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

Creating the dynamic, digital portfolio

Creating the dynamic, digital portfolio

October 8, 2014

By Katlin Sweeney Editor-in-Chief The ways that students can catch the eyes of potential employers is constantly evolving, evidenced by the advent of the interactive, digital portfolio. Portfolium, the new way that students can bring a youthful spark to the traditional resume, was introduced...

Editors Note: Concerning A plea for modesty

Editor’s Note: Concerning ‘A plea for modesty’

September 26, 2014

It has come to my attention that the article entitled “A plea for modesty” by a contributor, Chelsea Lightfoot, has received some backlash due to its publication in Wednesday’s edition of The Cougar Chronicle and has left some folks questioning as to why it was given the approval to be run. As...

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Modesty undressed

September 22, 2014

By Sarah Hughes Senior Staff Writer  Clothing choice reflects individuality and people shouldn’t be disrespected in the name of modesty. I’ve heard full grown adults of both gender tirade about how they thought bigger people shouldn’t wear revealing outfits. I’ve witnessed people talk...

Things you may need as you start your semester at CSUSM: A back to school list for first time Cougars

September 15, 2014

By: Sarah Hughes Senior Staff Writer It’s that time again - if we were still in kindergarten, our would teachers have plastered the walls with paper apples and our parents would have fulfilled every item on a list that may have included pencils, paper, kleenex and 12 mysterious marbles. This...

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ASI Undie Run 2014 gathers clothes for local shelters

May 9, 2014

Photos from the Associated Student Inc. Undie Run May 1, 2014 provided by Sarah Hughes. Participants arrived in clothes they wished to donate to local shelters and then donated them right before the run began....

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Rainbow Recognition at CSUSM and Lavender Graduation’s history

May 9, 2014

By Sarah Hughes & Katlin Sweeney News Editor & Editor-In-Chief Lavender Graduation spotlights accomplishments of lesbian, gay, transgender or intersex, questioning or queer and ally (LGBTQA ) students who are graduating at many universities. In tracing the origins of Lavender, a...

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Graduation 2014 Message from the President

May 9, 2014

On behalf of the California State University San Marcos administration, faculty and staff, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you, the Class of 2014. You have reached an incredible milestone in your life and your commencement ceremony celebrates your hard work and achievement in completing a...

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A letter to CSUSM Graduate, Stephanie Borders

May 9, 2014

By Sarah Hughes News Editor Dear Stephanie Borders, Congratulations on graduating with a Bachelors of Arts in Liberal Studies. I know you’ll make a wonderful and enthusiastic elementary school teacher. This role will be in addition to all the other captivating spaces you occupy - fabulous...

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The Cougar Chronicle admires editor Lauren Hammond’s journey to degree

May 9, 2014

By Sarah Hughes News Editor It’s graduation season again. Many enjoy the cycle of beginnings and endings that school brings. While we are excited to celebrate members of the Cougar Chronicle staff moving on, we will miss them. Here we take a moment to honor their accomplishments and consider...

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The Cougar Chronicle celebrates graduating editor Amanda Lenox

May 9, 2014

By Sarah Hughes News Editor It’s graduation season again. Many enjoy the cycle of beginnings and endings that school brings. While we are excited to celebrate members of the Cougar Chronicle staff moving on, we will miss them. Here we take a moment to honor their accomplishments and consider...

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The Cougar Chronicle’s well wishes to graduate and editor Anne Hall

May 9, 2014

By Sarah Hughes News Editor It’s graduation season again. Many enjoy the cycle of beginnings and endings that school brings. While we are excited to celebrate members of the Cougar Chronicle staff moving on, we will miss them. Here we take a moment to honor their accomplishments and consider...

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The Cougar Chronicle says congratulations to editor Justin Donner

May 8, 2014

By Sarah Hughes News Editor It’s graduation season again. Many enjoy the cycle of beginnings and endings that school brings. While we are excited to celebrate members of the Cougar Chronicle staff moving on, we will miss them. Here we take a moment to honor their accomplishments and consider...

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