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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

CSUSM's women's volleyball is 11th in the nation.

CSUSM athletics will be well represented in fall playoffs

November 14, 2013

By Shaina Pardo Staff Writer As the fall seasons are coming to an end, the Cougars are all ending on a good note. The teams have some big playoff expectations. Both the men’s and women’s cross country teams will be going to nationals. The men are currently ranked ninth in the NAIA. A couple of...

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...

Student Veterans Organization promotes military awareness

Student Veterans Organization promotes military awareness

November 10, 2013

By Anne Hall Staff Writer  “On Veterans Day we take time to honor those that have served before us and to come. To commemorate and honor people who have protected the freedoms we have in the U.S.” --Michael Betancourt, SVO Treasurer & ASI Veterans Representative Staff from the Veterans...

Student nurses out on a limb

Student nurses out on a limb

November 10, 2013
Due to the distance between the School of Nursing building and the main CSUSM campus there has developed a bit of disconnect between the general student population and Nursing students.
ROTC advances campus community

ROTC advances campus community

November 10, 2013
Reserve Officers Training Course is a college program offered on campus focused on preparing young adults to become productive members of society and potential active duty military personnel.
Coach Saia with player.

Coach Saia is designing a great brand of basketball

November 10, 2013
He came in with a blank canvas to work with and is the man for the job. Being handed the keys to a brand new program is special, and Saia is now in his third year of developing his vision. The opportunity to mold a new program is a big one
An apple pie

Get Out! The secrets of nearby Julian

November 10, 2013
A short trip away, this small town provides many outdoor adventures. The look of the buildings on the main street transport visitors back to California’s gold rush days, but besides all of the historical sites Julian offers it also has a great deal of natural scenery too.
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.

WHERE DOES ALL OF OUR TUITION GO? The hidden benefits students don’t know about

December 8, 2010
The tuition fee students pay each semester covers more than just academic classes. Programs and services CSUSM offers its students are funded and operated by portions of paid tuition.

SHOW ME SOME SCHOOL SPIRIT! Cougar pride: does it exist?

December 8, 2010
In my travels as a student, I have been to many campuses, both in state and out of state. At each and every single campus I visit, I come away with one constant: the students at other schools are proud of their schools.

CALIFORNICATION: A semester abroad

December 8, 2010
The first thing I noticed is that everything in the U.S. is way bigger: the cars, the roads, the malls, stores, portions of food, etc. The Mexican influence here can be compared to the Indian influence back home; we have loads of Indian food places while barely any Mexican places whatsoever.

10 CLASSES TO TAKE BEFORE YOU GRADUATE

December 8, 2010
Many students are leaving CSUSM soon, but have not fulfilled all their graduation requirements. Before they step into the “real” world, here are some classes that stimulate the mind and propel them toward graduation day
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