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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

President Haynes advocates for education through leadership

President Haynes advocates for education through leadership

Lex Garcia, Assistant Features Editor April 3, 2016

  As a woman who has maintained positions of leadership over the years, CSUSM President Karen Haynes strives to pave the way for other women who aspire to compete in a male-dominated position within higher education institutions. President Karen Haynes received her bachelor’s degree...

Dr. Carmen Nava: A Role Model for All Young Women

Dr. Carmen Nava: A Role Model for All Young Women

Gayana Parsegova, Staff Writer April 3, 2016

  As a full time mother, and the founder of the Children’s Museum in San Diego, Department Chair of History, Dr. Carmen Nava, serves as a role model for all women to strive to achieve a higher education. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Nava attended CSU Northridge for her undergraduate...

Veteran encourages women in the Marines to lead by example to empower one another

Veteran encourages women in the Marines to lead by example to empower one another

Shanice Davis, Features Editor April 3, 2016

  Chrystal Zinni dedicated 10 years of service to the Marine Corps, her country and to her brothers and sisters, but due to a knee injury, her life took an unexpected turn. Initially, Zinni had her mind set on going to the Air Force Academy, but as a result of being an inch too short...

Porcha Ingram strives to support, empower young women

Porcha Ingram strives to support, empower young women

Briana Osuna, Student Life Reporter April 3, 2016

  By working with underrepresented populations and currently serving as the Coordinator for Student Involvement, Porcha Ingram strives to give students tools to support individuals in need, creating tomorrow's leaders.    Ingram received her bachelor’s in public relations and joined...

AAUW is here to empower you

Lex Garcia, Assistant Features Editor April 3, 2016

  With one semester under its belt and over 30 members, the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is making huge strides in order to spread unity and solidarity amongst men and women on campus. AAUW came to CSUSM in 2015 as stated by the campus which was to, “Empower women...

Herstory Month keynote speaker to discuss rape culture

Herstory Month keynote speaker to discuss rape culture

Katlin Sweeney, Editor-in-Chief March 20, 2016

After a month of lectures, workshops and informational sessions about women’s rights and issues, this year’s Herstory Month at CSUSM will culminate with a two-part presentation by artist and political poster designer Favianna Rodriguez. Rodriguez will give her keynote lecture entitled “The Pussy...

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Thoughts on womanhood

April 22, 2015

By Ariel Robbins Staff Writer Thought #1: It’s good to be alive in a time and a place where a woman’s thoughts can be taken seriously. Thought #2: However, being a woman is complicated. The dictionary definition of a woman is: an adult human female—but that’s just as helpful as defining...

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The modern woman fights for eqaulity

March 18, 2015

By Kat Diltz Staff Writer Innovative, strong, brave and unique. These are the words that come to mind when I think of the American women of today. Women are fighting for equality among men, joining the military and fighting social stigmas, proving that everyone is beautiful in their own way....

Letter to the editor: Overcoming society’s pressure

March 18, 2015

By Gabri Provencio Contributor As many of you young women reading this may know, being a woman in today’s contemporary American society is difficult. We beat ourselves up frequently because of messages society portrays to us. Daily, we women face a typical battle when we see the most perfect...

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Letter to the editor: Independent women shouldn’t turn off anyone

March 18, 2015

By Shakara Thompson Contributor “Don’t be a woman that needs a man, be the woman a man needs.” - Anonymous In my 20 years of life, I have only been in two serious relationships, including the one I am in right now, and I must say that never have I needed a man. Growing up, I was raised...

Letter to the Editor: Gender Equity Center changes raise questions about loss of women’s power

March 18, 2015

By Karri Kirby Contributor How can we empower women at CSUSM, or how do we even define empowerment? Does empowerment mean feeling safe, or do we even know how to use this empowerment? Many people have different opinions about how they feel empowered or safe on campus; therefore each person’s...

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Letter to the editor: Shamanism

March 18, 2015

By Charla Lopez Contributor Women’s roles across cultures and across time have been transformed and adapted. Before the masculine structure of society and religion, there was a sacred powerful role that women held and ruled from. Shamanism is regarded by various sources to be the original...

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