The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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

Arts & Entertainment

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...

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‘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...

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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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Local fall events, fun for all ages

October 25, 2012

By Juliana Stumpp A&E Co-Editor The weather is finally cooling down. Fall fashions are being seen and delicious hot drink recipes are being made, and cities ofSan DiegoCountyare providing a variety of activities to welcome the change of season. Monster Bash: Oct. 27, 6 p.m. - midnight. This...

Improv Spotlight: Nicole Ignell

October 25, 2012

By Jessie Gambrell A&E Co-Editor Sophomore Nicole Ignell started “improvising” with the CSUSM Improv team fall of 2011, but only just started to actively participate in the shows last semester. Ignell was advised by Improv leader, Aaron Chase Molina-Milbourne to join the Improv team after...

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Freaky and intense describes new season of ‘American Horror Story’

October 25, 2012

By Juliana Stumpp A&E Co-Editor On Oct. 17, “American Horror Story” premiered it’s second season premiere with new plot lines, characters and mysteries to be resolved. Last season on the widely popular horror themed show, actors Dylan McDermott and Connie Britton played a married couple...

The video game Just Dance 4 comes out on Wii in mid-November.

Dropping: Upcoming holiday season video game releases

October 25, 2012

By Juliana Stumpp Co A&E Editor Believe it or not, the holiday season is coming and it’s hard to ignore all the Halloween costumes and Christmas decorations already in stores. So as you prep your wish list, think of these new video games that will be hitting the shelves. “Nike+ Training”...

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Lots of Halloween thrills, chills on campus this month

October 25, 2012

By Juliana Stumpp A&E Co-Editor This year, Halloween falls on a Wednesday, but don’t let that frighten you. In honor of Halloween, various campus organizations and programs are offering multiple events on campus to give students thrills and chills. Movie Night The Pre-Health society will...

Cougar Asks: What are your Halloween and costume plans?

Cougar Asks: What are your Halloween and costume plans?

October 25, 2012

By Alison Seagle Staff Writer “What are your Halloween plans and what will you be dressing up as?” By: Alison Seagle Molica Luu, human development major: “I want to go to the Haunted Trail at Balboa Park, but I have to work.” Alex Ornelas, psychology major: “I’m going to a party...

Image from the new disk Skyfall by Adele

Cougar Shuffle: 007’s best song mix

October 25, 2012

By Melissa Martinez & Alex Franco Staff Writers With the release of the newest addition to the James Bond film, “Skyfall,” starring Daniel Craig, it is not surprising that musical sensation Adele will be introducing the new feature with her single titled the same. The Bond theme songs are...

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FILM REVIEW: ‘7 Psychopaths’ director shines at San Diego film fest

October 12, 2012

By Ally Ruiz Staff Writer Academy Award-winning director Martin McDonagh has stunned movie critics once again with his latest movie “7 Psychopaths,” which premiered Sept. 29 at the San Diego Film festival and earned 4 ½ stars. The film opens in wide release Oct. 12 with an all-star cast...

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MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Argo’ a Hollywood thriller, true to history

October 12, 2012

By Fredrick Misleh Senior Staff Writer Argo is based on the true story of the seizure of the U.S. Embassy in Iran in 1979 and the Hostage Crisis that followed. Six Foreign Service officers escaped the embassy out the back door. After the British, Australians, and New Zealand turned the six down, they...

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