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Building a strong resume; takes preparation, honesty

Amy Ball
June 25, 2007

Objective stated in action verbs. Check. Education. Check. Work related experience. Check. A standout resume. Check. Having the key components of a resume when going for a job interview can be the single...

Festival puts students in the spotlight

Amy Ball
April 25, 2007

Renee DeGarmo directed her first play when she was 5 years old. She also costumed, wrote and starred in it. It was her version of the story of Christmas. With a little help from her parents and a home...

Try Mr. Pickle’s for scrumptious subs and service

Amy Ball
April 25, 2007

Rating: 3.5 forks out of 4 Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop has tasty subs at a pricey cost. The staff is eager to greet customers and fix them up a tantalizing treat. For a delicious sub experience, there are...

Eat a pita

Amy Ball
April 16, 2007

Rating: 2.5 forks out of 4 The Pita Pit is a tasty alternative to your local burger joint. It offers delicious and nutritious eats such as pitas and salads. Filled with vegetables, meat and cheese, the...

A place to park it: The Park Ultra Lounge

Amy Ball
March 21, 2007

Ditch the swing set and sandbox and head over to play with the grown-ups at The Park Ultra Lounge in downtown Sacramento. The Park, located at the corner of 15th and L Streets, is an upscale nightclub...

Oh, the songs you’ll hear!

Amy Ball
March 14, 2007

All the Whos in Whoville mastered up a magical production and are bringing it to Sacramento State, starting Friday. "Seussical the Musical" is coming to campus and is ready to take the stage with vibrant...

A Stone drops on Sac State

Amy Ball
March 2, 2007

Three-time Academy award winning director Oliver Stone will host a lecture, sponsored by UNIQUE Programs, on the world of filmmaking at 7:30 p.m. tonight in the University Union Ballroom. Sac State Associate...

Borat: For those who love crude humor

Amy Ball
February 20, 2007

The movie, "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Nation of Kazakhstan," will either have you laughing outrageously loud, or have you cringing at the crude and offensive material. I was...

Bathroom conversations halted

Amy Ball
February 20, 2007

Ladies, ladies, ladies, I have a new pet peeve about you. I am not one to be easily irritated, but my recent observations leave me quite disturbed. I have gone to the restrooms at Sacramento State on numerous...

Salon offers spooky facials

Amy Ball
January 10, 2007

Whether you plan on being freakish, fearsome or fancy this Halloween, the Federico Beauty Institute can help. The Federico Beauty Institute, located in Sacramento, has trained cosmetology experts who can...

Stress relieved

Amy Ball
January 9, 2007

Relax. Take a deep breath. Inhale. Exhale. The fall semester is in full swing. In the stress of lectures, homework, exams and parking, the members of the Yoga and Meditation Club at Sacramento State are...

‘Kiss’ feels incomplete

Amy Ball
January 9, 2007

Love stinks. At least that's the way I felt after seeing the newly released movie, "The Last Kiss," this past weekend. The previews for this movie do not give a real representation of what the movie is...

Mariah Carey: Adventures of Mimi

Amy Ball
January 9, 2007

Yep. She's still got it! MC, that is, as her fans call her. The rest of the world knows her as Mariah Carey. Carey performed on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at Arco Arena for her "Adventures of Mimi" tour and her...

Fall fashions

Amy Ball
January 9, 2007

The weather is cooling down, the sun's blaze is slowly fading and the leaves on the trees are turning shades of orange, yellow and green. It is fall and fall fashion is here. Here are the hottest styles...

New club gives solace for deaf community

Amy Ball
January 9, 2007

Sacramento State's first club for deaf and hard-of-hearing students and those interested in deaf culture and American Sign Language is now up and running. The club is named the Advocates for Deaf Culture...

Students try out for hosting job at My 58

Amy Ball
January 9, 2007

With bubbly personalities and infectious senses of humor, two Sacramento State students were selected as finalists in a local network competition. Sac State students Melissa Greiner and Stacia George were...

Not the average burger joint

Amy Ball
January 9, 2007

For a unique dining experience at a casual and fun hamburger joint, visit Hamburger Mary's in downtown Sacramento. Hamburger Mary's, located at 1630 J St., offers a wide variety of menu items including...

An unconventional school

Amy Ball
January 9, 2007

"School for Scoundrels," which opens nationwide Friday, Sept. 29, is a hilarious comedy starring Jon Heder, Billy Bob Thorton, Jacinda Barrett and even a surprise appearance by-drum roll please-Ben Stiller....

Students get resume tips

Amy Ball
January 9, 2007

Students have the opportunity to meet with local employers and learn tips and tricks on how to perfect their resumes at the Career Center's Resumania event on Tuesday and Wednesday. Resumania is a drop-in...

Balance strengthens battle against a bad job

Amy Ball
January 9, 2007

So, you finally graduated college. It took four, five, maybe even six or more years to complete your degree. You stayed up all night studying for midterms, stared at your computer screen for hours writing...

Organic chemistry isn’t a blast for many

Amy Ball
December 6, 2006

Every student has dealt with what he or she considers to be the hardest professor ever. That professor is the one that only ever seems to fail his students and whose tests are always harder than any other...

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