The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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

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Why Christmas is my favorite holiday

December 4, 2014

By Katia Brunson Opinion Assistant  The Christmas season has always felt magical to me. It’s a time for love, family, traditions and A Christmas Story reruns. Although Christmas in San Diego is never white with snow, we have many other traditions that take place in the slightly cooler weather. One...

Letter to the Editor: Why I’m thankful for Beyonce

November 20, 2014

By Katia Brunson  Opinion Assistant  Her vocal chops are inspirational. Her passionate and poetic lyrics move you with themes about feminism, motherhood, sexuality, relationships and expressing your inner badass. She manages her own career in addition to being a mother. Needless to say, Beyonce...

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Why mass media is best major

November 6, 2014

Katia Brunson Opinion Assistant  America is the consumer capital of the world; afflicted by a constant barrage of media selling us social norms, values and ideas. Almost everything we know to be true has been fed to us through various media outlets, whether it be through the news, a TV show...

How one blog misunderstands true meaning of feminism

November 6, 2014

By Katia Brunson Opinion Assistant  Hide your bras -- the feminists are coming. The term “feminism” has been somewhat of a taboo in Western culture, and for people living in many other parts of the world, it’s completely unheard of. The oppression of women manifests itself differently...

Musician spotlight: Oversoul’s Alexa Villa

Musician spotlight: Oversoul’s Alexa Villa

September 13, 2014

By Katia Brunson Assistant to Opinions Editor If you haven’t heard her on the radio already, then you better watch out, because this girl knows how to bring the pop to her brother’s rock. This musical duo has already made a name for themselves in the local music world, performing at Warped...

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