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“The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered” was shadow dropped Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Up to this point there had only been rumors circulating on whether it was going to be released. (Image courtesy of Bethesda Softworks, graphic made in Canva by Jeremy Brown)

No rose colored glasses required: ‘The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered’ makes nostalgia look good

Jeremy Brown, Staffer May 3, 2025
Nearly 20 years after the original, Bethesda Softworks unceremoniously released a remastered version of their hit game “Oblivion," refreshing the outdated graphics and making the game look exactly the way it always has in your memory.
Characters Ae Sun and Gwan Sik when they are young. Besides a good storyline, the show also has some big names such as IU and Park Bo-gum in the two main roles. (Photo courtesy of Netflix, graphic created in Canva by Minh Ann Tang)

‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’: A bittersweet bite-of-life

Minh Anh Tang, Staffer April 28, 2025
A slice-of-life K-drama from Netflix became popular globally, taking people on an adventure of emotion and bringing them to tears.
Michael Angarano and Chris Smith’s “Sacramento” was released in theaters Friday, April 11. The film stars Angarano, Michael Cera, Kristen Stewart and Maya Erskine. (Photo courtesy of Falco Inc. Graphic made in Canva by Jocelyn Hill)

‘Sacramento’ is a long drive through freeways, friendship and fatherhood

Jocelyn Hill, Copy Editor April 24, 2025
Michael Angarano and Chris Smith’s road trip comedy “Sacramento” was released Friday, April 11, and explores grief and friendship in adulthood.
Sac State alumnus Ryan Coogler and his frequent collaborator Michael B. Jordan teamed up for the duo’s fifth project together. “Sinners” is Coogler’s first release since 2022’s “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” (Photo courtesy of Warner Bros., Graphic made in Canva)

Something to sink your teeth into: ‘Sinners’ is an instant classic

Mateo Davis, Staffer April 22, 2025
Former Hornet Ryan Coogler finds his footing in the horror genre with "Sinners."
Malcolm Todd dropped his first studio album, “Malcolm Todd,” on Friday, April 4, 2025. The album consists of 14 tracks across 37 minutes and only features one other artist. (Graphic created in Canva by Jocelyn Hill and Delaney Joyce)

Malcolm Todd transcends ‘symptoms of sorrow and dread’ in emotion-packed debut album

Adam Camarena, Sports Editor April 14, 2025
Malcolm Todd, the indie pop and alternative R&B artist, released his self-titled debut album “Malcolm Todd.”
Disney’s newest live-action remake of the company's first animated feature caused much controversy. Regardless, the film’s content cannot be anything more than just alright. (Photo courtesy of Disney, graphic created in Canva)

A fair enough tale: Disney’s ‘Snow White’ is a half-baked apple pie of a movie

Kristopher Caalim, Staffer April 8, 2025
The 2025 re-telling of “Snow White” saw a lot of controversy up to its release. Despite all of it, the movie was still unable to be anything more than unimaginative.
Playboi Carti dropped his fourth major label project “MUSIC” on March 14. The album has 30 songs and features artists such as Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd and Travis Scott. (Photo courtesy of AWGE and Interscope Records, Graphic made in Canva by Chris D. Johnson)

Playboi Carti plays by his own rules on his newest album ‘MUSIC’

Chris D. Johnson, Staffer March 20, 2025
Playboi Carti dropped his newest album “MUSIC” on Friday, March 14. The album is his first since his 2020 release “Whole Lotta Red” and acts as the predecessor for his upcoming tour opening for The Weeknd.
Kendrick Lamar’s newest album “GNX” was released on Nov. 22. The project was released via pgLang and Interscope Records. (Photo courtesy of pgLang and Interscope Records, graphic created in Canva by Chris D. Johnson)

Kendrick Lamar’s surprise release ‘GNX’ keeps it all the way L.A.

Chris D. Johnson, Staffer December 8, 2024
Kendrick Lamar surprise-dropped his newest album “GNX” on Nov. 22 via pgLang and Interscope records and announced his 2025 “Grand National” tour with SZA Wednesday.
Betelgeuse (Michael Keaton) returns to haunt the Deetz family with his trademark theatrics and pranks. The beloved character returned to the big screen this fall in the long-awaited sequel “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” directed by Tim Burton. (Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures)

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ proves Burton’s eerie lightning can strike twice

Jocelyn Hill, Copy Editor October 4, 2024
Looking for a fun, spooky movie night this October? Tim Burton has you covered, with “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” offering a fun twist on the horror genre that will delight both older fans and newcomers.
“Shogun” is based on James Clavell’s best-selling novel that is set at the end of Japan’s Sengoku Period in the year 1600. The FX show adapted the book within a 10 hour episodic series. (photo courtesy of FX Networks)

Fx’s ‘Shogun’ emerges as the trailblazer among 2024’s hit shows

Ismael Martinez Castillo, Staffer May 16, 2024
The FX hit historical drama known as “Shogun,” featuring Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai and Cosmo Jarvis, recently reached its episodic conclusion and was truly a sight to behold as the show left viewers astonished, on Tuesday, April 23.
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