Have you ever heard the saying, “there are people who watch things happen, people who wait for things to happen, and people who say what happened?”
What if instead, everyone in the global community — individuals, leaders, strangers and the like created a culture where people...
For the past few weeks, demonstrators at CSUSM, protesting on behalf of diversity and in response to the sudden departure of former Diversity Chair, Arturo Ocampo, have been chanting:
“Ain’t no power like the power of the people because the power of the people don’t stop,” and “Say...
By Tanya Camacho
Contributor
In January, President Obama proposed free community college for low-income Americans. But there is a catch: one must have a grade point average of 2.5 and have graduated from high school.
This becomes problematic when aligning college and low-income communities....
By Nate Honeycutt and Logan Honeycutt
“CSU Executive Order 1068”: a seemingly harmless document that when enforced as official California State University (CSU) policy has brought nothing but despair, frustration and isolation to many venerated student organizations affiliated with CSU campuses.
CSU...
By Daniel Magos
Contributor
There is an oppressive practice taking place among our pride (or pack?). While CSUSM stands for justice and equality, the Parking Enforcement Department continues to ignore the pleas of students for fair treatment.
On May 8, 2014, Anderson Gould shared his story...
Victoria Richmond
Contributor
Enrollment for fall semester has already begun, and as I was enrolling in classes I started to have concerns because I realized there are not enough classes listed in my Visual Arts Major and Dance Minor.
I was not happy to see that there weren’t a lot of available...
By Abrahán Monzón
Contributor
Dear Cougars,
An important Letter to the Editor was published in the Women’s Herstory Month edition of The Cougar Chronicle. Titled, “Gender Equity Center Changes Raise Questions About Loss of Women’s Power,” the letter posed the chief question “How...
By Ciara Walker
Staff Writer
Black History Month means to me a month of remembrance.
It is a time to pay homage to my ancestors and reflect upon all the strides we have made as a people while never becoming complacent. There’s so much work left to be done.
I am re-dedicating my life’s...
By Tiffany Trent
Staff Writer
Thanksgiving is one of my very favorite holidays for several reasons such as eating delicious foods, watching Thanksgiving specials on TV and especially spending quality time with loved ones.
Another reason I also think Thanksgiving is so important is because...
By Essence Sanders
Contributor
While most everyone says they are thankful for the same things, every year I am thankful for my family and my friends. But I had to sit here and think, “what else am I really thankful for?”
I seriously could not think of anything. Of course I am thankful...
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...
By Anna Maria Petrov
Staff Writer
Thanksgiving brings forth a feeling of joy and anticipation. This holiday has the potential to bring people together with each other and their families.
During the holidays, people tend to feel more happy and full of cheer, but Thanksgiving takes that a step...
