By Tara Flesner
Staff Writer
Next week, rural Appalachia native filmmaker, Brent Green, will display on campus his animated films of the “folk-gothic” genre stylistically similar to director Tim Burton.
Cougars, do the words “folk-gothic” make you shiver? Don’t be nervous! Come and...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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....
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,...
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...
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...
