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The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

Fashion Profile x DIY corner

Fashion Profile x DIY corner

October 30, 2014

By Staff Writer Alex Maravillas [author title="" author_id="252"] Little Red Riding Hood runs into the wolf on the path to her grandma's home. In spite of the fact that she was cautioned by her mother to not get side tracked, she stops to chat with him before going on her way. They get together...

DIY Corner: Spiked Strawberry-Lemonade Cooler

DIY Corner: Spiked Strawberry-Lemonade Cooler

April 18, 2014

By Lauren Hammond Spring has finally sprung! Now is the perfect time to stay refreshed with a Spiked Strawberry-Lemonade Cooler.   Ingredients include: 1.) 3 ounces of your favorite vodka 2.) ¼ cup of diced strawberries 3.) 4 leaves of mint, torn in half 4.) Half a lime, diced 5.) Your...

DIY Corner: Shamrock Shake

DIY Corner: Shamrock Shake

April 3, 2014

By Amanda Lenox St. Patrick’s Day may be over, but you don’t have to be celebrating the holiday to enjoy a green-themed drink! One drink you can make is a Shamrock Shake. Ingredients include: 3 cups of vanilla ice cream 1 ½  cups of milk 1 teaspoon of mint extract Green...

DIY Corner: Work Portfolio

DIY Corner: Work Portfolio

March 21, 2014

By: Sarah Hughes Having a work portfolio is sometimes industry standard. Having a physical, old-school version is a project I had to try. Supplies: Materials should be acid-free to prevent yellowing or decaying of the pages. A Scrapbook (I recommend a plain design and neutral color, preferably...

DIY Corner: How to give your notebook a pick-me-up

DIY Corner: How to give your notebook a pick-me-up

March 20, 2014

By Noelle Friedberg With the beginning of a new semester comes the same dreaded feeling of schoolwork. We sit in class, reminiscing on all the fun we had over winter break and daydreaming about the upcoming spring break. Monotony quickly sits in. But alas, there is one small way to spice up...

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DIY: Acid Wash

January 1, 2014

By Alex Maravillas  Fashion Columnist In the 80s, and early 90s, acid washed denim was a significant fad. Today, acid washed denim is still a huge trend especially for this season. SDBWD readers could put their own little creative-modern twist to this D.I.Y. tutorial. To learn how to do this...

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