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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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Arts & Entertainment

The Audio Scout

Antonio Pequeño IV, A&E Editor May 10, 2017

Mac DeMarco: The Canadian singer-songwriter, Mac DeMarco is set to release his third full-length album This Old Dog on Friday, May 5. The catch is, the album has been leaked online. In Demarco’s signature easy-going nature, he addressed the leak at his Coachella performance and happily encouraged...

Marc E. Bassy rocks Festival 78

Antonio Pequeño IV, A&E Editor May 10, 2017

In a remarkable turnout of 600+ attendees, the first annual Festival 78 provided an evening of music, food and fun at the Mangrum Track & Field on April 22. An evening of music, food and fun, the first annual “Festival 78” took place at the Mangrum Track and Field on April 22. The event...

Jimmy Wayne sheds light on the foster care system

Antonio Pequeño IV, A&E Editor April 18, 2017

“Why don’t I do something to raise awareness for 30,000 children aging out of foster care?” The question Jimmy Wayne asked himself after realizing he wanted to make a sacrifice for his foster “brothers and sisters.” A former foster child and current singer-songwriter, Jimmy Wayne shared...

Carter Winter performs at House of Blues

Taylor Mason, Staff writer April 18, 2017

On April 7, I walked into the House of Blues in San Diego with three of my girlfriends. Being a long-time fan of Carter Winter, I was excited to enjoy an evening of country music, one of my true loves. After standing in line to get a drink, we walked over to the stage, where the band Leaving Austin opened...

Fernando Vega presents César’s Peaceful Revolution

Antonio Pequeño IV, A&E Editor April 18, 2017

César Chávez and the motto of the United Farm Workers, “Sí se puede” are held in high regard at CSUSM, a performance of Fernando Vega’s, César’s Peaceful Revolution naturally attracted many students and plenty of faculty to Arts 111 on March 28. A San Diego native, Vega performed in numerous...

The Audio Scout: ________

Antonio Pequeño IV, A&E Editor April 18, 2017

Kendrick Lamar After dropping “The Heart Part 4” and “HUMBLE.” within a week of one another, Kendrick Lamar had the internet buzzing to say the least. Both tracks, especially “The Heart Part 4,” made it clear that Lamar is returning with a vengeance, but more importantly a new album. His...

Dr. Brian Hu discusses film piracy

Antonio Pequeño IV, A&E Editor April 18, 2017

Brian Hu, the artistic director of Pacific Arts Movement, presenters of the San Diego Asian Film Festival. Hosted in Arts 240 on April 4, Hu was a guest speaker for professor Jonathan Berman and his VSAR 422 class which is home to the Media Makers Series. The series features guest artists from various...

CSUSM screens “Yeah Maybe, No” to kick off Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Annelisa Zamora, Staff writer April 18, 2017

On April 10, CSUSM hosted an independent film called, Yeah Maybe, No by documentary filmmaker Kelly Kend in the USU Ballroom. Kend’s work has previously been featured in the Washington Post and the Huffington Post. The film came together after three years and follows a man named Blake as he tells his...

Kong roars into theaters, but his movie falls flat

Pierce Brenner, Assistant Entertainment Editor March 29, 2017

In 1973, a motley crew of scientists, soldiers and a photographer go on a mission to discover the secrets of the mysterious Skull Island. However, as soon as they get there, they’re attacked by the king of monsters, Kong. Now our heroes brave the treacherous jungle to make their way back to the rendezvous...

Cougar Con brings pop culture to CSUSM

Antonio Pequeño IV, A&E Editor March 29, 2017

In celebration of pop and comic culture, Associated Students Inc. (ASI) and Tukwut Life held CSUSM’s first ever Cougar Con.  The event was held in the USU ballroom open to students and guests with approximately 170 attendees. Cougar Con featured comic vendors and multiple activities such as making...

CSUSM alumni find jobs in marketing agency

Antonio Pequeño IV, A&E Editor March 29, 2017

CSUSM alumni Ria Arago and Toni Gomez are Communication majors who joined with Hadley Media, an experiential marketing agency based in San Marcos. Like many college graduates, the job search of the two alumni had its difficulties before they found themselves interning and eventually obtaining positions...

CSUSM Autos holds second annual car show

Antonio Pequeño IV, A&E Editor March 29, 2017

Flashy wraps, modified engines and cars of various makes were present for CSUSM Autos’ second annual car show. Stated on their student organization web page, CSUSM Autos “represents car enthusiasts and those who are interested in learning more about cars in general.” According to the same...

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