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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

Group projects are controversial class dynamic

Group projects are controversial class dynamic

January 1, 2014

By Rico Palmerin Features Editor For some, in our unsuspecting elementary years. For others, in that confusing, hormonal middle school. But for most, it began in high school science class and never went away. It’s…group projects. Following an announcement of a group project, many students moan...

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...

online forums

Extended Edition: Going online is waste of time

January 1, 2014

By Chelsey Schweitzer  Staff Writer  CSUSM students use their  computers to work on assignments in the little down time that they have between classes but the campus wifi is too spotty to be effective. If you were to look around the campus, odds are that there would be a majority of students working...

Photo courtesy of Don Franken.

This Cougar does more than trot

January 1, 2014

By Justin Donner  Sports Editor  The Pacific Marine Credit Union Oceanside Turkey Trot drew a record crowd of 10,000 runners and walkers this Thanksgiving. It was a fun run for a good cause, and CSUSM was represented by a very familiar face. The Cougar’s head cross country and track coach,...

Photo courtesy of laprensa-sandiego.org.

Whiteness Forum explores societal norms

January 1, 2014

By Katlin Sweeney  Editor-in-Chief  White mythologies and ideologies are prevalent characteristics of society that the ‘Whiteness Forum’ has been educating the public about for the past decade. The forum serves as an interactive opportunity where students teach what they have learned and researched...

Photo courtesy of Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi.

Club spotlight: Kinesiology Club

January 1, 2014

By Katlin Sweeney  Editor-in-Chief  The CSUSM Kinesiology Club is one of the best representations on campus of a group that combines enthusiasm, ingenuity and teamwork. Kinesiology Club seeks to get students involved with health awareness, outreach in the community and providing guest speakers...

Cougar goes for a layup.

Basketball shatters records while remaining undefeated

December 2, 2013
The Cougars remain undefeated in regular season play with a crushing 106-42 victory over the UC Merced Bobcats for their first game of the Hope Classic.
Adam Eakles throws down a slam to stat off the game.

Undefeated Cougars thrill sold-out crowd

November 27, 2013

By: Justin Donner Sports Editor The seats surrounding the court rumbled as a packed house came out to cheer on the men’s basketball team against Daemen College Saturday night. It was the headliner for CSUSM’s homecoming week, and the team did not disappoint. The Cougars maintained a healthy...

Pose your way to peace with free campus yoga classes

Pose your way to peace with free campus yoga classes

November 14, 2013

By Rachel Gallego Balancing school, work and your social life can be stressful and yoga is a great remedy to address this tension. It may seem intimidating, or even foreign, but anyone can do it and studies have shown many health benefits. Yoga can help to reduce stress and anxiety through focused...

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...

Cougars and Aztecs in action on the court

Cougars fall to San Diego State in exciting matchup

November 8, 2013
The Cougar’s exhibition loss, of 81-66 to a high caliber NCAA Division I program, revealed a team that is ready to take on their conference. Viejas Arena was loud, but the men’s basketball team contended throughout the matchup.

Women’s soccer celebrates Homecoming with 3-2 win over Embry-Riddle

October 26, 2010
While the Cougars weren’t at their best, they were good enough to win. CSUSM out-shot Embry-Riddle 18-6, and held a 10-0 corner kicks advantage. The Eagles’ defense saved three balls off the back line, keeping the contest close.
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