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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

Arts & Entertainment

A scene from the film "Hotel Transylvania," opening in theaters Sept. 28.

MOVIE REVIEW: No garlic necessary for ‘Hotel Transylvania’

September 27, 2012

By Karla Reyes Staff Writer Set to hit theaters Friday, the 3D film “Hotel Transylvania” has a befitting cast that will keep kids entertained and adults happy. The plot follows the story of the renowned Dracula (voiced by Adam Sandler) and his attempt to plan the perfect birthday party for...

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BOOK REVIEW: ‘Origin’ questions the price of immortality

September 27, 2012

By Brittany Edinger Staff Writer Jessica Khoury’s debut novel, “Origin,” was released on Sept. 4 and has been named a New York Times “Weekend Read” and Barnes and Noble’s “Book of the Month.” The novel’s interesting play on science and nature has received praise from various...

Dropping: ‘Avengers’ and Mumford and Sons

September 27, 2012

By Juliana Stumpp Staff Writer “The Avengers” The ultimate superhero movie assembles Iron Man, Thor, The Hulk, Captain America and many more in this action packed film to defeat Thor’s brother, Loki. The cast includes Robert Downey Jr., Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson and Chris Hemsworth...

Cougar Shuffle: A playlist to study by

September 27, 2012

By Juliana Stumpp Staff Writer Scantrons are selling fast at the bookstore and students are consuming their favorite snacks at Big Cat Market. It’s starting to feel like school again as we are cramming for tests. However, there are times when it’s hard to sit down and get our work done....

COUGAR ASKS: What’s your favorite TV show?

September 27, 2012

By Alison Seagle Staff Writer Krystel Jacildo, communications major: “The Mentalist” – premieres Sunday, Sept. 30at 10 p.m., on CBS Stephanie Pedroza, business major: “The Vampire Diaries,” likes it for “the suspense, action, and the romance” – premieres Thursday, Oct. 11at 8...

REVIEW: ¡Chicana Power! author draws capacity crowd for energizing speech

September 27, 2012

By Ally Ruiz Staff Writer On Sept. 20, Markstein 125 was filled with students, faculty and staff anxiously awaiting Dr. Maylei Blackwell’s lecture on her sold-out book, “¡Chicana Power!” Dr. Maylei Blackwell is an associate professor in the Cesar E. Chavez Department of Chicana and Chicano...

REVIEW: Kimmel works hard in Emmys debut

REVIEW: Kimmel works hard in Emmys debut

September 27, 2012

By Juliana Stumpp Staff Writer Jimmy Kimmel made his debut Sunday, Sept. 23, a the host of the 64th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, honoring television’s best. Kimmel put a lot of effort into hosting, as he poked fun at trash TV such as “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” for his monologue and enlisted...

TOP TEN: DJ picks summer’s best songs

September 12, 2012

By Lissette Nunez Ricky Campos has been a DJ for a little over two years and has had many unique opportunities. He has performed on iHeart Radio and other downtown San Diego radio stations. He has also performed several times on campus during U-hour and has worked with brands such as Red Bull....

COMIC BOOK CORNER

September 12, 2012

by Faith Orcino Review of “Chicken with Plums” On Sept. 14, the French film “Chicken with Plums” will open at Landmark’s La Jolla Village Cinemas. The film is based on the graphic novel of the same name by Marjane Satrapi. It’s the small but deep story about the author’s great-uncle,...

Edgy dance play ‘Painted Bird’ comes to CSUSM campus

September 12, 2012

By Karla Reyes A dance play born in Slovakia and New York, and inspired by a novel about the Holocaust, will make it way to CSUSM later this month. “The Painted Bird,” at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 in Arts 111, is a dance-theater trilogy created  in 2011 by director Pavel Zustiak and Palissimo Dance...

‘Saturday Night Live’ returns without key players

September 12, 2012

By Juliana Stumpp Season 38 of “Saturday Night Live” will return Sept. 15 for its 38th sesason, but without many of its key cast members, who have exited the NBC series, leaving fans worried how it will move forward. Last season, fan favorite Kristen Wiig was honored with a going-away ceremony...

Hot off the reel: ‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’

September 12, 2012

By Melissa Martinez Very rarely do film adaptations of novels portray the vision of the author, unless of course he or she is directing it, as in the case in “The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” The film, based on the novel of the same title, author Stephen Chbosky assumes the roles of screenwriter...

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