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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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Arts & Entertainment

Professor Skokan of CSUSM’s LTWR and AMD departments on set for short film “Sweet Potato Man”

A conversation on creativity and individuality in scriptwriting with Professor Laura Skokan

Jaelyn Decena, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 15, 2021

One thing that makes CSUSM so special is the faculty; professors are always open to helping students to the best of their ability. A professor who always goes above and beyond for students is Professor Laura Skokan of literature and writing studies and art, media, and design. Professor Skokan...

CSUSM’s School of Arts returns with in-person and online events

Jaelyn Decena, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 15, 2021

As CSUSM begins to transition to traditional online learning, School of Arts departments such as the Theatre Arts are slowly transitioning to in-person performances and events. In-person performances allow more opportunities for actors to gauge audience response and connect with an audience. However,...

Halsey teams up with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross of Nine Inch Nails for their newest album.

Halsey takes musical risks with newest album If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power

Tania Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief September 12, 2021

Following the success of their autobiographical album Manic, Halsey crosses over to alternative rock with their fourth studio album, If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power. The singer teams up with Nine Inch Nails members and Academy Award-winning composers Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross to tell a story...

Entertainment Rundown 9/12

Tania Ortiz, Cassidy Lovell, and Diana Beas Soto September 12, 2021

Single: “LO$ER=LOVER" by Tania Ortiz K-Pop group, Tomorrow by Together released “LO$ER=LOVER '' on Aug. 17 as a part of their first repackaged album, The Chaos Chapter: Fight or Escape. “LO$ER=LOVER'' is a continuation of the band’s dive into a pop-rock sound from their second album, The...

Mortal Kombat finally delivers the film gamers have been waiting 30 years for.

REVIEW: Mortal Kombat 2021: the film fans have been waiting for for 30 years

Richard Carpenter, Staff Writer May 18, 2021

Since its conception almost 30 years ago, Mortal Kombat has kept our attention with each fatality and new character added. However, the legacy has fallen short when it came to the silver screen adaptations in the mid-90s.   For most fans when the announcement of the newest release of Mortal Kombat...

These graduation songs will inspire and comfort the class of 2021.

8 songs to add to your graduation playlist

Richard Carpenter, Staff Writer May 18, 2021

“The Maze” by Michael Schulte ​For those out there feeling a bit lost coming into graduation, know that you're not alone. We’ve all been lost before, but we always find our way back. For some of us, we felt a little lost finding our major in the beginning, and then maybe a few times there...

The Chronicle Entertainment Rundown

Isaac Eddens, Staff Writer and Video Editor May 18, 2021

Album: Slime Language 2 Young Thug, one of the most distinctive contemporary rap artists, released the long-anticipated album Slime Language 2 from his label Young Stoner Life Records on April 16. The album has various songs ranging from energetic-club music to eccentric slow love ones. Some commentators...

Netflix’s new horror film Things Heard and Seen is now available to stream on Netflix.

Netflix horror film Things Heard & Seen gives a new definition to the husband-wife relationship

Kat Parra, Assistant A&E Editor May 10, 2021

This review may contain spoilers.  Netflix's new film Things Heard and Seen features Catherine Claire, played by Amanda Seyfried, as an artist stuck in a marriage with George Claire, played by James Norton. The couple seems to be a picture-perfect family: Catherine and George attended college and...

The Chronicle Entertainment Rundown

Jaelyn Decena, A&E Editor May 10, 2021

Movie: The Mitchells vs. the Machines The Mitchells vs. the Machines is a newly-released Netflix kids’ animated film. The film follows the story of Katie Mitchell, the eldest daughter of the dysfunctional and anything-but-ordinary Mitchell family, who go on a road trip. The family goes on a...

Senior music students will complete their capstone projects virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pictured is Sarah Lehman singing.

Music majors complete senior capstones virtually

Anneliese Esparza, Editor-in-Chief May 9, 2021

Ten music students specializing in vocal performance, composition, piano, bass guitar and more performed or will perform in three livestreamed recitals this month. An additional six music seniors performed their projects during their capstone class. Performances came from homes, backyards and CSUSM’s...

Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo star in new quirky comedy Barb and Star go to Vista Del Mar, now available to stream on Netflix.

REVIEW: Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar shows that middle-aged women can still have their “hot girl summer”

Angelica Cervantes, Staff Writer May 3, 2021

Barb and Star go to Vista Del Mar is an eccentric and poppy new film that amplifies vacation vibes on the sunny coast of Florida.  As we head into spring and summer months, this film livens the mood for coming holidays and is perfect to watch with family and friends. This film is a physical representation...

The Chronicle Entertainment Rundown

Jaelyn Decena and Angelica Cervantes May 3, 2021

Book: Transcendent Kingdom Yaa Gyasi released her debut novel Transcendent Kingdom in September 2020. The book does not hesitate to take on darker topics such as abuse, addiction and depression. The story follows Gifty, the youngest daughter of a Ghanian family that immigrated to America. Gifty...

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