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“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original, Bethesda Softworks unceremoniously released a remastered version of their hit game “Oblivion," refreshing the outdated graphics and making the game look exactly the way it always has in your memory.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.
Characters Ae Sun and Gwan Sik when they are young. Besides a good storyline, the show also has some big names such as IU and Park Bo-gum in the two main roles. (Photo courtesy of Netflix, graphic created in Canva by Minh Ann Tang)

‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’: A bittersweet bite-of-life

Minh Anh Tang, Staffer April 28, 2025
A slice-of-life K-drama from Netflix became popular globally, taking people on an adventure of emotion and bringing them to tears.
Come explore just four of the many fantastic worlds of dragons. Pick your next read based solely on which dragons you like better. (Graphic made in Canva by Rinn Lee)

The Book Nook: It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a dragon!

Rinn Lee, Copy Editor April 27, 2025
Dragons are a fantasy staple. These are some top notch stories with amazing dragons.
Michael Angarano and Chris Smith’s “Sacramento” was released in theaters Friday, April 11. The film stars Angarano, Michael Cera, Kristen Stewart and Maya Erskine. (Photo courtesy of Falco Inc. Graphic made in Canva by Jocelyn Hill)

‘Sacramento’ is a long drive through freeways, friendship and fatherhood

Jocelyn Hill, Copy Editor April 24, 2025
Michael Angarano and Chris Smith’s road trip comedy “Sacramento” was released Friday, April 11, and explores grief and friendship in adulthood.
Sac State alumnus Ryan Coogler and his frequent collaborator Michael B. Jordan teamed up for the duo’s fifth project together. “Sinners” is Coogler’s first release since 2022’s “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” (Photo courtesy of Warner Bros., Graphic made in Canva)

Something to sink your teeth into: ‘Sinners’ is an instant classic

Mateo Davis, Staffer April 22, 2025
Former Hornet Ryan Coogler finds his footing in the horror genre with "Sinners."
Performers hold up Iranian drums called dafs at Sacramento State’s first-ever SWANA Festival Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The festival displayed different cultures from Southwest Asia and Northern Africa with performers, henna tattoos, special spiced coffee, bread with oils and spices and special treats for all to enjoy.

First-ever SWANA festival celebrates culture with regional treats and music

Rain Barron, Staffer April 22, 2025
SWANA Center festival brought Iranian dance and henna tattoos to the library quad.

STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: deadbeatbeatdead takes a journey from math rock to dance music

Cristian Gonzalez April 21, 2025
This duo cleans up the studio with intricate guitar work, driving bass and percussive grooves.
Mike Infante posed for the camera in front of greenery at Sacramento State March 28, 2025. Infante gained media attention through performing in bodybuilding competitions and has since made it to the big screen playing Nick in the recently released “Freaky Tales.”

From curtain call to camera roll: Sac State student, actor and disability advocate makes Hollywood debut

Delaney Joyce, Arts & Entertainment Editor April 18, 2025
Sacramento State student, bodybuilder, disability advocate and Hollywood actor Mike Infante tells the inspiring story of how he landed his role in “Freaky Tales,” and what’s in store for the future.
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