Lex Garcia, Assistant Features Editor
• March 30, 2016
There was a good amount of time that I took my mother for granted. I did not thank her, I did not say I love her and I did not tell how much I appreciate everything she has done for me; that was selfish of me. My mother, Inez Morales, is simply my hero.
Not only is she my mother, but...
College students can agree that school is stressful and challenging at times. But Student-Athlete of the Month Lauren Wyckoff competes in both the classroom and on the track without any trouble.
Just a freshman, Wyckoff has gotten into the grind of her schoolwork and her practices.
“I...
Ramon Flores, Health and Fitness Reporter
• March 30, 2016
Leading his team to victory over Chico State, the number one team in NCAA Division II, is one of the many reasons golfer Dale Smith received the Athlete of the Month honor for February.
“It was very cool recognition, as I’ve been working very hard these past few months...It felt...
The CSUSM men’s and women’s track and field teams competed in the Aztec Invitational, hosted by San Diego State University on March 25.
Jasmine Oliver, with her Cougar blue hair, anchored an impressive 4x100 relay. The relay team of Jolene Widmer, Kamarria Rehn, Lauren Wyckoff and...
The Cal State San Marcos bats went cold during the baseball team’s weekend series, dropping two of three games to the Cal State Stanislaus Warriors.
After a draining seven-hour drive to Turlock CA, the Cougars quickly fell behind in game one against the Warriors. Entering the seventh...
CSUSM President Karen Haynes held a private, invitation-based meeting Tuesday, March 28 in which she discussed future social justice actions with a group of student activists.
The meeting, held in the Office of the President, resulted from student protests and a list of demands created...
Pierson Cepeda, Assistant Web & Social Media Manager
• March 29, 2016
Students gave a presentation called “Make the Breast Choice” on March 16 in the Gender Equity Center to explain the importance of early detection and self-exams as means to prevent breast cancer.
The event, co-sponsored by the Gender Equity Center and CHABBS, is among the many events...
Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS) recently hosted an event, as a part of the NO More Week of Action, to help students feel safe and well represented at CSUSM.
“Know You Title IX Rights,” held on Thursday, March 10, was attended by approximately 30 people, and served as...
As a man of great wisdom and integrity, Professor Jonathan Bechtol serves as an inspiration for those who have an appetite for success within higher education due to his experience of having been a first-generation college student.
Bechtol was originally a CSUSM student himself and commuted from...
Briana Osuna, Student Life Reporter
• March 9, 2016
CSUSM offers various programs that allow students to travel overseas and study in another country of their choice. There, they have the opportunity to experience a new way of learning.
Cassandra Steppat spent an entire semester in the medieval towns of Belgium Europe. She had never traveled before...
Tukwut Leadership Awards Night (TLAN) is held to acknowledge CSUSM leaders who are making a difference both on campus and the community. This year, the nominations are open until 4 p.m. on Friday, March 11.
“People at Cal State [San Marcos] are doing good things and we want to really highlight...
Members of the CSUSM community attended UC Riverside’s second annual Asterisk Trans* Conference to gain more information and resources on how to support trans and gender nonconforming youth.
The two day conference was held on Friday, Feb. 26 and Saturday, Feb. 27 in UC Riverside’s student...
