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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle
The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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Arts & Entertainment

DROPPING THIS WEEK

November 22, 2011
This week marks the biggest shopping days of the year: Black Friday. Though most bargaining will be done bright and early after we’ve had a dinner that for once didn’t consist of Top Ramen and coffee, here is a head start on new releases for the week of Nov. 21.

TALES FROM THE NERD SIDE- THE WAIT IS OVER: THE BIGGEST GAMING RELEASES IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON

November 22, 2011
The holiday season always sees the industry’s biggest gaming releases and this year is no different.

“HAROLD & KUMAR” AN EARLY CHRISTMAS PRESENT

November 7, 2011
Christmas comes early this year with “A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas.” The result is a fun Christmas film that also acts as a loyal sequel to its film series.

BOOK REVIEW: “NEVER LET ME GO” BY KAZUO ISHIGURO- ALTERNATE REALITY NOVEL EMBRACES READERS

November 7, 2011
In Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel “Never Let Me Go,” readers are invited into the unfamiliar society at Hailsham boarding school.

“ONCE UPON A TIME”: ABC DRAMA PRIMED TO CHARM AUDIENCES

November 7, 2011
ABC’s new show “Once Upon A Time” premiered Sunday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. This new fantasy series takes the memorable fairy tales and fables of childhood, like Snow White, Pinocchio and more, and transports them to reality.

TALES FROM THE NERD SIDE- JOINING THE CULT: FORMER FLOPS REVISITED IN CULT CLASSIC CINEMA

November 7, 2011
It is a shame when good movies don’t find success with a wide audience. Though some films struggle in mainstream theaters, select few have the potential to become what are known as “cult classic” films.

DAWN BREAKS WITH FOURTH FILM INSTALLMENT OF “TWILIGHT” SAGA

November 7, 2011
November marks the beginning of the end of the cultural phenomenon: “Twilight.” “Breaking Dawn Part 1” will answer the question we’ve all been dying to learn: does Edward turn Bella into a vampire?

THE PRIDE PLAYLIST: REMEMBERING OUR HEROES

November 7, 2011
In honor of our veterans, this playlist includes songs that remember the men and women who have committed their lives to protecting our country.

COUGAR CROSSWORD ANSWERS

November 7, 2011
Here's the answers to the crossword for the November 8th issue of The Pride!

HURWITZ BRINGS “ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT” TO BIG SCREEN

November 7, 2011
In early October 2011, “Arrested Development” fans received the news they have been waiting for. “Arrested Development” tells the lives of the Bluth family who all have their own set of problems, all while they try to keep the family life afloat.

“PUSS IN BOOTS” CONTINUES TO CHARM AUDIENCES

October 24, 2011
With “Shrek the Third” and “Shrek Forever After” being unnecessary contributions to a once great film series, it was hard to imagine that “Puss in Boots” would be anything more than yet another addition of overkill to the series. However, the spin-off prequel does just the opposite.

HALLOWEEN WEEKEND LOOKING GRIMM?- NBC HOPES TO SCARE UP AN AUDIENCE WITH PREMIERE OF NEW SHOW

October 24, 2011
Halloween weekend will premier a new show filled with suspense and horror. NBC on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011 at 9 p.m. will feature brand new series called “Grimm.” Portland, Oregon is the home of Detective Nick Burckhardt, played by actor David Guintoli, who finds out that [...]
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