Stephany Mejia, Features Assistant Editor
• December 7, 2018
Twenty-year-old accomplishes graduating college in two and a half years.
Psychology major Jeni Scaturro will be finishing her studies this December. In order to accomplish graduating in two...
Stephany Mejia, Assistant Features Editor
• December 7, 2018
Transitions Collective is an organization that helps those who have been impacted by the prison system and are transitioning from prison to school.
Co-Chair of Transitions Collective Nayeli...
Stephany Mejia, Assistant Features Editor
• November 30, 2018
With only a few members in hopes for growth, the new club Saudi Students Association claims hunger for success.
The Saudi Students Association represents the students of Saudi Arabia. Some...
Stephany Mejia, Assistant Features Editor
• November 7, 2018
Earbuds are light and easy to carry, but they can be a hassle when they get tangled in our bag, pockets or drawers.
Material needed are:
poster board paper or any thick paper, glue, scissors...
Stephany Mejia, Features Assistant Editor
• October 27, 2018
Halloween only comes once a year and it is a great opportunity to show your creativity. Costume stores sell expensive costumes in which will only be used once. Instead of spending too much money on a costume,...
Three simple materials can create an amazing and cute look for all books.
Although it is halfway through the semester and this fun DIY can be done as a fun study break or as an excuse to procrastinate....
An Associated Students Inc. (ASI) initiative called Fresh Market Mondays provides free fruits and vegetables to CSUSM students to decrease food insecurity.
The ASI Cougar Pantry, composed of staff, interns...
Stephany Mejia, Features Assistant Editor
• September 27, 2018
The Tahitian Hula club is a multicultural club on campus that has been performing for approximately seven years.
President of the club, Di- anne Bawit has approximately 10 years of experience. Itis...
Stephany Mejia, Assistant Features Editor
• September 13, 2018
At the age of eight, Chief Diversity Officer Dr. McManus worked at his first job scooping ice for ice bags at the liquor store in front of his home. He would buy pants with his pay of five cents per bag.
Originally...
In Nov. 2017 the DREAMer resource office opened to offer undocumented students legal support, such as immigration lawyers and counselors.
According to their website, DREAMer’s mission is to provide...
The California State University (CSU) Chancellor Timothy P. White rejects the proposal of tuition increase for the academic year of 2018-19.
“This decision is not made lightly. There will be serious...
What if an active shooter appeared on this campus? “If we’re hearing gunshots, we are not stopping to help victims, we are not stopping to talk to people, we are actively moving toward that threat...
A new Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) initiative discourages student’s use of plastic straws.
During the month of February, ASI Sustainability Representative Kimberly Anderson helped create...
On Feb. 13, Economics professor Dr. Ranjeeta Basu told her story of how she travelled across the world for graduate school at 22 years old.
Originally from Mumbai, India, Dr. Basu began her studies...
On Thursday, Feb. 8, President Karen Haynes will give her “President Report to the Community” from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., resulting the closure of Lot N. More than 550 guests are will be attending. Traffic...
Students discussed issues of redlining, minorities, Puerto Rico, immigration and U.S. representatives.
On Nov. 28 at the USU Ballroom, faculty from the Communications department hosted the annual Whiteness...
On Nov. 9 the Veteran’s Center hosted Veteran’s Day Observance. Students, faculty, staff and veterans of all ages attended the event.
Vice President of the Student Veteran Organization Stephen Walker...
CSUSM Police Officer David Angulo and his K-9, Armor, are together, even on their days off.
The duo teamed up in 2015, when the german shepherd arrived from Germany. Ever since, they worked in protests,...
The Extended Learning program is maxed out by more than 2,200 students. A new building is needed.
On Feb. 23, President Karen Haynes announced in a forum to students and faculty about the plans of...
The rights of an undocumented person could be violated without them knowing.
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization that protect civil rights. The San Diego...
Ballet Folklorico de CSUSM dances to teach students diversity.
On Oct. 5 Ballet Folklorico de CSUSM hosted, “La Raza del Folklore.” The organization held three tables where other student cultural...
In spring 2017, an Associated Students Incorporation (ASI) referendum was passed, approving the Cougar Pantry, which will provide free food for students.
The Cougar Pantry’s permanent location will...
On Sept. 19, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake surprised Mexico the same day the country was remembering an earthquake that occurred exactly 32 years prior.
Many buildings collapsed, leaving people and animals...
ASI held a Board of Directors meeting on Sept. 15 led by ASI President Louis Adamsel. The agenda of the meeting included swearing in new members to join the Board of Directors.
Rex Andrade now holds...
A campus wide email was sent on Sep. 7, reporting a rape which occurred on Sep. 3. The crime occurred at 1 a.m. in a student housing. The suspect is described as Hispanic male in his early 20’s, tall...
CSUSM welcomes San Diego native Scott Ybarrondo as its new CSUSM Chief of Police.
After the search for Police Chief last semester by the Search Committee, three candidates presented their biographies...
History 130 and Psychology 100 have the highest rates in D, F grades and withdrawals.
The Academic Success Center (ASC) is a new program still in development focusing on student needs. It officially...
The Veteran Center hosted the first ever Vet Talks to give veterans an opportunity to tell their stories.
On May 4, five veterans, Andrew Morris, Catalina Melendez, Kristina Johnson, Rick Brier and...
The message of an open conversation about people with disabilities is “we are not defined by an issue we cannot control.”
That was the wisdom offered during a panel discussion on Disability and...
History Professor, Kim Quinney presented “Speaking of Democracy,” an open discussion with students held on April 20 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Markstein Hall.
Quinney discussed the topics of private...
The Student Health and Counseling Center (SHCS) hosted the Clothesline Project on April 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Kellogg Plaza.
The event created an opportunity for students to learn about...
Richard Gelbart presented his mother Frances Gelbart, a holocaust survivor, to students and faculty on April 24 in Markstein Hall 125.
In a soft spoken voice, Gelbart answered 14 questions a student...
The CSUSM Wind Ensemble is the first wind ensemble on campus with only two years of existence.
The CSUSM Wind Ensemble performed as a special guest on April 28 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in...
“I say Cougar, you say pride!”
Members of the ASI LGBTQ Pride Center chanted this phrase as they marched throughout campus for the Pride Walk.
The march was held on April...
The Student Health and Counseling Services hosted a “Stop Human Trafficking” event on April 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Markstein 106.
The Sexual Violence Advocate and educator, Christa...
After the retirement of Chief Robert McManus, the chief of police search committee is in the process of selecting a new chief. Faculty and students met the three candidates through open forums.
On...
The Associated Student, Inc. (ASI) is working on initiatives that the benefits the students. The initiatives include a 24-hour library, a food pantry and increased funding for student organizations.
ASI...
The Environmental Studies Club hosted a demonstration and rally called People for the Planet on March 14 and 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The club divided the days to focus on environmental issues and...
The new Chief Diversity Officer, Joe-Joe McManus, discussed the draft copy of the Action Steps for the Diversity and Inclusion strategic plan including compositional diversity, curriculum, inclusive climate...
The Latin@ Center hosted El dia del Amor y Amistad (the day of love and friendship), for students to expand their knowledge about Latino countries traditions of expressing love.
On Feb. 14...
The College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral Social Science (CHABSS) hosted open forums for the nominated candidates for the position of dean.
Three candidates were selected and each...
Five students participated in a protest against President Trump’s actions on Feb. 2 during U-hour. The protest occurred at the Kellogg Plaza while a different event was in process.
They...
On Jan. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the USU ballroom, the Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS) hosted Speed Up Ur (Your) Resilience where approximately 30 students gathered to learn how to cope...
On Jan. 23 Anthony Jett, Sr. took his new position as the first Associate Director for the Black Student Center.
Jett said he plans for the Black Student Center to be a place that students...
President Karen Haynes, introduces Dr. Joe-Joe McManus and his family to CSUSM by holding a welcoming reception.
Dr. McManus was selected out of 101 applicants. According to Haynes, Dr. McManus...
Stephany Mejia, Faculty and Staff Reporter
• December 9, 2016
One out of the four candidates for the position of the Associate Director for the Black Student Center, Ariel Stevenson presented her plans for the center.
Students and faculty gathered in Academic...
Stephany Mejia, Staff and Faculty Reporter
• November 9, 2016
Graduate school representatives answered CSUSM students’ questions to further their education during an event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 27, in the USU Ballroom.
The Career Center hosted the event...
Stephany Mejia, Staff and Faculty Reporter
• November 9, 2016
The Career Center hosted the Major and Minor Fair from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 3, in the USU Ballroom.
Faculty, staff and academic advisors from over 40 departments attended the event to guide...
Stephany Mejia, News and Faculty Reporter
• October 21, 2016
Students were invited to celebrate a month of diversity at the third annual Diversity Awareness Kick-Off event on Oct. 6, hosted by the Diversity and Equity Office.
The event occurred at the...
Stephany Mejia, News and Faculty Reporter
• October 21, 2016
October is domestic violence awareness month and CSUSM Student Health and Counseling Services is aiming to spread awareness about the issue to students on campus.
From 11 a.m to 1 p.m on Oct....
Stephany Mejia, News and Faculty Reporter
• September 28, 2016
CSUSM Student Health and Counseling Services wants to spread the word that they are an accessible campus resource to those impacted by sexual assault.
The Student Health and Counseling Center...
Stephany Mejia, News and Faculty Reporter
• September 13, 2016
CSUSM ranked in the top 100 of more than 4,000 U.S. colleges and universities for graduating minorities and won a national award for its diversity in recruitment and retention of both students and employees.
The...
