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The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

All content by Antonio Pequeño IV
Thor:Ragnarok runs in theaters now.

Thor: Ragnarok is a thunderous riot

Antonio Pequeño IV, A&E Editor November 13, 2017

In his third film installment, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) finds himself imprisoned on the scrap ridden planet of Sakaar after a clash with the almighty goddess of death, Hela (Cate Blanchett). Captured and...

Latin@ Center hosts first Rappers Corner

Antonio Pequeño IV, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 28, 2017

“I just remember always being into rap music,” said Kosi Bunguy, a member of the Palomar College based rap group, WavPhilez. Located in USU 3300, CSUSM’s Latin@ Center hosted their first ever...

Clockwise from upper left: Chester Bennington of Linkin Park, Kimbra, King Krule, and Ibeyi.

Audio Scout

Antonio Pequeño IV, A&E Editor October 12, 2017

Linkin Park Linkin Park will be hosting a tribute concert for their late lead singer, Chester Bennington, on Oct. 27 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Bennington’s suicide blindsided many back...

All eyes on Brockhampton

All eyes on Brockhampton

Antonio Pequeño IV, A&E Editor September 13, 2017

The eccentric hip-hop collective and All-American Boy Band Brockhampton is a unique project of the digital age. The group consists of around 12 members which is made up of vocalists/rappers, producers,...

Guardians Vol. 2: A worthy sequel

Antonio Pequeño IV, A&E Editor May 10, 2017

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 begins with the ragtag team of guardians being hired by the alien race of the planet Sovereign to protect valuable batteries (the source of the planet’s power) against...

Audio Scout

Antonio Pequeño IV, A&E Editor May 10, 2017

Two weeks ago it was announced that there would be a small collection of unreleased Prince songs shared with the public on the one-year anniversary of his death. Following this news, the planned release...

DAMN. album review

Antonio Pequeño IV, A&E Editor May 10, 2017

“Is it wickedness? Is it weakness?” The chilling lines from the opening track of Kendrick Lamar’s fourth studio album, DAMN. As soon as I hear this I’m locked in and thinking to myself, can...

The Audio Scout

Antonio Pequeño IV, A&E Editor May 10, 2017

Mac DeMarco: The Canadian singer-songwriter, Mac DeMarco is set to release his third full-length album This Old Dog on Friday, May 5. The catch is, the album has been leaked online. In Demarco’s signature...

Marc E. Bassy rocks Festival 78

Antonio Pequeño IV, A&E Editor May 10, 2017

In a remarkable turnout of 600+ attendees, the first annual Festival 78 provided an evening of music, food and fun at the Mangrum Track & Field on April 22. An evening of music, food and fun, the...

The Audio Scout: ________

Antonio Pequeño IV, A&E Editor April 18, 2017

Kendrick Lamar After dropping “The Heart Part 4” and “HUMBLE.” within a week of one another, Kendrick Lamar had the internet buzzing to say the least. Both tracks, especially “The Heart Part...

Dr. Brian Hu discusses film piracy

Antonio Pequeño IV, A&E Editor April 18, 2017

Brian Hu, the artistic director of Pacific Arts Movement, presenters of the San Diego Asian Film Festival. Hosted in Arts 240 on April 4, Hu was a guest speaker for professor Jonathan Berman and his...

Cougar Con brings pop culture to CSUSM

Antonio Pequeño IV, A&E Editor March 29, 2017

In celebration of pop and comic culture, Associated Students Inc. (ASI) and Tukwut Life held CSUSM’s first ever Cougar Con.  The event was held in the USU ballroom open to students and guests with approximately...

CSUSM hosts Defamation

Antonio Pequeño IV, A&E Editor February 24, 2017

  Sponsored by Tukwut Life, The Civility Campaign and the University Student Union Activities Board, the critically acclaimed courtroom drama Defamation, was presented in Arts 111 on Feb. 17.   The...

CSUSM students win film competition

CSUSM students win film competition

Antonio Pequeño IV, A&E Editor February 24, 2017

It all started as a simple class assignment for the six CSUSM students who created Mental Health Does Not Define Me, winner of the Art With Impact Short Film Competition.   A screening of the...

CSUSM hosts The Kinsey Collection

CSUSM hosts The Kinsey Collection

Antonio Pequeño IV, A&E Editor February 11, 2017

The Kinsey Collection, a highly esteemed exhibit of African-American art and history, presented by Bernard and Khalil Kinsey on Feb. 3 in the USU ballroom. Founders and owners of the collection, Bernard...

CSUSM hosts The Kinsey Collection

Antonio Pequeño IV, A&E Editor February 11, 2017

The Kinsey Collection, a highly esteemed exhibit of African-American art and history, presented by Bernard and Khalil Kinsey on Feb. 3 in the USU ballroom. Founders and owners of the collection, Bernard...

Project Positivity urges optimism

Project Positivity urges optimism

Antonio Pequeño IV, A&E Editor February 11, 2017

Words flew, thoughts were spoken aloud, and passion jumped off the page as CSUSM’s Literature & Writing Club and English Honors Society hosted Project Positivity on Jan. 26 in SBSB 4111. Established...

My first semester in college

Antonio Pequeño IV, Staff Writer December 14, 2016

Coming into my freshman year of college, I had tons of questions and preconceptions. I questioned what it would be like to live with people other than my kinfolk. I pondered the thought of what kind of...

Student debuts first art exhibit

Student debuts first art exhibit

Antonio Pequeño IV, A&E December 9, 2016

CSUSM senior Darius “Dare” Talley hosted his first art show titled Inner Demons from Dec. 1 to Dec. 3 in Arts 342 with interactive art activities, music and raffle prizes. According to his website,...

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