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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.
Dancers open the night for Sacramento State’s Talent Show in the University ballroom Thursday, March 6, 2025. This was inspired by Amateur Night at The Apollo in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City.

Stars were made on stage at Sac State’s Apollo Night

Cheryl Howard, Staffer March 15, 2025
The ultimate talent show was experienced at Sac State, where student performers took the prize for their talent in a remake of the Apollo Amateur contest
Chef Aguilar and Chef Villanueva display their dishes for this year’s Battle of the Chefs competition Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Only one of the chefs will move on to the final round at the University of New Mexico after judges decide on a winner.

Knives out: Chefs enter semi-finals in a heated culinary clash

Giancarlo Diloy, Staffer March 4, 2025
Battle of the Chefs semi-finalists compete at Sacramento State dining commons, featuring Chef Aguilar from University of California, Irvine and Chef Villanueva from California State University, Dominguez Hills.
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 15, 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.
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