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The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

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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...

42 sheds light on Jackie Robinson

42 sheds light on Jackie Robinson

April 16, 2014

By Zach Schanzenbach Staff Writer “I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 22.”  So goes this popular Taylor Swift song about living it up.  Well I don’t know about her, but I’m feeling more like “42.”  Yeah, I’m an old soul, but that’s not what I’m talking about. 42 is...

Cougar Shuffle: Midterms, Mixtapes and Remixes

Cougar Shuffle: Midterms, Mixtapes and Remixes

April 16, 2014

By Faith Orcino A&E Editor It's Midterm Season on campus so here's a playlist that will help you get through those many assignments, projects and helpful study guides.

DVD and CD Dropping

DVD and CD Dropping

April 16, 2014

Frozen’s tale warms hearts By Caitlyn Thibodeau Staff Writer Disney’s Frozen has been one of this year’s top blockbusters, grossing over $864 million. After the release being pushed back, it is finally hitting stores on March 18. RottenTomatoes.com gives it 4.5 out of 5 stars. Critics called...

Professor fuses music, visual art in piano recital

Professor fuses music, visual art in piano recital

April 16, 2014

By Ryan Downs Senior Staff Writer For about as long as she’s been a teacher on campus, Dr. Ching-Ming Cheng has performed at on-campus events for the University, and she has already made plans to do so again. This month, Dr. Cheng will perform a piano recital for the benefit of students. Dr. Ching-Ming...

SDBWD 04

SDBWD 04

April 16, 2014

By Alex Maravillas Fashion Columnist “Simp” is defined as a person who is too emotionally attached to someone. Even if that particular someone does not have mutual feelings for this person. Are you under the Valentine’s Day Blues? If yes, then you may be Simping. But if not, then I presume you...

The Comic Book Corner: Marvel ladies taking the lead

The Comic Book Corner: Marvel ladies taking the lead

April 16, 2014

Black Widow, Captain Marvel, She-Hulk and others return with new solo series By Faith Orcino A&E Editor Within in the list of titles in the “All-New Marvel NOW!” phase, fans can find new books taking a more personal look at some of their favorite super women. These stories take place after...

Cougar Shuffle: Espresso Mix

Cougar Shuffle: Espresso Mix

March 27, 2014

By Alex Maravillas Fashion Columnist Need an extra pep in your step?  This mix is inspired to give the listener a boost of energy.  May it be for studying for an exam, or if you only got two hours of sleep, a shot of espresso is here to wake you up.

Art vibe of San Marcos

Art vibe of San Marcos

March 27, 2014

By Ryan Downs Senior Staff Writer Art has always been an important institution on campus, with exhibits commonly being featured in both the library and the Arts Building. But what many may not know about is the off-campus gallery in Old California. CSUSM owns the gallery and features artwork both...

Great House: The Story of a Desk

Great House: The Story of a Desk

March 27, 2014

By Noelle Friedberg Staff Writer Nicole Krauss’ third novel is a story of revolution, love, loss - and yes, a desk. It is a tale of an American novelist who has been writing at her beloved desk for 25 years. As the story goes on, it becomes known that she actually inherited this desk from a Chilean...

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