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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

Celeste Yanez

Celeste Yanez, News Editor

Celeste Yanez is the News Editor for the Cougar Chronicle. Celeste is a second year and is a Social Science major with a primary in Psychology and secondary’s in Political Science and Sociology. She hopes to be a therapist in the future. In her free time, she enjoys reading her favorite books, listening to music, and spending time with the people she loves most. While working for the Chronicle, Celeste hopes to inform and produce interesting articles for her peers to read

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US Men's Hockey Team winning gold since 1980.

USA Men’s Hockey Team Controversy

Celeste Yanez, News Editor March 12, 2026

On February 22, the men’s USA hockey team won gold against Canada, 2-1. After their win against Canada, the USA hockey team took their celebrating into their locker room. They were celebrating with...

Charlie Kirk on the day of his assassination, handing out MAGA hats.

Aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s Death

Celeste Yanez, News Editor October 7, 2025

After a well-known conservative individual, Charlie Kirk, was shot and killed on September 10, there have been ripples of side effects that have been felt all over the county. Despite the suspect being...

Arenas at President Neufeldt's home

Amber Arenas’ Side of the Story

Celeste Yanez, Opinions Editor April 28, 2025

Amber Arenas is second-generation Mexican-American who utilizes her voice to aid marginalized communities. She is an advocate for the undocumented community, and she believes that it is her duty to stand...

AI use is on the rise, especially in universities.

AI in the Academic World

Celeste Yanez, Opinions Editor February 13, 2025

Academic dishonesty has been prevalent in the past few years. Professors have had to keep an eye out for misinformation in students' essays, a student impersonating one of their peers when taking an exam,...

The land of the free is being contradicted by our President.

The Attack on Birthright Citizenship

Celeste Yanez, Opinions Editor February 6, 2025

On the day of Donald J. Trump’s inauguration on January 20, he signed an executive order that was a direct attack on the 14th Amendment. The 14th Amendment has been implemented in the U.S. constitution...

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