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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

professor Linda Pershing in her office

Fantasy, fiction inspire professor’s classes

September 26, 2013

By Amanda Lenox Staff Writer Professor Linda Pershing incorporates "Harry Potter," Disney characters and other literary and animated folklore in her classes at Cal State San Marcos. She talked about her work in a recent interview. Question: What is your educational background? A: B.A. in Religious...

Cars parked in the parking garage at CSUSM. Photo by Pam Kragen

CSUSM parking prices top other campuses

September 12, 2013
Opinion piece on Cal State San Marcos student parking fees.
Group of students international location

Cougars span the globe in study abroad programs

September 12, 2013
CSUSM offers many opportunities for students to study abroad and explore a number of different languages and cultures.
Flag ceremony featuring a military color guard

Student veterans reflect on 9-11, 12 years later

September 12, 2013
Sept. 11 is a day that brings back harsh memories, especially on a campus considered as veteran-friendly as CSUSM.
Harry Potter class in the works for spring term

Harry Potter class in the works for spring term

September 12, 2013
Fans of the Harry Potter book series can now take their experience a step further with the new course that will be offered in the upcoming spring semester at Cal State San Marcos
photo of Matt Weaver at campus computer

Weaver gets year in prison for ASI fraud, cover-up

July 16, 2013

The Cougar Chronicle Matt Weaver, the ex-CSUSM junior who pleaded guilty last spring to stealing 745 students' passwords in an effort to rig the 2012 ASI election, was sentenced July 15 to one year in prison, according to the  U.S. Attorney's Office. The 22-year-old Huntington Beach resident...

Members of The Cougar Chronicle staff, from left, Kristin Melody, Morgan Hall, Rogers Jaffarian, Juliana Stumpp, Katlin Sweeney, Melissa Martinez, Alex Franco and Jessie Gambrell.

Chronicle staff win 6 awards at regional competition

July 13, 2013

  The Cougar Chronicle Editors, writers and cartoonists for The Cougar Chronicle picked up six awards July 11 at the Society of Professional Journalists' 2013 awards for publications in the San Diego area. In the College Media categories, Chronicle staffers won three first place awards,...

Student video describes life in the Quad

June 9, 2013

A new video created by Cougar Chronicle staff members takes a look inside The Quad, the new student housing development at Cal State San Marcos, featuring a peek at the rooms and common areas and interviews with residents. Check out other student-made video features at the new CSUSM Cougar Chronicle...

GALLERY: Students stage sit-in for racial equality

GALLERY: Students stage sit-in for racial equality

May 10, 2013

 A group of Cal State San Marcos students held a peaceful protest/sit-in during U-Hour on May 9 in front of Craven Hall to raise awareness of about recent issues related to racism, diversity and inequality. The students shouted "Students, staff, and faculty -- we're all here in unity" and "What...

Members of STAND hold up signs meant to dispel Latino stereotypes.

Brownie Tuesday with Reyna B: the story of an AB540 student

May 9, 2013

By Bobby Rivera Staff Writer For being one of the top six colleges that support first-generation college students, CSU San Marcos has focused on building communities within the campus, as seen in Greek life and various campus clubs and organizations. However, a new, invisible club on campus consists...

Campus offers plenty of spots for last-minute cram sessions

Campus offers plenty of spots for last-minute cram sessions

May 9, 2013

By Katlin Sweeney Features Editor For the next two weeks, students can use either the Gender Equity Center or Kellogg Library to focus on preparing for their upcoming finals. While both facilities are used by students throughout the year for studying, the Gender Equity Center and Kellogg Library will...

Cougar List: Students can sell textbooks through CSUSM's own 'Craigslist'

Cougar List: Students can sell textbooks through CSUSM’s own ‘Craigslist’

May 9, 2013

By Anne Hall Staff Writer Students always need ways to network, make money, and get rid of those textbooks they’ve used. Now there is an alternative with CSUSM’s Cougar List. Cougar Alumni Mario Clay, Brendan Bass and Brandon Baker have created a new website called “Cougar List.”  Much like...

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