For Your Entertainment Netflix Movie & Episode of the Week By Katlin Sweeney Features Editor Whether you want to watch a movie with your roommates or are bored and in need of some entertainment, Netflix is your perfect choice for motivational documentaries and comedic sketches. “Craigslist...

By Melissa Martinez News Editor With the excitement of award season comes the buzz over who will dominate at the Grammys and who will be snubbed. This playlist is dedicated to honoring those nominated for top honors this award season and my personal favorites. “Babel,” Mumford & Sons Nominated...

By Jessie Gambrell Staff Writer “Hotel Transylvania” Release date: Jan. 29 This comical animated version of the legendary story of Dracula has a spin on the tale, placing Dracula (Adam Sandler) as a hotel owner, running a hotel for unlikely creatures/monsters. Voices include Kevin James,...

By Juliana Stumpp A&E Editor On Jan. 10, the nominations for the 2013 Academy Awards were announced, with Steven Spielberg’s “Lincoln” leading the other contenders with 12 nominations, including Daniel Day Lewis for best actor, Sally Field for best supporting actress, Steven Spielberg...

By Faith Orcino Staff Writer With the final round of “Avengers vs. X-Men” on the shelves, Marvel begins a new era with a relaunch of a number of their series and the release of several new ones. Teasers flooded the web hinting what will happen to the universe, but readers no longer have to guess. ...

By Alison Seagle Staff Writer Red lights were flashing on the fire truck as it rolled up to San Marcos City Hall on Saturday night, Dec.1. Kids and kids-at-heart alike were waiting with anticipation for Santa to climb the ladder to light the Christmas tree in front of City Hall. After Santa reached...

By Faith Orcino Staff Writer Last February, publisher Vertigo released a special 100-page collection of short stories featuring the main characters of various comic book series such as “John Constantine” and “Death” to name a few. As the title infers, all of these one-shots revolve around...

By Alex Franco Sports Editor "The Dark Knight Rises" Dec. 4: Batman, Christian Bale faces his toughest challenge yet in this summer blockbuster of the dramatic, thrilling finish to the Christopher Nolan “Batman” saga. “Batman” has met his match with the a new villain, “Bane” (Tom...

By Jessie Gambrell Co-A&E Editor ‘Tis the season to be jolly! It’s Christmas time and it’s time to bust out the old Christmas songs that we only get to enjoy one season a year. Without fail, Christmas music always gets me excited and joyful, ready to have a good time and get cozy in front...

By Katlin Sweeney Features Editor   The month of December brings colder weather, hot chocolate, comfortable sweaters and “ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas. Many CSUSM students consider ABC Family’s holiday specials and featured movies a staple in building up the excitement for the Christmas...

By Jessie Gambrell Co-A&E Editor   “Les Miserables” premieres in movie theaters Tuesday, Dec. 25, and is an adaptation from the longest running Broadway play. The film is full of passion and raw emotion from start to finish. “Les Miserables” first hit the stage in France in 1980....

By Jessie Gambrell Co-A&E Editor It has been nine years since the last film of the trilogy, “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” hit theaters, and now on Friday, Dec. 14, the prequel to the “Lord of the Rings” series will hit the big screens. “The Hobbit” book will be...