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The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

Karen Ambrocio

Karen Ambrocio, Managing Editor

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As the midterm election approaches, voting becomes more important.

Go out and vote this midterm election

Karen Ambrocio, Managing Editor October 13, 2018

Have you registered to vote for this upcoming midterm election? If yes, good job! If not, go register, you have until Oct. 22. Now, just because you registered to vote, doesn’t mean you’re done....

ASI will hold BOD reelection

Karen Ambrocio, Managing Editor April 27, 2017

Because Associated Students Inc. (ASI), received complaints about the Board of Directors election, the student organization has decided to re-do its election.   The ASI Elections Committee investigated...

CSUSM programs help homeless students

Karen Ambrocio, News Editor December 9, 2016

Student homelessness is prominent in the majority of colleges and universities, especially in California State Universities (CSU) and here at CSUSM. A 2015 study authorized by the CSU Chancellor, Timothy...

ASI will hold fee referendum vote

Karen Ambrocio, News Editor November 28, 2016

From Nov. 30 to Dec. 1 students can vote on a proposed $25 fee increase by Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) that will go towards student programs. If passed, this fee will go in effect Fall 2017....

Students celebrate Love Your Body Day

Students celebrate Love Your Body Day

Karen Ambrocio, News Editor November 9, 2016

Students walked the runway to show pride in themselves during a Love Your Body Event at U-hour on Oct. 27 in USU plaza. The Gender Equity Center hosted an event held on USU plaza with the Student Health...

Students celebrate mujeres chingonas

Students celebrate mujeres chingonas

Karen Ambrocio, News Editor November 3, 2016

M.E.Ch.A hosted the Chingona Festival to celebrate the empowerment of Hispanic women through performances and culture on Oct. 18 during U-hour. The term “chingona” is Spanish for “badass” and...

To vote or not to vote

Karen Ambrocio, News Editor October 24, 2016

With this upcoming presidential election, many students are conflicted on whether or not they should vote, others are just apathetic. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the percentage of 18 through...

Border Angels de CSUSM help migrants

Border Angels de CSUSM help migrants

Karen Ambrocio, News Editor September 28, 2016

Border Angels de CSUSM held its first meeting on Sept. 27 during U-hour at Markstein Hall 344 to discuss general information and upcoming events.   The organization has been part of CSUSM since...

Members of CSUSM's Feminists Unite group march on International Women's Day.

No olvides a las mujeres indocumentadas

Karen Ambrocio, Student Life Reporter March 30, 2016

  On International Women’s Day, which occurred March 8 this year, men and women came together to participate in a Feminists Unite march to advocate for immigrant working women saying, “Ya...

TLAN Nominations are open for all students

TLAN Nominations are open for all students

Karen Ambrocio, Student Life Reporter March 9, 2016

Tukwut Leadership Awards Night (TLAN) is held to acknowledge CSUSM leaders who are making a difference both on campus and the community. This year, the nominations are open until 4 p.m. on Friday,...

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