By Ben Carlson Staff Writer Many aspiring intellectuals, especially those attending this university, love to use the cliché phrase “the book was way better than the movie,” when referring to the film version of a popular novel. With the film version of “The Great Gatsby,” hitting theaters May...

By Ryan Downs Staff Writer Summer has always had special meaning to citizens of San Diego, especially those of us with geekier prejudice than most people. It’s almost that time of year when people from all over the country flock to the annual  San Diego Comic-Con International convention. San Diego...

By Keandre Williams-Chambers Staff Writer Well, summer is coming up! I don’t think I need to be any more forward in saying that opportunities may arise within the next few months to either have fun, move on up in the world, or just get through it. Regardless of what those options are, here are a...

By Katlin Sweeney Features Editor ‘Revenge’ 5/5 Paws Must-Watch Episode: “Chaos” Season 1, Episode 15 “Revenge” is one of ABC’s most captivating shows, with protagonist Emily Thorne moving back to her childhood home in order to wreak havoc on the people who caused her father’s untimely...

The basics of creating a web series By Juliana Stumpp San Diego is filled with little-known restaurants, bars or hangouts that aren’t mainstream...yet. It’s always fun having a local place that you can bring your friends or family to. With summer approaching, finding places to eat and enjoy is...

The Cougar Chronicle Staff Thirteen films by Cal State San Marcos students will compete May 10 at the eighth annual CSUSM Student Media Festival. The festival, held in Arts 111, is free to the public and there will be free refreshments served. About 120 people are expected to attend. Film professor...

By Morgan Hall Co-Editor in Chief Personally I give “Iron Man 3” four F’s and an A. It’s Fantastic, Fabulous, Funny and Frickin’ Awesome and you would truly be missing out if you don’t see it May 3. This film is the story about how Tony Stark’s life got flipped, turned upside down,...

Story and photo by Anne Hall Staff Writer "Dreams in the Sand" is a small production that conveys a heavy message. When attending the performance on opening night on Thursday, April 17, audiences were greeted by a small theater that projected desert scenes for a backdrop as Spanish music played....

By Jessie Gambrell Staff Writer   In a feisty mood lately? Need to let out that last-month-of-school angst? The listed songs are sure to express those feelings of revenge. Whether it was an ex-boyfriend or a friendship gone sour, these songs hold true to the feelings we have when good relationships...

By Faith Orcino Staff Writer   On April 29, the non-profit organization, Charity Wings, will open their brand new art center in San Marcos, close to CSUSM.   Charity Wings started with founder Elena Lai Etcheverry in 2006 and ever since, she and her group have fund-raised over $300,000 and...

By Melissa Martinez News Editor As a college student, it is important to remember to study, do well on exams and graduate with a degree that will lead you to your dream job… or so you would think. You may be staying up all night studying for that absolutely needed ‘A,’ or spending countless hours...

By Juliana Stumpp A&E Editor   “Life on a Rock” by Kenny Chesney April 30 The award winning country superstar has an impressive 15 albums to his name and is adding “Life on a Rock” to his collection. The first single, “Pirate Flag,” was released in February along with a music...