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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

KPBS to open studio on CSUSM campus

KPBS to open studio on CSUSM campus

November 21, 2012

By Karla Reyes Staff Writer In early December, two reporters from KPBS radio/television station -- Alison St. John and Kenny Goldberg -- will move into a new office/recording studio on the CSUSM campus. As a result, students now have an opportunity to be a part of a well-recognized media outlet through...

CSUSM to enact a temporary restriction on class unit enrollment

CSUSM to enact a temporary restriction on class unit enrollment

November 21, 2012

By Jessie Gambrell Co-A&E Editor In an effort to allow every student to register for the appropriate classes and due to an increased demand for enrollment, CSUSM is implementing a new “first pass” unit cap. With the spring 2013 semester’s priority registration opening Nov. 15 and running...

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Suspenders flag football team takes Arizona by storm, head to nationals

November 21, 2012

Melissa Martinez News Editor CSUSM’s undefeated flag football intramural team, the Suspenders defeated six West Coast teams at the Regional Championships on Friday, Nov. 9, held at Arizona State University. This marks the first ever trip by a CSUSM team to the National Campus Championship Series...

One of the paintings in psychology professor Colleen Moss' exhibit "Wounded Hearts," opening Nov. 10 at the Escondido Municipal Gallery.

‘Wounded Hearts’ exhibit chronicles professor’s journey through grief

November 10, 2012

Cougar Chronicle Staff CSUSM psychology professor Colleen Moss was devastated four years ago by the sudden death of her husband, CSUSM biology professor Tom Wahlund, but she found release by channeling her grief into a series of paintings that are on exhibit this month at the Escondido Municipal Gallery. "Wounded...

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Prop. 30 passage means tuition refunds for students

November 8, 2012

The Cougar Chronicle Staff With the passage of Proposition 30 byCalifornia voters on Tuesday, the California State University system can avoid a $250  million mid-year budget cut, and will rescind the student tuition hike that took effect this semester. What this means to students at Cal State San...

Social Justice Summit a life-changer for many attendees

Social Justice Summit a life-changer for many attendees

November 7, 2012

By Keandre Williams-Chambers Staff Writer The Social Justice Summit was a life-changing experience for all who attended. The annual event, held this year from Oct. 19 - 21 through the Gender Equity Center, Student Life & Leadership and the Cross-Cultural Center, has since passed, but it...

Chronicle staff celebrate Craft Beer Week and Stone Brewery

Chronicle staff celebrate Craft Beer Week and Stone Brewery

November 7, 2012

By Cougar Chronicle Staff Members Craft Beer Week is a popular tradition for locals, so much so that this year started Nov. 2 and continues through Sunday Nov. 11. Beer week celebrates excellence in taste, aroma and texture as craft beer aficionados celebrate what can be referred to as the wine of...

Flag ceremony featuring a military color guard

Veterans honored by fellow students on Marine Corps’ birthday

November 5, 2012
During U-hour on Nov. 6, students were able to show support for veterans by observing a color guard presentation, listening to guest speakers and even eating cake. The
Flyer for campus lecture on bondage

Where’s the P (for pleasure) in BDSM sex games?

October 25, 2012

By Lissette Nunez Staff Writer On Sept. 17, there was a debate held on campus discussing whether BDSM is an act of pleasure or abuse? BDSM stands for Bondage, Discipline, Sadism, Masochism. It circulates around the idea of a consenting adult relationship that has some inherent inequality. However,...

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Genetically engineered foods face labeling with Prop. 37

October 25, 2012

By Wendolyn Leal Staff Writer Prop. 37 has one goal, to make changes to increase the regulation of genetically engineered (GE) products. If Prop 37 is approved, the law would require that raw and processed GE foods sold in grocery stores be labeled so consumers are informed of what they are consuming. In...

Exterior photograph of McMahan House

Exploring the mysteries of the McMahan House

October 25, 2012

By Jessie Gambrell A&E Co-Editor To most students, the McMahan House is a mysterious, hidden house on the hill above the Mangrum Track & Field. This mysterious gem is a modern-looking event facility that was built in 2009 and was completely funded and drawn up by Richard and JoAn McMahan...

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Soccer teams come up short: Men fall to Golden Eagles, women tie Banana Slugs

October 25, 2012

By Alex Franco Sports Editor The CSUSM men’s soccer team took on fierce competitors, the La Sierra Golden Eagles, to what turned out to be a disappointing 2 - 1 defeat on Oct. 19 at CSUSM Mangrum Field. La Sierra struck first with a goal 50 minutes into the game when the Golden Eagles’ Ramon...

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