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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

It Might Not Be Too Late: Scholarship Opportunities for Spring Semester

October 12, 2010
With spring semester already on the horizon, students will have the opportunity to compete for a variety of scholarships. Students transferring into CSUSM for the spring will be able to apply for financial aid after registering for classes. Students applying should also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Bring Your Tent and Hiking Boots: Camping Experiences in Southern California

October 12, 2010
With the stress of school and work, it is no question that a quick getaway will provide a remedy for day-to-day chaos. We are fortunate to have great spots in Southern California for residents and visitors to kick back, explore hiking trails, and camp out.

Jennum looking to bring winning ways across town

October 12, 2010
Jennum, the new women’s basketball coach, explains how much she loves her well-lit office, how excited she is to be on the CSUSM campus, and why she has been so successful in other positions.

Cougars Break Scoring Drought with 6-0 Win over Soka

October 12, 2010
CSUSM women's soccer ended their goal-scoring drought today, earning a 6-0 victory over Soka University. The lady Cougars, who had not played a game in two weeks, dominated in the attack taking 30 shots and putting 13 on goal.

Johnson’s Hat Trick Propels CSUSM to 5-1 Victory over Chapman

October 12, 2010
Lauren Johnson’s three goals in the first 21 minutes put the game out of reach early, as CSUSM women’s soccer cruised to a 5-1 victory at home over Chapman University. The #16-ranked Cougars improve to 6-1-5 on the season. Chapman, a member of NCAA Division III, drops to 7-4.

Men’s Soccer Returns to Action with 2-0 Victory over Soka

October 12, 2010
Playing in front of the loud home crowd on Thursday, the Cougars controlled play from the opening whistle, not allowing a single shot while tallying 28 of their own and putting 12 on net. Kevin Ernst earned the shutout in net for CSUSM, with a huge assist from his midfield and back line, who were stout for all 90 minutes.

CSUSM Theater Preview: “Chela,” “Actos,” and a theater fest heat up the holidays on campus

October 12, 2010
The theater department at CSUSM is hard at work preparing for its upcoming productions, anticipating an exciting semester of fresh, original performances including "Chela" by Dulce Maria Solis and "Actos" by Luis Valdez.

Choosing Your Career

October 7, 2010
As a student, I know how hard it is to choose a major and figure out what you want to do in life. Luckily for us, CSUSM offers many programs that help students decide which career path to take. One resource for these programs is the Career Center.

Got your eyes set on graduating? Trio Student Support Services can help you get there

October 6, 2010
Did you know that there is a program on campus that helps ensure students’ academic success? Trio Student Support Services (SSS) devotes its services to helping low-income students, first generation, and students with a disability background stay on track for graduation.

Men’s soccer earns frantic tie with Biola

September 21, 2010
A crazy goal with just 40 seconds left in regulation saved what would have been a disastrous loss for Cougar men’s soccer, as the squad came back to tie Biola 1-1 at home on Saturday.

CSUSM Women’s soccer plays Biola to 0-0 tie

September 21, 2010
The goal-scoring drought continued for CSUSM women’s soccer on Saturday, as the squad played Biola University to a 0-0 tie in front of the home crowd at Mangrum Field.

Men’s & Women’s cross-country both finish in eighth place at UC Riverside

September 21, 2010
Cal State San Marcos men’s and women’s cross-country competed in their second race of the fall on Saturday, with both teams taking eighth place at the UC Riverside Invitational.
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