REVIEW: Netflix’s ‘Too Hot To Handle’ was lukewarm
April 30, 2020
Like every other reality dating show, it tried to be different. Like every other reality dating show, it wasn’t. “Too Hot To Handle,” challenged 10 single people, five men and five women, to embark on a journey of self discovery and a chance to create more meaningful connections. The only ...
SHIAVON’S JAWN: Why is Lawrence still on ‘Insecure?’
Shiavon Chatman, Opinion Editor
April 26, 2020
A jawn. Pronounced jôn. Noun. A person, place, thing, or event that doesn’t need a specific name. An indescribable, but memorable entity. I’m Shiavon and this is Shiavon’s Jawn. (If these two words don’t rhyme, then you’re saying my name wrong.) It's episode three of the HBO scripted t...
OPINION: The stimulus package should not exclude those that need it
April 25, 2020
The past two weeks social media was filled with people finding out their stimulus check was deposited into their bank account — not everyone is having the same experience. The pandemic has cost many college students their jobs. Now, more than ever, these students are struggling with having enough ...
KYLIEBYTES: I am not giving Sac State access to my webcam
April 24, 2020
I’m Kylie Robison and this is KYLIEBYTES, a column where I talk about technology and its impact on society. Follow me on Twitter @kylie_robison for more. Friday morning, Sacramento State announced that we will be using a new proctoring software called Respondus Monitor. By downloading this so...
STREAMING PICK OF THE WEEK: ‘Cursed Films’ delves into the strange world of cursed film sets
April 22, 2020
Every week, I’ll be recommending a film or television show currently available on certain streaming websites. New or old, it does not matter. I’ll recommend anything that I feel should be seen by many people. When tragic and unexplainable things start to happen on film sets, what sort of answer...
OPINION: Seasonal depression mixed with a pandemic is a recipe for disaster
April 21, 2020
What would you do if I told you that for three months out of the year you were stuck in a dark, empty space, no motivation to do anything and you had absolutely nowhere to go? What if I also told you that it had nothing to do with COVID-19 and quarantine? That deep, dark space is how it feels to b...
SHIAVON’S JAWN: How ‘INSECURE’ is your bestie?
Shiavon Chatman, Opinion editor
April 19, 2020
I just want to say how proud I am of Issa for looking past Condola dating her ex. What kind of person would stop a bag over a man you were supporting financially only three years ago? Molly. That’s who. But I’ll get back to her in a minute. Issa and Condola found that jokingly clowning Lawrence brings t...
OPINION: Social distancing taught me the importance of valuing human connection
April 19, 2020
As a United States Air Force veteran, I already struggle with feelings of isolation. Those feelings were only amplified by the shelter-at-home orders to slow the spread of the coronavirus. I served in the USAF from 2010-2017, getting out to pursue my degree in journalism. As a senior at Sacrame...
STREAMING PICK OF THE WEEK: It’s about time you watched Bong Joon-ho’s movies
April 17, 2020
Every week, I’ll be recommending a film or television show currently available on certain streaming websites. New or old, it does not matter. I’ll recommend anything that I feel should be seen by many people. With everything going on, it feels like Bong Joon-ho's historic Oscar win happened over a yea...
OPINION: Quibi is a unique but messy take on streaming services
April 13, 2020
When I talk about Quibi, it almost sounds like I’m describing a parody app. It’s a streaming service where television episodes are no more than 10 minutes long and you can only watch them on your phone. That’s why it’s called Quibi — it’s short for “quick bites.” When I first heard...
