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Arts & Entertainment

CSUSM showcases student centers at the Cougars in Solidarity Block Party

Sydney Bayaca and Marielle Alindogan September 17, 2019

CSUSM’s Forum Plaza held the Cougars in Solidarity Block Party on a warm, Thursday night. Hundreds of students gathered together to inquire about the many organizations that the University Student Union (USU) has to offer. On Sept. 5, students lined up at the check-in booth for the event...

Students gather on the terrace of the USU amphitheatre to watch Aladdin at Cougar Cinema on August 28.

USU movie night brings nostalgia with Aladdin

September 17, 2019

Movie nights are a fun and often free way for students to make new friends at the be-ginning of the semester. The USU hosted the first monthly Cougar Cinema event of the year on Aug. 28 in the amphitheater, screening the 2019 remake of Disney’s Aladdin. The film stars Mena Massoud as Aladdin,...

Hundreds of students wait in line to participate in ASI-sponsored First Night Celebration on Aug. 26.

Hundreds of students start new school year at annual First Night Celebration

Mekala Lehmunn, A&E Editor September 17, 2019

Over 650 students enjoyed free food, bumper cars and other activities while learn- ing about CSUSM’s Associated Students, Incorporated (ASI) at this year’s First Night Celebration on Aug. 26.   ASI Pride & Traditions Specialist and First Night’s main programmer,...

THE CHRONICLE ENTERTAINMENT RUNDOWN

Lara Amin, Anneliese Esparza, and Tania Ortiz September 17, 2019

Podcast: “A Little Forward” Looking for a new way to tolerate traffic on your commute to school? The television channel Freeform introduced its first original podcast series “A Little Forward.” The podcast explores topics like money, relationships, imposter...

Student artists Sarah Bricke and Kimberly Lopez in front of the white rose memorial

Student artists pay tribute to original artist with memorial renovation

Annelisa Zamora, A&E Editor May 8, 2019

Approximately one year ago, students Sarah Bricke and Kimberly Lopez started planning their vision in re-dedicating CSUSM’s White Rose memorial.   Originally designed in 2003 by Cynthia Joseph in a class taught by Dr. Andrea Liss, the White Rose memorial is dedicated to a group of students...

Nicole Kidman stars in the 2001 film, Moulin Rouge!.

Moulin Rouge! dazzles as a musical master piece

Izzi Harris, Film Analyst May 8, 2019

A rowdy, colourful and unashamed portrayal of cabaret-era France, Moulin Rouge! dives headfirst into a love that will live forever.   A musical unlike any other, this film precedes movie giants from the creator of The Great Gatsby and Romeo +  Juliet. Anyone who has seen a Baz Luhrmann film...

Film still from Avengers: Endgame trailer.

Eleven year saga comes to a close in Avengers: Endgame

Briana Osuna, Features Editor May 8, 2019

After 11 years, 22 films, countless hours of suspense and emotional investment, the Infinity War saga came to a close in Marvel’s latest cinematic installment, Avengers: Endgame.   The movie picks up right where Avengers: Infinity War left off. After Thanos wiped out 50 percent of the population...

Ballet Folklorico Showcase honors Mexican heritage, delights audience

Mekala Lehmunn, Staff Writer May 8, 2019

During an evening of tamales, mariachi music and traditional dances, the Ballet Folklorico de CSUSM celebrated Mexican heritage with an enthusiastic and inspired audience. The fourth annual Ballet Folklorico Showcase took place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on May 4 in the USU Ballroom. “We are hosting...

Entertainment Rundown

Entertainment Rundown

Annelisa Zamora, A&E Editor April 25, 2019

Show: Love, Death and Robots Netflix’s new anthology series premiered March 15 with 18 episodes ranging from 6 to 17 minute long. The series is funny, vulgar, gory, heartfelt, entertaining and definitely not safe for work. Each episode is an independent story that deals with sci-fi and dystopian...

Teddy Van Alst visits CSUSM for Community and Writing Series

Laura Jefchak, Features Writer April 25, 2019

Black and white images of Chicago, by photographer Bob Rehak, played on the screens behind Dr. Theodore (Teddy) Van Alst Jr., adding context to the stories about being American Indian in the gang neighborhoods of Chicago’s north side. His energetic reading transported the audience to a time when the...

REVIEW: The World’s End concludes the Cornetto trilogy with apocalyptic comedy

Izzi Harris, Film Analyst April 25, 2019

Edgar Wright again teams up with best mates Simon Pegg and Nick Frost to create the final film in the “Cornetto Trilogy”, and arguably the greatest film of their careers - The World’s End. Following hits Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, The World's End features five men who return to their hometown...

Important Rwandan tragedy depicted in film/ Film Something in April depicts important tragedy

Sasha Anand, Assistant Entertainment Editor April 25, 2019

Twenty five years ago this April, the Hutu people killed as many as 800,000 of the Tutsi minority in Africa during the horrific Rwandan Genocide.   To honor the victims of the 1994 genocide, CSUSM’s History and Global Studies departments, along with the Global Commitment Committee, screened...

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