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The Cougar Chronicle was founded in 1999 on the campus of California State University San Marcos. Historically available primarily in print, as of 2022 The Cougar Chronicle has moved to a fully-online publication model and has an active online presence through our website and social media platforms such as Instagram and YouTube. Our Mission The...
What’s Next for the Library? There’s a New Dean in Town
3 days ago · As of this summer, Cinthya Ippoliti will step in as the new dean of the library. CSUSM has been without an official library dean for almost a year now. Char Booth and Toni Olivas have stepped in as interim co-deans since the fall semester and will continue until the summer. The previous library dean, Jennifer...
‘Who’s Going to Stand Up for Us?’: SJP Members Respond to …
1 day ago · On January 30, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order that may affect or deport international students involved in pro-Palestine protests. This executive order also promised to protect the civil rights of our Jewish citizens. “I will…quickly cancel the student visas of all Hamas sympathizers on college campuses, which have been infested with radicalism like...
CSUSM Softball Starts Strong: Wins CUI Kickoff Classic and Rises …
1 day ago · The No. 23 Cal State San Marcos softball team (10-1) has kicked off its 2025 season in dominant fashion, winning the Concordia University Irvine (CUI) Kickoff Classic Championship with an impressive 5-0 record. The Cougars displayed exceptional skill and resilience, finishing the tournament with a +25-run differential, edging out CCAA rivals Cal State East Bay...
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On June 18, 2024, CSUSM began advertising for a new Library Dean. The Kellogg Library has been without a dean since last spring semester so the university recommended August 5, 2024, as the cutoff date for applications.
“No Fascist USA” Protest draws attention amid campus events
Jan 27, 2025 · On January 21, Cal State San Marcos students gathered at Kellogg Plaza for the “No Fascist USA” protest during U-Hour. The event was organized by Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and Movimiento Estudiantil Chicanx de Aztlán (M.E.Ch.A). The protest was held in response to the inauguration of President Donald Trump and his far-right agenda. ...
CSUSM’s ASI calls for a ceasefire in new resolution
CSUSM’s Associated Students Inc., or ASI, created a resolution to “call for a bilateral, permanent ceasefire in Palestine.” This resolution expresses solidarity with Palestinian, Arab, and Jewish members of both the global and CSUSM communities while condemning public comments that support human rights violations and the execution of war crimes.
CSU System launches new AI initiative - The Cougar Chronicle
Feb 13, 2025 · On Tuesday, February 4, CSU Chancellor Mildred Garcia announced an initiative to give students across all 23 Cal State campuses access to OpenAI tools, such as ChatGPT. The same day, a press conference was held at San Jose State University where Chancellor Garcia announced the plan to make AI more accessible to students and faculty. ...
8 Things You May Have Missed In CSUSM Sports This Summer
Sep 3, 2024 · Welcome back Cougars! While we’re still days away from the start of a new season, there are some things you may have missed over the summer. On June 5, 2024, CSUSM placed third in the CCAA Robert J. Hiegert Commissioner’s Cup. The award is granted to the CCAA member institutions achieving high aggregated rankings in...