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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

Sabrina Belknap

Sabrina Belknap, Assistant Features Editor

All content by Sabrina Belknap
Surround yourself in lush natural beauty, while you study in Ecuador.

Align your passions for travel with summer study abroad programs

Sabrina Belknap, Assistant Features Editor March 29, 2018

Are you interested in studying intercultural medicine in the Andes? CSUSM Summer Study Abroad Programs give students the opportunity to travel to foreign destinations, while earning credit for their...

Easy to make shamrock pretzel bites for  St. Patrick’s Day

Easy to make shamrock pretzel bites for St. Patrick’s Day

Sabrina Belknap, Assistant Features Editor March 7, 2018

Make this St. Patrick’s Day the luckiest one yet and create your own shamrock pretzel bites. This four-ingredient recipe from thatswhatchesaid.net is effortlessly delectable and is sure to be a hit...

San Diego is a perfect place to enjoy spring break

San Diego is a perfect place to enjoy spring break

Sabrina Belknap, Assistant Features Editor March 7, 2018

If you’re sleuthing for spots to spend spring break ‘18, your vacation getaway may be closer than you think. Spring break is an invigorating time for all of academia; it is a week-long teaser of...

Helpful resources to make the most out of your campus experience

Sabrina Belknap, Assistant Features Editor February 7, 2018

Do you need a creative space that doubles as a catnap retreat, a reading room with a fireplace and a way to add some mindfulness amidst a busy school day? Whether you’re new on campus or expecting...

Savor a slice of shepherd’s pie with good company on a winter night.

The perfect soul food recipe to warm you up this winter

Sabrina Belknap, Assistant Features Editor December 8, 2017

I always look forward to the meals that my dad makes around Christmas time. One of my favorite recipes that he whips up when the weather gets cold is his shepherd’s pie. If you’re looking for a savory...

Remember to love everyone around you, because doing so creates a better world.

This semester I learned to love endlessly, even when it is difficult

Sabrina Belknap, Assistant Features Editor December 8, 2017

As I run the last lap of my college career, I’ve become especially reflective of all that I’ve learned and experienced since my freshman year. I’m incredibly thankful that I go to a school which...

Enjoy a hot cup of Halcyon’s Vietnamese coffee during your next study session.

Halcyon, a perfect coffee shop for college students

Sabrina Belknap, Assistant Features Editor November 10, 2017

As a college student, one of my favorite ways to hit the books is by surrounding myself in an inspiring environment. For me, that place is a coffee shop. I love finding local coffee shops that offer both...

Sabrina Belknap poses in her creative “do it yourself” costume.

A nifty, thrifty Halloween costume idea

Sabrina Belknap, Assistant Features Editor October 26, 2017

Living in Southern California, chances are you’ve spotted a giddy tourist, complete with a sunscreen-spotted nose, adorned in a multitude of cameras and a rad little fanny pack. This year, I’ve chosen...

Marshmallow s’more pops are the perfect dessert to accompany a cozy autumn night by the fireside.

Create marshmallow s’more pops for your next get-together

Sabrina Belknap, Assistant Features Editor October 12, 2017

Autumn is here, friends, and with this season comes some of the most festive recipes of the year! If you’re looking for a fall-inspired dessert to make for parties and get-togethers, look no further...

A beautiful sunset as seen from CSUSM campus might shine a light of appreciation of the small things.

Aspirations for this coming school year

Sabrina Belknap, Assistant Features Editor September 28, 2017

With the school year set in full swing, it’s time to get back on that grind and conquer the semesters in front of us! Although things can get a bit hectic this time of year, it’s important to take...

Five places to check out in San Diego before summer ends

Five places to check out in San Diego before summer ends

Sabrina Belknap, Staff Writer September 13, 2017

As this season of sunshine comes to a close, what better way to end the summer than by soaking up the best that San Diego has to offer?  Here are the top five places to check out before we welcome the...

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