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Dancers showcasing one of the traditional Danzas from Oaxaca at Oaxaca de Mis Amores 2025
Celebrating Latine Heritage Month
Ruby Pulido-Pérez, Features Editor

September 15 marked the beginning of this year’s Latine Heritage Month. Latine Heritage Month may also...

News
Getty Images for iHeartRadio, Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran Addresses Gaza Onstage in Philadelphia as Macklemore Fallout Widens
September 22, 2026
A New Lethal Opioid Has Made Its Way Across the United States
A New Lethal Opioid Has Made Its Way Across the United States
September 21, 2026
The aftermath of the Nepal floods.
Nepal Battles Devastating Floods from the Himalayas
September 14, 2026
Aftermath of a strike in Ukraine.
AI Powered Drones Are Reshaping the Russian-Ukrainian War
September 14, 2026
Photo of Lindsay Clancy in court.
The Lindsay Clancy Trial: Truth, Fiction, Verdict
September 7, 2026
Trending Stories
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A New Lethal Opioid Has Made Its Way Across the United States

A New Lethal Opioid Has Made Its Way Across the United States

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Getty Images for iHeartRadio, Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran Addresses Gaza Onstage in Philadelphia as Macklemore Fallout Widens

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Ariana Grande at the Oakland Arena, June 6th

Ariana Grande Steps Back from Her Public Life

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The new cast of the Harry Potter series.

I Will Not Be Watching Harry Potter

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Laurence Fishburne as "Morpheus" in The Matrix (1999)

Motivational Morpheus - The Matrix at 25 Years

Sports
Ethan Salas Crossing Home Plate After Second Home Run
The San Diego Padres are on the Road to Clinching Playoffs
Reta Yousif, Staff Writer • September 22, 2026

The San Diego Padres are fighting to clinch a spot in the playoffs. The Padres are currently holding the third and final National League playoff...

FIBA Team USA Women’s Basketball winning World Cup
Team USA Wins Fifth Consecutive Basketball World Cup Trophy
September 15, 2026
Xander Bogaerts' walk-off grand slam against the Colorado Rockies on April 9, 2026.
Padres Off to an Encouraging Start, and a Student Deal Worth Noting
April 22, 2026
Olympic Star
Olympic Star
April 1, 2026
Graphic by Casey Budlong.
Fantasy Sports Influence: Has fantasy football changed the way fans watch games?
September 23, 2025
Features
UN CSUSM Team Represents Mexico in National Model UN March 2026 Conference
Modeling the UN at CSUSM
Ruby Pulido-Perez, Features Editor • September 9, 2026

As the fall semester starts here at CSUSM, students may be looking to join clubs or organizations to make new connections or learn new skills....

Celeste Yanez and Natalia Ortiz (left to right)
Meet your new Editors-in-Chief
September 1, 2026
As part of the 2026 North County Day of Service, community members plant crops, sow seeds, and pull weeds at CSUSM’s milpa, located in the Community Ethnobotany Garden.
CSUSM Milpa Project Participates in 2026 North County Day of Service
April 22, 2026
5 Spring Activities Happening in North County
5 Spring Activities Happening in North County
March 18, 2026
Graphic by Natalia Ortiz
2026 Festival 78 Headliner
February 27, 2026
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Opinion
The new cast of the Harry Potter series.
I Will Not Be Watching Harry Potter
Lola Ferguson, Opinions Editor • September 17, 2026

“Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” is soon to be a new HBO TV show based on the book series by J.K. Rowling. It’s coming out...

Media Literacy: Crisis or No Big Deal?
Media Literacy: Crisis or No Big Deal?
September 10, 2026
Graphic of Mexican and American flags together with confused person
Yes, I’m an American, But,
May 7, 2026
Harvard got their funds cut, what can happen to CSUSM? 
Harvard got their funds cut, what can happen to CSUSM? 
April 30, 2026
Edited by Britney Paredes, Original Images by Nadia Snopek, Adobe Stock
More Than Just a Cash Grab: The Cultural Value of Adaptations
April 23, 2026
Via Disney+
Stop Making Live-Action Remakes
April 23, 2026
Arts
Ariana Grande at the Oakland Arena, June 6th
Ariana Grande Steps Back from Her Public Life
Abigail-Brianna Reyes, Arts & Entertainment Editor • September 18, 2026

Ariana Grande has officially stepped out of the public eye after her “Eternal Sunshine” tour ended on September 1st.  At her Chicago...

Sarah McLachlan and Olivia Rodrigo perform together at Daisy Chain Fields on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Political Activism Through Music Festivals: Daisy Chain Fields Festival
September 11, 2026
John Galliano poses at the end of the presentation of the Dior Haute Couture spring/summer 2010 fashion collection on Jan. 25, 2010, in Paris.
Met Gala Cancels Theme “John Galliano: Horizons”
September 11, 2026
Photo source: Piece of Magic Entertainment
Indie Movies vs Huge Franchises: The Impact of “Iron Lung”
March 26, 2026
Photo Source: Netflix
Bringing Back Bangtan: BTS is Back!
March 26, 2026
Film Review: “Wicked: For Good”
Film Review: “Wicked: For Good”
November 24, 2025
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VIDEO ESSAY: Students Should Vote Down the Wellness and Recreation Facility Proposal to Avoid Sky-High Student Fees
Justin Gans, Opinions Editor • October 18, 2024

Read the article here: https://csusmchronicle.com/23916/opinion/students-should-vote-down-the-wellness-and-recreation-facility-proposal-to-avoid-sky-high-student-fees/?draft=live

Roar Report: Week 8: Referendum News and Sports Scores Updates
October 14, 2024
Roar Report: Suicide Awareness with Upsilon Omega
September 30, 2024
Roar Report: Meet the Centers
September 16, 2024
Roar Report: Student Organization Fair
September 13, 2024