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The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

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Cougar Asks: What is your favorite military movie?

Cougar Asks: What is your favorite military movie?

November 7, 2012

By Alison Seagle Staff Writer   Erica Kuck, communications major: “ Act of Valor” Kuck has a brother in the Marine Corps and a brother in the Army so she is “just kind of connected with it”   Josh Torres, business major: “ Saving Private Ryan” Torres likes it for...

Book jacket

Ex-Chronicle features editor published novel on cannery experience

November 7, 2012
Former Chronicle features editor Kyle Johnson has published a novel based on his experiences working in an Alaskan seafood cannery.
Marc Silvestri, founder of Image Comics’ Top Cow studio, is the featured guest at the upcoming So Cal Comic Con.

Comic Book Corner: So Cal Comic Con for comics fans only

November 7, 2012

By Faith Orcino Staff Writer For fans who want a convention that is just about comics, then look no further than So Cal Comic Con. Collectors Rey Reyes and Joel Elad held the first event in 2010 and are returning for their third annual event. This year, it will be at the QLN Corporate Center in...

Tina Fey, left, as Sarah Palin and Amy Poehler as Hillary Clinton on Saturday Night Live.

The top 10 ‘Saturday Night live’ political skits

November 7, 2012
It wouldn’t be an election year without the actors on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) poking a little fun at Mitt Romney and Barack Obama as well as their corresponding vice presidents. In previous years, comedians have made some legendary skits that shined some light on the seriousness and heaviness that comes with the election.
From left, Jonah Hill, Ben Stiller, Richard Ayoade and Vince Vaughn in “The Watch.”

Dropping: New disc by Christina Aguilera, ‘The Watch’ on DVD

November 7, 2012
New releases in DVD movies and digital music.
The sleeve for Vanilla Twilight by Owl City.

Cougar Shuffle: Music for yoga mornings

November 5, 2012

By Jessie Gambrell Co-A&E Editor For those who have not tried yoga, it is truly a state of mind and a complete “reset” for your body. Yoga gives a sense of peace, which is great to have in the mornings before busy school days or work days. Listen to these songs and take it easy while...

In the film Flight, Denzel Washington is a daring pilot who saves his passengers in a daring landing, but investigators discover he had alcohol in his system at the time of the crash.

Movie Review: Enjoying the flight, with ‘Flight’

November 5, 2012
Director Robert Zemeckis has produced yet another hit, “Flight,” to add to his already loved favorites such as “Castaway” and “Forrest Gump.”
Still from movie Hocus Pocus

Chronicle staff pick favorite Halloween films

October 25, 2012

“The Others” is a psychological thriller about a women and her two children, who are sensitive to light, and need to be in the dark at all times. Strange unexplainable things begin to happen when they hire a new maid. It is a good film to watch if you like psychological thrillers. –Karla Reyes “The...

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Scary movie fun facts: Secrets behind the spooky films

October 25, 2012

Keandre Williams-Chambers Staff Writer “Saw:” In addition to the popular gore films, this popular seven-movie series also sports two video games. “Friday the 13th:” Jason Voorhees, the antagonist of this multi-part movie series, doesn’t actually acquire his iconic mask until part three. “Nightmare...

Roasted pumpkin seeds are a tasty way to dispose of your pumpkins innards after Jack OLantern carving.

Jessie’s Recipe Corner: Roasted pumpkin seeds for Halloween

October 25, 2012

By Jessie Gambrell A&E Co-Editor It’s pumpkin season! After carving your Jack-o-lanterns, keep those pumpkin seeds to make a tasty snack for you and your friends to share in celebrating the season. What you’ll need: One or two pumpkins (depending on how many seeds they produce) Paprika Salt Pepper A...

Screen shot from Fox TV show

‘Mindy Project’: End of one legacy, beginning of a legend

October 25, 2012

By Melissa Martinez News Editor The start of the new seasons in television this fall means saying goodbye to the critically acclaimed mockumentary, “The Office.” However, some characters live on, if not in the way we expect. “Office” writer Mindy Kaling, also known as the pop-culture...

Headshot of voodoo expert

Speaker clears up misconceptions on Haitian Vodou

October 25, 2012

By Kristin Melody Co-Editor in Chief On the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 16 at the Clarke Field House, Patrick Bellegarde-Smith cleared up myths and reinforced realities of Haiti’s popular religion Vodou (also referred to as “voodoo”). Bellegarde-Smith believes that Americans have many misconceptions...

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