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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

Locker Room Talk website aims to aid athletes

Layda Galvan, Assistant Sports Editor March 9, 2016

Organizers of website designed to connect prospective student-athletes to their future schools hope to put CSUSM coaches and their teams in the spotlight.   Locker Room Talk (www.LockerRoomTalk.com), which was founded in November 2015 by Nick Petrella and two colleagues who recently graduated...

Top row, left to right: President Chris Benson, Ryan Haap and Ryder Logan

Bottom row, left to right: Brandon Gulloti and Vice President David Diaz

CSUSM Club Baseball debuts in Division II

Amy Chastain, Sports Editor February 24, 2016

Baseball players in Southern California are blessed. Picturesque blue skies and 85 degree weather serve as a typical backdrop to practice and games. With that kind of weather, what baseball player wouldn’t want to be out playing the game they love? “We live in California … of course guys...

Dance Club brings spirit to sidelines

Andrea Martinez, Copy Editor February 24, 2016

In an athletic department that lacks certain sports, CSUSM students make up for them by taking the initiative to run clubs. One of the longest standing sports clubs at CSUSM, the Dance Club is a place for dancers to feel a sense of belonging brought together by a similar passion. A dancer...

Brianna Higgins recognized as Athlete of the Month

Brianna Higgins recognized as Athlete of the Month

Burtland Dixon, Web and Social Media manager February 24, 2016

A team-first mindset and hardworking mentality are intangibles that are hard to come by. Fortunately for the CSUSM women’s basketball team, the Student Athlete of the Month, Brianna Higgins, provides just that. “I think just being a senior and having [two] games left, I’m just going all...

Women’s Basketball loses against CSU Los Angeles

Layda Galvan, Assistant Sports Editor February 12, 2016

  The Cal State San Marcos women's basketball team fell to Cal State Los Angeles on Feb. 6 with a score of 56-59. CSUSM faced a couple of challenges during the game, but continued to give it their all. During the first quarter, Guard Ashley Ontiveros scored four phenomenal three-pointers...

CSUSM men’s basketball falls to CSULA in conference matchup

Amy Chastain, Sports Editor February 8, 2016

  CSUSM men’s basketball fell to Cal State LA in conference play on Feb. 6 at MiraCosta College. At tip off, the Cougars ranked fourth in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) with a 9-4 conference record. Despite the prowess the Cougars have been able to exhibit in...

Womens basketball crown. Photo provided by CSUSM athletics.

Young team turns around season

April 15, 2014
CSUSM Women’s Basketball team finishes the season under .500 but they take home their first A.I.I. Division 1 Championship title.
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.
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