English Anguish by Alya Burnand
Take time to try a tongue twister
A total tonal tango
Through rules that are almost sinister
Spelling doesn’t guarantee rhyme, though
Attempt an awesome alliteration
Or concoct a complicated consonance
English eagerly awaits to...
Art studios, performance centers and even movie theaters have closed their doors amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, with no exception for the arts at CSUSM.
The art, music and theater departments attempt to find a way for students and staff to maintain normalcy given these changes.
This online-only...
Tenet, a highly-anticipated original film by Christopher Nolan, redefines the genre of traditional espionage movies.
Nolan can be credited for his swift, complex films that inspire a new form of moviemaking. This visual masterpiece does not depend on CGI to carry the intense effects of the film,...
Jaelyn Decena, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• September 15, 2020
Musical duo Nathan & Jessie create a unique listening experience with trilingual lyrics and a blend of blues, folk and jazz.
Consisting of Nathan Rivera and Jessie Andra Smith, Nathan & Jessie’s upbeat music makes listeners want to dance.
The duo is based in Temecula, CA and is accompanied...
On Aug. 28, the world said goodbye to the king of Wakanda, Chadwick Boseman.
The news of the actor’s death devastated millions of fans who were inspired by seeing him on screen. Boseman’s family did not reveal until after his death that he had been battling stage three colon cancer since 2016.
During...
Podcast: “Dissect”
Named best podcast of 2018 by the New York Times, “Dissect” is a serialized look into the hidden stories behind today’s most popular albums. Each season covers an album by artists like Frank Ocean, Kanye West and more. The podcast dives into the lyrics, musical composition...
Kat Parra, Photographer, Staff Writer
• May 1, 2020
While there are countless movies and TV shows to watch, sometimes a little romantic comedy is just what we need.
Netflix recently released a new film titled Love Wedding Repeat, with a wide cast from Sam Cla-fl into Olivia Munn. This film is not a traditional rom-com; instead, it’s centered around...
Book: Educated: A Memoir
Tara Westover’s 2018 memoir chronicles her inspiring quest to gain an education despite her tumultuous upbringing. Westover was raised in rural Idaho by survivalist Mormon parents who unschooled their children and attempted to keep them isolated from the outside world....
For many people living in quarantine, it’s a roller coaster of emotions. One moment you’re convinced that the world is ending; the next you’re having a lengthy conversation with your dog.
Below are suggestions for what to watch based on four of the many moods or situations you may be experiencing...
Between
By Franchesca Faggiolly
“She doesn’t speak Spanish.”
I don’t speak Spanish.
“Oh, what are you?”
What, am I? “
You look Mexican.”
I am Mexican.
“But you don’t speak Spanish.”
I don’t speak Spanish. “
What...
The end of the spring semester is usually a time where students showcase their creative projects to the campus community. While this familiar tradition has been disrupted because of the pandemic, departments and student organizations are taking steps to ensure that students’ work can still be displayed...
Kat Parra, Photographer, Staff Writer
• April 17, 2020
With the world still in quarantine, binge-watching films is a highly beloved method to pass time. With everything on the news, perhaps a few tears wouldn’t hurt. This month, Netfl ix released a film inspired by the true story written in the novel “His Sunrise, My Sunset” by Jan Hurst. Undoubtedly,...
