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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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All content by Nicole Holman
Students learn how to carry out respectful discourse at Civility Cafe.

Civility Cafe promotes dialogue to create safe-space environments

Nicole Holman, Assistant News Editor March 9, 2016

The Civility Cafe, a skill-based workshop, aimed to encourage and educate students on how to engage in civil discourse with their peers. John Loggins, University of San Diego's Director of Community-Based...

CSUSM Black Student Union prepares to celebrate student community leaders

Nicole Holman, Assistant News Editor February 24, 2016

CSUSM’s Black Student Union (BSU) will be holding a night of recognition to honor the contributions of campus and community members to the organization. The BSU Night of Recognition will take...

Left to right: Tiffany Boyd and Jamaela Johnson

ASI town hall meeting addresses students’ concerns

Nicole Holman, Assistant News Editor February 24, 2016

Associated Students Inc. (ASI) held a town hall meeting  that allowed students in attendance to receive updates about crucial issues like the California Faculty Association (CFA) Fight for Five campaign...

Discussion brings sexual assault awareness, safety tips to students

Nicole Holman, Community News Editor December 10, 2015

  The rate of sexual assaults continue to increase on college campuses, with the number of reported assaults growing each year. This was the central statement made at the Sexual Awareness Talk...

Students reflect on positive, negative life experiences

Nicole Holman, Community News Editor December 10, 2015

  Throughout a person’s lifetime, both positive and negative events help shape the way they come to define themselves. This was the message broadcast to those in attendance of the LGBTQA...

Students pledge to prevent sexual assault

Students pledge to prevent sexual assault

Nicole Holman, Community News Editor November 27, 2015

  Students took the pledge to put an end to sexual assault at the It’s On Us event on campus. On Thursday, Nov. 11, students gathered in Cesar Chavez Plaza during U-Hour to participate...

Social justice summit encourages acceptance

Social justice summit encourages acceptance

Nicole Holman, Community News Editor November 27, 2015

  Students, faculty and campus leaders gathered for a weekend of discussion and development of leadership skills at the CSUSM Social Justice Summit. During the weekend of Nov. 13 through...

AISA Chair shares importance of her Pechanga heritage

Nicole Holman, Community News Editor November 27, 2015

  Student leader Laila Basquez shared the importance of her American Indian culture’s influence on her life and how her culture is shaping her future. Identifying as American Indian, Basquez...

LGBTQA community celebrated at local festival The Pride Center represents CSUSM at Pride By the Beach

LGBTQA community celebrated at local festival The Pride Center represents CSUSM at Pride By the Beach

Nicole Holman, Community News Editor October 29, 2015

  North County residents gathered in downtown Oceanside for a festival celebrating the LGBTQA community. The annual celebration of diversity, Pride by the Beach, was held on Saturday, Oct....

CSUSM event sheds light on housing issues from US to Mexico Speakers inform community of low-income, immigrant struggles

CSUSM event sheds light on housing issues from US to Mexico Speakers inform community of low-income, immigrant struggles

Nicole Holman, Community News Reporter October 29, 2015

  Students, faculty and community members gathered together to learn about housing issues in both Mexico and the United States at Housing is a Human Right, an event that took place on Friday,...

Are “basic” Halloween costumes all that basic?

Nicole Holman, Community News Editor October 29, 2015

  Choosing a costume for Halloween has always been a thrilling pastime. As a child, I remember having energetic discussions with friends about who or what we were going to dress up as well...

Conversations that Matter series tackles the right to marry

Nicole Holman, Community News Editor October 15, 2015

As a part of the Conversations that Matter series, “Love Wins! What’s Next?” highlighted issues in the LGBTQA community that persist even though the Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex marriage...

Scholarship opportunity for Latin@ students

Scholarship opportunity for Latin@ students

Nicole Holman, Community News Editor September 30, 2015

  A seminar on scholarship opportunities for Latin@ students at CSUSM will highlight the various scholarship opportunities for Latin@ students. It will also explain the criteria of for receiving...

La Raza del Folklor commemorates Latin@ heritage

Nicole Holman, Community News Editor September 30, 2015

  ‘La Raza del Folklor’ is a celebratory event that consists of a series of activities including performances of traditional Mexican dances and other Latin heritage activities. La Raza...

Donald Trump’s War on Women

Nicole Holman, Community News Editor September 30, 2015

Donald Trump is now a name not only heard when talking about business tycoons or reality TV hosts. He is now a Republican candidate running in the upcoming presidential election. Convinced that his “tell...

Forum to celebrate San Marcos academics

Nicole Holman, Community News Editor September 29, 2015

  Leaders from the City of San Marcos will gather to celebrate the accomplishments of the city of San Marcos and its academics on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The forum will take place at 6 p.m....

Badlands by Halsey

Badlands by Halsey

Nicole Holman, Community News Editor September 29, 2015

Although more than half of this year gone by, it has already been a year for great music with new artists emerging, old bands getting back together, and artists collaborating on new projects. But one artist...

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