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Sac State choirs to bring ‘Music Makers’ concert to Sacred Heart Church

Cassie Dickman March 6, 2017

Throughout the day musical notes float through the corridors of Capistrano Hall, occasionally escaping the building’s sandy stone walls to faintly dance their way to the ears of bustling students. This...

Derek Lynch, left, and Frank Lopes Jr., better known as Hobo Johnson and the Lovemakers, relax in the Oak Park backyard where they produce their music.  The group is set to return to Concerts in the Park after last year's performance in Cesar Chavez Plaza.

Meet the self-described ‘good kids’ behind Hobo Johnson

Claire Morgan March 2, 2017

After hours of practicing in a patchy, muddy backyard on the edge of Oak Park, clad in a flannel and a backward baseball cap, rapper Hobo Johnson may have gotten the big break he was looking for. Hobo...

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Five ways to love your body

Khanlin Rodgers March 1, 2017

February marked the eighth annual "Love Your Body" week at Sac State. The goal of the week-long event was to promote self-love and encourage students to celebrate their unique characteristics. Some students...

Social media started out as a way for friends and family to stay in touch across long distances, but has now evolved into a social phenomenon allowing for users of all ages and backgrounds to communicate –– for better or for worse. (Photo courtesy of Lauren Done-Here / Flickr)

Students discuss how celebrities and social media impact body image

Samantha Leonard March 1, 2017

Social media sites like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter have changed the way people see themselves, and the momentum is not slowing. What started out as a method for friends and family to stay in touch...

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Late professor remembered for more than teaching at art reception

Thomas Frey February 28, 2017

The late Valerie Wheeler was honored at an art reception featuring her work by more than 100 friends, family, former students and colleagues. The reception was held Saturday at the Kadema Hall Robert...

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How to survive the Writing Placement for Juniors exam

Rebecca Armbruster February 27, 2017

Registration for the Writing Placement for Juniors, also known as the WPJ, opened this week. Undergraduate students with 60 or more units can register from Feb. 20 to March 3 at noon for the upcoming test...

Sac State alumna Theresa Truong joins her models in their final walk of the show on Friday, Feb. 24 at Sacramento Fashion Week. (Photo by Sami Soto)

Spring, summer trends blossom at Sacramento Fashion Week

Sharlene Phou February 27, 2017

Sacramento Fashion Week held its Spring and Summer Showcase on Feb. 24 at the Sacramento Railyards, featuring seven local designers — one of which is a Sacramento State alumna. Each collection from...

Children line a table, alternately paint with watercolors and blow through a straw on the watercolors as part of an interactive activity in the Orchard Suite during the 'More Than Just Scribbles' art reception on Feb. 23. (Photo by Rin Carbin)

Children’s Center’s art collection featured at University Union Gallery

Rin Carbin February 25, 2017

A multicolored beeswax display, a puffy cotton cloud and hanging stars were among the artworks spotlighted in an art reception meant to show the importance of creativity and art in childhood. Children...

Aya Khalifeh at an on-campus protest against the bombings in Aleppo. (Photo courtesy of Aya Khalifeh)

Sacramento State students discuss motivations to be student activists

Ines Rosales February 22, 2017

In a time of peak political interest sparked by last year’s election, Sacramento State students have been standing up and making their voices heard through protests and activism. Aya Khalifeh, a senior...

The San Quentin Prison Report team has aired almost 50 stories since 2013. (Photo courtesy of Eric Owens, CDCR)

Professor co-creates podcast ‘Ear Hustle’ with San Quentin inmates to fight stigma

Sami Soto February 21, 2017

Sacramento State photography professor Nigel Poor and San Quentin State Prison inmates Earlonne Woods and Antwan Williams will be spotlighting life-in-prison stories on a biweekly podcast called “Ear...

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