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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
