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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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Student Alex Maravillas with his teriyaki bowl in front of the USU during the evacuation. Photo courtesy of Alex Maravillas and Marquessa Castorena.

Fire in University Student Union causes building evacuation

Katlin Sweeney, Editor-in-Chief February 1, 2016

Students and staff were ordered to evacuate the University Student Union building when a fire broke out in the USU dining court. The fire alarm, which went off at 5:21 p.m., was triggered after a fire began in the Panda Express kitchen. Alex Maravillas, Peer Educator at the LGBTQA Pride Center,...

Building

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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