Thank you to all the graduating seniors who took the time to share some of their most valuable memories with us. We asked some of you to share positive moments that you experienced during your academic...
As of April 22, ASI Cougar Pantry resumed operations but due to health and safety measures, the food distributions will only be conducted via a drive-through. Food will be available every Wednesday from...
The coronavirus pandemic has certainly made an impact on the public’s health, however, the effects of the virus don’t end there. Thousands of Americans may find themselves financially impacted. These...
Magne Wallacher, a graduate student of the CSUSM’s Master’s in Public Health, shared his opinions on how COVID-19 is currently affecting our communities. He believes that the practice of social distancing...
Kathleen Carpio, Assistant Features Editor
• February 21, 2020
For Altaf Safi, the trip from Dubai to Southern California was an international journey filled with layovers at Istanbul, London and a final stop at Los Angeles.
Safi was born and raised in Dubai and...
Kathleen Carpio, Assistant Features Editor
• February 7, 2020
The start of a new decade brings along new year’s resolutions which may include: eating better, being more physically active or getting better grades but let’s be honest with ourselves: old habits...
Kathleen Carpio, Assistant Features Editor
• February 7, 2020
Eating healthy may sound intimidating to all of us amateur cooks out there. It may also seem expensive on top of all the textbook rentals a student goes through in a semester but with a little planning...
As a peer leader and student specialist, Mekala Lehmunn certainly has her hands full. But, for her, maintaining the balance between work, volunteering and academics is worth it. She said, “It can be...
Eat Well Eat Wise educated students on healthy eating during the holidays and provided resources from local health organizations to those suffering from eating disorders at the USU on Nov. 26 from 11:30...
Kathleen Carpio, Assistant Features Editor
• November 22, 2019
When recalling his flight from Paris to Southern California, graduate student Bryan Guilliod remembers feeling nervous about studying abroad in the United States for the very first time.
He and three...
Kathleen Carpio, Assistant Features Editor
• November 9, 2019
The journey from Moscow to Southern California was one filled with excitement for Mikhail Elerdashvili. This, however, was not his first experience abroad in the United States.
“I was...
Kathleen Carpio, Assistant Features Editor
• October 30, 2019
On his journey from France to California, Cedric Cescutti encountered a flight delay at his stop in Manchester. Cescutti noted that it was a disappointing start for his journey but this did not kill his...
Kathleen Carpio, Assistant Features Editor
• October 10, 2019
Three years ago, Stacey Strubhar transferred to Cal State San Marcos. It was this very campus where she experienced excitement but also some nervousness as she chose to continue her academics here at CSUSM.
“I...
Kathleen Carpio, Assistant Features Editor
• September 25, 2019
The morning rush is stressful for many students and faculty members of our campus. If you scramble for time in figuring out what to eat for breakfast, meal prepping could be the solution for...
Kathleen Carpio, Assistant Features Editor
• September 25, 2019
Students gathered at the USU Arcade for Let’s Talk About It, an event set up by the Student Health and Counseling Services to spread awareness about the risks of alcohol and smoking while providing information...
Kathleen Carpio, Assistant Features Editor
• September 17, 2019
Students gathered at the Forum Plaza for Rec Fest to learn and experience how they could be involved with Campus Recreation on Sept. 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The outdoor event felt unpleasant...
Is climate change a myth? What records tell us is that it is no myth, it is our reality. The argument isn’t whether or not climate change is here. It already is here.
According to National...
These days it is easy to find a link between media and its effect on body image.
We are exposed to platforms such as YouTube and Instagram almost on a daily basis. On those platforms, online...
When students were asked if they lived within one mile of a freeway, or if anyone in their family has asthma, or were required to use hazardous materials at work, a majority of students stood.
This...
A CSUSM initiative called Cougars Affordable Learning Materials (CALM) Project encourages and aids faculty to reduce the costs of their textbooks.
The event, CALMing Textbook Costs served...
Querétaro, Seoul and Florence are some cities that perhaps most students at CSUSM can only dream of visiting.
The idea of traveling is something that many college students cannot consider...
According to a National Retail Federation survey, people are expected to spend an average of $161.96 this coming Valentine’s Day.
Total national spending is even expected to reach $20.7...
If you are reading this section of the newspaper, chances are you might be single. If you aren’t, then look away. Those who are single on campus, don’t freak out this coming Valentine’s Day!
According...
If you’re someone who pays attention to pop-culture, chances are you can recount the origin story of Spider-Man pretty easily.
It’s a modern-day classic tale. Boy gets bitten by radioactive...
Think before you drink.
A day prior to Halloween, the Halloweenfest provided students the opportunity to learn to party safely and learn their blood alcohol content limits.
Hosted...
