In perhaps one of the most highly anticipated events of the 2016-17 school year, Dr. Cornel West spoke in front of nearly 1,000 attendees on Friday, Nov. 4 in the USU ballroom.
The event sold out in a record-breaking 36 hours and compensated for the high demand with a livestream viewing room in Arts...
Mark your calendars for a unique and empowering experience when the fourth annual American Indian and Indigenous Film Festival will be hosted at USU on Nov. 17 and 18 from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Pechanga Resort on Nov. 19 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
This year’s line-up showcases over 25 films,...
Award-winning veteran Amanda Wirtz, presented her unique story of trials, tribulations and triumph to CSUSM students on Nov. 3 in the USU ballroom.
The event began with Wirtz giving a violin rendition of our National Anthem. Her various violin performances were interwoven in her presentation, creating...
The Alpha Xi Delta sorority is known for their support, advocacy and volunteer work for Autism Speaks throughout the year. On Oct. 19 in the USU, they hosted an event, Setting Life with Autism to Music, for the students and faculty to learn about Andrea Moriarty and her son Reed. Andrea opened up about...
The Jokes for Votes tour made its seventh stop on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at CSUSM, with the goal to present “comedy and democracy together in a historic fashion” to CSUSM students.
The event offered free admission for CSUSM students and took place in the USU Ballroom.
The lineup for the show consisted...
A timeless tale about following dreams, defying the odds, rebellious acts and love, the musical October Sky launched from the Old Globe stage on Sept. 22.
Based on the 1999 original feel-good film, this play will inspire audiences to soar to new heights. Homer Hickam (Kyle Selig), a high school student...
Want to dress up for Halloween without spending big bucks on a costume? Getting creative and making your own costume gives it a unique look without spending a lot of money for one night. It also gives you an opportunity to have fun while designing your own Halloween look.
Popsugar’s website suggested...
Madison Scrivano, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• October 28, 2016
Goblins, Ghosts and Ghouls, Oh My!
Looking for fun and scary ways to celebrate All Hallows Eve? Look no further! Both San Diego county and CSUSM offer fun and creepy activities that will scare the pants off anyone who dares join in on the celebration.
Among these activities is a spooky, guided...
On Oct. 21, the Tukwut Life and Student Life & Leadership presented The Murder Mystery Company, one of San Diego’s experts in mystery entertainment, to CSUSM. Students were encouraged to come dressed in their finest 1920s fashion for a chance to win the Best Dressed award.
The scene was set...
The Art and Lectures Series, produced by the College of Art and Humanities, debuted an award-winning documentary named, Last Day of Freedom on Oct. 24. It was a story of racial injustice from the perspective of those affected by it. Nami Talisman, one of the directors, presented the film in the USU...
Pierce Brenner, Assistant Entertainment Editor
• October 28, 2016
Fearless was hosted Tuesday, October 18 at 6:30 P.M. in Arts Building 111.
In many ways, student athletes live charmed lives. They’re the toast of the university, have access to a plethora of scholarships and spend their college years playing a sport they love.
Of course, we know it’s not...
Pierce Brenner, Entertainment Assistant
• October 24, 2016
Based on a best-selling book by Paula Hawkins, The Girl on the Train follows Rachel Watson (Emily Blunt), an alcoholic divorcée who stalks her ex-husband and his neighbors. In the end, it’s a mess.
When one of the neighbors, Megan, goes missing, the police immediately suspect Rachel, who must find...
