Lexy Perez, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• May 11, 2016
While graduation is an exciting time in any student's life, it can also bring nerves, doubts and lead you to a quarter-life crisis. If you're graduating this year, in need of some advice...
Lexy Perez, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• May 11, 2016
When people have dreams, it can be hard to stay positive that those dreams will come true. Local entrepreneur Adam Lottes said that if anyone has a passion for what they do, they deserve...
Lexy Perez, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• May 11, 2016
Sometimes it can be hard to have a kind heart in a cruel world, but for graduating senior Tiffany Trent, following her heart is the only way she knows how to live her life.
For as long...
Lexy Perez, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• April 27, 2016
Ghandi once said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Former CSUSM student Gabriela Martinez and her friend, Anrea Santos, found something that they truly believe in and strive to make...
Lexy Perez, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• April 27, 2016
It is believed that art holds the power to heal. In Operation Art, those struggling to share their voice find comfort in art, for it allows them to express themselves in ways they never imagined.
Run...
Lexy Perez, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• April 27, 2016
Growing up, it can be common for people to be unsure of what they want for their future. For senior and musician David Yuter, his calling was known for as long as he could remember.
Raised by musical...
Lexy Perez, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• April 13, 2016
In today’s world, people are encouraged to love the skin they’re in. My skin color is brown, and I am proud of it. But it can be hard to for one to love his/her skin when society as...
Lexy Perez, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• April 13, 2016
Successful Filipina street artist Cecelia Linayao uses her work as a creative outlet and freedom of expression. Growing up with a shy demeanor, Linayao always believed that art is a magical process...
Lexy Perez, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• April 13, 2016
On March 19, the Chamorro Hands in Education Links Unity (CHE’LU) organization presented the 7th annual Chamorro Cultural Festival (CCF) at CSUSM. CHE’LU is a nonprofit, San Diego...
What first began as another dystopian book adaption has now grown to become a box office success.
Part one of the third installment of the “Divergent” series, “Allegiant” was...
Lexy Perez, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• March 29, 2016
In the fashion industry, the image of a “normal” body is contrived, making many feel as though they aren’t beautiful or good enough.
‘Project Runway’ season 14 winner Ashley...
Lexy Perez, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• February 23, 2016
If I’m being brutally honest, with every award season, the fashion normally takes precedent over the actual award shows.
While it’s entertaining to see favored performers honored...
Lexy Perez, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• February 9, 2016
Whether you're in a relationship or single, there are a myriad of films ideal to watch on Valentine's Day.
There are the romantic films that portray the ultimate love stories that everyone finds themselves pining...
Lexy Perez, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• February 9, 2016
If there was any way a time machine could be built and transport us all back to 1978 as students at Rydell High, nothing could be more magical.
Being that we don’t have Doc Brown’s Delorean time...
Lexy Perez, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• February 9, 2016
It's that time of the year when stores, social media posts and advertisements remind us that it is Valentine’s Day.
While Valentine's Day can be a special day to celebrate with your significant other,...
Thanksgiving is the one day when we all have the excuse to stuff our faces and have no shame.
Food comas are expected and after attacking our food within seconds, we all feel some sort...
Lexy Perez, Assistant Entertainment Editor
• October 29, 2015
It’s that time of the year again when we count the days until Halloween. To ease the impatience, Halloween based events are already under way and horror fans could not be more excited.
Aside...
Lexy Perez, Assistant Entertainment Editor
• September 30, 2015
The new CSUSM library exhibit “Patterned Heritages,” featuring the exquisite artwork of well-acclaimed artist Doris Bittar, opened to the public on Sept. 17.
It features a collection...
Lexy Perez, Assistant Entertainment Editor
• September 29, 2015
If you look through the special recipe by the name of Pinterest, it's clear that the Mason Jar Craze has taken over.
While there are a myriad of recipes a Mason Jar can be utilized for, overnight oats...
Lexy Perez, Assistant Entertainment Editor
• September 29, 2015
I am a complete TV junkie, therefore I can’t help but watch many of the new shows premiering.
While there weren’t too many shows I watched on a consistent basis this summer, there...
College can normally be considered a time where students may face their most stressful moments. While college brings a heavy workload to students, for Tricia Alcid it was the hard work that made her enjoy...