As we near the 2024 Presidential Election and pass the one-year mark of Israel’s ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip, many feel disillusioned about the future. Community organizing and education will be crucial to avoiding the many crises we face. Here is a list of introductory books for some of the...
Saturn Salama, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
• October 25, 2024
Last week, CSUSM students performed Carly Churchill’s play “Vinegar Tom” directed by Judy Bauerlein and Shaun Heard.
“Vinegar Tom” opens with a young woman lounging and talking with her lover, who claims he is the devil. This dimly lit and brooding scene, filled with violence towards the...
On October 4, Clairo hosted her largest headline show at the Rady Shell in San Diego, drawing an impressive crowd boasting an attendance of around ten thousand. Overall, the concert was fantastic. My long-term goal for the New Year was to attend more concerts, and while I haven’t seen many, I am pleased...
As a fan of “Wicked” since I was a 12-year-old choir kid, it’s hard to believe that the musical has been around for more than two decades. Whether it’s your first time hearing the opening lines of “Defying Gravity” or the hundredth time seeing Glinda descend in her bubble, there is a certain...
Isabel Cañas is swiftly emerging as a voice in contemporary Gothic literature, skillfully weaving horror, romance, and historical themes into her narratives. Her debut novel, “The Hacienda”, sets the stage for her talent in creating richly atmospheric stories, while her recent work, “Vampires...
Despite my awareness of the 1931 “Dracula”, I never had much interest in watching it – until now. My curiosity was piqued by Eugenio Derbez’s new series “Y Llegaron de Noche”, which recounts the story behind the Spanish adaptation of this classic film.
After watching the first episode...
Have you ever wanted to travel back in time during the height of pop culture in Japan’s Juban District? Well, look no further because Ginger Root Productions can do exactly that! This three-man band took San Diego by storm on September 24 welcoming the crowd to their flashy tech rehearsal.
Self-proclaiming...
“Impresiones” is a 14-part collection by Salvador de la Torre exploring their experiences as a trans person and a Mexican artist raised in Texas. On October 1, de la Torre visited the Kellogg Library on special invitation by CSUSM’s librarians. They received a warm welcome, as they were introduced...
“Joker: Folie à Deux” is one of the most anticipated films of the year but I, along with many others, would recommend saving your money.
I went into the early screening of “Joker: Folie à Deux” with high hopes and an open mind but I came out of the theatre with mixed emotions. I loved the...
This past week I had the pleasure of watching DreamWorks, "The Wild Robot”, a film that perfectly encapsulates the bond of a parent and child. Directed by Chris Sander, whose previous credits include “Lilo & Stitch”, and “How to Train Your Dragon” - fun fact, he is the creator and voice...
"Uglies”, a dystopian Netflix film, is the type of adaptation that leaves the viewer wondering if we really needed this to be made. Based on Scott Westerfeld's 2005 YA novel, the movie presents a world where everyone is labeled “ugly” until their 16th birthday when they undergo surgery to become...
Currently burning through their North American tour, Mexican Slum Rats, or MSR, are making a name for themselves. They are a five-piece band from Granada Hills, California, and they rock like nothing else. In every song, they hope to elicit overwhelming emotion, and their latest album, “See You Around,”...
