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The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

Arts & Entertainment

CSUSM gains new school of art

September 27, 2014

By Celeste Morales Outreach Assistant   Things are constantly changing and growing here at CSUSM. One of the new and exciting things that are opening up this year is the new School of Art. Because the new college just opened this semester, many students do not yet know about it. Jacquelyn...

Indie bands rocked big time stage

Indie bands rocked big time stage

September 27, 2014

By Nada Sewidan Features Editor   For Indie Jammers, Sept. 7 was unlike any Sunday in Oceanside Beach. The musicians--talented, the crowds--rousing, the energy--riveting; after all, it was a sold out event. There were two oceanfront stages, seven bands and seven hours of nothing but...

The Good, the Bad and the Decent

The Good, the Bad and the Decent

Collin Vaz, Features Assistant September 27, 2014

   DJ/Producer Diplo managed to bring a killer lineup of artists and a healthy helping of controversy to downtown San Diego for his Mad Decent Block Party. Located on a fenced-in parking area on the South Side of Petco Park, the event was very affordable, costing only $45 for entry. The...

The Final countdown begins

September 27, 2014

By Zach Schanzenbach Senior Staff Writer   Super Smash Bros. is fast approaching its Nintendo 3DS release date in North America. Japan released the game on Sept. 13, 20 days before its scheduled release date here. Rewind to E3 2014 back in June and the hype is still real, though not...

Movie Review: The Drop is major flop

Movie Review: The Drop is major flop

September 27, 2014

By Pierce Brenner Staff Writer The Drop is one of the smaller films I’ve been looking forward to for quite a while now. It’s a crime drama starring Tom Hardy (Inception, The Dark Knight Rises, Locke) and James Gandolfini (The Sopranos) with a screenplay written by author Dennis Lehane (Mystic...

Musician spotlight: Midnight Satellites

Musician spotlight: Midnight Satellites

September 27, 2014

By Kat Diltz Staff Writer Midnight Satellites (MSATS) is a band that thinks outside of the musical box. Playing punk riffs, bluesy jams, modern pop tunes and much more, MSATS refuses to be listed as another generic rock band. From playing small open mics in bars and restaurants to playing...

Album Review: Jhené Aiko’s “Souled Out”

Album Review: Jhené Aiko’s “Souled Out”

September 27, 2014

By Shanice Davis Staff Writer Many are not familiar with the singer-songwriter Jhené Aiko. She originally hit the scene in the early 2000s, affiliated with R&B artists of TUG Entertainment Marques Houston, Omarion and the then popular boy group B2K, writing songs for them. She eventually...

The Fence/La Barda questions humanities differences

September 27, 2014

By Anne Hall This exhibit is an interactive installation that includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, text and writing.  A team of artists worked together to create the art that fills the indoor and outdoor landscapes that was adorned with symbols of identity, culture and what could appear as everyday...

Book Review: Age of the Seer

September 27, 2014

An Epic Adventure Worth Delving Into By Jessie Gambrell Contributor Five days to freedom, four drops of blood, three faithful friends, two hidden doors and one relentless slave. Age of the Seer is the first book of a new attention-grabbing, high-fantasy adventure book series that is going to...

The Comic Book Corner: Long Beach Comic-Con

The Comic Book Corner: Long Beach Comic-Con

September 27, 2014

Convention enters sixth year with much anticipation By Faith Orcino Arts and Entertainment Editor Before September ends, head to the Long Beach Convention Center for Long Beach Comic-Con, where many activities will be held regarding the comic industry and fandom. Long Beach Comic-Con...

Student A: Climate Control

Student A: Climate Control

September 25, 2014

By Faith Orcino Arts and Entertainment Editor

Dirty Disco’s DJ Booth: Top 5 Tracks Mini Mix 2

Dirty Disco’s DJ Booth: Top 5 Tracks Mini Mix 2

September 24, 2014

https://soundcloud.com/dirtydisco/dirty-discos-dj-booth-top-5-tracks-mini-mix-2 By Collin Vaz Features Assistant 1. Back & Forth Feat. Mr. V (Fedde’s Future Funk Remix) by Fedde Le Grand and Mr V Fedde Le Grand releases his take on the future sound taking over dance floors at the moment....

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