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Professor Heidi Breuer was one of the literature and writing studies faculty members who participated in the literature reading on Feb. 11.

Faculty share creative writing with campus community

Magali Castillo and Angelica Cervantes February 21, 2021

Five literature & writing (LTWR) faculty members read from their past or current literary projects on Feb. 11 in a Zoom event hosted by the LTWR department. There were about 127 attendees, including students and family members of the faculty.  Courtney Utsler, the LTWR administrative coordinator,...

Cougar Corner

Emily Knoff February 21, 2021

“The Bridge” I once read that painters that  workers on the Golden Gate Bridge begin repainting it anew as soon  as they reach the end  Yawning arches hungry for coverage from the blind, observant eyes of the clouds Modern Sisyphus laboring at 746 feet  Lives lived out on a...

Sia’s first film Music creates a mockery of those with autism.

Sia’s new film Music faces backlash from the autism community

Jaelyn Decena, A&E Editor February 21, 2021

Sia’s new film Music quickly had people talking for the wrong reasons after its release on Feb. 10.  The film quickly faced backlash as the film stars Maddie Ziegler as a young girl named Music, who happens to be on the autism spectrum. Music’s older half-sister Zu, played by Kate Hudson,...

The Chronicle Entertainment Rundown

Jaelyn Decena, A&E Editor February 21, 2021

Book: Untamed by Glennon Doyle Glennon Doyle’s third book Untamed is nothing like her previous books. This self-help memoir shares Doyle’s experience of coming to terms with her sexuality and being comfortable in her own skin. The novel dives into the experience of feeling as though something...

The Chronicle Entertainment Rundown

Kristie Castillo and Jaelyn Decena February 15, 2021

Song: “Good Days” by SZA SZA took social media and the world by storm when she released a “Good Days,” a calming, uplifting single. The song is focused on letting go of occupations and stress of the past and looking to the future with a smile. The artist helps fans sing through their worries...

Malcolm and Marie is now available to stream on Netflix.

Malcolm and Marie redefines love and hate

Angelica Cervantes, Staff Writer February 14, 2021

Sam Levinson’s Malcolm and Marie produces a whirlwind of emotions surrounding the struggles of a complex relationship.  Featuring Zendaya and John David Washington as the leads, the film showcases the range and artistry of its actors.  The tone of this film differs drastically from Levinson’s...

These eight films highlight Black excellence.

8 films that highlight Black excellence

Richard Carpenter, Staff Writer February 14, 2021

Polly (1989): Polly, set in 1950s Alabama, tells the story of Polly Whittier (Keshia Knight Pulliam). After the passing of her parents, Polly steps into a much different world than she left in Detroit. Viewers are shown a glimpse into segregation and black community politics through the eyes of an outspoken...

Music can have a powerful effect on mental health.

Music through the lens of mental health

Angelica Cervantes, Staff Writer February 8, 2021

Music has often been a medium of art that expresses human emotion. Whether it be through singing or the melody of instruments, these sounds create a tangible idea of feelings.  We often hear people say, “music saved my life.” Or, even as famous singer and musician Louis Armstrong once put it,...

The Chronicle Entertainment Rundown

Jaelyn Decena and Kristie Castillo February 7, 2021

Movie: Soul Christmas Day is a time for giving, with Pixar’s newest film Soul being one of the best gifts. Soul follows the story of Joe Gardner (Jamie Foxx), a middle school band teacher and struggling jazz pianist. After an unexpected run with death, Joe cheats his way out of it and his soul...

Cougar Corner

February 7, 2021

“My name is Jennifer Funderberg. I’m currently a 21-year-old junior studying arts and technology. Many of my pieces were from classes I have taken here at CSUSM. I focus on my desire to tell stories, even when they are geared towards personal topics. I have always been fascinated with the idea...

Episodes of Marvel’s WandaVision are released every Friday to stream on Disney+.

WandaVision provides confusing yet irresistible entertainment

Kat Parra, Assistant A&E Editor February 7, 2021

This review may contain some spoilers. Airing every Friday, Disney+ welcomes their newest superhero TV miniseries WandaVision, starring Elizabeth Olsen (Wanda) and Paul Bettany (Vision). Each of the current four episodes are set in different periods starting in the 1950s. Set as a quirky sitcom,...

Cougar Corner

December 14, 2020

Tingling Palm   My palms perspire immediately as I hear the garage door slam shut, an eerie silence. A moment where I can feel my heart accelerate and mentally try to slow it down...anxiety refuses, climbing so far up my throat I can taste it. It’s silent, but the house groans under the...

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