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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

Musician Spotlight: School of Art Senior Caleb Carter

Musician Spotlight: School of Art Senior Caleb Carter

May 11, 2015

By Faith Orcino Word Count: 613   Cougar Chronicle: What is the degree you will be graduating with?   Caleb Carter: Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Performing Arts Emphasis in Music.   Cougar: What is your musical specialty? How long have you been perfecting your craft?...

Musician Spotlight: School of Art Senior Quincy Lawson

Musician Spotlight: School of Art Senior Quincy Lawson

May 11, 2015

By Faith Orcino   Cougar Chronicle: What is the degree you will be graduating with?   Quincy Lawson: Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Performing Arts Emphasis in Music.   CC: What is your musical specialty? How long have you been perfecting your craft? Did you have to overcome...

Musician Spotlight: School of Art Senior Mariela Dieguez

Musician Spotlight: School of Art Senior Mariela Dieguez

May 11, 2015

By Faith Orcino   Cougar Chronicle: What is the degree you will be graduating with?   Mariela Dieguez: Bachelor in Visual and Performing Arts with an emphasis in Music and a minor in Biology.   CC: What is your musical specialty? How long have you been perfecting your...

Musician Spotlight: Q&A with School of Art Senior Heidi Garcia

May 11, 2015

By Faith Orcino Word Count: 597 Cougar Chronicle: What is the degree you will be graduating with? Heidi Garcia: Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Performing Arts Emphasis in Music and Minors in Video Production and Women’s Studies. CC: What is your musical specialty?...

Comic Book Corner: Rat Queens series honored with GLAAD Award

Comic Book Corner: Rat Queens series honored with GLAAD Award

April 24, 2015

By Faith Orcino   During the 26th Annual GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) Media Awards ceremony in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, the organization announced Image Comics series “Rat Queens” as the 2014 Outstanding Comic Book.   It was one of the many recipients...

SofA Director looks back at School of Art’s first year: Interview with Dr. Kilpatrick

April 14, 2015

By Faith Orcino   The School of Art is almost done with its inaugural year and as the 25th anniversary celebration continues on campus, we look into the new School of Art with Director Jacquelyn Kilpatrick.   Faith Orcino: How has your first year at CSUSM been? Is there a difference...

Comic Book Corner: Ladies conquering comics – Spotlight on newcomers and heavy hitters of indie comics

March 21, 2015

By Faith Orcino   Marjane Satrapi’s “Persepolis”   While many used comics as the medium for fictional tales, others like Marjane Satrapi turned it into a platform to introduce readers to themselves and to their cultures. Her graphic novel “Persepolis” was published originally...

Arts & Entertainment Commentary: VSAR 311 Exhibition: Students display work in Arts 111

March 10, 2015

By Beulah Supriya In the lobby of the School of Arts (SofA), the final projects of the fall 2014 VSAR 301 students are for view to all until the end of April. The beautiful art pieces look so flawless though they were the result of one and half month of hard work. There are different types of mediums...

Comic Book Corner - "Long Beach Comic Expo honors the late Dwayne McDuffie: Bringing more diversity to comics"

Comic Book Corner – “Long Beach Comic Expo honors the late Dwayne McDuffie: Bringing more diversity to comics”

February 21, 2015

By Faith Orcino Organizers of Long Beach Comic Expo (LBCE) will be hosting its annual event and announcing the first recipient of the Dwayne McDuffie Award of Diversity. They opened submissions for nominees during the 2014 Long Beach Comic Con back in September. McDuffie passed away Feb. 21, 2011,...

Comic Book Corner: Bryan Lee O’Malley’s new graphic novel plays with chances

January 31, 2015

By Faith Orcino Arts and Entertainment Editor   Creator of the popular “Scott Pilgrim” series, Bryan Lee O’Malley published his newest story, “Seconds,” last year. It focused on the brilliant young Katie, the head chef of local restaurant Seconds.   It has been four years...

Top Picks from fifteenth Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival

Top Picks from fifteenth Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival

January 27, 2015

By Faith Orcino Arts and Entertainment Editor   Many flocked to the venues hosting this year’s San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF) from Nov. 6 to 15. For 10 days, people viewed the fruits of the labor of many filmmakers from various locations, including a number of local talents. With...

The Comic Book Corner: Long Beach Comic-Con

The Comic Book Corner: Long Beach Comic-Con

September 27, 2014

Convention enters sixth year with much anticipation By Faith Orcino Arts and Entertainment Editor Before September ends, head to the Long Beach Convention Center for Long Beach Comic-Con, where many activities will be held regarding the comic industry and fandom. Long Beach Comic-Con...

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