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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

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Filmmaker visits campus with folk-gothic Nervous Films

September 27, 2012

By Tara Flesner Staff Writer Next week, rural Appalachia native filmmaker, Brent Green, will display on campus his animated films of the “folk-gothic” genre stylistically similar to director Tim Burton. Cougars, do the words “folk-gothic” make you shiver? Don’t be nervous! Come and...

A scene from the film "Hotel Transylvania," opening in theaters Sept. 28.

MOVIE REVIEW: No garlic necessary for ‘Hotel Transylvania’

September 27, 2012

By Karla Reyes Staff Writer Set to hit theaters Friday, the 3D film “Hotel Transylvania” has a befitting cast that will keep kids entertained and adults happy. The plot follows the story of the renowned Dracula (voiced by Adam Sandler) and his attempt to plan the perfect birthday party for...

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BOOK REVIEW: ‘Origin’ questions the price of immortality

September 27, 2012

By Brittany Edinger Staff Writer Jessica Khoury’s debut novel, “Origin,” was released on Sept. 4 and has been named a New York Times “Weekend Read” and Barnes and Noble’s “Book of the Month.” The novel’s interesting play on science and nature has received praise from various...

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Job prospects for graduates looking a bit brighter

May 2, 2012
Recent surveys suggest that the hiring rate for graduating seniors will be up this year compared to last, but CSUSM seniors are still hesitant and weary about the prospects in the job market.
Graduation ceremony

21st annual graduation ceremony set for May 18

May 1, 2012
About 1.800 students will be participating in the CSUSM commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19.
The campus Pride Center.

Proud Steps: Pride Center students march

May 1, 2012
The LGBTQA Pride Center will be hosting a campus-wide Pride parade on Tuesday, May 1 from noon to 1 p.m.
This screen capture, allegedly from a Facebook conversation between CSUSM frathernity members, was sent to the media in early May.

FBI probing election fraud, Facebook tampering

April 18, 2012
The university has confirmed that the FBI is now investigating junior Matt Weaver, who was arrested on March 15 on suspicion of committing election fraud by stealing more than 700 student passwords in his campaign for president of Associated Students Inc.
The Quad student housing project is slated to open in fall 2012.

The Quad lowers prices to lure more renters

April 18, 2012
The Quad university housing will be completed this summer, ready for students to move in fall 2012. While the university is in the thick of promoting The Quad, some students feel it is an overpriced housing option.
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