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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

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Political Beat: Takeover in Crimea

April 24, 2014

By Ryan Downs Senior Staff Writer Tensions between European nations and the Russian Federation flared for the first time in almost twenty years a few months ago when the latter invaded Ukrainian land. But with the recent complete takeover of Crimea, it is unclear what measures Russia will take next....

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Parking prices gouge the student body

April 24, 2014

By Anne Hall Design Editor Students, faculty and staff alike are frustrated as parking prices continually add to the financial burden of attending CSUSM. Since the completion of the 487,000 square foot parking structure in July 2010, Parking and Commuters Services has been trying to make up for...

Celebrating the new USU

April 24, 2014

By Miguel Magana Staff Writer The University Student Union kicked off its Grand Opening with cheers and glee from all aspects of the San Marcos community. The grand opening is being called “The Beat: See it! Hear it! Feel it!” because of it’s “heartbeat” function to the campus. The union...

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French Club Promotes Lucas Dunn Memorial Scholarship

April 24, 2014

By Amanda Lenox Dr. Veronica Anover and the French Club try to keep one student’s memory alive through the Lucas Dunn Memorial Scholarship after he died from a rock-climbing accident. Lucas Dunn was a CSUSM student who tragically passed away on May 17, 2013, before he was going to leave to...

Survey Participants Believe Magazines Don’t Affect Their Body Image

April 10, 2014

By Sarah Hughes News Editor Two non-scientific surveys of convenience were conducted online and in-person at CSUSM to measure how the San Marcos and online communities feel about the use of Photoshop in magazines. Done as a follow-up to Alex Maravillas’ article in issue eight, Feb. 5, 2014, the...

Natural Beauty is Preferred Aesthetic

April 10, 2014

By Rachel Smith Staff Writer Magazines and advertising companies are beginning to give into demands for natural beauty. Key movements from 2012 on seem to suggest that the beauty industry is changing to relieve social problems associated with low body-image. CSUSM’s opinion on the matter is examined. On...

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Commuter Corner: Costs of Car and Gasoline Affect CSUSM Experience

April 10, 2014

By Sarah Hughes News Editor Someone only has to Google search “gasoline prices” to find a litany of information about gas prices changing and where to get “cheap” gas. For commuters at CSUSM, the costs to get to class are heavily affected by the price of parking, using a car and buying...

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CSUSM Growing at a Fast Pace

March 21, 2014

By Sarah Hughes In the President’s Report to the community, Karen Haynes gave her 10th annual address, relating the accomplishments and future of CSUSM to community leaders. The event was held Sunday, Feb. 9, in an Event Pavillion set up in Lot N. The report discussed the achievements of the...

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Political Corner: Military Cuts

March 21, 2014

By Nada Sewidan Military budget cuts threaten the future of several U.S. military service men in reserve and active duty. The size of military troops in the Air Force, Army and Marine Corps are being reduced in order to accommodate impending budget plans. CSUSM veteran students personalize this issue...

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Demolished Net Neutrality unlikely to hurt customers

March 21, 2014

By Ryan Downs Network neutrality formally demolished, it’s likely it won’t hurt consumers. Yet choices between cable companies are limited, so if one has a problem with the policies of the industry, they have little to choose from if they wish to use cable. Seven CSUSM professors from a variety...

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Food for thoughts: the ‘paleo’ diet

March 21, 2014

By Rachel Smith Every day during U-Hour, students make their way towards the University Student Union and are offered a variety of food options. The human act of consuming food is one of our most basic instincts, but food choices have an effect on brain chemistry. According to Professor Gary Wenk...

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Student Union Opening

March 21, 2014

By Gloria Magallanes The new University Student Union Building located next to Chavez Plaza has given CSUSM a new color. Its construction began in February of 2012, with a total project budget of $43,980,000. After 23 months of construction the building opened up to students this spring semester of...

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