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The Cougar Chronicle

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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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All content by Sonni Simmons

Students display semester-long research projects on ‘whiteness’

Sonni Simmons, News Editor December 10, 2015

  Students had the opportunity to share their cumulative research on white hegemony and racism within society. The annual Whiteness Forum, sponsored by the Communication Department, took...

The CCSC teams with AISA to showcase performance of bird song and dancing.

Native performers celebrate American Indian Heritage Month

Sonni Simmons, News Editor November 27, 2015

  American Indian Heritage Month was celebrated with a performance featuring bird singers, drummers and dancers in an effort to bring awareness to the importance of the month of November and...

Anthropology professor contributes research on American Indian community

Sonni Simmons, News Editor November 27, 2015

  A professor within the Anthropology department at CSUSM provides original research on a variety of medical ailments affecting the American Indian community. Dr. Laurette McGuire specializes...

Student initiative to bring feminine products to Syrian refugees

Student initiative to bring feminine products to Syrian refugees

Sonni Simmons, News Editor November 27, 2015

  Students of Comm 456, Leadership and Social Change, came together for a Community Service learning project that will aid female Syrian refugees, providing them with sanitary napkins, diapers...

Pictured left to right are eight members of the ASI Board of Directors. Grady Mitchell, James Ferrales, Mads Elton Milsen, Rhiannon Ripley, Brian Newbury, Joshua Maffei, Carlos Morales, and Yazmin Doroteo.

Town hall airs concerns over parking, student life

Sonni Simmons and Cory Kay November 16, 2015

  Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) held the first “town hall” style meeting to give students a chance to make their voices heard. Wanting to ensure accurate student representation,...

Drag Show contestants pose for camera as they compete for King and Queen.

Fraternity hosts drag show for philanthropy, campus inclusion

Sonni Simmons, News Editor October 15, 2015

  The USU Ballroom was transformed into a venue, complete with a catwalk, to host the second annual Nu Alpha Kappa Drag Show. Sponsored by ASI, the Pride Center and Tukwut Life, the show...

CSU forum discusses budget, SIRF fee

Sonni Simmons, News Editor September 30, 2015

  Members of the CSU Office of the Chancellor invited journalists from various CSU campuses to listen in and ask questions regarding the CSU budget for next year. On Sept. 10, Ryan Storm,...

Student sign grand opening poster and visit the new facility.

Latin@ center opens, promotes students’ academic success

Sonni Simmons, News Editor September 30, 2015

  After roughly five years in the making, CSUSM has opened the doors of a center with the objective of stimulating the academic success of students on campus. On Sept. 17, the grand opening...

All-inclusive initiative to define student life on campus

All-inclusive initiative to define student life on campus

Sonni Simmons, News Editor September 29, 2015

  A fresh, community-supported initiative has come to life  at CSUSM and is providing students with an opportunity to strengthen and enhance their college experience. Tukwut Life, the Cal...

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