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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

President Haynes addresses future of CSUSM

Jasmine Demers, Managing Editor February 10, 2016

  CSUSM President Karen Haynes recently addressed the community about the current state and future of the university, and its commitment to “impacting tomorrow, together.” On Thursday, Feb. 4, over 600 people gathered to hear Haynes speak at the 12th annual Report to the Community,...

ASI gears up for upcoming election

Jasmine Demers, Managing Editor February 10, 2016

  ASI, the Associated Student, Inc. government,  is preparing for the 2016-2017 election and is encouraging students to vote or run for positions on the CSUSM Board of Directors. ASI President Tiffaney Boyd said that being involved in student government has been one of her greatest achievements...

MEChA brings 18th annual Raza Empowerment Conference to CSUSM

MEChA brings 18th annual Raza Empowerment Conference to CSUSM

Katlin Sweeney, Editor-in-Chief February 10, 2016

  Members of the student organization Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán (MEChA) are organizing an on-campus conference to empower students to pursue higher education. The seven hour conference, which is scheduled for Saturday, March 5, at CSUSM, brings approximately 300 middle...

Black Student Union President Darniesha Thorton, expected panelist

CSU faculty, staff highlight the importance of cultural inclusion in academics

Andrea Martinez, Copy Editor February 10, 2016

  Drawing from the passion of the Black Lives Matter movement, panelists at the next Conversations that Matter event will present the push for black/Africana studies at CSUSM. Black/Africana Studies Matter will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Feb. 17 at the Reading Room in Kellogg...

CSU Chancellor’s Office holds web conference to present issue-solving proposals

Cory Kay, News Editor February 10, 2016

  Representatives of the CSU Chancellor’s Office held a live web conference on Friday, Feb. 5 to present solutions for Cal State-wide issues, including the possible faculty strike. The web conference consisted of propositions and ideas to solve system-wide financial and academic issues,...

The CHABSS Dean’s Office is located in SBSB.

The search for a CHABSS dean begins at CSUSM

Pierson Cepeda, Senior Staff Writer February 10, 2016

  Representatives from Isaacson, Miller began the search for a new CHABSS Dean by holding a Q&A session for students in the Kellogg Reading Room on January 28. “Isaacson, Miller is a national executive search firm devoted to recruiting exceptional leaders for mission-driven organizations,”...

Sexual violence training becomes mandatory for CSUSM students

Sexual violence training becomes mandatory for CSUSM students

Olivia Sanchez, Community Outreach Assistant February 10, 2016

  With Executive Order 1095 becoming effective, CSUSM now requires all students to partake in a training program that informs and spreads awareness of sexual harassment on college campuses. The Executive Order covers sexual discrimination, violence and harassment. After the orderwas made...

Coach’s Corner: Laurie Nevarez

Michael Tran, Health and Fitness Reporter February 10, 2016

Team Leaders: “Our team leaders are our seniors. They’ve been in the program for three years and they have a great grasp on our competition, on how we run the program and [how]to succeed at this level. Expectations: “We have a good mix of new players and returners. Our expectations this season...

ASI to host “Break a World Record” event

ASI to host “Break a World Record” event

Tiffany Trent, Opinion Editor February 9, 2016

School is back in session and the demands of the semester are picking up. Need something to alleviate the stress? Try breaking a world record. Associated Students Inc. (ASI) is hosting a “Break a World Record” event with the goal of breaking the world record for the largest gathering of people...

Grace Kessler has been a part of the GEW program since 2003.

You’re not the only one who deserves credit for that A paper

Lex Garcia, Assistant Features Editor February 9, 2016

  Whether you are a freshman or a senior, CSUSM students will all have to take General Education Writing (GEW) 101 before graduating. In their mission statement, the GEW program says “GEW faculty introduce students to the conventions of academic writing through frequent feedback from...

Lidia Mendoza Aguilar is a full time mother and a Criminal Justice major at CSUSM.

Family is the best kind of motivation

Lex Garcia, Assistant Features Editor February 9, 2016

  Some think it’s hard to be a full-time student with a part-time job. What about students who juggle school, work and parenthood? This may seem impossible to the average student, but to 34 year-old Lidia Aguilar, it is the opposite. Aguilar started her educational journey five years...

Sororities representatives (top)
Left to right: Jacy Ann Fong, Angel DiMaria, Adelle Brophy, Tiffany Angel, Kayla Snow and Melanie Arteaga.
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Fraternities representatives (bottom) 
Left to right: Nathan Contreras, Joshua Foronda, Dwaine Collier, Kariar Al-naiem, Andre Gatewood.

Meet the Greeks

Andrea Martinez, Copy Editor February 9, 2016

SORORITIES Alpha Kappa Delta Phi Philanthropy: Breast cancer awareness in partnership with Avon Breast Cancer Crusade CSUSM charter date: May 2015 Number of members: 9 Member experience: President Jacy Ann Fong said members engage in a “premier network of innovative female leaders within...

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