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

CAMPUS IMPROV TEAM DRAWS CROWDS: STUDENT PERFORMERS CHARM FULL AUDIENCE

October 24, 2011
Students laughed hysterically at the Cal State San Marcos Improv Team’s Improv Show on Saturday, Oct. 15. Katrina Montalvo, Improv Team member and first-time hostess/ referee of the show, said, “We are the Improv Team on campus, but we are not official yet. We are really close, and it is so much fun.”

TALES FROM THE NERD SIDE: SCARED BITLESS- THE TOP FIVE SCARIEST GAMES

October 24, 2011
October is the month for all things “scary.” Frightening movies, creepy music and horrific television specials all make their way into our homes, but video games also have their share of bone-chilling stories.

THE PRIDE’S HALLOWEEN FAVORITES

October 24, 2011
The Pride staff chooses their favorite scary movies to creep you out just in time for Halloween!

THE PRIDE PLAYLIST: TRACKS TO CHILL YOUR BONES

October 24, 2011
We’ve all heard of the “Monster Mash” and Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” The only problem is that these songs don’t give us the thrill we want this time of year.

THE OFFICE STRIKES BACK: NBC’S HIT ‘MOCKUMENTARY’ RETURNS THURSDAYS AT 9 P.M.

October 11, 2011
Many of us have been anticipating the return of NBC’s mockumentary that first stole our hearts in 2005. For those who have yet to become addicted to “The Office,” the scripted but much improvised show highlighted the many talents of actors such as Steve Carell, [...]

THE PRIDE PLAYLIST: GLEEK OUT

October 11, 2011
The third season of “Glee” premiered Tuesday, Sept. 20. It introduced a new array of songs and displayed the casts’ many skills in classic rock anthems, musical numbers and even hip-hop and pop arrangements.

&NOW LITERARY FESTIVAL COMES TO SAN DIEGO

October 11, 2011
Oct. 13 - 15, UC San Diego will host the biennial &NOW Festival of New Writing. According to www.andnowfestival. com, “&NOW is a festival of fiction, poetry and staged play readings.”

OCTOBER’S FEATURE: “WE BOUGHT A ZOO,” BY BENJAMIN MEE: NOSTALGIC NOVEL STEALS HEARTS

October 11, 2011
It should come as no surprise that Benjamin Mee’s appropriately- titled memoir “We Bought a Zoo” is about a family who, well, buys a zoo. In his novel, Mee documents his experiences during the restoration of his zoo leading up until the opening day.

HAUNTED HALLOWEEN ADVENTURES: SAN DIEGO’S BONE-CHILLING ZONES

October 11, 2011
With every Halloween comes opportunities to get your scare on and face your fears (if you dare to) with Halloween themed attractions. Haunted Trail, Haunted Hotel and The Scream Zone are three of San Diego’s well-known places that are sure to make your blood run cold.

STUDENT A: “SCHOOL GARDEN”

October 11, 2011
Brent tells Armelle all about CSUSM's relaxing garden.

THE PRIDE PLAYLIST: TAKING THE NEXT STEP ON THE TREADMILL

September 30, 2011
As much as we dread it, the “Freshman 15” happens to all of us at some point in our college lives. With a new school semester comes along the time for a new workout regimen. Here are some songs to go the extra mile—literally!

FUN WITHOUT THE DEBT: LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT ON THE CHEAP

September 30, 2011
Now that the school year has started, students need to have places to go to forget about school and without worrying about spending a lot of money. Old Town San Diego is a great place for groups of friends to go any day of the week and enjoy different things that won’t burn a hole in your wallet.
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