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Student Alex Maravillas with his teriyaki bowl in front of the USU during the evacuation. Photo courtesy of Alex Maravillas and Marquessa Castorena.

Fire in University Student Union causes building evacuation

Katlin Sweeney, Editor-in-Chief February 1, 2016

Students and staff were ordered to evacuate the University Student Union building when a fire broke out in the USU dining court. The fire alarm, which went off at 5:21 p.m., was triggered after a fire began in the Panda Express kitchen. Alex Maravillas, Peer Educator at the LGBTQA Pride Center,...

Students react to false emergency on campus

Students react to false emergency on campus

October 14, 2014

Hey Cougars! Were you on campus during the false emergency alarm yesterday afternoon? Our Senior Staff Writer, Sarah Hughes, captured photos of her class stacking chairs in front of the doors, and captured Chief Webbie, James Massengale, helping out!  

Bullying Prevention Day!

Bullying Prevention Day!

October 14, 2014

Please join us for an interactive and educational event about anti-bullying. Participants will increase their knowledge of bullying, learn effective bystander intervention strategies, and garner anti-bullying resources. Presented by ASI and co-sponsored by Civility Campaign and Student Health and Counseling...

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

October 11, 2014

Creating the dynamic, digital portfolio

Creating the dynamic, digital portfolio

October 8, 2014

By Katlin Sweeney Editor-in-Chief The ways that students can catch the eyes of potential employers is constantly evolving, evidenced by the advent of the interactive, digital portfolio. Portfolium, the new way that students can bring a youthful spark to the traditional resume, was introduced...

Rally against student debt and for quality education

Rally against student debt and for quality education

October 8, 2014

By Kelly Wyrick Contributor Student debt today is at an all-time high, now even surpassing both auto loan debt and credit card debt nationally. Americans owe $1.2 trillion; yes, that’s $1.2 trillion, not million, not billion, but trillion- with a T. Student loan debt continues to balloon at...

Students lead program that reduces waste from coffee runs

Students lead program that reduces waste from coffee runs

October 6, 2014

By Katlin Sweeney Editor-in-Chief Grabbing coffee before class is a societal custom that many college students have implemented into their daily routine. However, the plastic cup that these drinks are purchased in are utilized one time and then immediately thrown away. For individuals that have...

Dirty Disco’s DJ Booth: Top 5 Tracks Mini Mix 3

Dirty Disco’s DJ Booth: Top 5 Tracks Mini Mix 3

October 4, 2014

https://soundcloud.com/dirtydisco/dirty-discos-dj-booth-mini-mix-3 by Collin Vaz Features Assistant 1. SWAG! by Sharam Jey, Sammy W, Alex E Injecting a fat nu disco beat with gangster rhythm and vocals, Sharam Jey, Sammy W, and Alex E’s “SWAG!” is a track with attitude. 2. Zapp Feat....

Editor's Note: Concerning 'A plea for modesty'

Editor’s Note: Concerning ‘A plea for modesty’

September 26, 2014

It has come to my attention that the article entitled “A plea for modesty” by a contributor, Chelsea Lightfoot, has received some backlash due to its publication in Wednesday’s edition of The Cougar Chronicle and has left some folks questioning as to why it was given the approval to be run. As...

SECOND EDITION OF THE YEAR

SECOND EDITION OF THE YEAR

September 2, 2014

YOU CAN GRAB THE SECOND EDITION OF THE COUGAR CHRONICLE AT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS STARTING NEXT WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON: Distribution Bins located near Markstein Hall, Craven Hall, Chavez Stairs, SBSB, and the Sprinter Station The Cougar Chronicle Office (Craven 3500) Cross-Cultural...

Students demand justice in alleged rape case

Students demand justice in alleged rape case

August 25, 2014

By Katlin Sweeney Editor-in-Chief, Social Media Manager As classes began at CSUSM on Monday, August 25, students began to see fliers going up around campus demanding radical change. The "Safest Campus" in the CSU system, CSUSM is viewed with high regard when it comes to campus security....

HIRING: Sales representatives for Cougar Chronicle

HIRING: Sales representatives for Cougar Chronicle

August 24, 2014

Love your school? Who wouldn't! Join the Cougar Chronicle student newspaper team as a Sales Representative for Sales and Advertising. It's a fun, rewarding job, and you will work with the best, most friendly team you will ever encounter! Give it a try, take a tour, learn the ropes! Email [email protected]....

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