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Ginger Root performing at House of Blues

Ginger Root’s SHINBANGUMI Tour Opens in San Diego

Hannah Crawford, Features Editor October 10, 2024

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...

Salvador de la Torre speaking at Fall Context Exhibit Artist Talk

“Impresiones”; the impressions Salvador de la Torre wants to leave

Saturn Salama and Nahomi Garcia Alarcon October 10, 2024

“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...

Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga in Joker: Folie à Deux

Joker: Folie à Deux Fails to Hit the Right Notes

Danya Rodriguez, Editor in Chief October 7, 2024

“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...

Roz the robot

“The Wild Robot” Review: A Reminder of Dreamworks’ Bold Flavor

Emilio Serrano, Staff Writer October 4, 2024

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'

From Book to Screen: Why Uglies Misses the Mark

Nahomi Garcia Alarcon, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 4, 2024

"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...

Mexican Slum Rats concert

Mexican Slum Rats Love Deeply on New Album ‘SEE YOU AROUND’

Saturn Salama, Staff Writer September 27, 2024

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,”...

Laurence Fishburne as "Morpheus" in The Matrix (1999)

Motivational Morpheus – The Matrix at 25 Years

Justin Gans, Opinions Editor September 27, 2024

Like many others who are younger than the film, my first exposure to “The Matrix” was through my father. I always knew “The Matrix” as that cool movie with a rebel group of slow-motion bullet dodgers. Revisiting the film in theaters for its 25th anniversary, I got a much better sense of what...

“Tiny Threads” Book Review

“Tiny Threads” Book Review

Nahomi Garcia Alarcon, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 27, 2024

As we step into the fall season and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, “Tiny Threads” by Lilliam Rivera is a timely and gripping read. Rivera, an accomplished author and screenwriter with numerous accolades—including a Pushcart Prize and fellowships from prestigious institutions—brings a fresh...

Fighting for a Truly Public University: “Lend & Rule” Book Review

Fighting for a Truly Public University: “Lend & Rule” Book Review

Justin Gans, Opinions Editor September 20, 2024

Discussions around who should control public higher education have amped up in recent years. Students, faculty, and workers increasingly feel the impact of university disinvestment, budget cuts, and institutional debts. In the case of the CSU — once known as the “People’s University” — our...

Cast of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”: A Sequel Stirs the Grave

Nahomi Garcia Alarcon, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 20, 2024

Over the years, the number of remakes has increased, so it was inevitable that Tim Burton’s 1988 cult classic “Beetlejuice” would be resurrected from its grave. With a title that summons its original, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” attempts to recapture the bizarreness from the original film....

Recap: The 40th MTV Video Music Awards

Recap: The 40th MTV Video Music Awards

Nahomi Garcia Alarcon, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 16, 2024

The 40th MTV Video Music Awards took over UBS Arena in New York on Wednesday night, featuring the latest songs and nostalgic moments from the show’s past. The night kicked off with Eminem doing a medley of his greatest hits, accompanied by a squad of Slim Shady lookalikes reminiscent of his iconic...

Image of Tinashe

Tinashe Gets Nasty on “Quantum Baby”

Saturn Salama, Staff Writer September 13, 2024

Tinashe Kachingwe, better known as simply Tinashe, has over a decade of experience in the music industry. New fans might have discovered her from the viral hit “Nasty”, but her discography is full of hidden gems. On her latest album, “Quantum Baby”, Tinashe goes deeper, exploring the new and...

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