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The Nintendo Switch 2’s road to release was rocky, as concerns about its price,  offers on hardware upgrades and high-profile game releases continued to rise. Three months in, is the Nintendo Switch 2 worth it? (Image courtesy of Nintendo)

Is it worth the switch? Three months with the Nintendo Switch 2

Kristopher Caalim, Podcast Staffer September 12, 2025
Nintendo’s newest console has been out for three months. Is it worth the high asking price?
“Man’s Best Friend,” Sabrina Carpenter’s seventh studio album, was released Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. The album blends vintage, 1980s production with playful lyrics to culminate in a lighthearted dance pop record. (Photo courtesy of Sabrina Carpenter Official Press, graphic created in Canva by Jocelyn Hill)

‘Man’s Best Friend’ is a chronically single girl’s best friend

Jocelyn Hill, Copy Editor September 3, 2025
Sabrina Carpenter’s seventh studio album “Man’s Best Friend” is a bite of pop music dessert, with cheeky lyrical innuendos and vintage instrumentals to keep listeners dancing the whole way through.
“Honey Don’t!” was released in theaters August 22, 2025. The film stars Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, Chris Evans, Charlie Day and Lera Abova. (Photo courtesy of Focus Features. Graphic created in Canva)

Ethan Coen’s sunbaked neo-noir ‘Honey Don’t!’ is a messy mystery

Omid Manavirad, News Staffer September 1, 2025
Margaret Qualley commands the big screen once again in “Honey Don't!”, but this time with support from Chris Evans, Charlie Day and Aubrey Plaza. However, the film’s fragmented story keeps Coen from reaching past heights.
Fairy tales are old, many and vary widely. Countless authors have used them as inspiration to write their own stories. (Graphic created in Canva)

The Book Nook: Fairy tales remastered

Rinn Lee, Copy Editor May 14, 2025
Fairy tales have captured people's attention for generations, inspiring many modern authors like Alexandra Christo, Marissa Meyer and E.D. Baker to make those stories their own. Here are just a few.
Having dietary restrictions isn’t a reason not to enjoy good food! Find out about five local Sacramento restaurants and the delicious meals they serve, accommodating everything from vegan to gluten-free options. (Graphic made in Canva)

Alternative restaurants for your dietary needs

Giancarlo Diloy and Alyssa Earnest May 12, 2025
Sacramento’s worry-free alternatives have more to satisfy than just your dietary needs. Discover five local restaurants that are sure to have you craving more.
Alex Blaise, also known as SacBoyEats, enjoys a moment with a coffee in hand. The candid shot captures his enthusiasm for local coffee shops, a key part of his mission to celebrate Sacramento’s diverse food scene and local eateries. (Photo courtesy of Erin Blaise)

Mentor and food blogger uplifts Sacramento students and small businesses

Ana Sophia Vazquez, Staffer May 8, 2025
Alex Blaise, known as SacBoyEats, is using his platform to mentor students and spotlight Sacramento’s small businesses, especially Black-owned eateries.
State Hornet Spotlight: KSSU Promotions Director on his time at Sac State

State Hornet Spotlight: KSSU Promotions Director on his time at Sac State

Kristopher Caalim, Staffer May 5, 2025
Host Kristopher Caalim talks with Orlando Rodriguez about what it’s like being a student while working with KSSU, his time with music and Dj-ing and more.
“The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered” was shadow dropped Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Up to this point there had only been rumors circulating on whether it was going to be released. (Image courtesy of Bethesda Softworks, graphic made in Canva by Jeremy Brown)

No rose colored glasses required: ‘The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered’ makes nostalgia look good

Jeremy Brown, Staffer May 3, 2025
Nearly 20 years after the original, Bethesda Softworks unceremoniously released a remastered version of their hit game “Oblivion," refreshing the outdated graphics and making the game look exactly the way it always has in your memory.
The StingerStudio Makerspace celebrated this semester’s Create, Make and Share Faire Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The fair featured various art and innovations from staff and students alike, many of whom used the space’s tools and materials to complete their projects for no extra cost.

Creativity was in the air at the Create, Make and Share Faire

Giancarlo Diloy, Staffer May 1, 2025
From 3D-printed trinkets to eye-catching embroidery, Sac State creatives unveiled their projects at the Create, Make and Share Faire at the StingerStudio Makerspace on Wednesday.
In a Nutshell Storytelling host and curator Keith Lowell Jensen talks to the crowd Monday, March 31, 2025. The next show is at The Sofia on April 30, 2025.

The Sofia hosts storytellers to tell their personal tales ‘In a Nutshell’

Chris D. Johnson and Minh Anh Tang April 29, 2025
The March edition of the "In a Nutshell: Storytelling" series was hosted on March 31 at The Sofia in Downtown Sacramento. Turner Sparks, Amy Bee, Diana Medina and Don Reed all performed at the event.
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