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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

Local crossfit gym. Photo taken by Rachel Gallego.

Heart Beat: Crossfit an exciting and communal form of exercise

March 7, 2014
What may seem strange and unfamiliar has a remarkable way of bringing together the community. This is one of the fundamental foundations that makes crossfit so effective.
The ice rink in Escondido. Picture taken by Alison Seagle.

Get Out! Get taste of winter at Iceoplex

March 7, 2014
Just a short drive from CSUSM, Iceoplex is a necessary trip for any student.
Coach Nevarez at practice. Photo by Anne Hall.

Building CSUSM softball brick by brick

March 7, 2014
The team has done well in the past, including four straight NAIA National Championship appearances, but new coach Laurie Nevarez brings the skills necessary to continue building the program for a university that has experienced overall rapid growth.
De'End Parker drives the lane earlier this season. Photo by CSUSM athletics. Visit website at www.csusmcougars.com

Students can watch the NAIA’s best for free

February 12, 2014
The CSUSM men’s basketball team is ranked No. 1 in the national NAIA standings, and they have only one more regular-season home game to play against Bethesda tonight, Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m in the MiraCosta gym.
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...

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.
Last years Whiteness Forum   drew dozens of curious students and staff

What being ‘white’ means

November 27, 2013
White mythologies and ideologies are prevalent characteristics of society that the ‘Whiteness Forum’ has been educating the public about for the past decade.
Groundbreaking Ceremony

Groundbreaking for Veterans Center

November 24, 2013
Government officials, supporters of CSUSM and many Veterans attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the Veterans Center’s new “Smart House” to extend their appreciation and support.
Dr. de Ghetaldi with student Katlin Sweeney

Faculty Profile: Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi

November 24, 2013
Kinesiology professor Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi encourages students to outreach and be advocates for their own health.
Textbook costs impact students' spending options

CALM-ing down textbook costs

November 24, 2013
Most students are familiar with the textbook scramble at the start of each semester and the pain that comes with spending hundreds of dollars for short-lived resources. Thankfully, the CALM project was created by teachers for students in response to rising textbook costs.
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...

Women's volleyball team earns top spot in conference tournament

Women’s volleyball team earns top spot in conference tournament

November 14, 2013

By Gloria Magallanes Staff Writer The CSUSM women’s volleyball team has captured the No. 1 seed for the AII Conference Volleyball Championship Tournament beginning Nov. 15. With a fantastic regular season, the Lady Cougars are showing no signs of slowing down on their way into post season play. The...

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