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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

Women’s volleyball opens season with victory

Women’s volleyball opens season with victory

Rebecca Sykes, Sports Editor September 2, 2016

The Sports Center was up and running Thursday night for the first home game and first win of the women’s volleyball season against the La Sierra Eagles. The crowd’s electrifying energy noticeable as the Cougars won their first home game. CSUSM won the first set 25-12, the third set 25-21, and...

Coach Jared Suwyn

Jared Suwyn’s homecoming: Former CSUSM baseball player steps into role as coach

Amy Chastain, Assistant Sports Editor September 29, 2015

  By accepting the offer to coach for CSUSM, Jared Suwyn returns under the familiar tutelage of Head Baseball Coach Dennis Pugh. The once-upon-a-time pitcher is making more than just a job commitment. He is at the start of a picturesque narrative in which a young coach returns to his baseball...

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CSUSM files NCAA DII application, plans for new gym

March 11, 2014
CSUSM athletics has come a long way since its inception in 1998 with three original teams. The program now boasts 13 teams, 24 conference championships and three national titles.
Photo courtesy of Tom Coat.

Nothing like sunny San Marcos

January 1, 2014

By Corrina Babiash-Clark  Staff Writer  The CSUSM men's and women's cross country teams managed impressive team finishes of 13th and 8th place, respectively, at the NAIA National Championships held in Kansas on Nov. 23. With temperatures in the mid 20s, dropping to mid-teens with the wind chill,...

Photo courtesy of utsandiego.com.

International impact for the Cougars

January 1, 2014

By Jennifer Hager  Staff Writer  Steven Ing’s first place finish at the conference championship tournament helped the Cougars secure their sixth consecutive Association of Independent Institutions (AII) title. Not only is Ing a stellar athlete, but he has an interesting background. Originally...

CSUSMs womens volleyball is 11th in the nation.

CSUSM athletics will be well represented in fall playoffs

November 14, 2013

By Shaina Pardo Staff Writer As the fall seasons are coming to an end, the Cougars are all ending on a good note. The teams have some big playoff expectations. Both the men’s and women’s cross country teams will be going to nationals. The men are currently ranked ninth in the NAIA. A couple of...

Lacrosse player Dylan Perry

Lacrosse a family affair for attacker Dylan Perry

November 14, 2013

By Corrina Babiash-Clark Staff Writer For Dylan Perry, an attacker for CSUSM men’s lacrosse team, the sport is a family affair. It was passed on to him and his younger brother by their father. The three of them would spend hours together after school playing the sport in the backyard. Beyond...

gymnasium interior

Student fitness buffs should avoid overtraining

September 12, 2013
In an effort to stay fit, students can end up overtraining in their workout routines.

Men’s Soccer Falls 2-1 to Mid-American Nazarene

September 6, 2010
Cougar men’s soccer did everything but win the game Saturday night in Arizona, controlling play but losing focus late in the game to fall 2-1 to Mid-American Nazarene University. For Head Coach Ron Pulvers’ super young squad, it’s a tough result, but a positive learning experience.

Women’s Soccer Rolls to 3-1 Win over Judson

September 6, 2010
Cougar women’s soccer turned in its most dominating performance of the young season thus far, rolling to a 3-1 win over Judson University on the final day of the Embry-Riddle Invitational in Prescott. Outside of a blip in the 12th minute, CSUSM dominated the game from start to finish, out-shooting Judson 32-8 and holding a 5-2 edge in corner kicks.

Men’s Soccer Defeats Oklahoma Christian 2-1

September 6, 2010
Cougar men’s soccer recorded its second straight win on Friday, defeating Oklahoma Christian 2-1 on day one of two in Prescott, Arizona. ““The team continued to play with good spirit and fight,” commented Head Coach Ron Pulvers.

Women’s Soccer Wins Big on Day One in Prescott

September 6, 2010
#14-ranked CSU San Marcos women’s soccer carried the momentum from its last game (a tie with #12 Vanguard) to Prescott, Arizona on Friday, winning 4-0 over Oklahoma Christian. “The team played with good commitment today,” commented Head Coach Ron Pulvers. “Right now it’s all about developing consistency.”
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