Elizabeth Decicco

MOVIES: Seth Rogen in “Neighbors”

Elizabeth DeCicco
May 14, 2014

Unlike his usual characters, witty Hollywood comedian Seth Rogen plays the role of a happy family man with a newborn, settling into a suburban neighborhood, but the plot eventually resembles the 1978 frat...

Power your mind with brain smoothies

Elizabeth DeCicco
May 14, 2014

As finals week arrives, and the weather heats up, studying and writing essays become a recurring burden. Finals are undeniably stressful and dreadful, which calls for a refresher that is fast, simple,...

Civil rights contributor teaches at Sacramento State

Wendy Aguilar
May 13, 2014

As Martin Luther King Jr. was fighting for the rights of African Americans in the 60s, Sac State government professor Stan Oden was doing what he could to help the Civil Rights movement and leading a movement...

Foster the People’s new album busts new tunes

Alex Hernandez
May 8, 2014

After catapulting to success three years ago with their album “Torches”, Foster the People’s newest challenge lies in figuring out how to follow up to that out-of-nowhere success. However, that very...

Mysterious one-man band a musical surprise

Elizabeth DeCicco
May 6, 2014

On the regularly quiet corner of J and 22nd Streets at hub of Midtown, a vibrant purple-painted and box-like truck stays lit during late night hours on the weekend.Behind the purple, velvet curtain and...

The Cronut: A crispy, sugar-drenched donut

Elizabeth DeCicco
April 29, 2014

The cronut is a registered trademark of where it was born, Dominique Ansel Bakery in Manhattan. The New York Post had declared Ansel as the “Willy Wonka of NYC.” Ansel created this sensational pastry to be innovative and creative for his bakery, and took him two months to develop the recipe, Ansel told USA Today.

Trends: Some go and some stay

Wendy Aguilar
April 29, 2014

Other trends for spring include graphic tees, Converse sneakers and plum shades of lipstick.

Sac State students learn sailing fundamentals

Wendy Aguilar
April 23, 2014

Sara Tulane and classmates take part in a boat race for a beginning sailing class.

Johnny Depp emulates creature in “Transcendence”

Elizabeth DeCicco
April 22, 2014

Orange peel muffins for the barbecue grill

Elizabeth DeCicco
April 22, 2014

For a sweet breakfast or snack, bake these very easy orange peel blueberry muffins on the grill in tin foil and savor with a cup of hot coffee or tea.

Gluten-free vegetarian recipe with Quinoa filled bell peppers

Elizabeth DeCicco
April 15, 2014

The higher altitude where quinoa is grown, the sweeter it can taste. According to the Huffington Post, quinoa was referred to as the sacred “mother seed” by the Inca, a historical South American culture.

Breakfast fixings hit fork in five

Wendy Aguilar
April 15, 2014

Running out the door without breakfast seems to be a crummy routine for many college students. It is easy to forget to make time for a nutritious breakfast, but some say it can be the most nutritious meal...

Zumba glow party: A fun way to exercise

Wendy Aguilar
April 15, 2014

Students enjoy a glow in the dark Zumba class in the Union Ballroom. The next class is Saturday and will support the March for Babies.

Farm-to-Fork plows its way into Sac culture

Elizabeth DeCicco
April 15, 2014

Centro’s “Asada De Puerco,” features organic pork from Homestead Natural meats and locally-grown vegetables from Produce Express.

Looking for the magenta mustache on Saturday nights

Elizabeth DeCicco
April 8, 2014

Lyft is a safe and friendly 24/7 ride-sharing service.

Midtown sweet spots

Wendy Aguilar
April 1, 2014

Traditional Moroccan orange and almond butterless cake

Elizabeth DeCicco
April 1, 2014

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Get the job you want with a suitable resume

Elizabeth DeCicco
March 23, 2014

Kappa Psi Epsilon sorority to host fourth annual benefit concert Thursday

Elizabeth DeCicco
March 18, 2014

In attempt to spread awareness of the local human trafficking crime, Filipino-based Kappa Psi Epsilon sorority will be hosting their fourth annual benefit concert event on Thursday , featuring speakers...

Accomplished designer and instrcutor calls Sacramento home

Alex Hernandez
March 18, 2014

Elizabeth Galindo-Roberts has worked with people all over the world, mingled with celebrities and owns her own couture label; yet, she calls Sacramento her home.“I’ve lectured all over the world, but...

Bananas: A sweet and healthy dessert

Wendy Aguilar
March 13, 2014

Just skim through the pins of Pinterest and food is everywhere. My own personal food board, “Yummy In My Tummy,” is filled with amazing looking recipes that I would love to make one day, but might...

Do-it-yourself pizza from Hot Italian

Elizabeth DeCicco
March 11, 2014

On the corner of Q and 16th Streets stands Hot Italian, a product of an Italian immigrant’s dream of opening a pizza restaurant in California.Co-owner Fabrizio Cercatore knows what makes a tasty, tempting...

Tips on car maintenance from mechanic Gary Houseman

Wendy Aguilar
March 11, 2014

You can diagnose check engine lights using this port, a bluetooth adapter and a smart phone.

Crafts: Make your own Cascarones

Alex Hernandez
March 5, 2014

When Emperor Maximiliano's wife, Carlotta, introduced them to Mexico in the 1860s, they quickly became popular. The perfumed powders were replaced with confetti and given their name "cascarones," the plural form of "cáscara," which means egg shell in Spanish.

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