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The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

Kayla McCarthy

Kayla McCarthy, Staff Writer

Kayla McCarthy is a staff writer in her second year with a Communications major with a Marketing and French minor. In the future, she plans on working in advertising and marketing in the entertainment industry. She enjoys spending her free time playing guitar and piano, as well as exploring different cafes all over San Diego. 

All content by Kayla McCarthy

Behind the Scenes at the Grammys

Kayla McCarthy, Opinions Editor February 8, 2024

I was told to arrive at 7:30 a.m. with my ticket in hand and then I proceeded to wait for everyone to arrive at 9 a.m. We were then instructed to enter the Crypto Arena, where the stage and floor had been...

Grammys 2024 Predictions

Kayla McCarthy, Opinion Editor February 2, 2024

The 66th annual Grammy Awards will be taking place on February 4 and can be watched live on CBS. This year the nominations in many of the major categories are dominated by female artists and the level...

There are twelve zodiac signs in total that reveal different personality traits and are assigned based on birth dates.

Is Astrology Really Written in the Stars?

Kayla McCarthy, Opinion Editor October 15, 2023

Astrology comes from a Hindu belief that all beings have a soul, otherwise known as the “supreme soul,” and it turned into a way of allowing people to see how the course of their life would go. It...

Olivia Rodrigo released her sophomore album "GUTS" on September 8.

Does Olivia Rodrigo have the “GUTS” to steal music?

Kayla McCarthy, Opinion Editor October 5, 2023

20-year-old award-winning pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo just released her sophomore album, “GUTS” but within days of its release fans criticized her for the apparent plagiarism. This has been occurring...

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