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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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Entertainment Rundown 2/24

Entertainment Rundown 2/24

Kinsey Canez, Eric Hendricks, and Cassidy Lovell February 24, 2022

T.V. Show: Abbott Elementary by Kinsey Canez This new sit-com series follows a group of teachers at an underfunded public elementary school in Philadelphia. The lives of the school’s educators and the stylish but not always super helpful principal are at the heart of the show, as well as their...

The Book of Boba Fett is the latest addition to long-running franchise Star Wars

New Star Wars series does not live up to expectation

Nik Chrissanthos, Assistant A&E Editor February 24, 2022

This review contains spoilers. The most recent Star Wars TV show to be put on to Disney+ is Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett. Temuera Morrison, who previously played Jango Fett in Attack of the Clones, returns to Star Wars as Jango’s cloned son, Boba Fett. Alongside assassin Fennec Shand (played...

Spider-Man, from Filler to Film Franchise

Nik Chrissanthos, Assistant A&E Editor February 9, 2022

Spider-Man is everywhere in our modern world. The friendly neighborhood superhero has appeared in many forms of media in just the last decade alone such as comic books, TV shows, video In contrast to many other characters of this era, Peter Parker was relatable to a large part of the audience. Spider-Man...

Entertainment Rundown 2/9

Single: "Surface Pressure" from Encanto by Koushiki Bhattacharya While people are talking about “We Don’t Talk About Bruno’’ calling it the new “‘Let it Go”, there is another song from the movie Encanto that has garnered attention; “Surface Pressure”. The song is written by Lin-Manuel...

Animated DND campaign premieres on Amazon Prime

Cassidy Lovell, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 9, 2022

This review may contain spoilers. The Critical Role company’s animated Dungeons and Dragons campaign The Legend of Vox Machina premiered Jan. 28 on Amazon Prime. Critical Role began as a group of friends, who happen to all be professional voice actors, playing Dungeons and Dragons. Although their...

Entertainment Rundown (12/8)

Entertainment Rundown (12/8)

Tania Ortiz, Jaiden Quiroz, and Cassidy Lovell December 8, 2021

Album: Formula of Love: O+T=<3 by Twice by Tania Ortiz South Korean girl group Twice released their third studio album, Formula of Love: O+T=<3 on Nov. 12. The nine-member group channels the disco-pop vibes reminiscent of Studio 54. The album’s first single, “The Feels” was the...

CSUSM Theatre students perform “The Thanksgiving Play.”

CSUSM Theatre presents: The Thanksgiving Play

Natalie Navarro, Opinion Editor December 8, 2021

From Nov. 17-20, the CSUSM School of Arts produced The Thanksgiving Play in room Arts 111. Written by Larissa Fasthorse, The Thanksgiving Play is a satire about good intentions and insensitive actions.  After receiving multiple grants to honor Native American Heritage month, Logan (theatre teacher/director)...

Cowboy Bebop reimagines the well-known anime to live action storytelling.

Netflix adaptation of Cowboy Bebop stays true to storyline

Sayna Nassertorabi, Staff Writer December 8, 2021

This review contains spoilers During the past few weeks there have been some new releases on Netflix, among them is the live action version of the beloved anime Cowboy Bebop. If you are not familiar with the anime, Cowboy Bebop follows the life of three bounty hunters; Spike, Jet and Faye Valentine.  The...

The third season of You is available to stream on Netflix.

Entertainment Rundown

Kristin Bergmann, Jaiden Quiroz, and Cassidy Lovell December 3, 2021

Kristin Bergmann  Movie: Spencer Released on Nov. 5, Spencer follows the story of Princess Diana’s struggles with her family, a pending divorce, and her mental health. Kristen Stewart portrays Princess Diana does an impeccable job at conveying Diana’s deep feelings of depression and despair....

Eternals introduces a new set of characters to the ever-growing Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Eternals sets up a new beginning in the Marvel Universe

Tania Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief December 3, 2021

This review may contain spoilers. The Marvel Universe is continually expanding, introducing new characters in Disney+ shows, ushering in Shang Chi, and now presenting the Eternals. The latest film from Marvel Studios, Eternals, introduces a new team that existed long before the Avengers. The movie...

Five Thanksgiving shows and films to watch

Five Thanksgiving shows and films to watch

Sayna Nassertorabi, Staff Writer December 3, 2021

With Thanksgiving coming up, many people are trying to make this year’s festivities extra special by going back to celebrating the holiday  the pre-pandemic way. Those looking for entertainment this Thanksgiving have more options than one would think. Here are five films and TV shows to enjoy this...

CSUSM alumni discuss the process of translating  world literature.

 CSUSM alumni share the process of translating world literature  

Nijat Mamtimen, Staff Writer December 3, 2021

The CSUSM Literature and Writing Department hosted an Alumni Reading event as part of their Community and World Literary Series on Nov. 18 via Zoom.    The special guests were Erica Wahlgren, Elizabeth Masters and Thomas Bricke, who explained their translation process of Hans Falada’ s fiction The...

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