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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

Layda Galvan, Editor-in-Chief

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All content by Layda Galvan

CSUSM receives research grant

Layda Galvan, Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2018

The California State University (CSU) Chancellor Office awards CSUSM and 10 other campuses with “Campus as a Living Lab” grant.   Campus as a Living Lab was established in 2014, and according...

Seniors of the Cougar Chronicle

Layda Galvan, Editor-In-Chief May 16, 2017

Laura Cojulun - Assistant Web & Social Media Where are you from?:  I'm from Los Angeles What are you getting your degree in?: Mass media major communications minor and women studies minor How...

Facility Services Spotlight

Layda Galvan, Editor-In-Chief May 16, 2017

When you take the time to appreciate the beauty of this campus remember the people who work everyday to make it beautiful. Facility Services’ goal is to “to provide quality facility maintenance,...

Peeping Tom

Layda Galvan, Editor-In-Chief March 30, 2017

University Police Department issued a warning Wednesday of a reported “Peeping Tom” at about 3 p.m in the fourth floor of Kellogg Library   The suspect is described as in his early 20s and...

Breaking News

Layda Galvan, Editor-In-Chief January 31, 2017

According to a warning issued by the University Police Department, authorities are investigating a report of a rape at about 11 a.m. Tuesday in Parking Lot B.   The warning did not contain information...

Campus Crime Report

Layda Galvan, Managing Editor November 28, 2016

Nov. 4 through Nov. 21 CSUSM University Police Department reported various incidents reports. Highlights of the crime log are two Hit & Run Non-Injury, nine Lost and Found items located at the...

Cougars win their first game of the season

Layda Galvan, Managing Editor September 14, 2016

CSUSM Men’s soccer team won their first game of the season against Saint Martin’s University on Monday Sept. 12 at CSUSM.   During the first twenty-five minutes of the game, Junior Bryan...

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.

Graduating Athletes: Baseball

Layda Galvan, Assistant Sports Editor May 12, 2016

Manny Barragan, Pitcher Major: Computer Science Stat: Struck out 39 batters in the 2015 season Best win in 2015-2016 season: “Our last game of the season ... Getting the win in front of family...

Left to right: Luka Stevanovic, Zach Sheppard, Yuki Hata, Parker Radford, and Thor English

Graduating Athletes: Men’s Soccer

Layda Galvan, Assistant Sports Editor May 12, 2016

Favorite team Memory “Snowball fight against the women’s soccer team.” Zach Sheppard, Goalkeeper Major: Kinesiology Stat: CSUSM first career leader in saves (134). Post­-graduation...

Graduating Athletes: Women's Basketball

Graduating Athletes: Women’s Basketball

Layda Galvan, Assistant Sports Editor May 12, 2016

Favorite Team Memory “Beating teams on their senior night.” Brianna Higgins, Forward Major: Communication Stat: Averaged 5.8 rebounds per game. Best win 2015 to 2016 season: “Humboldt.” Post­-graduation...

Jordan Banich (left) & Taylor Degraaf (right)

Graduating Athletes: Women’s Volleyball

Layda Galvan, Assistant Sports Editor May 12, 2016

Favorite Team Memory “When we traveled to play Monterey Bay. We got to go to Cannery Row as a team and check out all the shops and eat cookies.” Taylor Degraaf, Outside hitter Major: Kinesiology Stat:...

Campus Rec introduces inaugural Cougar Combine

Campus Rec introduces inaugural Cougar Combine

Layda Galvan, Assistant Sports Editor April 24, 2016

The NFL Combine is one of the biggest yearly events in college football. With the help of the CSUSM Fitness and Operations Coordinator Jordan Riding, Campus Rec is offering a combine of its own. The...

CSUSM Swim Club set to begin competitions

CSUSM Swim Club set to begin competitions

Layda Galvan, Assistant Sports Editor April 13, 2016

  After a startup process that lasted over a year, the CSUSM Swim Club is finally poised to not just continue with practice, but begin to compete against other club and Masters swim teams. “I...

Left to right, President Stephanie Ferro, Treasurer Brooke Lunquist and Vice President Alex Ghilarducci.

Women’s soccer club offers competitive fun

Layda Galvan, Assistant Sports Editor April 4, 2016

  In Spring 2014, two CSUSM students created the Women’s Soccer Club to give “the opportunity to other students interested that still want to play” competitively “and be more involved...

Locker Room Talk website aims to aid athletes

Layda Galvan, Assistant Sports Editor March 9, 2016

Organizers of website designed to connect prospective student-athletes to their future schools hope to put CSUSM coaches and their teams in the spotlight.   Locker Room Talk (www.LockerRoomTalk.com),...

Athlete shares inspirations

Athlete shares inspirations

Layda Galvan, Sports Reporter December 10, 2015

  “Family matters because when it’s all said and done [it’s] all you got. They are your back bone; they are your life support. And sure you can have close friends, but no matter what...

De La Hoya represents Hispanic culture through boxing success.

Oscar De La Hoya brings sense of Latin pride

Layda Galvan, Sports Reporter September 30, 2015

  The former Latino professional boxer, Oscar De La Hoya (42) also referred to as “The Golden Boy”, is well-known for his unique abilities and achievements that he has accomplished throughout...

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