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

FEMALE FRONTRUNNERS FIGHT CRIME WITH CHARM

January 25, 2011
An escalating amount of primetime television shows lead with strong female characters that resolve mysterious murders with bold intuition and beauty.

DROPPING THIS WEEK 1/25

January 25, 2011
The biggest CD and DVD releases on Tuesday, January 25th!

HAPPY HOUR OF THE WEEK: THE 55 YARD LINE

January 25, 2011
Interested in a place where you get some great deals on food and drinks no matter what night of the week it is? Just drive over to the historic Old California Restaurant Row, to The 55 Yardline, located within two miles from campus on San Marcos Boulevard.

PLAYSTATION MOVE VS. XBOX KINECT

December 8, 2010
As the holiday shopping season goes into full swing, there is an abundance of electronic gifts becoming available for the savvy consumer. Video games eat up a large portion of the holiday gift market, and it is important to know what exactly is out there.

THE PRIDE PLAYLIST 12/7

December 8, 2010
A fresh holiday mix for your earbuds.

TEXTING NIGHTMARES: Auto correct correcting corrections

December 8, 2010
He texted, “Do you wanna hang pants tonight?” when he wanted to say, “Do you wanna hang out?” It at first seems like a funny situation, but it is a growing hassle for cell phone owners.

APP OF THE WEEK: ACE FLASHCARDS

December 8, 2010
With a built in English dictionary you don’t have to look far for the definition of any word. You just type in the vocabulary word you want and ACE will automatically put the definition on the back.

NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATIONS ALL AROUND THE WORLD

December 8, 2010
Most people like New Year’s Celebrations and it is something that is celebrated all over the world. Champagne, fireworks, good food in the company of friends and family seems to be a winning concept wherever you go.

SOLUTIONS FOR SUDDEN DILEMMAS: Last minute holiday fixes

December 8, 2010
Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2010 came and went, and now the shopping madness left many discount shelves empty. In order to fix those last minute jams, several places and methods can help you.

DROPPING THIS WEEK: 12/7

December 8, 2010
Reviews of "Inception," "Shrek Forever After," and "Boy Meets World: The Complete Fourth Season"

COMING TO THEATERS: FROSTY FLICKS

December 8, 2010
Each year, the holiday season sees the release of several blockbuster film,s and 2010 is no different. From sci-fi action to western drama, this winter movie season promises not to disappoint.

Black Swan

December 8, 2010
With each film, Aronofsky continues to deliver, and “Black Swan” only further ups the ante. Within the competitive and physically abusive world of professional ballet, Aronofsky poses a constructed reality that just may be more truthful than that which is considered real outside of the frame.
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