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The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

Library tips to students from Allison Carr.

Briana Osuna, Features Editor March 31, 2017

  What is your position? My position is the Academic Transitions Librarian, and the librarian for Communication & Mass Media, Political Science and Global Studies. Most of my work focuses on the needs of first year students and transfer students, but I’ll help anyone who asks. Why...

How to avoid stress as a college student

How to avoid stress as a college student

Cesia Cano and Karen Ambrocio March 9, 2016

  College can be overwhelming. Students are mostly aware that studying and doing homework are important when preparing for any test, but if every hour, minute and second is spent on studying, it wouldn’t be that beneficial to one’s health. With such busy life schedules, it is easy...

How to help someone with mental illness

Amy Smith, Staff Writer March 9, 2016

  Unfortunately, helping someone cope with mental illness isn't as simple as the dos and don’ts. Every mental illness is different. The best way to try to help someone who has mental illness is to learn about the illness itself. You wouldn’t treat a schizophrenic person the same...

Taking photos of nature is one way Rhiannon copes with her mental illness. This shot was taken by the SHCS building.

Mental health is brain health

Rhiannon Ripley, Editorial Assistant March 9, 2016

  Mental health has been gaining recognition in the world lately, and honestly, it wasn’t until last summer after I saw the movie “Inside Out” that I recognized the importance of my mental health. The film’s focus on accepting your sadness and other emotions that are not happiness...

The importance of loving yourself

The importance of loving yourself

Lexy Perez, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 9, 2016

It's that time of the year when stores, social media posts and advertisements remind us that it is Valentine’s Day. While Valentine's Day can be a special day to celebrate with your significant other, would it be a ludicrous idea to have a "Love Yourself Day?" A Love Yourself Day would remind...

Tips for successful semester

Tips for successful semester

February 5, 2015

By Noelle Friedberg Opinion Editor  With the start of another semester comes the same dream of good grades and success in the classroom. One sure-fire way to help these dreams come to fruition is to talk about what you’re learning in class outside of the classroom. By this I mean that talking...

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