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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

Police Beat: September 26-29

October 12, 2010
What kept CSUSM campus police busy for the past few days...

Creative Writing on Campus: Student writers forming a community

October 12, 2010
Here at Cal State San Marcos, the list of activities available for students is always expanding. For those interested in the field of creative writing, the Creative Writing Community and Workshop (CWCW) offers a great environment to showcase your work and get an outside perspective on it.

Homecoming Week gives students sweet treats in celebration of CSUSM’s 20th anniversary

October 12, 2010
CSUSM will be celebrating Homecoming week Oct. 18 through Oct. 23 with an array of festivities including free food, carnival booths, and live music. Attendees are encouraged to bring in nonperishable foods to each Homecoming event for a food drive.

It Might Not Be Too Late: Scholarship Opportunities for Spring Semester

October 12, 2010
With spring semester already on the horizon, students will have the opportunity to compete for a variety of scholarships. Students transferring into CSUSM for the spring will be able to apply for financial aid after registering for classes. Students applying should also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Jennum looking to bring winning ways across town

October 12, 2010
Jennum, the new women’s basketball coach, explains how much she loves her well-lit office, how excited she is to be on the CSUSM campus, and why she has been so successful in other positions.

Cougars Break Scoring Drought with 6-0 Win over Soka

October 12, 2010
CSUSM women's soccer ended their goal-scoring drought today, earning a 6-0 victory over Soka University. The lady Cougars, who had not played a game in two weeks, dominated in the attack taking 30 shots and putting 13 on goal.

Johnson’s Hat Trick Propels CSUSM to 5-1 Victory over Chapman

October 12, 2010
Lauren Johnson’s three goals in the first 21 minutes put the game out of reach early, as CSUSM women’s soccer cruised to a 5-1 victory at home over Chapman University. The #16-ranked Cougars improve to 6-1-5 on the season. Chapman, a member of NCAA Division III, drops to 7-4.

Men’s Soccer Returns to Action with 2-0 Victory over Soka

October 12, 2010
Playing in front of the loud home crowd on Thursday, the Cougars controlled play from the opening whistle, not allowing a single shot while tallying 28 of their own and putting 12 on net. Kevin Ernst earned the shutout in net for CSUSM, with a huge assist from his midfield and back line, who were stout for all 90 minutes.

CSUSM Theater Preview: “Chela,” “Actos,” and a theater fest heat up the holidays on campus

October 12, 2010
The theater department at CSUSM is hard at work preparing for its upcoming productions, anticipating an exciting semester of fresh, original performances including "Chela" by Dulce Maria Solis and "Actos" by Luis Valdez.

Choosing Your Career

October 7, 2010
As a student, I know how hard it is to choose a major and figure out what you want to do in life. Luckily for us, CSUSM offers many programs that help students decide which career path to take. One resource for these programs is the Career Center.

New annual Clery Report shows an increase in narcotics and weapons offenses

October 6, 2010
The “Jeanne Clery Act” is an annual Security Report and Fire Safety Report consisting of security advice and crime statistics of arrests made by the CSUSM campus police. It contains statistics and crime rates related to activities reported in the CSUSM police jurisdiction.

Got your eyes set on graduating? Trio Student Support Services can help you get there

October 6, 2010
Did you know that there is a program on campus that helps ensure students’ academic success? Trio Student Support Services (SSS) devotes its services to helping low-income students, first generation, and students with a disability background stay on track for graduation.
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