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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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Celebrate your graduation with style

Mackenzie Waldron, Assistant Features Editor May 16, 2017

Congratulations to the class of 2017, you did it!  If you are looking for a fun way to celebrate this exciting milestone with family and friends, I have some perfect DIY graduation party ideas for you. Graduation...

Graduate shares her college adventure

Mackenzie Waldron, Assistant Features Editor May 16, 2017

Elizabeth Jaffari, a graduating senior at CSUSM, reflects on her college experience and gives advice to current and future Cougars. Jaffari is receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Literature and Writing...

Relieve stress during finals week

Mackenzie Waldron, Assistant Features Editor May 16, 2017

It is that time of the year that students stress about all semester. It is finals week, students are putting all of their time and energy into writing their final papers, and studying for final exams....

Decoy Dockside provides delicious meals and a beautiful view

Mackenzie Waldron, Assistant Features Editor March 31, 2017

  If you are looking for a cool restaurant with a beautiful view to dine at during the spring, Decoy Dockside is the place for you.   The restaurant is located in 1035 La Bonita Dr.,...

Student reminisces on study abroad experience

Mackenzie Waldron, Assistant Features Editor March 31, 2017

Sanam Abedini, a senior at CSUSM, studied abroad in Uppsala, Sweden for a full academic year from fall of 2016 through the spring of 2017.     What was the most influential thing that you took...

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Ways to stay organized for spring semester

Mackenzie Waldron, Assistant Features Editor February 25, 2017

School is back in session, and it is time to get back into the swing of things. The overload of assignments and exams can sometimes stress students out.     It is very important to remain as...

Study abroad programs offer amazing opportunities

Study abroad programs offer amazing opportunities

Mackenzie Waldron, Assistant Features Editor February 25, 2017

If you are a student here at CSUSM and are looking for a sense of adventure and cultural immersion, the study abroad programs offered here are perfect for you!   “We have a wide range of options...

Ways to stay organized for Spring semester

Ways to stay organized for Spring semester

Mackenzie Waldron, Assistant Features Editor February 9, 2017

School is back in session, and it is time to get back into the swing of things. The overload of assignments and exams can sometimes stress students out.     It is very important to remain as...

Valentine’s Day DIY gifts

Valentine’s Day DIY gifts

Mackenzie Waldron, Assistant Features Editor February 9, 2017

It’s almost Valentine’s Day which means that love is in the air, and both flower and candy shops are receiving some of their best business. If you want to stray away from the cliches such as chocolates...

Shogun provides the perfect Valentine’s Day experience

Shogun provides the perfect Valentine’s Day experience

Mackenzie Waldron, Assistant Features Editor February 9, 2017

If you are searching for a restaurant to dine at this Valentine’s Day that provides a fun experience and delicious cuisines, Shogun is the perfect place for you.   Shogun is an exceptional...

Women’s March focuses on inclusion and compassion

Women’s March focuses on inclusion and compassion

Mackenzie Waldron, Assistant Features Editor February 9, 2017

As many as 10,000 people marched while peacefully protesting in the North County San Diego Women’s March on Saturday, Jan. 21.  This march added to the men and women marching around the world. “It...

Thanksgiving 5K offers great way to pay it forward

Thanksgiving 5K offers great way to pay it forward

Mackenzie Waldron, Features Reporter December 1, 2016

If you’re looking for a great way to help others during the holidays, the Father Joe’s Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K is the perfect event for you. Not only do the proceeds go towards feeding the...

Get cozy at the Old California Coffee House

Get cozy at the Old California Coffee House

Mackenzie Waldron, Features Reporter October 29, 2016

If you are looking for a warm and cozy environment to study in, then The Old California Coffee House is the perfect place for you. As the air becomes cooler and the leaves begin to change color,...

How to make it through midterm week

How to make it through midterm week

Mackenzie Waldron, Features Reporter October 24, 2016

It is that time of year when students are being tested for what they have learned so far in the semester.   Midterm week is one of the most stressful periods of the semester, making it important to...

NFL Sunday Dishes

NFL Sunday Dishes

Mackenzie Waldron, Features Reporter October 24, 2016

It’s that time of year to wear our favorite football jerseys, yell at our TV screens and eat our favorite greasy foods.  It is NFL season.   A lot of people like to host Sunday football parties...

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