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Arts & Entertainment

Disney’s newest live-action remake of the company's first animated feature caused much controversy. Regardless, the film’s content cannot be anything more than just alright. (Photo courtesy of Disney, graphic created in Canva)

A fair enough tale: Disney’s ‘Snow White’ is a half-baked apple pie of a movie

Kristopher Caalim, Staffer April 8, 2025
The 2025 re-telling of “Snow White” saw a lot of controversy up to its release. Despite all of it, the movie was still unable to be anything more than unimaginative.

Estudiantes reaccionan al nuevo álbum de Bad Bunny: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS

Marcie Ortiz and Madison Flewellyn March 31, 2025
Estudiantes de Sac State comparten sus opiniones sobre “Debí Tirar Más Fotos”, el nuevo álbum de Bad Bunny. Con un sonido que mezcla ritmos tradicionales y letras con mensajes políticos, el disco marca una nueva etapa en la trayectoria del artista.
Fierce female leads have become a staple in fantasy fiction. These five took on a lot and still came out on top. (Graphic made in Canva by Rinn Lee)

The Book Nook: Female main characters that write their own stories

Rinn Lee, Copy Editor March 31, 2025
Read about a few of many fierce women that have taken over the fantasy genre.
Graphic made in Canva

Theater Rats Ep. #4: Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ is doll-lightful!

Mateo Davis is outnumbered by Nancy Rodriguez and Brionna Woody on this Woman’s History Month extravaganza! The trio discusses the 2023 hit film “‘Barbie,’” as they provide a recap of the movie and talk about its moment alongside "Oppenheimer".
Naoe stands overlooking an enemy fortress in the winter waiting for a moment to strike. The in-game world shifts through the seasons about every 140-180 real-world minutes bringing driving rain, scorching sun or blinding snow. (Photo courtesy of Ubisoft)

‘Assassin’s Creed: Shadows’ narrowly escapes the shadow of its predecessors

Jeremy Brown, Staffer March 31, 2025
As Ubisoft’s most recent entry in a beloved franchise, "Assassin’s Creed: Shadows" strives to remind fans of what they love about the series while taking steps in new directions.
Kitty Craft performs at the Star Theater in Portland, Oregon on Feb. 23, 2025. The band will be making its first appearance in Sacramento at Harlow’s this Saturday, March 29. (Courtesy of Samantha Klopp)

Arts and Cats: Exploring beyond the flower patch with Kitty Craft

Giancarlo Diloy, Staffer March 29, 2025
Indie lo-fi artist Kitty Craft announces her first visit to Sacramento and shares her expansive creative career in arts, music and everything in between.
Jeff Fong stands posed looking at the camera Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Fong said that the visual medium of movies helps him tell stories.

Founder of Modest Film Society: From an individual to a community of filmmaking

Minh Anh Tang, Staffer March 29, 2025
Jeff Fong is a filmmaker in Sacramento who founded the Modest Film Society, a community which aims to share and promote local film.
Decale dance group performs at the annual BLOOM showcase on April 5, 2024. The event features many different dance teams from the area.

Sac Dance Lab BLOOMs into spring with annual showcase

Minh Anh Tang, Staffer March 27, 2025
The local studio Sac Dance Lab hosts their annual spring showcase, “BLOOM,” in March 2025.
Nate Duke Lopez as Christopher Boone reaching upward in the Playwrights’ Theatre on March 18, 2025. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time delves into the story of a 15-year-old neurodivergent boy as he goes on a journey to solve unexpected mysteries. (Photo by Charr Crail)

‘Does that mean I can do anything?’: Sac State play aims to demystify neurodivergency

Delaney Joyce, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 25, 2025
Sacramento State’s Theatre & Dance Department’s newest production, “A Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” puts a unique spin on a coming-of-age-story with performances occurring through the weekend.
Mae Heffiman performs to Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather,” Wednesday, March 19, 2025. She came on for a second performance after changing into a nude bodysuit.

Life’s a drag, but not at Sac State’s drag show

Alyssa Earnest, Staffer March 25, 2025
Kings, queens and monarchs alike performed their hearts out to songs we know and love.
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