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 GALLERY OPENS ON RESTAURANT ROW

January 31, 2012
Cal State San Marcos now offers an off-campus art gallery in the Old California Restaurant Row on San Marcos Blvd. Old California, TERI Inc. and the San Marcos Arts Council hope the center becomes a new hub for local artists, including CSUSM students.

UPCOMING ART EVENTS

January 31, 2012
An event covering everything From Web page design to advertising graphics to publishing,entertainment promotions, game design and animation.

COMMUNITY AND WORLD LITERARY SERIES RESUMES NEXT MONTH

January 31, 2012
On Feb. 9, the Community and World Literary Series will be restarting for the spring 2012 semester. The series hosts on-campus literary readings performed by visiting authors.

AND THE AWARD GOES TO…

January 31, 2012
Part of the excitement in starting a new year not only consists of “beginning it right” or keeping your new year resolutions, but for artists of all traits in the music, television and film industry to be recognized with the highest honors their industries could present to them.

DROPPING THIS WEEK 1/31

January 31, 2012
Here's a rundown of the biggest DVDs, Blurays, games, and CDs coming out this week!

THE COMIC BOOK CORNER: “ANYA’S GHOST”

January 31, 2012
For those who’d like something different from the mainstream comics like “The Avengers” or “Justice League,” there are many in- dependent comics that are hidden treasures. “Anya’s Ghost” by Vera Brosgol is a story of a teenage girl who tries to get through life filled with drama and angst.

THE COUGAR SHUFFLE

January 31, 2012
This month is mainly known for the hope of keeping promises and beginning the year anew. More glamorously, it is known for artists of all traits in the film and television industry to be recognized with the highest honors they can possibly receive. This playlist is dedicated to those nominated for the 54th Grammy Awards, airing Feb. 12, at 8/7c.

BOOK OF THE MONTH: ELLEN DEGENERE’S, “SERIOUSLY… I’M KIDDING”

January 31, 2012
Ellen DeGeneres, televsion host and stand-up comedian, strikes again with her third book, “Seriously... I’m Kidding.” Diary entries, celebrity gossip, the secret to life and even coloring book pages surprise and delight a rage of Ellen fans.

COMIC- STUDENT A: FALSE ALARM

January 31, 2012
Keeping track of bills proves difficult in this installment of Student A!

BOOK REVIEW: “A CHRISTMAS MEMORY” BY TRUMAN CAPOTE- CAPOTE’S CLASSIC STORY A CHRISTMAS TREAT

December 6, 2011
In the common Christmas-celebrating household, the traditions of reciting “The Night Before Christmas” or reading Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” often take place.

THE PRIDE PLAYLIST

December 6, 2011
It is now that time of the year: hot chocolate in front of warming fireplaces, Christmas lights brightening up neighborhoods and my personal favorite: Christmas music. There is something special about grocery aisles blasting yuletide hits we all grew up with.

TALES FROM THE NERD SIDE- GEEK GIFTS: A SHORT GUIDE TO SOME OF THE NERDIEST GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

December 6, 2011
One of the toughest parts of the holiday season is finding just the right gift for that special someone in our lives. Sometimes, the best gift is the one that is absolutely impractical and serves no real purpose other than to become a new addition in a nerdy collection of toys and gadgets.
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