The Pride

While other students were relaxing or vacationing during spring break, a handful of CSUSM students packed their bags and flew out to New Orleans for an alternative to the conventional spring break.… Post the First Comment

A notable concern among college students is quality health care insurance. While it can be difficult to find a policy that adequately covers student needs, if one "browses around" there are many private insurance policy options available to suit an individual's particular requirements. In addition, many insurance packages that are available are specifically designed for student situations. … Post the First Comment

The opening of the new University Store on April 7 not only marks an exciting day for the University's Foundation, but it also begins a new chapter for all CSUSM members to revive their school spirit and nurture the growing campus community. In addition to the now textbook-only store located downstairs from the new store on the fifth floor of Craven hall, the University Store is open and eager to serve students in many new ways. … Post the First Comment

One week from today, the United States will celebrate its 38th annual Earth Day. As the result of nearly four decades of environmental awareness, the surface of April 22nd is synonymous with tree-hugging, hemp clothes, and liberal protests. A far cry from politics in the 60s and 70s, the modern Earth Day presents revolutionary thinking and opportunities for every American to change the world for the better. … Post the First Comment

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"The Evolution of Dance" can be found on youtube.com. The six-minute video currently has close to 82 million views. The sheer number of viewers is in direct correlation with the sheer genius of Judson Laipply, an inspirational comedian. The six decade ranging video can be appreciated by all ages.… Post the First Comment

Summer school is a great option for students whether their need is acceleration or remediation. While summer school is a good opportunity to catch up on college credits there are various concerns to be aware of in choosing to enroll in summer courses. It is important to remember that summer programs are shorter and more condense in time than regular semester classes. Summer programs include a whole semester's worth of work, so be aware to not take too many classes and do not expect it to be easier than regular semester classes.… Post the First Comment

We have all heard of the term "mini-dorms," but what exactly are they? According to the city of San Diego a mini-dorm is any house or apartment having three or more living areas including rooms and lofts. These mini-dorms have been popping up all around San Diego for decades. The amount of living area is just too small for the massive amount of college students that reside throughout the entire city. … 3 Comments