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Reshaping Perception: How Vogue Image Creating is Controversial to Students

March 11, 2014

By Alex Maravillas Fashion Columnist Vogue’s Feb. issue will feature a retouched photo of Lena Dunham and some people feel the use of Photoshop on the actress is inappropriate. In times where editing photos is practiced, we can reshape a person’s body through programs such as Photoshop. Because...

Don’t Regret Missing This Free Event

March 11, 2014

By Justin Donner The CSUSM men’s basketball team is ranked No. 1 in the national NAIA standings, and they have only one more regular-season home game to play against Bethesda tonight, Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. With admission being free for students, this is the perfect opportunity to witness...

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The Generation of Bloggers Flood the Web

March 11, 2014

By Gloria Magallanes Senior Staff Writer When it comes to the word “blog,” there are people who automatically reject the idea of owning one and much less writing one. Yet there is a large number of young people who are gaining more interest in creating and sharing their own personal blogs,...

30 Minutes Can Save A Life

March 11, 2014

By Katlin Sweeney Editor-In-Chief Students have the opportunity to make a huge impact on people’s lives by donating blood this month. The American Red Cross and the CSUSM Athletics Department are teaming up to host a blood drive on campus, with the goal of having 75 students participate. Just...

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March 7, 2014

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CSUSM Staff Publishes Novel

CSUSM Staff Publishes Novel

January 24, 2014

Copies can be obtained for free for two days By Sarah Hughes Ron Mattos, a CSUSM staff member, has recently published a novel entitled Return to Violet. The novel is of the mystery genre, but also is said to feature moments of adventure and humor. There is a secret code to be solved and the prize...

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Campus bomb-sniffer retires, honored by university

January 1, 2014

By Elizabeth Cruz Staff Writer CSUSM’s very first bomb-sniffing K-9 retired after three years of service last week with a ceremonial salute. On Tuesday, Nov. 12, UPD honored Vince, a black Labrador. Vince was trained as an Explosive Ordnance Detection (EOD) dog and was the only police K-9 with...

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SDBWD 02: “I’m your biggest fan. I’ll follow you until you love me.”

January 1, 2014

By Alex Maravillas  Fashion Columnist  I believe conceit and vanity are two different things. In the words of Cher Horowitz from the 90’s movie Clueless, “I don't rely on mirrors so I always take Polaroids.” So in order to achieve full vanity, camera photos are a definite source of reassurance...

Extended Edition: Student speaks about his experiences with homelessness

Extended Edition: Student speaks about his experiences with homelessness

January 1, 2014

By Jeff Meints  Staff Writer  I have found there are two types of people in this world when it comes to the issue of homelessness. There are the people who receive the information that you are homeless and they either are of the “A Group” or “B Group.” The A Group are those who continue...

SDBWD 03: #Thrifting

SDBWD 03: #Thrifting

January 1, 2014

By Alex Maravillas  Fashion Columnist It is officially the holiday season. According to rookiemag.com, “The mall is a very scary place during the holidays” and I agree, especially for a college student on a budget. “But never fear, there is an alternative to this nightmare: the thrift store....

Tuition prices to increase until 2017

Tuition prices to increase until 2017

January 1, 2014

By Katlin Sweeney  Editor-in-Chief Students are demanding more information on where their money is going as tuition prices increase due to a fee that passed late last year. The Academic Excellence and Student Success Fee, which passed on June 18, 2013, increases the amount of money that students...

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Greek Leadership Spotlight: Spencer Joseph

January 1, 2014

  By Katlin Sweeney  Editor-in-Chief  Spencer Joseph is a dynamic force that has brought a mentality of inclusivity and community outreach to the Greek Leadership Council this year. As GLC President, Joseph represents the members of the nine fraternities and sororities on campus,...

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