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

FUN WITH SCIENCE

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

THE COMIC BOOK CORNER: ‘AVENGERS VS. X-MEN: IT’S COMING’ REVIEW

April 17, 2012
For those who are having trouble following Marvel’s Avengers vs. X-Men (AvX) event, the volume “Avengers vs. X-Men: It’s Coming” is a helpful recap of what happened in Earth-616.

BOOK REVIEW: ‘FIREFLY LANE’ BY AUTHOR KRISTIN HANNAH

April 17, 2012
In the coming-of-age novel by Kristen Hannah, “Firefly Lane” follows the friendship of Kate Mularkey and Tully Hart. The New York Times bestselling author creates a powerful story that will trigger anyone’s deepest emotions with or without permission.

DROPPING 4/17

April 17, 2012
Here’s a rundown of the biggest DVDs, Blurays, and CDs coming out the week of April 17!

‘SPRING AWAKENING’ AT CSUSM

April 17, 2012
CSUSM’s Theatre presented Frank Wedekind’s controversial play, “Spring Awakening,” a children’s tragedy this past Thursday. The topics covered in this play are enough to make your average church-goer blush, ranging from same-sex attraction, masturbation, rape, atheism and suicide.

LARRY REITZER: THE MAN BEHIND THE STORY

April 17, 2012
On April 12, CSUSM welcomed television writer and story editor Larry Reitzer to meet with students interested in pursuing a career in the film and television industry. After opening with his experience pitching his first successful pilot, Reitzer welcomed questions and discussed his experiences writing and story editing.

THE COUGAR SHUFFLE 4/17

April 17, 2012
There are still plenty of exams to study for, projects to work on and papers to write as we draw closer to the finish line as we near the end of the semester. More often than not, music can make the academic process become less painful by helping students dive into their work.

UPCOMING ARTS & LECTURES EVENTS

April 17, 2012
Here's a quick glance at the upcoming Arts and Lectures events on campus!

STUDENT A: ‘ALMOST THERE’

April 3, 2012
With spring break over, summer's just around the corner!

POSTHUMOUS NOVEL GIVES INSIGHT INTO EARLY BEAT WRITING

April 3, 2012
Published in 2008, over 60 years after it was written, “And the Hippos were Boiled in their Tanks” reveals the early writing styles of its authors, Jack Kerouac and William S. Burroughs.

CAMPUS IMPROV TEAM DRAWS CROWDS

April 3, 2012
The Improv Show left their crowd with a great start to Spring Break by showing hilarious acts in their performances Friday, March 15. To start off the night, The Combos introduced themselves as a band from San Diego who recently performed their shows.

DROPPING 4/3

April 3, 2012
Here’s a rundown of the biggest DVDs, Blurays, and CDs coming out the week of April 3!
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