By Samuel Turner Music Journalist Music, while amazing on its own, is also used as a tool to enhance other forms of media such as film and television. Music sets the mood, builds tension, and in some cases is an … Continue reading The Multifaceted Tool That Is Music
By Elise Montemayor Music Journalist 1. “All I Need” by Sampha (originally by Air) Piano man, Sampha, did a jazzy, stripped-down version of “All I Need” for BBC Radio 1’s piano sessions back in 2016. It’s been four years and … Continue reading A New Take: Five Notable Covers
By Julian SaldanaVideographer This review contains some spoilers of the film. The first movie I saw this SXSW was no other than The Art of Self-Defense. I went in without doing much research on the film, and I’m thankful I … Continue reading The Art of Self-Defense: Review
By Arlett RamirezWeb Content Contributor The month of March is known as Women’s History Month where we honor the contributions of women to history. International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8 and it’s a public holiday in some … Continue reading Eight Empowering Women in Movies
By Andronica Owens Web Content Contributor Throughout the years, movie adaptations of books have become a popular occurrence in our culture. From the “Harry Potter” series, to “The Hunger Games,” to “Crazy Rich Asians,” these adaptations have been successful in … Continue reading Why Netflix Should Make A Percy Jackson Series
By Daniel Richter Web Content Contributor The Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre in New Braunfels is a great affordable late night activity for college students on budget. Being a poor college student myself, I struggle to find ideas for date … Continue reading A Night at Stars & Stripes Drive-In
By Kyle Emmott Other Side Drive Host “Stream It or Leave It” is your go-to radio segment for TV/film reviews with a dab of humor. New content is being added to streaming platforms daily, and it is becoming increasingly difficult … Continue reading Stream It or Leave It
By Anna Valdez Blog Content Contributor By definition, an introvert is someone who is shy, reticent and often enjoys spending time alone. With Halloween celebrations occurring all month long, it can feel a little daunting to step out of one’s … Continue reading An Introvert’s Guide to Halloween
By Iliana Ramirez Music Journalist During the summer of 2009, Fox Searchlight released the quirky “romantic comedy,” “500 Days of Summer.” The story centers around Tom, played by Joseph Gordon Levitt and Summer, played by Zooey Deschanel. Tom, a hopeless … Continue reading Music in Film: A Look Inside the Soundtrack of “500 Days of Summer”
By Jenise Jackson Blog Content Contributor Nostalgia can be a wonderful thing, at least until you feel like you’re drowning in it. With this irksome trend of TV networks wanting to ride the popularity wave that comes with rebooting or … Continue reading Booting the Reboots
By Sami Dugdale Blog Content Contributor It’s finally October, which means Halloween is just around the corner! Halloween for me means fun costume parties, pumpkin patches, eating delicious foods and most importantly, locking myself in my dorm room to binge … Continue reading Must-Watch Halloween Movies for This October
By Jashel Negron Blog Content Contributor Do you ever wish you had a time machine and could go back to when times were simpler? When there were Polaroids, music was played on turntables and diners were the go-to place for … Continue reading Bringin’ the Oldies Back at Blue Starlite
By Cain Hernandez Music Journalist If you’ve been overhearing your friends talk about their vacation plans, and have no idea what you’re going to do for the summer break because you have no money, then this is the list for … Continue reading Summer Activities For Broke Students
By Alexandra Cochran Blog Content Contributor That’s what my boyfriend exclaimed to me in early March this year when he found out I had no clue who Darth Vader was, why Leia is a princess or what kind of animal … Continue reading You’ve Never Seen Star Wars?!
By Kimberly Garcia Blog Content Contributor Growing up, I remember going into my brother’s room to look at the pink ranger. She is named Kimberly, so of course I was drawn to her. I didn’t notice much more beyond that … Continue reading Everyone’s Ready For Morphin’ Time
By Maria Martinez Blog Content Contributor Some people celebrate Valentine’s Day by gazing into the eyes of their romantic partner over candlelit dinners. Others are annoyed by any mention of the “made-up” holiday. But whatever your situation is, it is the perfect … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Movies for Everyone
By Alisa Pierce Assistant Web Content Manager Superhero movies have finally come to fruition, with fans flocking to theaters to watch their favorite comic book characters come to life on the big screen. Marvel Comics in particular seems to be thriving, … Continue reading DC vs. Marvel: What’s the Difference?
By Alisa Pierce Blog Content Contributor The temperature is finally dropping in San Marcos, which means fall is officially around the corner. It’s almost time for pumpkins, Halloween costumes and chilly weather that’s great for staying inside and staying cozy. … Continue reading The Best Disney Movies to Rewatch This Halloween Season
By Kimberly Garcia Blog Content Contributor Anytime I was visiting with one of my friends, the idea of going to see the latest film always came up. However, I was never a fan of going to the movies. I didn’t … Continue reading Drive In Bliss
By Alex Ross Other Side Drive Host Other Side Drive’s Alex Ross interviewed Jordan Buckley of the San Marcos Cinema Club. The club will be screening films every Thursday starting in September that explore culture in the southwestern United States. From … Continue reading San Marcos Cinema Club Explores Southwestern Culture in September
