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Chronically Online Ep 6: Think You’ve Heard it All? Here’s Our Unpopular Opinions

Alyssa Earnest and Daisy Martinez March 21, 2025
In the sixth episode of Chronically Online, hosts Alyssa Earnest and Daisy Martinez deep dive into their unpopular opinions. Grab your favorite snack, sit back and enjoy the episode.
Playboi Carti dropped his fourth major label project “MUSIC” on March 14. The album has 30 songs and features artists such as Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd and Travis Scott. (Photo courtesy of AWGE and Interscope Records, Graphic made in canva by Chris D. Johnson)

Playboi Carti plays by his own rules on his newest album ‘MUSIC’

Chris D. Johnson, Staffer March 20, 2025
Playboi Carti dropped his newest album “MUSIC” on Friday, March 14. The album is his first since his 2020 release “Whole Lotta Red” and acts as the predecessor for his upcoming tour opening for The Weeknd.
Michelle Dahl and Gina Grice in front of some of their work Thursday, March 13, 2025. Their art is on display at Gallery 1075 in West Sacramento until March 31.

Painting outside the lines: Sacramento artists aim to inspire the next generation of women

Chris D. Johnson, Staffer March 17, 2025
To commemorate Women’s History Month, Sacramento based artists Michelle Dahl and Gina Grice have their artwork on display at Gallery 1075 located in the West Sacramento Community Center.
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Theater Rats Ep. #3: Next stop, ‘Sky High!’

Chris D. Johnson, Kai Arellano, and Mateo Davis March 17, 2025
Mateo Davis and Kai Arellano bring in Chris Johnson to discuss the 2005 superhero flick, ‘Sky High,’ in the third episode of Theater Rats! The trio reflects on their favorite memories surrounding the film, their favorite scenes and award the best performances.
Dancers open the night for Sacramento State’s Talent Show in the University ballroom Thursday, March 6, 2025. This was inspired by Amateur Night at The Apollo in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City.

Stars were made on stage at Sac State’s Apollo Night

Cheryl Howard, Staffer March 15, 2025
The ultimate talent show was experienced at Sac State, where student performers took the prize for their talent in a remake of the Apollo Amateur contest
Fictional multiverses are when an author writes multiple series as part of a single world. Following these universes can get complicated, especially for new fans. (Graphic created in Canva by Rinn Lee)

The Book Nook: A how-to guide on tackling literary multiverses

Rinn Lee, Copy Editor March 14, 2025
When authors work multiple series into one universe, it can get confusing for readers who are just getting into them.
Mickey (Robert Pattinson) has the job of an Expendable, a role where he’s expected to test limits of human mortality when exposed to lethal situations. Some uses of his expendability include testing deadly viruses, radiation and space exposure. (Photo courtesy of Warner Bros., graphic created in Canva by Delaney Joyce)

A tale of two Mickeys: Bong Joon-Ho’s ‘Mickey 17’ overindulges

Delaney Joyce, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 14, 2025
Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-Ho made a return to the big screen with ‘Mickey 17,’ led by Robert Pattinson and supported by Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie, Mark Ruffalo, Toni Collette and more.
Pigeon Pit released their fourth album, “crazy arms,” on Jan. 17, 2025, followed by a tour spanning the West Coast. The record received a score of 7.7 on Pitchfork. (Courtesy of August Moore)

Open the Pigeon Pit: diving into the band’s ‘crazy arms’

Giancarlo Diloy, Staffer March 14, 2025
Washington-based folk-punk band Pigeon Pit hit Sacramento after the release of their latest record, “crazy arms.”
 A couple stands admiring Dominick Porras’ artwork in the University Union gallery, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. Porras captured a variety of photos ranging from portraits to objects, all black and white photos.

‘Silvery Synthesis’: photography and mixed media elevate a culture’s beauty

Minh Anh Tang, Staffer March 10, 2025
“Silvery Synthesis” is a mixed-media gallery of works by Dominick Porras in Sac State’s University Union gallery from Feb. 20 to March 13. Porras explores themes of traditional Indigenous practices in contrast with modern practices.
Chef Aguilar and Chef Villanueva display their dishes for this year’s Battle of the Chefs competition Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Only one of the chefs will move on to the final round at the University of New Mexico after judges decide on a winner.

Knives out: Chefs enter semi-finals in a heated culinary clash

Giancarlo Diloy, Staffer March 4, 2025
Battle of the Chefs semi-finalists compete at Sacramento State dining commons, featuring Chef Aguilar from University of California, Irvine and Chef Villanueva from California State University, Dominguez Hills.
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