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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

Largest graduating class in CSUSM history prepares for commencement

Largest graduating class in CSUSM history prepares for commencement

Cory Kay and Katlin Sweeney May 11, 2016

In five commencement ceremonies spanning two days, more than 3,000 graduates will receive their degrees while simultaneously becoming the largest graduating class in CSUSM history. Between Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21, undergraduate and graduate students from the four academic colleges...

Professor Ibrahim Al-Marashi in his office.

History professor shares his journey, hopes students strive for excellence in their careers

Karen Ambrocio, Student Life Reporter April 27, 2016

Many students strive for careers that take them on a journey of understanding. Dr. Ibrahim Al-Marashi has found that career and advises students to do the same. He was born in Baltimore and raised in Monterrey, California by his parents who had come from the Middle East. Al-Marashi earned his...

Dr. Robert Aboolian teaches his class in Business Administration.

Dr. Aboolian discusses importance of history, education

Gayana Parsegova, Staff Writer April 27, 2016

An Armenian man with wisdom and a passion for what he does at CSUSM, Dr. Robert Aboolian strives to be a role model not only for his students, but for the Armenian community as well. Born and raised in Tehran, Iran, Aboolian completed his undergraduate studies at the Iran University of Science,...

Why history is best major

Why history is best major

February 5, 2015

By Erich Allen Staff Writer If you’re undecided as to what major to declare at CSUSM, or if you already have, I encourage you to pursue a degree in history. History as a discipline is critical in the analysis of self-identity, and facilitates the building of tools required for any and every...

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