By Zach Schanzenbach Staff Writer “I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 22.”  So goes this popular Taylor Swift song about living it up.  Well I don’t know about her, but I’m feeling more like “42.”  Yeah, I’m an old soul, but that’s not what I’m talking about. 42 is...

By Faith Orcino A&E Editor It's Midterm Season on campus so here's a playlist that will help you get through those many assignments, projects and helpful study guides.

Frozen’s tale warms hearts By Caitlyn Thibodeau Staff Writer Disney’s Frozen has been one of this year’s top blockbusters, grossing over $864 million. After the release being pushed back, it is finally hitting stores on March 18. RottenTomatoes.com gives it 4.5 out of 5 stars. Critics called...

By Ryan Downs Senior Staff Writer For about as long as she’s been a teacher on campus, Dr. Ching-Ming Cheng has performed at on-campus events for the University, and she has already made plans to do so again. This month, Dr. Cheng will perform a piano recital for the benefit of students. Dr. Ching-Ming...

By Alex Maravillas Fashion Columnist “Simp” is defined as a person who is too emotionally attached to someone. Even if that particular someone does not have mutual feelings for this person. Are you under the Valentine’s Day Blues? If yes, then you may be Simping. But if not, then I presume you...

Black Widow, Captain Marvel, She-Hulk and others return with new solo series By Faith Orcino A&E Editor Within in the list of titles in the “All-New Marvel NOW!” phase, fans can find new books taking a more personal look at some of their favorite super women. These stories take place after...

By Alex Maravillas Fashion Columnist Need an extra pep in your step?  This mix is inspired to give the listener a boost of energy.  May it be for studying for an exam, or if you only got two hours of sleep, a shot of espresso is here to wake you up.

By Ryan Downs Senior Staff Writer Art has always been an important institution on campus, with exhibits commonly being featured in both the library and the Arts Building. But what many may not know about is the off-campus gallery in Old California. CSUSM owns the gallery and features artwork both...

By Noelle Friedberg Staff Writer Nicole Krauss’ third novel is a story of revolution, love, loss - and yes, a desk. It is a tale of an American novelist who has been writing at her beloved desk for 25 years. As the story goes on, it becomes known that she actually inherited this desk from a Chilean...

By Zach Schazenbach Staff Writer There are still some feeling the effects after the holiday.  Here are two playlists catered to certain outcomes. For the Lovebirds: https://play.spotify.com/user/1278423552/playlist/2ZqCuFmg9T7z75yfyFJuwT For those that didn't get so lucky: https://play.spotify.com/user/1278423552/playlist/3k0k2Ktzr7h4JsMkSAXi51

By Ryan Downs Senior Staff Writer  One of the better things about Netflix is its showcase not only of western films, but also foreign films. This allows martial arts movies that normally would go straight-to-DVD, like Ip Man or The Raid: Redemption, to become surprise cult hits. Standing in the...

By Katie Garner Staff Writer Myths and legends are the odd ingredients that shape us, and our cultures. Religions follow humanity wherever we go. America contains some of most divergent beliefs and cultural systems in the world. Starting with tales told by Native Americans, mythologies have poured...