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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

Dropping 9/21

September 21, 2010
"Ondine," "Robin Hood," "Modern Family: The Complete First Season," and "How I Met Your Mother: Season 5"

Prowlin’ the Kitchen: Farmer’s Market Special: Bruschetta

September 15, 2010
Made from locally grown tomatoes and fresh basil from the farmer's market, Bruschetta is a tasty Italian creation that can be eaten as an appetizer, side dish, or hearty snack!

CSUSM Campus Playlist

September 15, 2010
A playlist of 10 song suggestions from a CSUSM student! Just a little something different for your earbuds. This week: Brandon Flowers, Black Keys, Arcade Fire, and more!

Happy Hour of the Week: Thirsty Thursdays at the Pacific Beach Bar & Grill

September 15, 2010
PB Bar & Grill in Pacific Beach holds Thirsty Thursdays every week and invite college students ages 21 and over from all over the county to partake in their weekly drink deals and festivities.

App of the Week: NetNewsWire

September 15, 2010
Mac, iPad, and iPhone users now have a way to enjoy their favorite news stories without the advertisements, using the simple app NetNewsWire by NewsGator Technologies.

Review: “Resident Evil: Afterlife”

September 15, 2010
With three films preceding it, one would assume that the story has been finely tuned and perfected. . . . However, what the audience gets instead is a film completely lacking in story, credible dialogue, believable characters, or any sense of depth beyond the well-done 3D animation.

Dropping 9/14

September 15, 2010
Music: The Walkmen-- "Lisbon," Weezer-- "Hurley," Linkin Park-- "A Thousand Suns" DVDs: "Letters to Juliet," "Prince of Persia," "Just Wright"

Memories Outlast iPods: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Experiences

September 6, 2010
MasterCard is right. For every materialistic product we purchase, there’s a dollar amount attached to it. Experiences and memories, however, are unique and priceless. When, and hopefully never, a fire breaks out in your apartment or house, do you think you’ll grab the materialistic things or photos?

Midnight Madness: The Rocky Horror Picture Show

September 6, 2010
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a 1975 horror musical starring Tim Curry and Susan Sarandon. The spoofs and random details such as a transvestite character from the planet of Transsexual, in the galaxy of Transylvania, make this a hilariously funny horror movie that is more likely to have you laughing than scared.

WOW! It’s Been 20 Years!

September 6, 2010
If you haven’t heard, CSUSM is celebrating its 20-year anniversary this school year! Current students are part of California history and have the opportunity to help shape the campus dynamics and student life while the university heads into its third decade of growth. One way to get involved is by attending Weeks of Welcome events, which began August 30 and will continue through September 10.

Check This: App of the Week

September 6, 2010
Chase banking customers and iPhone owners can now enjoy an updated application from Chase that allows customers to electronically deposit checks into your account without ever visiting an ATM machine or talking to a bank teller.

In Theaters: “Machete”

September 6, 2010
Robert Rodriguez is clearly doing what he loves to do most in “Machete,” his most recent homage to the B-films of the 1960s and 1970s. Derived from a fake trailer that he created for the “Grindhouse” double-feature released with friend Quentin Tarantino, Rodriguez took full advantage of every Mexican stereotype he could think of, surrounding them with...
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