. They are now moving on to represent CSUSM at the 38th annual CSU Student Research Competition....

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Upcoming ACLU Event to Explain San Diego County Board of Supervisors

Justin Gans, News Editor March 11, 2024

San Diego County has a whopping $8.2 billion budget, handled by the County Board of Supervisors. Have you ever wondered what the San Diego County Board of Supervisors does? If so, the local San Diego...

CSUSM Library Unveils New Makerspace, The Makery

CSUSM Library Unveils New Makerspace, The Makery

Justin Gans, News Editor February 29, 2024

At noon on February 29, the library unveiled The Makery, CSUSM’s brand-new makerspace on the library’s second floor. The library wants The Makery to be a place where “members of the CSUSM community...

ASI Announces Festival 78 Headliners

ASI Announces Festival 78 Headliners

Justin Gans, News Editor February 15, 2024

ASI announced on Tuesday the headliners for CSUSM’s art and music festival, Festival 78. The event will take place April 13 from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Mangrum Track and Field.  The two headliners...

An Interview with Professor Ibrahim Al-Marashi, Historian of the Middle East

An Interview with Professor Ibrahim Al-Marashi, Historian of the Middle East

Justin Gans, News Editor February 9, 2024

First off, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Could you start by introducing yourself and the general focus of your work? My name is Ibrahim Al-Marashi, and I am a professor of history. The area...

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The Elephant in the GOP

Justin Gans, News Editor February 8, 2024

Mainstream media’s portrayal of the upcoming 2024 presidential election is seriously flawed. Right now, there is a dire need for the press to stop covering the election like business-as-usual.  Democratic...

Zachary Dybeck, president of CSUSM’s Speech and Debate Club.

Interview with President of the Speech and Debate Club Zachary Dybeck

Justin Gans, Assistant News Editor December 8, 2023

What is the speech and debate club, and what do you guys do? An analogy I would give for our club is that it is similar to something like track and field. You are running and doing hurdles, but there...

Cover art for Armand Hammer’s new album, We Buy Diabetic Test Strips.

Concert Review: Armand Hammer in Santa Ana

Justin Gans, Assistant News Editor November 1, 2023

Armand Hammer—a rap duo comprised of underground legends Billy Woods and ELUCID—released their latest album, “We Buy Diabetic Test Strips,” to widespread critical acclaim on September 29, 2023....

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas and Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe are among the many books being targeted by book bans.

CSUSM Library Kicks Off the 2023-24 Campus Common Read

Justin Gans, News Editor September 21, 2023

Campus Common Read is back! The 2023-2024 theme, reprised from last year, is banned books. Book bans have been an increasingly dire issue for libraries and schools. This year’s selection of five books...

An Update on Recent Stolen Vehicles on Campus

Justin Gans, Staff Writer March 15, 2023

4/18/23 Update Great news! According to Detective Timothy Dow, officers have made an arrest in one of the cases: “On April 13, San Diego Police officers arrested a suspect in possession of the...

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