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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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Arts & Entertainment

December CD & DVD Dropping

December CD & DVD Dropping

January 1, 2014

By Valeria Gironas  Staff Writer  “We’re The Millers” We’re the Millers by Rawson Marshal Thurber is finally available on DVD! It is a hilarious adult comedy that is about a fake family that goes through many adventures. A veteran pot dealer creates a fake family as part of his plan to move...

Comic Book Corner: Long Beach Comic & Horror Con's 5th Anniversary

Comic Book Corner: Long Beach Comic & Horror Con’s 5th Anniversary

January 1, 2014

By Faith Orcino  A&E Editor  Fans of pop culture will congregate at the Long Beach Convention Center to celebrate the comic and the horror industries. This year’s event, which takes place on Nov. 23 and 24, will be an anticipated one as it falls on their fifth anniversary of holding LBCHC....

Atrophied Landscape

Atrophied Landscape

January 1, 2014

By Lissette Nunez  Staff Writer  As we almost approach winter break, I would like to recommend the Museum of Contemporary Art of San Diego, a museum known to have various types of eye catching artwork. One which stood out more than the others was Atrophied Landscape, an art piece made by Travis...

Cougar Shuffle: Winter jams

Cougar Shuffle: Winter jams

January 1, 2014

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...

SDBWD 03: #Thrifting

SDBWD 03: #Thrifting

January 1, 2014

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....

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Film review: Thor 2

January 1, 2014

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....

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Book review: John Dies at the End

January 1, 2014

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...

John Barell

Author to speak, steel drum concert planned this month

November 14, 2013

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...

Jack Johnson

Concert reviews: Jack Johnson, Passion Pit light up local stages

November 14, 2013

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...

Shots of featured students' outfits.
(from left to right: Adrineh, Kyle and Dannen)

“Stres$$ed. Depre$$ed. But Well Dre$$ed.”

November 12, 2013

                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...

Comedy Bang! Bang! hosts Aukerman and Watts

Netflix Review: Comedy Bang! Bang!

November 12, 2013

                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...

Guests enjoyed dinner before hearing students' stories. Photo courtesy of Jeff Meints.

Five stars for Coming Out Monologues

November 8, 2013

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...

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