The Pride

Last Monday, the college community allied together for a common cause protesting against Governor Schwarzenegger's proposed cuts to California's higher education system.… Post the First Comment

Thursday, April 24-CSUSM held its annual Tukwut Leadership Awards Night at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido from 6:00-9:30 p.m. The event, emceed by Gary Olsberg, featured speeches by current ASI President and CEO, Caitlyn Gelrud and incoming ASI President, Alexander Hoang. Hoang addressed those students in attendance, honoring them for their accomplishments and active role in drawing in students to campus involvement… Post the First Comment

CSUSM won several awards in RecycleMania 2008. CSUSM brought home first place Grand Champion in the Partial Campus Division. CSUSM also took first place in Per Capita Classic, Targeted Material - Paper, Targeted Material - Corrugated Cardboard, and placed second in Gorilla Prize.… 1 Comment

Friday, April 25, 2008 -- Hundreds of thousands of students across the nation observed the National Day of Silence. This year's event was held in remembrance of Lawrence King, an 8th- grade student who was shot and killed at a California school on Feb. 12, 2008 because of his sexual orientation and gender expression. … Post the First Comment

Today, April 29, the All People's Recognition Ceremony will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the Clarke Field House. The event recognizes students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members who have made a difference in the community and promoted multiculturalism, diversity, and inclusiveness. Sponsored by the Student Life & Leadership & Multicultural Programs office, this event is in its third year and with the number of nominations growing greater each successive year. … Post the First Comment

Last Friday, April 25, was the first ever shark attack in Solana Beach, Calif. In the waters of Fletcher Cove, the regular meeting place of a triathlon-training group was interrupted when nature and man collided. … Post the First Comment

April 24, 2008 -- Cal State San Marcos held guest speaker Fernando Suarez del Solar who was invited by the National Latino Research Center, MEChA, and the Women's Studies Club. The issue was the local impact of war on Latino youth. Various students crowded Academic Hall to listen to Fernando speak about his experiences with the armed forces, how recruitment affects Latino's throughout the San Diego area and the tragic loss of his son as a Marine. … Post the First Comment