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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

Book Review: The Name of the Wind

Book Review: The Name of the Wind

September 13, 2014

By: Katie Garner Staff Writer   For many avid readers out there like myself, a truly fantastic book is a treasure to be worshipped. They enrapture us, make us laugh, cry and perhaps critically invest us in another world. It’s true that books may simply be a form of entertainment...

Netflix Review: Cafe de Flore

Netflix Review: Cafe de Flore

September 13, 2014

By Kayla Arbini Staff Writer The exploration of human interconnectedness in cinema is not a novel concept. It is frequently purported that the theme of integral human relationships can be found in almost every genre of film from the outlandish science fiction to even the radical dark fantasy....

Musician spotlight: Oversoul’s Alexa Villa

Musician spotlight: Oversoul’s Alexa Villa

September 13, 2014

By Katia Brunson Assistant to Opinions Editor If you haven’t heard her on the radio already, then you better watch out, because this girl knows how to bring the pop to her brother’s rock. This musical duo has already made a name for themselves in the local music world, performing at Warped...

In theaters now: The Giver

In theaters now: The Giver

September 13, 2014

The Giver: Giving life new meaning By: Lexy Perez Assistant to Arts and Entertainment Editor If it hasn’t been conspicuous enough, today’s cinema world revolves around the generation of young readers. While “The Hunger Games” and “Divergent” proved to be box-office successes,...

Movie review: God’s Not Dead

Movie review: God’s Not Dead

September 13, 2014

Most recent Christian film struggles to make its mark, unless you’re a Christian. By Zach Schanzenbach Staff Writer Feature-length Christian films have a reputation when it comes to the big screen. I would say it isn’t positive, but then I’d be dishonest. The reality is that Christian...

The Comic Book Corner: Marvel’s All-New Ghost Rider

The Comic Book Corner: Marvel’s All-New Ghost Rider

September 13, 2014

By Faith Orcino Arts and Entertainment Editor Marvel once again shakes up its main universe with the All-New Marvel NOW! line of titles. Earlier this year, the publisher released a number of familiar titles such as She-Hulk, X-Force and Amazing Spider-Man but with new twists and creative teams...

The Breakfast Club: VPA senior brings movie classic to stage

The Breakfast Club: VPA senior brings movie classic to stage

September 13, 2014

By Ryan Downs News Editor A geek, a jock, a criminal, a princess, an athlete and a basket case- these are the characters that make up John Hughes’ The Breakfast Club, which will be coming to CSUSM as a stage play in October. Every semester, one of CSUSM’s graduating theater or VPA students...

Cougar Shuffle: Back 2 School

Cougar Shuffle: “Back 2 School”

September 13, 2014

By Zach Schanzenbach Staff Writer Welcome back to school!  We hope you had an awesome summer and Labor Day break, but now let's all work for an even sweeter fall semester. https://play.spotify.com/user/1278423552/playlist/1IpfnmmANMN7lpdEfjz5Zk

Cougar dance department leaves audience craving more

Cougar dance department leaves audience craving more

May 23, 2014

By Anne Hall Design Editor As the spring semester concludes and the heat begins to rise, Dr. Karen Schaffman and the Cougar dance department follow through with their promise to provide spectators with one amazing dance compilation for the Twelfth Annual Spring Dance Concert. Audiences...

Cougar Shuffle: The Calm and Chill Spring

Cougar Shuffle: The Calm and Chill Spring

April 16, 2014

By Faith Orcino A&E Editor As time passes and Spring goes by, this playlist can help you relax and enjoy your time.

Book Review: The Ear, the Eye and the Arm

Book Review: The Ear, the Eye and the Arm

April 16, 2014

Humor, wit and scifi By Katie Garner Staff Writer Enter Zimbabwe, 2194. Political and social turmoil that once plagued this African country cut down more than thought possible. The streets are safer than they were once upon a time, and the one to thank for this brighter future is Zimbabwe’s most...

Divergent: The Mediocre Dark Horse

Divergent: The Mediocre Dark Horse

April 16, 2014

By Lexy Perez Staff Writer A teen heroine living in a dystopian society realizes a need for their corrupt government to be taken down. Throw in some action sequences, impressive visual effects, young up and coming actors/actresses, a love story and a best-selling novel as inspiration and you have...

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