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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

Laugh to take a break from the stress of school and work.

Learn to reduce stress with a little laughter

Sasha Anand, Features Editor September 25, 2019

If you need a bit of laughter in your life, look no further.    Q: Did you hear about the mathematician who’s afraid of negative numbers? A:He’ll stop at nothing to avoid them!   Q: Why don’t scientists trust atoms? A: Because they make up everything!   Q:...

Lidia Mendoza Aguilar is a full time mother and a Criminal Justice major at CSUSM.

Family is the best kind of motivation

Lex Garcia, Assistant Features Editor February 9, 2016

  Some think it’s hard to be a full-time student with a part-time job. What about students who juggle school, work and parenthood? This may seem impossible to the average student, but to 34 year-old Lidia Aguilar, it is the opposite. Aguilar started her educational journey five years...

Justin Donner graduated in 2014 with a bachelors in business administrations.

Former Cougar Chronicle Sports Editor cautions students to explore the workfield before grad school

Shanice Davis, Features Editor February 9, 2016

  As former Cougar Chronicle Sports Editor Justin Donner walked across the stage, it was only a matter of time before he’d pursue bigger and better things. In 2014, Donner graduated with his bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in management and entrepreneurship. Prior...

Restaurant Review: Friendsgiving at Francesca- Celebrating Thanksgiving, Italian style

November 22, 2014

By Will McCurdy Thanksgiving is a time to spend with family around a newly cleaned table, waiting to carve into a dead avian stuffed with an assortment of spices and bread, while ignoring offensive political comments from someone who dipped into the wine a bit too early. For those who are...

Thanksgiving around the world: How holiday is celebrated in other countries

November 22, 2014

By Alex Maravillas Thanksgiving is formally known as an American occasion, yet it is celebrated in other countries as well. Here are a few ways different societies honor Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving Day in Canada started in 1578, when voyager Martin Frobisher held a function in Newfoundland...

Culinary Corner- Try the tasty tomato tofu dish today: The vegetarian recipe appetizing enough for everyone

November 8, 2014

By Nada Sewidan Features Editor For those who want to try their hand in cooking or who are in the mood for something different, this Tomato Tofu recipe is a good place to start. Tomato Tofu is a simple and easy dish to create and is usually served over white rice. It is also a good vegetarian...

Fashion Profile: A local, must-have brand for fall weather- The revolutionary nature of Stichhands

November 8, 2014

By Alex Maravillas A CSUSM student and creator designed a line of beanies along with a clothing line under the alias Stichhands. The brand was established in late 2009 as a symbol of modern day counter-culture manifesting its ideas into reality. Stichhands posted his original designs on the...

Alumni: Where are they now? From CSUSM student to English teacher

Alumni: Where are they now? From CSUSM student to English teacher

November 8, 2014

By Cody Cook Where does life take you after graduation? Some students may be terrified of what happens after graduation while others are ready to experience reality outside of CSUSM. Former CSUSM Cougar, Sarah Kinney, is currently working as a high school teacher and part time professor....

Restaurant Review- Date night in San Diego: Athens Market Café versus The Spot

November 8, 2014

By Will McCurdy For date night, an evening you’ve been preparing for meticulously down to your best outfit, where do you take him or her? Where can you show your date a good time without breaking the bank? There are two local restaurants, one tucked away in the suburban reaches of San...

Campus Recreation Calendar: Upcoming CSUSM events

October 10, 2014

By Nada Sewidan Features Editor September Sept 22 – Beach Volleyball & Futsal Opens Sept 29 – Outdoor Adventure Joshua Tree Trip Opens October Oct 2 – Thursday Night Bingo @ Quad (FREE) Oct 4 – Outdoor Adventure Surfing Oct 3-5 – Intramural Beach Volleyball Oct...

Alpha Xi Delta’s AmaXing Challenge: Upcoming events contributing to a good cause

October 10, 2014

By Caitlin Monnahan Oct. 22, 2014 Autism Educational Clarke Grand Salon TIME: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Kay Curry from Autism Speaks will be coming to speak to and educate the community about Autism. She will be bringing Zach, who is on the spectrum to speak about Autism and his life experiences....

CSUSM Students Published: The Offspring

October 10, 2014

By Shanice Davis Being a student in college with a published book or a book in the process of being published is quite the accomplishment to have under one's belt. Like most things in life, it takes hard work and dedication to see such a thing fall into place and not many young college students...

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