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February marks Black History Month, a celebration of African American culture and contributions. Sacramento State is a Black-Serving Institution and is home to variety of resources and events that honor and celebrate the Black community. (Graphic made in Canva by Brionna Woody)

Black History Month 2025: A Celebration of Culture and Community

Annie Biebl, Staffer February 14, 2025
Check out events, activities and resources that Sac State is offering to students during Black History Month.
A crowd of people peruse wine tasting tables inside the Old Sugar Mill during the Black History Month Art Show Feb. 18, 2024. The Old Sugar Mill hosts 14 local wineries to emphasize a “farm-to-glass” concept.

Old Sugar Mill puts local Black businesses at the forefront with annual art show

Delaney Joyce, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 12, 2025
Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg is hosting its annual Black History Month Art Show with a plethora of artists, vendors, food trucks and more to support local businesses and bring together the Northern California community.
Multiple small and local businesses in the greater Sacramento area are hosting pop-up events in February for ‘Galentine’s’ and Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re looking to make plans for a date or a day with friends, we’ve got the best recommendations to celebrate romantic or platonic love. (Graphic made in Canva by Jocelyn Hill)

Pop-up Valentine’s Day events to celebrate your besties or beloved

Jocelyn Hill, Copy Editor February 7, 2025
Galentine’s Day and Valentine’s Day are coming up next week! Celebrate all forms of love in your life with these seven events in the Sacramento area.
Simulation and building games can be a great way to unwind from a stressful day. Try out these 10 games during a cold, rainy day. (Graphic made in Canva by Delaney Joyce)

Console the rainy day blues with these 10 cozy games

Alyssa Earnest, Staffer February 4, 2025
The Sacramento weather is cold and rainy, which means more time inside to play favorite video games like Kirby, Legend of Zelda, Pokémon and others.
Korean Dramas touch on a variety of genres, with shows like ‘It’s Okay to Not Be Okay,’ ‘Alchemy of Souls’ and ‘All of Us Are Dead.’ K-Dramas are often well known for their beautiful and unique cinematography shots. (Graphic made in Canva by Ismael Martinez Castillo)

Escape into a new world with these 5 Netflix K-Dramas

Ismael Martinez Castillo, Staffer December 16, 2024
As “Squid Game” season 2 approaches, the hype for Korean Dramas is rising again. There is much more to love, as K-Dramas encompass a wide variety of different genres, ranging from typical romances to horror and thriller shows.
The promo art for “When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story” displays a picture of Eva Rutland holding the hands of her eldest daughters, Ginger and Patty-Jo. Most of Eva Rutland’s children were mentioned but never directly shown in the show, since only six actors comprised the cast. (Photo Courtesy of The Guild Theater)

‘When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story’ flips the script on Black theater narratives

Ismael Martinez Castillo, Staffer November 20, 2024
“When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story” written by Playwright Ginger Rutland is a story that focuses on the journey of a middle-class Black woman who grew up in the segregated South. The play then follows her move to Sacramento in 1952 with her family as they navigate life in a more integrated society.
The planetarium connects to and can be accessed by the Ernest E. Tschannen science complex Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. Planetarium shows cover different topics such as black holes, the birth of stars and how the sky looked during the first Christmas.

Have an astro-nomical day at Sac State’s planetarium with these shows

Alyssa Earnest, Staffer October 31, 2024
Sacramento State’s planetarium hosts three different shows for attendees to enjoy with themes of the James Webb Space Telescope, Pink Floyd and Queen.
Emo band Saosin performs on the Soundwave stage while an attendee crowd surfs atop a cheering audience at Aftershock festival in Discovery Park on Saturday, Oct. 12. Crowd surfers would be carried to the front of the barricade where festival security would pick up and escort them back to the crowd.

Aftershock’s electrifying underground acts that will kickstart your heart

Delaney Joyce, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 19, 2024
Aftershock 2024 in Discovery Park hosted over 150 bands over four days last weekend. Some standout underground acts that were featured include Mexican band Descartes a Kant, emerging star Jager Henry and all-female punk band Jigsaw Youth.
Lamb of God performs at Aftershock Festival with special effects of smoke and ominous lighting in Discovery Park on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. A cast of green fills the stage around lead singer Randy Blythe while performing “Memento Mori” from the band’s 2020 album.

High-voltage performances to expect at Aftershock 2024

Analah Wallace and Delaney Joyce October 9, 2024
Aftershock 2024 returns to Discovery Park, Sacramento for its 12th annual weekend and will feature beloved headliners such as Slayer, Mötley Crüe, Iron Maiden and more.
Alternative pop artist Mod Sun performs on the Ace of Spades stage Monday, Sept. 30. Ace of Spades is a popular all-ages performance venue featured in the historic R Street Corridor in Downtown Sacramento.

These 6 Ace of Spades headliners will rock your October

Delaney Joyce, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 3, 2024
Ace of Spades in Sacramento is hosting six standout bands this October, including Crumb, Summer Salt, The Airborne Toxic Event, MisterWives, Underoath and Chicano Batman.
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