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From left to right: Scarlett Pascoal (Lilith), Ana Muntean (Agnes), Nicole Kelly (Tilly) and Dagney Hollmann (the dark elf) rehearse scenes of the show Oct. 16. The center of the stage is painted to resemble a Dungeons and Dragons campaign board.

‘She Kills Monsters’: Play explores grief through ‘Dungeons & Dragons’

Aline Henda October 23, 2019

Not all monsters are five-headed dragons like the one in “She Kills Monsters,” but everybody has one, and the play promises to deliver a tribute to warriors everywhere. Sacramento State’s Department...

Sac State students observe the graffiti-themed artwork of Drew Ochwat, whose work is being showcased in the University Union. The gallery will be open until Oct. 17.

Sac State art gallery ‘If Color Was Language’ showcases graffiti and symbolic emotions

Bridget Duran September 28, 2019

The Sacramento State University Union Gallery's second exhibition, “If Color Was Language” by artist Drew Ochwat, held its opening reception Thursday. The gallery showcases the relationship between...

The front sign of Sac States Campo de Sueños exhibit in the University Union Thursday, Sept. 5. The exhibit showcased Mexican American baseball and softball history in Sacramento.

Sac State hosts art gallery showcasing Mexican American baseball history

Leticia Sanchez, Bridget Duran September 7, 2019

“Campo de Sueños,” an art exhibit in Sacramento State’s University Union, is showcasing the Mexican American history of baseball and softball in Sacramento until Sept. 19. The exhibit held its...

Page Yang says her parents weren’t 100% supportive of her choice to pursue a degree in the arts.

Sac State art grads persevere despite uncertainty, parental skepticism

The State Hornet Digital Academy August 29, 2019

According to a 2017 Sacramento State survey, 43 percent of theatre and dance alumni are on a career path related only somewhat or very little to their field of study — which can cause concern for parents. Page...

Ari Lennox of Dreamville Records performs on Blume Stage at Sol Blume on April 27 at the Cesar Chavez Plaza. Lennox sang her popular song Shea Butter Baby.

Miguel, Jessie Reyez, Masego perform at Sol Blume in Sacramento

Brittney Delgado, Arts & entertainment editor April 29, 2019

Sol Blume returned for a second year to the heart of Sacramento, Cesar Chavez Plaza, with performances from R&B singer-songwriters Miguel, Jessie Reyez and more on Saturday. The self-described “boutique-style”...

Angela Gonzalez is a visiting mixed media artist originally from South Colombia, who will be featured in Sac State’s University Union Gallery with her art exhibition Save/[eARTh]. Gonzalezs exhibit will be featured from Monday, April 22 through May 16 during general hours and an opening reception will be held on Thursday, April 25, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Q&A: Sac State visiting artist talks art exhibit ‘Save/[eARTh]’

Ronaldo Gomez April 22, 2019

Angela Gonzalez is a visiting mixed media artist originally from Colombia who will be featured in Sacramento State’s University Union Gallery upcoming art exhibition “Save/[eARTh].” Gonzalez...

Sarah Lappas, music professor stands in the middle of Capistrano Hall 151 in late February. She is the creator of the hip-hop in Urban America class (Musc 118D) in the School of Music at Sac State.

Sac State professor educates college students and youth in detention facilities

Francina Sanchez March 26, 2019

The doors of Capistrano 151 open early on days of discussion and the room is quickly filled with students and chatter as songs like “Drip Too Hard” by rappers Lil Baby and Gunna play in the background....

R. W. Witt gallery is an undergraduate art exhibit for students to showcase their work. The gallery is located at Kadema Hall and is open Monday to Friday 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Art department will bestow new name for the R. W. Witt Gallery

Brittney Delgado November 1, 2018

The R. W. Witt Gallery is a student ran gallery named after former Sacramento State professor Raymond “Woody” Witt that showcases new works of art every Thursday. Witt died from multiple sclerosis...

Lauren Thompson, a deaf studies student at Sacramento State, tells the romantic meeting of an old friend at Capital Storytelling, an event co-sponsored by Sac State and The Verge Center for the Arts, on Thursday, April 26, 2018. “Storytelling is just a great part of society that’s happened for thousands of years, that’s carried on in a modern day context,” Thompson said in an interview.

Performers take time to reflect at Capital Storytelling

Will Coburn May 1, 2018

Six speakers from the Sacramento community told real-life stories at Capital Storytelling, an event organized by Sacramento State and hosted at the Verge Center for the Arts. The event, held on Thursday...

RCAF members Juanishi Orosco, left, Stan Padilla, and Esteban Villa pose in front of the lower panel of their mural.

“Flight” celebrates Chicano culture

Dominique Walker April 24, 2018

Members of the Royal Chicano Air Force art collective will be discussing their mural “Flight” during a presentation on May 3 at 6:30 p.m. in Mendocino Hall. “Flight” was the latest major art...

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