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,...

By Thomas Whittington Staff Writer This time of year definitely transforms the media.   From "The Human Centipede" and "A Nightmare on Elm Street" to the classics like "Night of the Living Dead" and "Dracula," we celebrate all things horror or Halloween-themed in the month of October. So,...

By Karla Reyes Staff Writer With Halloween around the corner and the everyday struggle to “ball on a budget” getting creative with what you have at home seem like the only option. Before you get discouraged and opt for the same “sexy nurse” costume, here are a couple ideas from our good friend,...

By Faith Orcino A&E Editor   Oni Press published illustrator Elbert Or and writer J. Torres original graphic novel, “Lola: A Ghost Story” in early 2010.   The two drew inspiration from their Filipino heritage in order to create the project.  When Jesse and his family return to...

By Katherine Ramos Staff Writer San Diego International Comic-Con, the biggest pop culture convention in North America grew to huge proportions since its start in 1969, and has been steering away from the comics. Never fear comic fans. Mike Towry, one of the founding fathers of San Diego International...

By Lissette Nunez Staff writer "Safe Haven" is based on the novel from Nicolas Sparks, also known for producing the hit films "The Notebook" and "Dear John." Moreover, the film was produced by Lasse Hallstrom and released on Valentine’s Day of this year. True love never fails in this American...

Following His Own Beat Musician Spotlight – Michael Sandoval By Katie Agner Staff Writer There is no question that music is a deeply personal and unique experience for everyone, and not to mention hard to define. Student Michael Sandoval beats to his own drum on campus, and quite literally. “In...

By Rico Palmerin Staff Writer Students considering a career in filmmaking may tend to look toward successful filmmakers for guidance. Now this may include film techniques, common genres and other cinematic components, but this might not involve checking the directors’ educational history. Quentin...

By Valeria Ginoras Staff Writer Cougars have you heard the latest hits? Here are a few songs that are working their way to the top of the music charts. Write them down and add them to your playlists so you have something to listen to on your way to class! Lorde - “Royals” This song is about...