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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

Natural Beauty is Preferred Aesthetic

April 10, 2014

By Rachel Smith Staff Writer Magazines and advertising companies are beginning to give into demands for natural beauty. Key movements from 2012 on seem to suggest that the beauty industry is changing to relieve social problems associated with low body-image. CSUSM’s opinion on the matter is examined. On...

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Commuter Corner: Costs of Car and Gasoline Affect CSUSM Experience

April 10, 2014

By Sarah Hughes News Editor Someone only has to Google search “gasoline prices” to find a litany of information about gas prices changing and where to get “cheap” gas. For commuters at CSUSM, the costs to get to class are heavily affected by the price of parking, using a car and buying...

Professor Bunsis presenting his calculations to the collection of faculty and staff. Photo courtesy of Anne Hall.

Where the money is really going at CSUSM

April 5, 2014

By Katlin Sweeney Editor-in-Chief A collection of faculty and staff sat down recently for a presentation that would explore how the money at CSUSM is being spent. On March 27, Professor Howard Bunsis spoke to the group about the calculations he computed as to the status of CSUSM’s financial affairs....

ASI Election Results

ASI Election Results

March 28, 2014

As of noon today, the results of the ASI Elections for 2014-15 positions were announced. A total of 841 students voted for their preferred candidates, resulting in a 12.16% voter turnout for the entire student body. Congratulations to the following candidates: President: Haley Perko VP of...

Dr. Ed Balian's book on the mental side of golf. Photo provided by Dr. Balian.

Dr. Ed Balian knows importance of good mental game

March 27, 2014
Mastering the difficult game of golf can offer a large advantage in the world of business, but becoming aware of the mental side of it can provide an even greater one.
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CSUSM Growing at a Fast Pace

March 21, 2014

By Sarah Hughes In the President’s Report to the community, Karen Haynes gave her 10th annual address, relating the accomplishments and future of CSUSM to community leaders. The event was held Sunday, Feb. 9, in an Event Pavillion set up in Lot N. The report discussed the achievements of the...

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Political Corner: Military Cuts

March 21, 2014

By Nada Sewidan Military budget cuts threaten the future of several U.S. military service men in reserve and active duty. The size of military troops in the Air Force, Army and Marine Corps are being reduced in order to accommodate impending budget plans. CSUSM veteran students personalize this issue...

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Demolished Net Neutrality unlikely to hurt customers

March 21, 2014

By Ryan Downs Network neutrality formally demolished, it’s likely it won’t hurt consumers. Yet choices between cable companies are limited, so if one has a problem with the policies of the industry, they have little to choose from if they wish to use cable. Seven CSUSM professors from a variety...

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Food for thoughts: the ‘paleo’ diet

March 21, 2014

By Rachel Smith Every day during U-Hour, students make their way towards the University Student Union and are offered a variety of food options. The human act of consuming food is one of our most basic instincts, but food choices have an effect on brain chemistry. According to Professor Gary Wenk...

Building

Student Union Opening

March 21, 2014

By Gloria Magallanes The new University Student Union Building located next to Chavez Plaza has given CSUSM a new color. Its construction began in February of 2012, with a total project budget of $43,980,000. After 23 months of construction the building opened up to students this spring semester of...

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Cougar sighting by Lot F

March 21, 2014

By Nada Sewidan A mountain lion sighting occurred on Wednesday, Feb. 12 in CSUSM parking lot F. A reliable source confirmed the sighting to CSUSM campus police at 10:00 a.m. Although the sighting was confirmed, CSUSM campus police officers did not have a visual on the animal. There is a special...

Relentless Cougars head to Nationals

March 20, 2014

By: Resty Grey The CSUSM men’s basketball team will be heading to Kansas City to compete in the National Associates Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division I Championship tournament as the number one seed. Led by head coach Jim Saia, CSUSM finishes the regular seasons with a 30-1 record, winning...

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