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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.
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.
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