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The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

Art vibe of San Marcos

Art vibe of San Marcos

March 27, 2014

By Ryan Downs Senior Staff Writer Art has always been an important institution on campus, with exhibits commonly being featured in both the library and the Arts Building. But what many may not know about is the off-campus gallery in Old California. CSUSM owns the gallery and features artwork both...

Great House: The Story of a Desk

Great House: The Story of a Desk

March 27, 2014

By Noelle Friedberg Staff Writer Nicole Krauss’ third novel is a story of revolution, love, loss - and yes, a desk. It is a tale of an American novelist who has been writing at her beloved desk for 25 years. As the story goes on, it becomes known that she actually inherited this desk from a Chilean...

Cougar Shuffle: Valentine's Day Aftermath

Cougar Shuffle: Valentine’s Day Aftermath

March 27, 2014

By Zach Schazenbach Staff Writer There are still some feeling the effects after the holiday.  Here are two playlists catered to certain outcomes. For the Lovebirds: https://play.spotify.com/user/1278423552/playlist/2ZqCuFmg9T7z75yfyFJuwT For those that didn't get so lucky: https://play.spotify.com/user/1278423552/playlist/3k0k2Ktzr7h4JsMkSAXi51

American Gods: A modern lore that is a timeless tale

American Gods: A modern lore that is a timeless tale

March 23, 2014

By Katie Garner Staff Writer Myths and legends are the odd ingredients that shape us, and our cultures. Religions follow humanity wherever we go. America contains some of most divergent beliefs and cultural systems in the world. Starting with tales told by Native Americans, mythologies have poured...

"Her" movie poster featuring lead actor, Joaquin Phoenix.

A Spike Jonze love story: “Her”

March 23, 2014

By Alex Maravillas Fashion Columnist In a future where you can fall in love with an artificial intelligence behind an advanced operating system, the film “Her” portrays a tragic love story of a man and his computer. Theodore Twombly is in love with his operating system named Samantha,...

Cougar Shuffle: New Year, New Adventures

Cougar Shuffle: New Year, New Adventures

March 21, 2014

By Faith Orcino A&E Editor This playlist will hopefully get you back into the school groove.  With this new semester in full swing, sometimes we need some musical motivation to bring in momentum. https://play.spotify.com/user/1278423552/playlist/2bzDIV6rz5RTpzPp3kfVSQ

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