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

Importance of knowing why you believe what you believe

December 4, 2014

By Caleb Hogland Staff Writer Is Santa Clause real? How about the Easter Bunny? Probably not, but if you did believe they were real, the belief would most likely not make a difference in the way you live. On the other hand, if God is real, or any other religion, then there are serious implications....

Survey Participants Believe Magazines Don’t Affect Their Body Image

April 10, 2014

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...

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CVS to halt tobacco sales

March 20, 2014

By Sarah Hughes and Chelsey Schweitzer CVS Pharmacy has decided to stop selling cigarettes and all tobacco products in their stores. It seems the company wants to focus on their image and expanding role in healthcare. Management has heavily considered the impacts this might have on business,...

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To Read or Not to Read?

March 11, 2014

By Alison Seagle Sports Columist Now that the new semester is underway, the lines at the bookstore have dwindled and students are beginning to crack open those books that they’ve spent so much money on. Some students are reading their books, or at least they intend to. Not reading the...

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