The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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

Marbella Ramirez

Marbella Ramirez, Editor in Chief

Marbella Ramirez is the Editor in Chief for The Cougar Chronicle. She is currently a third year student majoring in communication, minoring in chemistry and biology. She previously worked for her high school newspaper and yearbook and has been a contributing writer for EnVi Magazine.

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Drafts of the 2.5 million project expect for the gallery to promote interaction between students and the special collection.

CSUSM Library Receives Foundational Gifts for Special Collections Expansion

Marbella Ramirez, Editor in Chief May 9, 2023

Kellogg Library has received a generous gift from Greg Koch and the Ecke family for a promising Special Collections Department redevelopment project, kicking off a fundraiser for a projected 2.5 million...

“Business Proposal” is another success for Netflix’s drama list

“Business Proposal” is another success for Netflix’s drama list

Marbella Ramirez, Editor-in-Chief April 20, 2022

This review contains spoilers. “Business Proposal” is a live action adaptation of the manhwa “The Office Blind Date,” a romantic comedy following the bizarre love-story between protagonists...

Every-body was positive on Love your Body Day

Every-body was positive on Love your Body Day

Marbella Ramirez, News Editor November 2, 2021

The Gender Equity Center celebrated its annual “Love My Body” Day celebration outside of the USU on Thursday Oct. 21. Fierce body-positive music, such as “Formation” by Beyonce, filled Cesar...

Squid Game was released on Netflix on Sept. 17.

Review: Squid Game makes comments on monetary ambitions

Marbella Ramirez, News Editor October 26, 2021

This review is spoiler free. Squid Game is a South Korean drama series produced by Netflix that has recently taken the world by storm. It is featured on Netflix’s Top 10 in multiple countries and...

STICKER is the third studio album from Korean subunit NCT 127.

Entertainment Rundown 9/30

Album: STICKER by Marbella Ramirez NCT 127, a Korean subunit belonging to global themed boy group NCT, released their long-awaited third full-length album STICKER on Sept. 17. The album consists...

Corbin Thaete (#3) feels good to be back on the field playing soccer for CSUSM following the pandemic.

Athlete Spotlight: Q&A with Corbin Thaete

Marbella Ramirez, News Editor September 12, 2021

Corbin Thaete is a defender for the Men’s Soccer team at CSUSM. Thaete is a defender for the team and has been playing soccer for CSUSM since the Fall 2019 season. What is something that makes...

CSUSM student Gyanna Downey has a passion for photography.

Cougar of the Week: Q&A with CSUSM student Gyanna Downey

Marbella Ramirez, Assistant Features Editor April 26, 2021

Gyanna Downey is a talented second year student majoring in psychology and minoring in visual arts. Read this Q&A to learn more about her artistic journey in photography and to get a sneak peek at...

SHINee’s newest album Don’t Call Me is available on all listening platforms.

REVIEW: SHINee’s latest album brings retro yet fresh sound

Marbella Ramirez, Assistant Features Editor March 15, 2021

After three years of not releasing an album, there was no way of knowing what to expect when SHINee announced their seventh full-length album Don’t Call Me. Although each member of the band (Onew,...

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