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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

How my abuelita has taught me compassion

How my abuelita has taught me compassion

Alejandro Picasso, Editorial Assistant March 30, 2016

  There have been many people that have had a great, positive influence in my life but when I think of someone that truly inspires me, I can think of no one other than my grandmother. For those who know me, they understand that I all I want to do is help people. I get that quality and...

My best friend is my inspiration, role model

My best friend is my inspiration, role model

Kat Diltz, Staff Writer March 30, 2016

  Over the years, I have learned that the quality of your friends is far more important than the quantity of your friends. Many young women can be vicious, and it is unfortunate that many of them put fellow females down instead of encouraging one another. As a teenager, I had many negative...

Patrick Willis overcame adversity, inspires many

Alejandro Picasso, Editorial Assistant February 23, 2016

  From living in a backwoods home that did not have running water to becoming one of best middle linebackers in the NFL, Patrick Willis’s journey to achieve success has been long and difficult. After a difficult upbringing that forced him to grow up too fast, Willis was able to overcome many...

Kanye West: The Greatest of all time

Kanye West: The Greatest of all time

Erik De La Cruz, Staff Writer February 23, 2016

  Kanye West inspires me due to his fearlessness to speak his mind in the face of adversity and criticism. By continuously reinventing himself, he has shown his flaws outright for the world to either accept or deny him. A man whose voice resonates with the minds that strive to change the culture. How...

Oprah Winfrey inspires with her generosity, success

Cesia Cano, Staff Writer February 23, 2016

  Oprah Winfrey is a self­-made billionaire. She is a renowned public figure, better distinguished for her success and generosity. What makes Winfrey a truly inspirational African American figure? To me, it is her determination for self-­improvement and her courage to overcome every...

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