SHOW ME SOME SCHOOL SPIRIT! Cougar pride: does it exist?

December 8, 2010

In my travels as a student, I have been to many campuses, both in state and out of state. At each and every single campus I visit, I come away with one constant: the students at other schools are proud of their schools.

CALIFORNICATION: A semester abroad

December 8, 2010

The first thing I noticed is that everything in the U.S. is way bigger: the cars, the roads, the malls, stores, portions of food, etc. The Mexican influence here can be compared to the Indian influence back home; we have loads of Indian food places while barely any Mexican places whatsoever.

TO COMMUTE OR NOT TO COMMUTE? I’m a student and a commuter

December 8, 2010

Students may believe that commuting is hard for a variety of reasons. I don’t think it takes anything away from being a college student. Tedious or not, commuting can still work. Whoever says otherwise doesn’t dictate what is and should be your college experience.

GIVING BACK DURING THE HOLIDAYS: Donation events around the county

December 8, 2010

The holidays are the time for giving, and each year hundreds of charity drives are held throughout the country. Here is a list of some local charities that you can contribute to and be a part of this season.

MYSTERIOUS CAMPUS SPORTS ARENA: When will the facility open its doors?

December 8, 2010

The women’s softball field opened in time for spring 2010 and the baseball team will open competition on their home field in 2011. Meanwhile, no one knows when the multipurpose arena for basketball and volleyball will open.

FDA DECLARES CAFFEINE AND ALCOHOL A DANGEROUS MIX

November 23, 2010

The FDA confirmed that their peer-reviewed studies suggest that the consumption of beverages containing added caffeine and alcohol is associated with risky behaviors that may lead to hazardous and life-threatening situations.

LGBTQ PRIDE CENTER: Safe space and fun place

November 23, 2010

The LGBTQ Pride Center is located in Commons 201. It is campus’s main “SafeZone” for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and questioning students, where individuals can feel supported, safe and affirmed.

CELEBRATING THANKSGIVING: Everything from charity events to pumpkin pie feasts

November 23, 2010

Thanksgiving is a time to spend with family and close friends. It is also a time where we should recognize all that we have in our lives. That doesn't mean that those who are here for Thanksgiving can’t enjoy in all the holiday’s festivities.

WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY captures second-straight national championship

November 23, 2010

Coach Steve Scott’s Cal State San Marcos women’s cross-country team has won its second-straight NAIA National Championship, bringing the University its second team championship.

CSUSM MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY finishes 12th at nationals, Nelson places 7th

November 23, 2010

Competing at the NAIA National Championships at Fort Vancouver in Washington, Cougar men’s cross-country met expectations with a 12th place finish.

WHO IS MR. ALPHA CHI? A fun filled evening with a great cause

November 16, 2010

Last Wednesday night, Nov. 10, one of CSUSM’s campus sororities, Alpha Chi Omega, held its annual benefit competition, Mr. Alpha Chi, in the Clarke Grand Salon.

OPINION CORNER: LOTER

November 16, 2010

To take the CSUSM proficiency exam, I found that I needed to pay $49.50 (down from $65.00 last semester) to prove that I am proficient in reading and writing. If I passed both portions then I would satisfy the LOTER If I failed, then I would need to re-pay the fee for each subsequent test until I pass or give up.