By Amanda Lenox
Editorial Assistant
It’s the holiday season once again!
Time to have the Christmas music on repeat if you haven’t already started. Some people may enjoy the classics while others prefer the newer hits by popular artists. So take a break from studying for finals, grab a peppermint...
By Alex Maravillas
Fashion Columnist
It is officially the holiday season.
According to rookiemag.com, “The mall is a very scary place during the holidays” and I agree, especially for a college student on a budget. “But never fear, there is an alternative to this nightmare: the thrift store....
By Zach Schanzenbach
Staff Writer
There are hundreds of superheroes nowadays, but how many of them are gods? At least one, that’s for sure.
When Marvel’s demigod from Asgard made his big-screen debut in 2011, Thor’s film didn’t have quite as big an impact as Iron Man or Captain America....
By Katie Garner
Staff Writer
There’s something satisfying about a good ghost story.
The pulse-raising, spine crawling tales of murder and mystery are refreshing no matter what the season. Horror fans everywhere will appreciate a chilling novel that keeps you biting your lip and fearful of...
By Liezel Herradura
Staff Writer
This November, CSUSM will be hosting the last two events of the Arts and Lectures series for the fall semester.
Thursday Nov. 14, former professor and renowned author John Barell will be the keynote speaker for “Developing Curious Minds…” – a lecture...
By Katie Piccorillo
Staff Writer
Jack Johnson at Balboa Theater:
Jack Johnson may live on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii, but on Friday night, Oct. 18, he was right at home at the Balboa Theater in San Diego’s famous Gas Lamp District. After all, Johnson’s career started here in the heart of...
By Alex Maravillas
“Stres$$ed. Depre$$ed. But Well Dre$$ed.” is here to help spark creativity for readers and also it works as a paparazzi to show spotlight on students here at CSUSM, who have interesting and unique...
By Thomas Whittington
Finding a good TV show on Netflix is one of the most challenging things, sadly.
But fortunately, the first season of IFC's Comedy Bang! Bang! is currently available for streaming in all of its...
By Katlin Sweeney
Editor-in-Chief
Good stories can create bonds between people, and the LGBTQA Community does a beautiful job of accomplishing this.
On Friday, Nov. 1, The LGBTQA Pride Center and Associated Students, Inc. presented the Coming Out Monologues. Hosted at the McMahan House, the event...
By Katherine Ramos
Staff Writer
In the light of the season, the Charity Wings Art Center will be hosting Halloween themed events this month just across the street from the San Marcos campus. Until the end of October the center will be open to the community for the creation of Halloween costumes...
Staff Writers
“My favorite movie for Halloween, right up there with the "It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown," would have to be "Hocus Pocus." Every year I have to watch it at least once. That movie is my childhood Halloween dreams wrapped up in a neat little package. I remember...
By T.A. McElrath
Staff Writer
Twenty years ago, I was 2 years old and “The Nightmare Before Christmas” was released in theaters.
Too young to venture to the theaters, my mother eventually bought it for us on VHS. It fit her dark sensibilities and her whimsical take on the ordinary,...
