The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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

Theater student to debut self-written play ‘Undisclosed’

November 7, 2012
CSUSM student Sara Gibbons, visual and performing arts major, wrote, directed and choreographed the play "Undisclosed," which makes its premiere Nov. 9 at Cal State San Marcos.
Cougar Asks: What is your favorite military movie?

Cougar Asks: What is your favorite military movie?

November 7, 2012

By Alison Seagle Staff Writer   Erica Kuck, communications major: “ Act of Valor” Kuck has a brother in the Marine Corps and a brother in the Army so she is “just kind of connected with it”   Josh Torres, business major: “ Saving Private Ryan” Torres likes it for...

Tina Fey, left, as Sarah Palin and Amy Poehler as Hillary Clinton on Saturday Night Live.

The top 10 ‘Saturday Night live’ political skits

November 7, 2012
It wouldn’t be an election year without the actors on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) poking a little fun at Mitt Romney and Barack Obama as well as their corresponding vice presidents. In previous years, comedians have made some legendary skits that shined some light on the seriousness and heaviness that comes with the election.
From left, Jonah Hill, Ben Stiller, Richard Ayoade and Vince Vaughn in “The Watch.”

Dropping: New disc by Christina Aguilera, ‘The Watch’ on DVD

November 7, 2012
New releases in DVD movies and digital music.
The sleeve for Vanilla Twilight by Owl City.

Cougar Shuffle: Music for yoga mornings

November 5, 2012

By Jessie Gambrell Co-A&E Editor For those who have not tried yoga, it is truly a state of mind and a complete “reset” for your body. Yoga gives a sense of peace, which is great to have in the mornings before busy school days or work days. Listen to these songs and take it easy while...

In the film Flight, Denzel Washington is a daring pilot who saves his passengers in a daring landing, but investigators discover he had alcohol in his system at the time of the crash.

Movie Review: Enjoying the flight, with ‘Flight’

November 5, 2012
Director Robert Zemeckis has produced yet another hit, “Flight,” to add to his already loved favorites such as “Castaway” and “Forrest Gump.”
Screen shot from Fox TV show

‘Mindy Project’: End of one legacy, beginning of a legend

October 25, 2012

By Melissa Martinez News Editor The start of the new seasons in television this fall means saying goodbye to the critically acclaimed mockumentary, “The Office.” However, some characters live on, if not in the way we expect. “Office” writer Mindy Kaling, also known as the pop-culture...

Jessica Lange from TV show

Freaky and intense describes new season of ‘American Horror Story’

October 25, 2012

By Juliana Stumpp A&E Co-Editor On Oct. 17, “American Horror Story” premiered it’s second season premiere with new plot lines, characters and mysteries to be resolved. Last season on the widely popular horror themed show, actors Dylan McDermott and Connie Britton played a married couple...

The video game Just Dance 4 comes out on Wii in mid-November.

Dropping: Upcoming holiday season video game releases

October 25, 2012

By Juliana Stumpp Co A&E Editor Believe it or not, the holiday season is coming and it’s hard to ignore all the Halloween costumes and Christmas decorations already in stores. So as you prep your wish list, think of these new video games that will be hitting the shelves. “Nike+ Training”...

Image from the new disk Skyfall by Adele

Cougar Shuffle: 007’s best song mix

October 25, 2012

By Melissa Martinez & Alex Franco Staff Writers With the release of the newest addition to the James Bond film, “Skyfall,” starring Daniel Craig, it is not surprising that musical sensation Adele will be introducing the new feature with her single titled the same. The Bond theme songs are...

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FILM REVIEW: ‘7 Psychopaths’ director shines at San Diego film fest

October 12, 2012

By Ally Ruiz Staff Writer Academy Award-winning director Martin McDonagh has stunned movie critics once again with his latest movie “7 Psychopaths,” which premiered Sept. 29 at the San Diego Film festival and earned 4 ½ stars. The film opens in wide release Oct. 12 with an all-star cast...

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MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Argo’ a Hollywood thriller, true to history

October 12, 2012

By Fredrick Misleh Senior Staff Writer Argo is based on the true story of the seizure of the U.S. Embassy in Iran in 1979 and the Hostage Crisis that followed. Six Foreign Service officers escaped the embassy out the back door. After the British, Australians, and New Zealand turned the six down, they...

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