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The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

Lauren Brown

Lauren Brown, News Reporter

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CSU Board of Trustees appoints new CSUSM president

CSU Board of Trustees appoints new CSUSM president

Lauren Brown, News Reporter March 25, 2019

After eight months of searching for a new president, Ellen J. Neufeldt Ed.D. was appointed as CSUSM’s fourth president at the March Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday, March 20.   Neufeldt...

Next year budget proposal remains uncertain

Lauren Brown, News Reporter March 16, 2019

Following the confirmation that there will not be a tuition increase for students during the 2019/20 school year, new information pertaining to the new budget plan will not be certain until CSUSM’s new...

riana Gonzalez (left) and Jessica Arredondo (right) play a tabletop game together.

CougarFest brings the carnival to CSUSM

Lauren Brown, News Reporter February 5, 2019

As part of CSUSM’s homecoming week tradition, Associated Students, Inc. held CougarFest in the Chavez Circle. On Wednesday, Jan. 30, CougarFest gave students the opportunity to enjoy a carnival-themed...

The war on Christmas in the U.S.

The war on Christmas in the U.S.

Lauren Brown, News Reporter December 7, 2018

It seems that every year the same debate and controversy arises.   Though the season calls for joy, cheer and merriment, the debate about the war on Christmas and saying “Happy Holidays”...

Gabriel Castellanos poses for a photo on National Coming Out Day
on Oct. 11.

Street preacher and Pride center advocates clash

Lauren Brown, News Reporter October 26, 2018

Tensions arose in Kellogg Plaza between the LGBTQIA+ Pride Center and a campus street preacher during the National Coming Out Day celebration.   While the CSUSM Republicans Club held its first...

Members of CSUSM’s Literature and Writing club share their writing during an open mic event on Oct 3.

Open mic showcases original student work

Lauren Brown, News Reporter October 13, 2018

On Oct. 4 during U-hour, the Literature and Writing club presented an open mic. The event took place in Markstein 208 and included a myriad of original student work. More than  20 students exemplified...

Yellow Pinwheel Project brings suicide awareness to students

Lauren Brown, News Reporter September 27, 2018

Presented by Student Health and Counseling Services and Active Minds, the Yellow Pinwheel Project raises awareness for college suicide victims. On Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. stu- dents could observe...

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