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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

SENIOR PROFILE: Arthur Silverstein believes in importance of community

SENIOR PROFILE: Arthur Silverstein believes in importance of community

May 23, 2014

By Amanda Lenox Features Editor Arthur Silverstein, ASI Vice President of External Affairs, is a Psychology and French double major who has left a lasting impact on the CSUSM community during his time here. He recalls his most memorable accomplishment while on ASI to be his lobbying days...

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SENIOR FAREWELL: Saying goodbye

May 23, 2014

By Amanda Lenox Features Editor As a sixth year senior, you long for graduation day when you have finally earned your degree and school is over. But as the day is nearing, it only makes me wish I could spend more time with friends here at CSUSM. I started at California State University,...

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The Cougar Chronicle celebrates graduating editor Amanda Lenox

May 9, 2014

By Sarah Hughes News Editor It’s graduation season again. Many enjoy the cycle of beginnings and endings that school brings. While we are excited to celebrate members of the Cougar Chronicle staff moving on, we will miss them. Here we take a moment to honor their accomplishments and consider...

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French Club Promotes Lucas Dunn Memorial Scholarship

April 24, 2014

By Amanda Lenox Dr. Veronica Anover and the French Club try to keep one student’s memory alive through the Lucas Dunn Memorial Scholarship after he died from a rock-climbing accident. Lucas Dunn was a CSUSM student who tragically passed away on May 17, 2013, before he was going to leave to...

Faculty Profile: Professor Edward Balian

Faculty Profile: Professor Edward Balian

April 18, 2014

By Amanda Lenox Features Editor Professor Edward Balian knew he always wanted to own his own businesses. He owned his first business at the age of 29, before earning his doctoral degree at Wayne State University. He has owned a number of businesses ever since, including a photography magazine,  recording...

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Faculty Profile: Dr. Heidi Breuer

April 3, 2014

By Amanda Lenox Known for her energetic and passionate teaching style, Professor Heidi Breuer is one of the most fascinating Literature & Writing professors on campus. The classes she usually teaches include: Survey of Medieval and Renaissance Literature (LTWR 308A), Studies in Shakespeare...

DIY Corner: Shamrock Shake

DIY Corner: Shamrock Shake

April 3, 2014

By Amanda Lenox St. Patrick’s Day may be over, but you don’t have to be celebrating the holiday to enjoy a green-themed drink! One drink you can make is a Shamrock Shake. Ingredients include: 3 cups of vanilla ice cream 1 ½  cups of milk 1 teaspoon of mint extract Green...

Faculty Profile: Dr. Megan Gliniecki

Faculty Profile: Dr. Megan Gliniecki

March 22, 2014

By Amanda Lenox Dr. Megan Gliniecki is a fascinating professor that brings compassion and empathy to her courses. Professor Gliniecki received her Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry at the University of Michigan. She began to work on her Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Texas, but then...

Netflix Review: Friday Night Lights and The League

Netflix Review: Friday Night Lights and The League

March 9, 2014

By Amanda Lenox Features Editor The first few Sundays after the Super Bowl are always the hardest for football fans. However, Netflix has some football themed shows to help fill up your time while you wait for the next season to start. One show I highly recommend is the drama series Friday Night...

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