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The Cougar Chronicle

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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

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Cougar Shuffle: Valentine's Day Aftermath

Cougar Shuffle: Valentine’s Day Aftermath

March 27, 2014

By Zach Schazenbach Staff Writer There are still some feeling the effects after the holiday.  Here are two playlists catered to certain outcomes. For the Lovebirds: https://play.spotify.com/user/1278423552/playlist/2ZqCuFmg9T7z75yfyFJuwT For those that didn't get so lucky: https://play.spotify.com/user/1278423552/playlist/3k0k2Ktzr7h4JsMkSAXi51

Movie Poster of Man of Tai Chi

Netflix Review: Man of Tai Chi

March 27, 2014

By Ryan Downs Senior Staff Writer  One of the better things about Netflix is its showcase not only of western films, but also foreign films. This allows martial arts movies that normally would go straight-to-DVD, like Ip Man or The Raid: Redemption, to become surprise cult hits. Standing in the...

American Gods: A modern lore that is a timeless tale

American Gods: A modern lore that is a timeless tale

March 23, 2014

By Katie Garner Staff Writer Myths and legends are the odd ingredients that shape us, and our cultures. Religions follow humanity wherever we go. America contains some of most divergent beliefs and cultural systems in the world. Starting with tales told by Native Americans, mythologies have poured...

"Her" movie poster featuring lead actor, Joaquin Phoenix.

A Spike Jonze love story: “Her”

March 23, 2014

By Alex Maravillas Fashion Columnist In a future where you can fall in love with an artificial intelligence behind an advanced operating system, the film “Her” portrays a tragic love story of a man and his computer. Theodore Twombly is in love with his operating system named Samantha,...

Cougar Shuffle: New Year, New Adventures

Cougar Shuffle: New Year, New Adventures

March 21, 2014

By Faith Orcino A&E Editor This playlist will hopefully get you back into the school groove.  With this new semester in full swing, sometimes we need some musical motivation to bring in momentum. https://play.spotify.com/user/1278423552/playlist/2bzDIV6rz5RTpzPp3kfVSQ

Netflix Review: Friday Night Lights and The League

Netflix Review: Friday Night Lights and The League

March 9, 2014

By Amanda Lenox Features Editor The first few Sundays after the Super Bowl are always the hardest for football fans. However, Netflix has some football themed shows to help fill up your time while you wait for the next season to start. One show I highly recommend is the drama series Friday Night...

On Wednesday, we wear black

On Wednesday, we wear black

March 9, 2014

By Alex Maravillas Fashion Columnist Need a hardcore show about witches, with a Mean Girls vibe and a decapitated racist? American Horror Story: Coven might be the show for you. Season one and two is currently on Netflix. When FX released the third season known as American Horror Story: Coven...

Comic Book Corner: Going beyond Avatar the last airbender

Comic Book Corner: Going beyond Avatar the last airbender

March 9, 2014

By Faith Orcino A&E Editor While fans of the Avatar series wait for Book Three of “The Legend of Korra,” they can grab copies of the ATLA comics. First released in 2012, show co-creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko teamed up with writer Gene Luen Yang and artist duo Gurihiru...

CSUSM Staff Publishes Novel

CSUSM Staff Publishes Novel

January 24, 2014

Copies can be obtained for free for two days By Sarah Hughes Ron Mattos, a CSUSM staff member, has recently published a novel entitled Return to Violet. The novel is of the mystery genre, but also is said to feature moments of adventure and humor. There is a secret code to be solved and the prize...

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SDBWD 02: “I’m your biggest fan. I’ll follow you until you love me.”

January 1, 2014

By Alex Maravillas  Fashion Columnist  I believe conceit and vanity are two different things. In the words of Cher Horowitz from the 90’s movie Clueless, “I don't rely on mirrors so I always take Polaroids.” So in order to achieve full vanity, camera photos are a definite source of reassurance...

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Netflix Flick: Orange is the New Black

January 1, 2014

By Annalee Magrann  Staff Writer  With so many shows to choose from these days, it can be difficult to find the right one. It truly is a commitment to sit down with a new show.  Luckily, Netflix created a new, alluring series entitled Orange is the New Black. Amongst other renowned Netflix-produced...

Film Review: The Stoning of Soraya M.

Film Review: The Stoning of Soraya M.

January 1, 2014

By Sarah Hughes  News Editor  Available through DVD and Netflix, this film is one of profound sadness. Soraya’s story contains themes of women’s oppression and unequal status in 1986 third-world Iran. A woman who has always done what she is supposed to, Soraya struggles for the sake of her and...

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