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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

Prowlin’ the Kitchen: Super Smoothies!

October 5, 2010
Autumn is upon us, and that means fall sports and midterm exams. Healthy and delicious, smoothies are a quick snack option to power up for a workout or recover from an action-packed game. Even non-athletic students can benefit from these energizing drinks, reaping a sharp attention span, focus, and brainpower for tackling classes and homework.

Book Reviews: October 5

October 5, 2010
"Every Visible Thing" by Lisa Carey, and "Freedom" by Jonathan Frazen

Music Reviews: October 5

October 5, 2010
Brandon Flowers-- "Flamingo" and Jimmy Eat World-- "Invented"

DVD Releases: Oct. 5, 2010

October 5, 2010
"A Nightmare on Elm Street" and "Bones: Season 5"

App of the Week: Bump

October 5, 2010
Bump is an ingenious little program. You put in a profile, with your name, number, email address, work address, or whatever you deem appropriate. Touch your phone to another phone that has Bump, et voilà: the information is transferred. You can also use the application to share pictures, send invitations, compare calendars, and connect to other services like Twitter and Facebook.

Prowlin’ the Kitchen: Apples to Apples

September 21, 2010
Ah, apples. Just the word itself inspires a wealth of images: baskets of fresh-picked fruit, the warm scent of fresh-baked pie, and the crisp deliciousness of that first bite. This week's recipes: apple pancakes and baked apples.

Deal Days in San Diego

September 21, 2010
College life can be both stressful and expensive. When looking for a way to unwind, it’s easy to find yourself going over your budget, but cutting back doesn't have to mean you can't have fun. Deals are all over the place if you know where to look.

Happy Hour of the Week: Pizza Nova

September 21, 2010
Looking to chow down on comfort food and sip some local beer at a price a Cougar can afford, but don’t want to stray far from campus? Head down Twin Oaks to the LA Fitness center, Pizza Nova’s got you covered.

Reaching the End: A Review of “Halo: Reach”

September 21, 2010
“Halo: Reach” is the prequel to the “Halo” trilogy, directly preceding the events of the original game. The player takes on the role of a faceless Spartan soldier by the name of Noble 6.

Hot off the Reel: New Movie Reviews

September 21, 2010
Movie Reviews: "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" and "The Town"

Upcoming Concerts

September 21, 2010
Autumn is fast approaching, and with the arrival of autumn comes a fantastic variety of bands touring through San Diego County. Here is a preview of concerts happening this week.

Music and Book Reviews

September 21, 2010
Maroon 5 "Hands All Over," Flying Lotus "Pattern + Grid World EP," "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest" by Steig Larsson, and "Mocking Jay" by Suzanne Collins
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