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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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CSUSM student initiates movement, hopes to lower parking fees for future students

CSUSM student initiates movement, hopes to lower parking fees for future students

Ian Hanover, Contributor May 11, 2016

Jacqueline Gerard, a fourth-year student at CSUSM, created a Facebook page titled, “Stop Overpriced Parking at CSUSM” on March 4 to be a voice for lowering student parking fees. Since the creation, the page has generated 743 likes, a number that is still increasing.    Although she is...

Chris Morales speaks at the ASI town hall on April 21.

ASI holds town hall meeting to address student questions

Karen Ambrocio, Student Life Reporter April 27, 2016

Associated Students Inc. (ASI) representatives organized a student town hall meeting on April 21 where they discussed student issues and concerns including academic and parking permit fees. “My goal for this is to have students more aware about what’s going on and feel more comfortable with...

Students can identify Zipcar vehicles on campus with this logo. Photo by Tiana Morton, Photographer.

Campus introduces car-sharing service to reduce car traffic

Katlin Sweeney, Editor-in-Chief February 6, 2016

Students who do not have a car and/or are interested in saving money on gas now have the option of using a Zipcar instead of purchasing their own vehicle. Zipcar is a car-sharing service that provides students with an additional vehicular option aside from renting a car, purchasing their own vehicle...

Letter to the Editor: Petition for change in parking problems

May 8, 2015

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...

Photo of the Sprinter

Public transportation saves money, reduces stress

September 12, 2014

By Erich Allen Staff Writer  Paying out the wazoo for a parking permit? Tired of traffic? I submit to you a cheaper, cleaner and more dependable method of travel: the Sprinter. While a yearlong CSUSM parking permit is $676, a full school year worth of Sprinter Compass Pass Loads comes out to...

parking structure

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...

Keeping your car safe from theft: Campus police encourage awareness in light of auto crimes

October 26, 2010
Students are encouraged to be more attentive of their belongings and surroundings, especially in parking lots. Although there have not been such recent incidences of vehicle theft on campus, students should be sharp about any suspicious activity.
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