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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

Open letter to President Haynes calls for increased support for gender-nonconforming students on campus

Cory Kay, News Editor May 11, 2016

Fourth-year communication major and The Cougar Chronicle Managing Editor Jasmine Demers, led a forum on May 10 to discuss an open letter to President Haynes regarding further development of gender-inclusive restrooms. The open letter originated in Dr. Kendra Rivera’s Communication and Gender...

President Haynes advocates for education through leadership

President Haynes advocates for education through leadership

Lex Garcia, Assistant Features Editor April 3, 2016

  As a woman who has maintained positions of leadership over the years, CSUSM President Karen Haynes strives to pave the way for other women who aspire to compete in a male-dominated position within higher education institutions. President Karen Haynes received her bachelor’s degree...

Student activism and protests lead to private meeting with President Haynes

Student activism and protests lead to private meeting with President Haynes

Cory Kay, News Editor March 30, 2016

  CSUSM President Karen Haynes held a private, invitation-based meeting Tuesday, March 28 in which she discussed future social justice actions with a group of student activists. The meeting, held in the Office of the President, resulted from student protests and a list of demands created...

President Haynes addresses future of CSUSM

Jasmine Demers, Managing Editor February 10, 2016

  CSUSM President Karen Haynes recently addressed the community about the current state and future of the university, and its commitment to “impacting tomorrow, together.” On Thursday, Feb. 4, over 600 people gathered to hear Haynes speak at the 12th annual Report to the Community,...

Students protesting in front of Kellogg Library. Photo by Jeffrey Davis, Photographer.

Students protest changes to Office of Diversity and departure of Arturo Ocampo from AVP position

Katlin Sweeney, Editor-in-Chief February 3, 2016

Students, faculty and staff gathered in Kellogg Library Plaza to protest the departure of Arturo Ocampo from the university. In an email sent on Monday, Feb. 1, President Karen Haynes issued an announcement to the campus regarding pending changes to the organizational structure of the Office of Diversity,...

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...

President Haynes awarded top honor in female leadership

President Haynes awarded top honor in female leadership

March 17, 2015

[author title="About the Author" author_id="24"] President Haynes will be one of six CSU women presidents honored by Leadership California for her success in higher education and leadership. Leadership California, a network of more than 1,500 successful women committed to female leadership in the...

SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS: FEB 8

February 8, 2011
The best pictures in Cougar sports from the past week!
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