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Arts & Entertainment

Literary series invites two poets to share their works

Laura Jefchak, Student Life Reporter March 9, 2019

The Community and World Literary series started on Feb.21 with readings from Maureen Owen and Barbara Henning -- two published authors on a tour through the states. Owen is an American Book Award winning poet who found the literary magazine Telephone in 1969. She read many poems from her book Erosion’s...

Studio A on the second floor of Kellogg Library has the necessary equipment for students.

Kellogg Studios serves student production needs

Annelisa Zamora, A&E Editor March 9, 2019

“Lights, camera, action” is a lot easier said than done when you’re a college student working on a budget. Luckily, CSUSM has a hidden gem on campus for all your video and audio service needs.   Located on the second floor of the Kellogg Library is Kellogg Studios, an entire section...

The event features several prison art installations and drawings.

Library exhibit sheds light on incarceration issues

Sasha Anand, A&E Assistant Editor March 9, 2019

Art pieces and pictures were exhibited by imprisoned students, which depicted the struggle that inmates in the prison-industrial complex faced while being behind bars and once they are released.   Cultures Confined: Impacts of Incarceration exhibited a large portion of artwork throughout...

Lucy Boynton and Ferdia Walsh-Peelo star in the 2016 film, Sing Street.

Sing Street spans musical generations

Izzi Harris, Film Analyst March 9, 2019

Re-visit some of the forgotten, ‘bombed-at the box office’ films that have the potential to become late cult-classic hits. Today’s suggestion: the fantastic Sing Street.   Perhaps the film that was most robbed at the 2016 Oscars, this Irish film will far surpass your expectations. The...

DreamWorks Animation presents the third film of the How To Train Your Dragon franchise.

How to Train Your Dragon 3 soars with fantastic story

Nate Borie, Film Analyst March 9, 2019

After four years, the long awaited grand finale to the How to Train Your Dragon franchise has finally arrived.   How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World soars high and comes to an end with a mighty roar.   Thanks to the combination of a heart-pounding and tear-jerking story,...

There are various notable contenders for Oscar winners this year.

Oscars’ Best Picture nominations reflect dynamic year in filmmaking

Sasha Anand, Assistant Entertainment Editor February 20, 2019

  It is award season in the entertainment industry and the main event, the 91st Academy Awards, are fast approaching.   Of all the award categories, Best Picture is arguably the most anticipated. In the Best Picture category, the nominees are  A Star Is Born, Bohemian Rhapsody...

The Chronicle Entertainment rundown

Annelisa Zamora, Sasha Anand, Marielle Alindogan, A&E Team February 20, 2019

Online series: “Conspiracy Theories with Shane Dawson” The popular YouTuber Shane Dawson, recently released a two-part series where he delves into a handful of conspiracy theories ranging from government laser beams starting wildfires to Chuck E. Cheese reusing old pizza. The series is much...

Dragon Ball Super: Broly showcases a battle for the ages

Nate Borie, A&E Writer February 20, 2019

Broly, the legendary Super Saiyan, has returned in his very own feature length film and now as an official member of the Dragon Ball family.   Thanks to an incredible story, beautiful animation and overly dramatic but superb acting, Dragon Ball Super: Broly breathes new life into the legendary...

Cougar Showcase Corner

Sierra Martin, CSUSM Student February 20, 2019

  She had a lively, playful disposition, which delighted in anything ridiculous. Until she didn't. This girl is going through something here. Treat her with a bit of extra gentleness. The worst thing in the world has already happened to her. Her father is dead and nothing...

The animated superhero film stars Shameik Moore as Miles Morales and Jake Johnson as Spider-man.

Spider-Verse delivers heartfelt story

Kathleen Carpio, Student Life Reporter February 7, 2019

If you’re someone who pays attention to pop-culture, chances are you can recount the origin story of Spider-Man pretty easily.   It’s a modern-day classic tale. Boy gets bitten by radioactive spider. Boy discovers he has powers after being bitten by the spider. Boy saves New York City...

Perspectives on Ted Bundy skew with recent media coverage

Samantha Carrillo, Assistant Opinion Editor February 7, 2019

Though he was convicted and sentenced to death over 30 years ago, the horrendous and inhumane acts committed by Ted Bundy continue to be discussed in today’s media. Netflix released an original documentary series called Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes in addition to a newly released...

SoundDiego LIVE host Alysha Nett announces next band to play and begins to hand out free t-shirts to the crowd.

SoCal bands rock the Pour House with SoundDiego LIVE

Dania Meza, Staff Writer February 7, 2019

SoundDiego LIVE quenched local fans’ thirst with SoCal sounds served from James Supercave, Aviator Stash and Los Shadows along with Mason Ale Works beer at Oceanside’s Pour House on Jan. 25.   For live show aficionados in North County, finding a show nearby without having to make their...

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