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Books every college graduate should read

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...

Tiffany Trent (left) and Lexy Perez (right) all smiles.

Grad Spotlight: Tiffany Trent

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...

The beauty of Guam, an unrecognized culture

The beauty of Guam, an unrecognized culture

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...

The best looks from 56th annual Grammys

The best looks from 56th annual Grammys

Lexy Perez, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 24, 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...

Romantic movies perfect for Valentine's Day

Romantic movies perfect for Valentine’s Day

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...

The importance of loving yourself

The importance of loving yourself

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,...

Why you should eat healthy on Thanksgiving

Why you should eat healthy on Thanksgiving

Lexy Perez, Staff Writer November 27, 2015

  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...

Cultures unite in library exhibit

Cultures unite in library exhibit

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...

Culinary Corner: New take on a food classic

Culinary Corner: New take on a food classic

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...

MTV's Scream continues a legacy

MTV’s Scream continues a legacy

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...

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