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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

CSUSM Sexual Assault Advocate, Christa Wencl (shown above), will help create safer, more informed campus

Sexual Violence Advocate and Educator Hired at CSUSM

Jasmine Demers, Managing Editor September 29, 2015

  Last year a series of sexual assaults prompted demands for action by CSUSM students, and now their desire for campus representation has been fulfilled. This past summer, campus officials conducted a search for an on campus advocate that would represent and support survivors of sexual...

Diverse amount of graduates to be honored in commencement ceremonies

Jasmine Demers, News Editor May 11, 2015

  This commencement season, CSUSM will honor the achievements of the graduating class of 2015, who are the embodiment of the diversity and core values that represent the university. The class of 2015 is comprised of 2,650 students from many different backgrounds and a variety of majors. Commencement...

Student Spotlight: Chelsea Brown, leading through advocacy

Student Spotlight: Chelsea Brown, leading through advocacy

April 25, 2015

By Jasmine Demers News Editor Chelsea Brown is a dedicated student leader on campus who has turned her personal hardship into fuel towards helping others and advocating for change. Brown is currently a third-year Political Science major at CSUSM, and she identifies as a Transgender Woman. Throughout...

Palliative Care campaign asks students “What Gives Your Life Meaning?”

Palliative Care campaign asks students “What Gives Your Life Meaning?”

Jasmine Demers, News Editor April 21, 2015

  [author title="About the Author" author_id="255"] The California State University (CSU) Institute for Palliative Care recently launched a new campaign that will explore the importance of end-of-life care and educate students on issues that may affect themselves or their family members...

Red Flag Campaign calls for the end of violence on college campuses

Red Flag Campaign calls for the end of violence on college campuses

Jasmine Demers, News Editor April 21, 2015

  [author title="About the Author" author_id="255"] CSUSM organizations are currently hosting a campaign in order to end dating and sexual violence as well as to promote empowerment through peer intervention. The Red Flag Campaign began on April 13 at CSUSM, in honor of Sexual Assault...

CSUSM Model United Nations makes impact in national conference

CSUSM Model United Nations makes impact in national conference

Jasmine Demers, News Editor April 7, 2015

  [author title="About the Author" author_id="255"] The CSUSM Model United Nations (MUN) Team recently participated in an international conference where they were recognized for their tremendous hard work and commitment to academic competition. On March 20 through 27, the school’s...

Staff members voice concern for workload increase

Jasmine Demers, News Editor April 7, 2015

  [author title="About the Author" author_id="255"] The CSUSM Chapter of the California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) recently filed a class- action grievance on behalf of all bargaining unit employees who are assigned to support Extended Learning work. The grievance addresses...

CSUSM faculty speak out against salary inequity

CSUSM faculty speak out against salary inequity

Jasmine Demers, Managing Editor March 17, 2015

CSUSM faculty and the California Faculty association are voicing their concerns for the salary inequality that has occurred throughout the entire CSU system, and are looking to enact a program that could address those issues. The Campus Salary Equity Program, which is a provision included in faculty...

Sexual Assault Advocate to be hired this summer

Jasmine Demers, News Editor March 17, 2015

    CSUSM is set to develop and initiate a new advocacy position on campus that will meet the needs of students and survivors who have experienced any type of sexual violence. In September of 2014, Cal State University officials announced that each of the 23 campuses within the...

Sigma Chi strives to end cancer with philanthropy event

Jasmine Demers, News Editor March 4, 2015

  A CSUSM Fraternity is breaking boundaries and setting the bar high with their upcoming event that they hope will make a big impact on an important organization whose purpose is to save lives. On Monday, March 16 through Friday March 20, CSUSM Sigma Chi Delta Colony will be hosting their...

Candlelight vigil held to honor victims of shooting.

Candlelight vigil honors lives lost in Chapel Hill shooting

Jasmine Demers, News Editor February 17, 2015

  CSUSM students are standing in solidarity to mourn losses and to support one another in a powerful movement to end religious and racial violence. About 40 students, including members of the Muslim Student Association (MSA) and Afghan Student Association (ASA), gathered for a candlelight...

Students gather around tables to learn about safe sex.

V-Day events aim to educate students on sexual violence

Jasmine Demers, News Editor February 17, 2015

  CSUSM students and health educators recently took part in a global phenomenon in order to represent important social issues and to take a stand against violence. V- Day, held on Feb. 14, is an annual, worldwide movement to end violence against women, and to raise awareness for related...

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