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Student Alex Maravillas with his teriyaki bowl in front of the USU during the evacuation. Photo courtesy of Alex Maravillas and Marquessa Castorena.

Fire in University Student Union causes building evacuation

Katlin Sweeney, Editor-in-Chief February 1, 2016

Students and staff were ordered to evacuate the University Student Union building when a fire broke out in the USU dining court. The fire alarm, which went off at 5:21 p.m., was triggered after a fire began in the Panda Express kitchen. Alex Maravillas, Peer Educator at the LGBTQA Pride Center,...

Photo by Alex Maravillas

Writer: ‘Homophobia is still alive and well in society’

April 22, 2015

By Alex Maravillas Arts and Entertainment Assistant Editor My sexual orientation still makes people feel uncomfortable. That is why I am comfortable being alone. I have family. However, sometimes it is difficult to be out with family members that are not particularly accepting. That is why identifying...

Reading the Stars: Sun stays in pisces & moon enters pisces

March 23, 2015

By Alex Maravillas Arts Assistant The heavens have a Pisces planetary triad with the Sun, Moon and Mercury all in Pisces. It is peculiar that Neptune is also in Pisces. Neptune aspects Pisces as it enters the house, meaning that Neptune has transitioned in its own house of Pisces, the twelfth house...

Reading the Stars: Sun in Pisces & Moon in Taurus

March 5, 2015

By Alex Maravillas Arts Assistant With the combination of the elements of Water, Earth and Air in the heavens, the feelings of sensuality intensify. The Fire Signs - With the combination of the Sun in Pisces (Water) and the Moon in Taurus (Earth), Aries, Leo and Sagittarius will experience wanting...

Shine Like a Star: Horoscope

February 5, 2015

By Alex Maravillas Arts & Entertainment Assistant As an astrologer, retrograde is paramount. From Jan. 21 through Feb. 11, Mercury undergoes retrograde. From Jan. 21 all the way to Feb. 11, Mercury is going backwards. This denotes that Mercury is going to stay in the same sign in Aquarius...

Religions of the World: How different religions celebrate important holidays

December 4, 2014

By Alex Maravillas While Christmas is among the most celebrated this time of year, there are several other diverse religious traditions to recognize. Hanukkah, a religious Jewish celebration, occurs before Christmas every December; however, this is not the holiest of Jewish events, for that...

Thanksgiving around the world: How holiday is celebrated in other countries

November 22, 2014

By Alex Maravillas Thanksgiving is formally known as an American occasion, yet it is celebrated in other countries as well. Here are a few ways different societies honor Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving Day in Canada started in 1578, when voyager Martin Frobisher held a function in Newfoundland...

Movie Review: Kill Your Darlings

Movie Review: Kill Your Darlings

November 21, 2014

By Alex Maravillas Staff Writer Different lights uncover the bohemian kineticism that thrived amid the 1940s and 1950s in New York City. Today marks the one-year anniversary of the American biographical-drama Kill Your Darlings, written by Austin Bunn and directed by John Krokidas in his feature...

Fashion Profile: A local, must-have brand for fall weather- The revolutionary nature of Stichhands

November 8, 2014

By Alex Maravillas A CSUSM student and creator designed a line of beanies along with a clothing line under the alias Stichhands. The brand was established in late 2009 as a symbol of modern day counter-culture manifesting its ideas into reality. Stichhands posted his original designs on the...

Halloween Around the World: Snapshots of Halloween traditions

October 23, 2014

By Alex Maravillas There are various cultures around the world that celebrate Halloween; some are unique, while others are rooted in tradition. Halloween originated from Ireland and was a Pagan Celtic practice. Youngsters wore outfits and went trick-o-treating, and most individuals went...

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April 16, 2014

By Alex Maravillas Fashion Columnist “Simp” is defined as a person who is too emotionally attached to someone. Even if that particular someone does not have mutual feelings for this person. Are you under the Valentine’s Day Blues? If yes, then you may be Simping. But if not, then I presume you...

Cougar Shuffle: Espresso Mix

Cougar Shuffle: Espresso Mix

March 27, 2014

By Alex Maravillas Fashion Columnist Need an extra pep in your step?  This mix is inspired to give the listener a boost of energy.  May it be for studying for an exam, or if you only got two hours of sleep, a shot of espresso is here to wake you up.

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