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TO COMMUTE OR NOT TO COMMUTE? I’m a student and a commuter

December 8, 2010

Students may believe that commuting is hard for a variety of reasons. I don’t think it takes anything away from being a college student. Tedious or not, commuting can still work. Whoever says otherwise doesn’t dictate what is and should be your college experience.

MYSTERIOUS CAMPUS SPORTS ARENA: When will the facility open its doors?

December 8, 2010

The women’s softball field opened in time for spring 2010 and the baseball team will open competition on their home field in 2011. Meanwhile, no one knows when the multipurpose arena for basketball and volleyball will open.

CSUSM RUNNER UP in the Red Bull Barmaster competition

November 23, 2010

Before the competition, Steven Greene cheerfully said he only had two aims: “To make sure everyone has a great time,” and, “to win the Red Bull Barmaster title for CSUSM.”

FACULTY VISIT TO STUDY VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL TOPICS IN CUBA: “Busquedas investigativas”

November 23, 2010

In late October, three faculty members from CSUSM had a unique opportunity to visit Cuba and pursue academic research with the help of Cuban educators.

LGBTQ PRIDE CENTER: Safe space and fun place

November 23, 2010

The LGBTQ Pride Center is located in Commons 201. It is campus’s main “SafeZone” for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and questioning students, where individuals can feel supported, safe and affirmed.

LIFE ROLLS ON: Surfer Jesse Billauer speaks at CSUSM

November 23, 2010

Jesse Billauer awakened as a quadriplegic after a surfing accident, but was determined he would surf again. He accomplished that goal, and will be coming to share his story at CSUSM on Nov. 30 in Academic Hall 102 at 12 p.m.

WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY captures second-straight national championship

November 23, 2010

Coach Steve Scott’s Cal State San Marcos women’s cross-country team has won its second-straight NAIA National Championship, bringing the University its second team championship.

CSUSM MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY finishes 12th at nationals, Nelson places 7th

November 23, 2010

Competing at the NAIA National Championships at Fort Vancouver in Washington, Cougar men’s cross-country met expectations with a 12th place finish.

CAMPUS CULTURE: CSUSM celebrates Native American Month

November 23, 2010

Cal State San Marcos’s foundations lie engulfed in Native American culture. The campus is located on Luiseno land, thus, our campus maintains close relationships with the surrounding bands of Native Americans.

LOCKDOWN SCARE RAISES CONCERN ON CURRENT CAMPUS SAFETY MEASURES: Dramatic skit aimed against violence ignites a wave of worry

November 16, 2010

The facts and repercussions of CSUSM's Nov. 4 lockdown.

A SPECIAL STATEMENT FROM CFA PRESIDENT BARRETT: CSUSM California Faculty Association addresses fee increase

November 16, 2010

The first tuition increase will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2011 as a five percent addition of $105. A 10 percent increase, $444, will become effective for fall 2011, according to the CSU.

WHO IS MR. ALPHA CHI? A fun filled evening with a great cause

November 16, 2010

Last Wednesday night, Nov. 10, one of CSUSM’s campus sororities, Alpha Chi Omega, held its annual benefit competition, Mr. Alpha Chi, in the Clarke Grand Salon.