By Melissa Martinez News Editor “Good Will Hunting” 5/5 paw prints Written by best friends Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, the story centers on a troubled youth growing up without parents who is too intelligent for the situation he’s living in. After completing a complex equation that would...

By Katlin Sweeney Features Editor Next week, students will be able to enjoy a lecture by noted humanitarian Father Greg Boyle as he educates the public on the importance of compassion. “Tattoos on the Heart” is at 6 p.m. Feb. 11 at  at the CSUSM Pavillion in Lot N off of Campus View Dr....

By Alison Seagle Staff Writer Anyone looking for a dive bar serving up more than just your usual bowl of nuts should check out the delicious deals The Jumping Turtle has to offer. Located on Capalina Road, right off the Rancho Santa Fe exit of the 78, The Jumping Turtle is just a hop, skip and...

By Juliana Stumpp A&E Editor “Skyfall” James Bond is back, cooler and slicker than ever in the twenty-third film of the series. Bond’s faithfulness to M and the Secret Intelligence Services are tested when the past makes an threatening appearance. Daniel Craig keeps his role as the favorite...

By Alison Seagle Staff Writer Love is in the air, or for some, maybe it’s not this Valentine’s Day. Whether in a relationship or not, Shannon Fox and Celeste Liversidge’s book, “Last One Down the Aisle Wins” is a great guidebook for anyone navigating their 20s. Though the authors write...

By Juliana Stumpp A&E Editor April showers bring May flowers, and music festivals in the spring. With these music festivals comes new rules that aren’t favored by fans of these events. Stagecoach, California’s biggest country festival, altered its rules regarding camping. For the 2013...

By Morgan Hall Co-Editor in Chief Written in 2011 by Isaac Marion, “Warm Bodies” is a comedic and romantic love story about a zombie who falls head over brains in love with a mortal girl. The main character, R, who can’t remember his real name or how he became a zombie, has been spending...

By Karla Reyes Staff Writer Often times, we find ourselves sitting around with friends wondering what to do on a Friday night. The typical conversation goes as follows: Friend 1- “What do you wanna do?” Friend 2- “I don’t know. What do you wanna do?” This could go on for a while,...

By Faith Orcino Staff Writer As the release of the “Warm Bodies” movie grows closer, zombie enthusiasts can get their undead fix with Vertigo Comics’ “iZombie.” First published in 2010 and nominated in 2011 for the Eisner Award for Best New Series, the 28-issue series is now in four...

For Your Entertainment Netflix Movie & Episode of the Week By Katlin Sweeney Features Editor Whether you want to watch a movie with your roommates or are bored and in need of some entertainment, Netflix is your perfect choice for motivational documentaries and comedic sketches. “Craigslist...

By Melissa Martinez News Editor With the excitement of award season comes the buzz over who will dominate at the Grammys and who will be snubbed. This playlist is dedicated to honoring those nominated for top honors this award season and my personal favorites. “Babel,” Mumford & Sons Nominated...

By Jessie Gambrell Staff Writer “Hotel Transylvania” Release date: Jan. 29 This comical animated version of the legendary story of Dracula has a spin on the tale, placing Dracula (Adam Sandler) as a hotel owner, running a hotel for unlikely creatures/monsters. Voices include Kevin James,...