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Arts & Entertainment

New murals, new meanings: Belonging Boulevard celebrates student stories

Claire Harrell, Nojixa Anacleto, and Vivian Gonzalez September 30, 2025
Sacramento State had their grand unveiling of mural corridor Belonging Boulevard on Sept. 17. Many of the artists showed off their artwork and what it means to them.
Adam Strauss, New York City comedian and storyteller, takes the stage Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. He discussed the concept of unreal reality through the lens of childhood curiosity, often bending the line between reality and fantasy.

Four voices, one night: ‘In a Nutshell’ dives into ‘Unreal Reality’

Chiara Karagianes, A&E Staffer September 29, 2025
Ready to feel one thousand emotions at once? Last weekend in Sacramento, “In a Nutshell” brought four unique storytellers to the Sofia to share their stories live.
Aftershock, dubbed the “West Coast’s largest rock, punk and metal festival,” makes a grand return to Sacramento, starting Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. The festival is conveniently located in Discovery Park at 1600 Garden Highway, near the meeting points of the American and Sacramento Rivers. (Photo courtesy of Samuel Shapiro)

ARE YOU READY? Here’s your official guide to Aftershock 2025

Giancarlo Diloy, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 27, 2025
Sacramento’s highly-anticipated rock and metal festival will be making a return at Discovery Park next weekend. From headliners like Deftones and Bring Me The Horizon, to blink-182 and Korn taking the big stage, Aftershock 2025 is one festival metalheads won’t want to miss.
“Borderlands 4” was released Friday, Sept. 12, 2025. The game is a highly anticipated continuation of the much-loved Borderlands series. (Photos courtesy of Gearbox Software. Graphic created in Adobe Photoshop by Jeremy Brown)

Embrace the mayhem with ‘Borderlands 4’

Jeremy Brown, Podcast Editor September 26, 2025
Take on the role of one of four new Vault Hunters and face down the oppressive Timekeeper in the latest entry to a much-loved series of games.
“The Summer I Turned Pretty” first aired on Amazon Prime Video in 2022. The series provides breakout roles for Lola Tung, Gavin Casalegno and Christopher Briney (Photo courtesy of Prime Video, Graphic created in Canva by Kristopher Caalim)

A different kind of heartache: ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Season 3 Review

Kristopher Caalim, Podcast Staffer September 24, 2025
After three seasons, “The Summer I Turned Pretty” has hooked audiences. Now with the last season wrapped up, does this summer romance come to a satisfying end?
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art alumna Amari Moore works on her mural, carefully painting fine details on her sunflower on the south wall of the Ernest E. Tschannen Engineering Teaching and Research Building, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. She will exhibit her other works at the Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum in October.

A new vibrant splash of color adorns campus walls

Ellie Appleby, Visuals Staffer September 24, 2025
Vibrant colors of the newly installed art mural along the Ernest E. Tschannen Engineering Teaching and Research Building turn heads as spectators come for the unveiling, celebrating a place where all can feel they belong.
Francis Lawrence’s adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Long Walk” was released in theaters Friday, Sept. 12, 2025. The film stars Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson and Mark Hamil. (Photo courtesy of Lionsgate, graphic made in photoshop by Eli Keller)

Beauty in the bleak: ‘The Long Walk’ adaptation perfectly captures the Stephen King paradox

Eli Keller, Multimedia Staffer September 22, 2025
Francis Lawrence's adaptation of Stephen King's “The Long Walk” is a morbidly dark tale with small glimmers of light. The film's talented cast and powerful writing make it an unforgettable experience.
Sacramento History Museum presented “The West End Blues: A Sacramento Jazzstory,” Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, featuring Harley White Jr. Orchestra as performers. The concert featured a multimedia aspect, as a slideshow displayed vintage photos and text. (Photo courtesy of Sacramento History Museum)

‘The West End Blues’: Sacramento’s Hidden Jazz Story

Shawn Chand, A&E Staffer September 19, 2025
The Sacramento History Museum collaborates with Harley White Jr. Orchestra for “The West End Blues: A Sacramento Jazzstory.”
The Pop-Up Shop is located on the first floor of the University Union near the Southwest entrance Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. Clothes, vintage video games, art, jewelry and more are sold in the shop.

Student-owned businesses pop into the Student Union

Melina DeBolt, A&E Staffer September 19, 2025
The Pop-Up Shop creates a space for student-owned businesses to sell their items to Sacramento State students and faculty. Both student connection and real-world business skills are grown in The Pop-Up Shop.
A group of students dance together to Karega Bailey’s performance Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. The free event allowed students to experience music performances from a variety of artists without worrying about finances.

Creating campus life memories: WEUSI Festival returns to Serna Plaza

Minh Anh Tang, A&E Staffer September 16, 2025
The annual WEUSI Music Festival and Stinger Expo came back to Sac State’s Serna Plaza Thursday, featuring student vendors and artists like Lab Rats, Where’s West, Karega Bailey and more.
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