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Makeup Commentary

Makeup Commentary

Lex Garcia, Features Editor September 28, 2016

Even if a girl has the slightest bit of makeup on, she always has one thing done: her eyebrows.   It has been said by various makeup artists and women that eyebrows are one of the most important...

Paulina Good recognized for her four year contribution to athletics

Paulina Good recognized for her four year contribution to athletics

Lex Garcia, Assistant Features Editor May 12, 2016

  Senior soccer player, Paulina Good, received the honor of CSUSM Student­-Athlete of the Year in recognition of her valuable contributions to the soccer team and the athletic department...

President Haynes advocates for education through leadership

President Haynes advocates for education through leadership

Lex Garcia, Assistant Features Editor April 3, 2016

  As a woman who has maintained positions of leadership over the years, CSUSM President Karen Haynes strives to pave the way for other women who aspire to compete in a male-dominated position...

AAUW is here to empower you

Lex Garcia, Assistant Features Editor April 3, 2016

  With one semester under its belt and over 30 members, the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is making huge strides in order to spread unity and solidarity amongst men and women...

My mother is forever my hero

My mother is forever my hero

Lex Garcia, Assistant Features Editor March 30, 2016

  There was a good amount of time that I took my mother for granted. I did not thank her, I did not say I love her and I did not tell how much I appreciate everything she has done for me; that...

It’s okay not to be okay

It’s okay not to be okay

Lex Garcia, Assistant Features Editor March 9, 2016

  People tend to have strong opinions about what makes you normal or abnormal. Some say things to make you think less of who you are. Earlier this year, I was at a really bad point in my...

BSU aims to be a voice for minority students

Lex Garcia, Assistant Features Editor February 24, 2016

Black students are concerned about their presence at CSUSM and are striving for more recognition across campus. In recent months, the Black Student Union (BSU) has become the voice of minorities...

Senior standout received Athlete of the Month honor

Senior standout received Athlete of the Month honor

Lex Garcia, Assistant Features Editor February 24, 2016

  College is hard enough with managing classes and life at the same time. Imagine how hard it would be if you added a competitive sport on top that. If you do all those things, and do it well,...

Grace Kessler has been a part of the GEW program since 2003.

You’re not the only one who deserves credit for that A paper

Lex Garcia, Assistant Features Editor February 9, 2016

  Whether you are a freshman or a senior, CSUSM students will all have to take General Education Writing (GEW) 101 before graduating. In their mission statement, the GEW program says “GEW...

Lidia Mendoza Aguilar is a full time mother and a Criminal Justice major at CSUSM.

Family is the best kind of motivation

Lex Garcia, Assistant Features Editor February 9, 2016

  Some think it’s hard to be a full-time student with a part-time job. What about students who juggle school, work and parenthood? This may seem impossible to the average student, but...

Who cares about relationships?

Who cares about relationships?

Lex Garcia, Assistant Features Editor February 9, 2016

All singles know that Feb. 14 is the day that makes us cringe. The idea of all those couples cuddling and kissing --­­ Yuck! Even when I was in a relationship I never celebrated Valentine's Day....

Cougars improve to 2-0 in conference with Homecoming victory

Lex Garcia, Student Life Reporter December 10, 2015

  CSUSM Men’s Basketball played their second conference match against Sonoma State (SSU) on Dec. 5. After winning their previous match against Humboldt State, the men knew what skills were...

There are no grinches over here

Lex Garcia, Student Life Reporter December 10, 2015

  I am not the grinch. I do not plug my ears when I hear Christmas music or sit outside my house loathing others as they prepare for one of the biggest holidays of the year. There are so many...

Organization encourages students to develop relationship with God

Lex Garcia, Student Life Reporter December 10, 2015

  Catholic Cougars has been on campus for a very long time, but within the past four years, the organization has experienced a lot of growth. The organization aims to continue to inspire students...

Intervarsity shares love across their multiethnic student groups throughout North County.

Lex Garcia, Student Life Reporter December 10, 2015

  Many students on campus find that religious groups are a necessity in order to find others that share their same values and beliefs. Intervarsity Christian Fellowship’s ministry overview...

AISA opens their arms for all students on campus

AISA opens their arms for all students on campus

Lex Garcia, Student Life Reporter November 27, 2015

  Here on campus, there are many groups that try to bring awareness to different cultures. One organization which has stood out is the American Indian Student Alliance group (AISA). This...

Save dough on Black Friday

Lex Garcia November 27, 2015

  When we come into college and start this new chapter of our lives, one thing we know for sure is that we are going to be broke. We cannot blow our money every night with our friends because...

Makeup commentary

Lex Garcia, Student Life Reporter October 29, 2015

  Even if a girl has the slightest bit of makeup on, she always has one thing done: her eyebrows. It has been said by various makeup artists and women that eyebrows are one of the most important...

Is Electronic Cigarette better option than smoking cigarette?

Is Electronic Cigarette better option than smoking cigarette?

Lex Garcia, Student Life Reporter October 15, 2015

There is speculation that the new, healthier alternative for the bad habit of smoking is E-cigs. Well sorry to hit the buzzer on you, but who ever told you that probably doesn’t know how similar...

BSU discusses the importance Black voices on campus and solidarity

BSU discusses the importance Black voices on campus and solidarity

Lex Garcia, Student Life Reporter October 15, 2015

  After last year’s Student Organization of the Year award was presented to the Black Student Union, the members of BSU are ready to make the 2015-2016 school year one to remember for their...

Tasty DIY Better Buzz-inspired goodness

Tasty DIY Better Buzz-inspired goodness

Lex Garcia, Student Life Reporter October 15, 2015

  People all over social media have definitely seen pictures of the popular acai aowl. They’re known to be good nutritional snacks with potassium, protein, vitamin A & C and are low...

Language Learning Center ready to help

Lex Garcia, Student Life Reporter September 30, 2015

  The Language Learning Center has been a resource available to students at CSUSM for the past 15 years. The LLC offers tutoring for Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Mandarin, Japanese and...

Are All Mexicans Drug Dealers, Rapists and Criminals?

Are All Mexicans Drug Dealers, Rapists and Criminals?

Lex Garcia, Student Life Reporter September 30, 2015

  Growing up and being apart of the Hispanic race you have probably heard multiple opinions that may or may not be hurtful. One opinion that has been a debate between different cultures...

Don’t let the heat ruin your makeup

Lex Garcia, Student Life Reporter September 29, 2015

For those of us who wear makeup, it is  frustrating when a lot of time and effort is spent on doing makeup, and right when you step outside, for some reason it seems to be melting off. People think...

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