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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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Arts & Entertainment

No ticket, no entry: Arts, Lecture series returns with new price plan

September 12, 2012

By Jessie Gambrell The popular Arts & Lectures series returns this fall with a new ticketing process that requires advance reservation for all shows, and tickets for CSUSM faculty, staff and the public are no longer free. Thanks to the series ,CSUSM’s halls have been graced with world-renowned...

Steel pan musician brings film, music to campus

September 12, 2012

By Tara Flesner Hey Panheads! North County musician Keli Ross Ma’u will have a 45-minute screening of his award-winning documentary “In the Panyard” on Sept. 19. Winner of the Big Kahuna Award at the 2009 Honolulu International Film Festival, this feature explores the origins and culture...

Fall TV previews; winners, losers

September 12, 2012

By Juliana Stumpp The week of Sept. 24 marks the beginning of the fall television season. While most of us are eager for our favorite shows to return,there will be many new shows added to the weekly lineup. Here’s a guide of what shows are worth tuning into and which ones should be skipped. “The...

DROPPING: Fall music releases

September 12, 2012

By Brittany Edinger and Juliana Stumpp As the signs of summer begin to fade, the fall release of new music allows people to look forward and anticipate summer concert tours next year. Here are a few albums sure to leave you hoping for a few live performances. P!nk “The Truth About Love,”  Drops...

Dance instructor Karen Schaffman performing in 2010

Fall into step with Off Centre dance performances

May 1, 2012
This year marks the tenth year for the faculty and students producing “Off Centre,” an annual production beginning in 2003. “Off Centre” consists of three different “lectures” of three to 10 minute contemporary dance performances from the dance workshop held by Dr. Karen Schaffman.
Students raise money to keep art in San Diego classrooms

Students raise money to keep art in San Diego classrooms

May 1, 2012
Instead of spending their Friday night enjoying a movie or out with friends, the students of VPA 380-17 attempted to keep art alive.
Top 5 movies for the recent college graduate

Top 5 movies for the recent college graduate

May 1, 2012
The Chronicle discusses the top five movies that deal with post-graduation situations!
Book Review: 'Girl Walks into a Bar ...' by Rachel Dratch

Book Review: ‘Girl Walks into a Bar …’ by Rachel Dratch

May 1, 2012
In her autobiography, “Girl Walks into a Bar…”author Rachel Dratch offers an entertaining and humorous read to enjoy during free time or over the summer.
DROPPING 5/1

DROPPING 5/1

May 1, 2012
Here’s a rundown of the biggest DVDs, Blurays, and CDs coming out the week of May 1!

THE COMIC BOOK CORNER 5/1

May 1, 2012
In this issue's Comic Book Corner, we discuss the Avengers movie and Free Comic Book Day!
THE COUGAR SHUFFLE 5/1

THE COUGAR SHUFFLE 5/1

May 1, 2012
With the stress of finals in our foreseeable futures, sometimes we forget about the fact several of our fellow Cougars will be leaving us. There are several songs that capture the essence of the friendships that students establish with one another here on campus.

FUN WITH SCIENCE

April 17, 2012
Was Pluto's planet status just a miscommunication?
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