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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 [...]

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.
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