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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

Coach Pugh poses during baseball practice on Thursday, April 21.

Coach Pugh retires, leaves legacy with his athletes

Karen Ambrocio, Student Life Reporter April 27, 2016

The legacy of Head Baseball Coach Dennis Pugh will remain long after he coaches his last game on May 8. Pugh has helped young men mature, find a love for teamwork and share a passion for America’s greatest pastime. “He’s going to be remembered as the face of Cal State San Marcos Baseball,”...

Men’s Golf takes third in first round of CCAA Championships

Layda Galvan, Assistant Sports Editor April 27, 2016

CSUSM men’s golf team finished in third place at the inaugural appearance in the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championships on April 18 at Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa. The Cougars tied for third place with Cal State East Bay and rounded out the top four with Chico State in...

Steve Scott motivating his athlete, Raelyn Werley.

More Cougars qualify for CCAA at Triton Invitational

Rebecca Sykes, Sports Writer April 27, 2016

With the women’s and men’s track and field season coming to an end, the Cougars competed at the Triton Invitational held at UCSD. The Cougars had a remarkable day at the Triton Invitational due to 24 personal records, more qualifiers for California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Championships...

Cougars round out season with doubleheader loss to CSUSB

Rebecca Sykes, Sports Writer April 27, 2016

The women’s softball team fell short on the road in their last doubleheader of the season against Cal State San Bernardino with a 4-3 loss in game one of the series and 13-10 in game two. In game one, the Cougars were losing 2-0 in the fifth inning, but by the top of the sixth, sophomore Lindsay...

Led by Dvorak, Cougars avoid being swept by CSUEB

Amy Chastain, Sports Editor April 27, 2016

CSUSM men’s baseball narrowly avoided being swept by Cal State East Bay in a three-game series on April 23 and 24 in Hayward, CA. The Cougars lost to the Pioneers 7-3 in game one. Pioneer Brandon Wise’ single and Rudy Navarro’s three-run home run in the fifth inning put the Pioneers ahead...

Women’s golf closes season with victory

Women’s golf closes season with victory

Burtland Dixon, Web and Social Media Manager April 27, 2016

On April 22, CSUSM women’s golf came out victorious at the five-team California Collegiate Athletic Association’s Battle of the Bay at the Pacific Grove Golf Links between CSUSM, Sonoma State, Cal State Monterey Bay, Chico State and Cal State East Bay. The Cougars shot 21 over par of 305...

Dr. Robert Aboolian teaches his class in Business Administration.

Dr. Aboolian discusses importance of history, education

Gayana Parsegova, Staff Writer April 27, 2016

An Armenian man with wisdom and a passion for what he does at CSUSM, Dr. Robert Aboolian strives to be a role model not only for his students, but for the Armenian community as well. Born and raised in Tehran, Iran, Aboolian completed his undergraduate studies at the Iran University of Science,...

Volunteers on a water drop trip in April.

Border Angels de CSUSM strives to help save lives

Andrea Martinez, Copy Editor April 27, 2016

  Every year, hundreds of migrants die attempting to cross the U.S.‐Mexico border. With humanitarian values in mind, Border Angels de CSUSM aims to help save lives. Efforts to establish the organization began in fall 2015 after its president, Christina Flores Lopez, attended the grand...

CSU Chancellor Timothy White poses with Student-Athlete Advisory Council on Monday, April 25 at the new Sports Center.

CSU Chancellor visits CSUSM on innovation tour

Jasmine Demers, Managing Editor April 27, 2016

CSU Chancellor Timothy White recently visited CSUSM where he toured the campus and engaged with students, faculty and staff in an open forum. Chancellor White’s visit to CSUSM on Monday, April 25 was motivated by his classroom innovation tour of the CSU’s 23 campus system. “I focused...

Naseli Fotoohi accepts her award for Outstanding Freshman at the 2016 Tukwut Leadership Awards.

Tukwut Leadership Awards Night recognizes student leaders

Andrea Martinez, Copy Editor April 27, 2016

  With an old-fashioned “Extra! Extra!” newspaper theme, the 2016 Tukwut Leadership Awards Night (TLAN) gave recognition to CSUSM student leaders with students, staff and faculty in attendance. The event occurred on the evening of Wednesday, April 20 at the USU Ballroom to recognize...

The Tukwut Life Spring Festival will occur at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 29.

Spring Festival to be final Tukwut Life event of the school year

Andrea Martinez, Copy Editor April 27, 2016

Tukwut Life will host its first Spring Festival at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 29 at Cesar Chavez Circle, aiming to allow students a chance to unwind before preparing for finals. Free and open to students, the festival will include activities such as an inflatable twister, a mechanical bull and a...

CSUSM students listened to an hour long presentation from Abby Stein as she recounts her childhood
struggle with gender identity in the Gender Equity Center.

Transgender activist recounts memories of transitioning, hopes to serve as inspiration to others

Pierson Cepeda, Assistant Web and Social Media Manager April 27, 2016

As part of Gaypril, Abby Stein spoke with CSUSM students via Skype on April 21 in the Gender Equity Center about her struggles as a trans woman and her transition within the Jewish community. Gaypril, also known as LGBT Pride Month, celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community and the impact individuals...

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