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HAPPY HOUR OF THE WEEK: ROOKIES

November 22, 2011

Rookies restaurant and sports bar in Oceanside always seems to be partying with a good menu and long hours – be warned.

THE DARK SIDE OF ENERGY DRINKS: ATTEMPTING TO BOOST ATHLETIC PERFORMANCES FALLS FLAT

November 7, 2011

Energy drinks are a source of energy for most of us students these days, but are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

HAPPY HOUR OF THE WEEK: BOSTON’S THE GOURMET PIZZA

November 7, 2011

Boston’s large location in Encinitas provides frequent and diverse happy hour deals for the restaurant, supporting its motto “Play hard. Party harder.” Boston’s, The Gourmet Pizza, is a restaurant and sports bar that is a great place for budgeted students to fill up on cheap, delicious food.

RISING MARKETING COMPANY PLACES EMPHASIS ON COMMUNITY

November 7, 2011

With the help of companies like groupon.com and dailydeals.com, internet users have been able to receive financial benefits in their local communities during the present economic decline.

L.A.-BASED AUTHORS DELIVER AT CSUSM

November 7, 2011

CSUSM’s Community and World Literary Series (CWLS) featured authors Amina Cain and Tisa Bryant reading their works on the night of Oct. 27. Prior to the CWLS event, Cain and Bryant joined Professor Sandra Doller’s creative writing workshop course for an hour-long private panel.

LGBTQA PRIDE CENTER HOSTS ITS SECOND ANNUAL GENDER BENDER BALL

October 24, 2011

Don’t put your Halloween costume away after Oct. 31. The LGBTQA Pride Center will hold its annual Gender Bender Ball at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 4. It is an event where all students are welcome to dress as any gender they like.

PROFESSOR SPOTLIGHT: JOSHUA LOVELACE

October 24, 2011

The Pride places the spotlight on mathematics professor Joshua Lovelace!

CONTEMPORARY TRADITIONS REST IN RELIGIOUS HISTORY

October 24, 2011

The modern practice of Halloween has stronger ties to historical celebrations of the holiday than you might think. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, the name of the holiday comes from the holiday’s original name, “All Hallows Eve.”

FUN, CHEAP, FAST HALLOWEEN COSTUMES

October 24, 2011

This year, Halloween is on a Monday, just six days away. Do you have your costume yet? If not, don’t stress. The Pride has some ideas that are cheap, quick and fun.

HAPPY HOUR OF THE WEEK: THREE STORIES OF FUN AT DAVINA’S CABO GRILL & CANTINA

October 24, 2011

Wondering where to go in downtown Oceanside? The lively Davina’s Cabo Grill & Cantina does not disappoint. The bar has three stories with unique settings and a happy hour worth stopping in for.

A HAUNTING IN KELLOGG LIBRARY

October 24, 2011

Growing up, you may remember the ghost stories that were told to you, passed on from generations that kept us afraid of the dark. Learning about goblins and monsters that seemed to hide anywhere where light fails to shine. As we got older, the stories got better.

THE PRIDE’S PUMPKINS

October 24, 2011

It’s that time of year again where you can let your creativity flow and explore your artistic abilities on the canvas of a pumpkin. Whether you carve or paint, go traditional or think outside the box, anyone can be an artist on Halloween.