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Student news without fear or favor

Camille Anglo, Author

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Games become part of college culture

Camille Anglo
December 11, 2013

From battling it out in competitive trading card games, to students extremely focused in PC or console games, many Sacramento State students can be seen spending their spare time gaming either at school...

Kelsie Tennyson is ready to go out and scare the crowd at Fright Planet in Cal Expo. 

Fright Planet scares locals at Cal Expo

Camille Anglo
October 30, 2013

For the last three years, Fright Planet, located at Ethan Way and Exposition Boulevard, has drawn visitors during the Halloween season for jumpy haunts and screams.The theme park, which includes 10 attractions...

Maritza and Roshaun Davis discuss the arrangements for different events in the month of October.

Sac State alumni brings new, innovative event to the Bay Area

Camille Anglo
October 9, 2013

Unseen Heroes is a do-it-all event planning agency founded by two Sacramento State alumni in 2008.Roshaun and Maritza Davis are the creative minds of Unseen Heroes, the events and marketing team behind...

Chris Thompson has worked for almost two years to make more than 1,000 bowls, in which the money from the bowls profit will go to charity.

Sac State alumnus creates and sells 1,000 bowls for charity

Camille Anglo
September 25, 2013

With his love for clay, Sacramento State fine arts alumnus and local artist Chris Thompson has almost completed with his biggest art piece to date – 1,000 Bowls to Feed the Hungry.Thompson, 52, said...

Members of Sac Modern are practicing their hip-hop dance moves at the groups workshop.

Hip-hop culture at Sac State embraced by Sac Modern organization

Camille Anglo
September 18, 2013

Sac Modern, the only Sacramento State affiliated hip-hop dance group, is breaking out in a city where hip-hop dancing is mostly underground.After branching off from Samahang Pilipino, the campus’ Filipino...

Friends and families came out to show their support for the troops for Run to Remember, a 5k and 10k that honors the victims of 9/11 and their families.

Remembering 9/11 with Run to Remember

Camille Anglo
September 11, 2013

Sacramento law enforcement and the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District held the 3rd annual Run to Remember, a 5k and 10k run in Downtown Sacramento Sunday to pay tribute to the 3,000 Americans who perished...

Located in a former furniture warehouse, GOOD: street food + market provides locals with a place to shop for food and art.

GOOD: street food + market breathes new life into Del Paso design district

Camille Anglo
September 11, 2013

The award-winning GOOD: street food + market is held to support the local design community on Del Paso Blvd.Awarded the American Planning Association’s Local Vision Award in 2012 and featured on the...

CSUS clubs welcome students back to school with Hornet W.O.W.

Camille Anglo
September 4, 2013

Hornet Weeks of Welcome, or Hornet W.O.W., is a three-week long celebration intended to unite the Sacramento State community from Aug. 30 to Sept. 21.As a campus wide effort to build up school spirit,...

Food trucks benefit community events with unique dishes and contributions

Camille Anglo
September 4, 2013

With unique made-to-order meals ranging from Korean tacos to bacon-laden sliders and the numerous ways to top a hot dog, the rise of the food truck trend has been a dream come true to many food lovers.Yet,...

The “Chocolate Most Wanted” from VolksWaffle California is a chocolate-dipped waffle topped with strawberries, whipped cream and Nutella.

SactoMoFo 6 feeds local foodies with live music and food trucks

Camille Anglo
April 28, 2013

SactoMoFo 6 brought live music and an assortment of popular food trucks together in downtown Sacramento to satisfy the masses of local foodies Saturday afternoon. SactoMoFo, or Sacramento Mobile Food,...

The dining commons attempts to promote healthier eating by offering healthier foods like the turkey wrap.

Dining Commons to offer healthier options

Camille Anglo
April 17, 2013

The days of not knowing what healthy foods to eat are long gone with the new training table that will be introduced to the dining commons at Sacramento State in August. Dining services director Steven...

Knead the dough mix and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Try the mini version of Southern pecan pies

Camille Anglo
April 6, 2013

Every time my little sister breaks out the ancient mini-recipe book from “Women’s Day” magazine, it could only mean one thing: She is about to make a colossal amount of pecan tassies, or baby pecan...

If you don’t want to make the trip to the Boiling Crab or deal with the big crowds, you can make your own version of this Cajun dish at home. Combined with seafood, sausage and Cajun seasonings, this will be the perfect Southern dish to serve for dinner. 

Make The Whole Sha-bang in your kitchen tonight

Camille Anglo
April 3, 2013

Anyone who’s been to The Boiling Crab in south Sacramento knows the best way to satisfy a craving for Cajun seafood is to order The Whole Sha-bang, a bag of seafood doused in a combination of the restaurant’s...

To create the basic pancake batter, combine all of the dry ingredients into a large bowl.

Sing and eat bacon pancakes

Camille Anglo
March 2, 2013

Bacon pancakes, a hodgepodge of two great things in one, is a delicious breakfast influenced by the show “Adventure Time with Finn and Jake.” I’m not going to lie, but I’m a huge “Adventure Time...

A Sacramento Engine 8 firefighter readies an air tank after the events caused by a lab oven at Alpine Hall Wednesday afternoon.

Overheated lab oven evacuates Alpine Hall

Camille Anglo
February 27, 2013

A lab oven inside Alpine Hall overheated filling the building with smoke Wednesday evening. Captain Dexter Ching of the Sacramento Fire Department said the smoke was caused by overheating plastic in the...

Tako Korean BBQ has a wide array of sweet and spicy foods that everyone will love.

Tako Korean BBQ offers sweet Mexican food

Camille Anglo
February 20, 2013

Tako Korean BBQ, a taco stand that serves Sacramento locals a hybrid of Korean barbecue and Mexican dishes, is creating a buzz with its take on Mexican food. Located on the corner of Alhambra and T Street...

A plate of garnishes to add to the pho includes: lemon, jalapenos, bean sprouts, and mint leaves.

Learn the secrets and tricks of how to eat pho

Camille Anglo
February 6, 2013

Eating pho is not as simple as it seems because there is an intricate process to it. Add too much of one ingredient and you’ll wish you didn't touched it in the first place. When you eat pho, there are...

Pho the first time

Camille Anglo
February 6, 2013

As an avid food lover, there are a number of things I constantly crave. Topping the list is the Vietnamese beef noodle soup, pho. Although I remember eating pho as a kid, my love for the soup grew later...

The buffalo chicken wing poppers are baked to golden brown and served with ranch or any sauce of choice.

Spice up a party with buffalo chicken poppers

Camille Anglo
January 30, 2013

As Super Bowl XLVII comes to grace hardcore football fans with its presence this Sunday, many coffee tables will be converted to a field of appetizing snacks. Buffalo chicken wings, pizza and seven-layer...

A booth at the HIV/AIDS Health Fair offering free condoms for students to promote World AIDS Day on Wednesday in the University Union.

World Aids Day helps spread awareness among students

Camille Anglo
December 6, 2012

A booth at the HIV/AIDS Health Fair offering free condoms for students to promote World AIDS Day on Wednesday in the University Union.

Sacramento State students and Sunburst Projects have come together to bring gifts of both toys and necessities to children in need. Attached to each star is the name of a child and the present they would like to receive for Christmas.

Sac State students collaborate to provide gifts

Camille Anglo
December 5, 2012

Sacramento State students and Sunburst Projects have come together to bring gifts of both toys and necessities to children in need. Attached to each star is the name of a child and the present they would like to receive for Christmas.


Students from the Small Group Communications class host a bake sale to raise money for the late communication studies professor, Nick Trujillo. From left: Business senior Nick Deis, business junior Ana Aguila, communication studies senior Josh Gonzalez and deaf studies senior Erica West-Oyedele.

Students host bake sale in memory of communication studies professor Nick Trujillo

Camille Anglo
November 20, 2012

Students from the Small Group Communications class host a bake sale to raise money for the late communication studies professor, Nick Trujillo. From left: Business senior Nick Deis, business junior Ana Aguila, communication studies senior Josh Gonzalez and deaf studies senior Erica West-Oyedele.

Sac State Men’s Rowing Team hosts ergathon to recruit members

Camille Anglo
November 15, 2012

Sacramento State Men’s Rowing Team is hosting a two-day, 24-hour ergathon to promote the club in hopes of recruiting more members. Men’s rowing member and mechanical engineering freshman Grady Hofstetter...

Incoming CSU chancellor requests for 10 percent pay cut in support for public education

Camille Anglo
November 14, 2012

To establish the importance of higher public education in California, incoming California State University chancellor Timothy White has requested a 10 percent cut to his salary. White, 63, the former head...

Communication studies professor Bonnie Kay passes away

Camille Anglo
November 14, 2012

Sacramento State communication studies professor Bonnie Kay passed away in a Las Vegas hospital Nov. 7. Kay, a part-time professor, taught courses such as organizational communication and communication...

Students partner with News10 for coat drive for needy kids

Camille Anglo
November 14, 2012

Sacramento State students in COMS 105, Small Group Communications, have teamed up with News 10 to help out the community by hosting a coat drive for their class project. Small Group Communications is a...

Sacramento State communication studies professor Nick Trujillo passed away Monday night.

Sac State professor passes away Monday night

Camille Anglo
November 1, 2012

Sacramento State communication studies professor Nick Trujillo passed away Monday night.

Midge Marino and Patty Woodward demonstrate how to use the arch of her right foot to kick straight into the face of an attacker during the Trade Your Fear For Anger workshop.

Embracing fight over flight

Camille Anglo
October 19, 2012

Marino demonstrates how to hit an attacker in the nose using the heel of the palm on freshman Ankita Pandey.

Sac State student found dead at residence hall

Camille Anglo
September 24, 2012

Andrew David Perry, a Sacramento State student, was found dead at the American River Courtyard residence hall in early Thursday morning. Sacramento State Police Chief Mark Iwasa said the campus police...

A man stands on top of the Library this morning anticipating the arrival of the space shuttle Endeavour.

Space shuttle Endeavor passes Sac State during aerial tour

Camille Anglo
September 21, 2012

Onlookers stand on top of Amador Hall this morning anticipating the arrival of the space shuttle Endeavour.

The number of international students who have attended Sac State through the 2010-2011 school year.

Visiting students bring cultural diversity

Camille Anglo
September 19, 2012

The number of international students who have attended Sac State through the 2010-2011 school year.

The evolution of Top Ramen and creative ways to prepare it

Camille Anglo
September 12, 2012

For most college students, Top Ramen represents searching in vain for a decent meal to eat, only to settle for a brick of noodles.Business junior Austin Pratt thinks Top Ramen is a staple food that will...

Renovated eateries open for new year

Camille Anglo
September 5, 2012

As Sacramento State students return from summer vacation, they will notice the recently renovated eateries as well as two new places for students and staff to purchase food. Good Eats! and Epicure Restaurant...

ASIs 2011 food budget totals well over $80,000

ASI’s 2011 food budget totals well over $80,000

Camille Anglo
May 9, 2012

A 2010-11 independent auditors’ report on Associated Students Inc. says the food costs of the Sacramento State organization have been increasing. According to ASI’s most recent independent auditors’...

University Police dispatchers trained to handle any situation

Camille Anglo
May 2, 2012

With problems ranging from non-emergencies to calls requiring immediate attention, the dispatchers at the University Police office work to help resolve many of the issues called into the dispatch center....

Community service officers provide safety on campus

Community service officers provide safety on campus

Camille Anglo
April 25, 2012

Students at Sacramento State strive to keep the campus safe by dedicating extra time as community service officers for University Police. Sac State has 52 community service officers making the rounds on...

ASI set to host Sac State’s first farmers market

Camille Anglo
April 18, 2012

Sacramento State’s Associated Student Inc. Green Team is gearing up to launch the first farmers market Thursday in front of The Well after planning and consulting with business vendors. ASI Executive...

Fake parking permits a concern for University Police, UTAPS

Camille Anglo
April 11, 2012

Sacramento State Police and University Transportation and Parking Services are working together to resolve the issue of fraudulent parking permits being sold to students. Cpl. Scott Christian said University...

UTAPS officers remain consistent writing up parking violations

UTAPS officers remain consistent writing up parking violations

Camille Anglo
April 4, 2012

University Transportation and Parking officers have not changed the way they issued warnings or parking citations to Sacramento State students with missing permits or sloppy parking jobs. Assistant Director...

Police pull over suspicious vehicle near Sac State campus

Camille Anglo
April 2, 2012

Sacramento City Police stopped a suspected armed vehicle in a parking lot south of the Sacramento State campus on Thursday afternoon. The vehicle, a black BMW, was in the intersection of 7700 La Riviera...

Suspected purse thief arrested by University Police

Camille Anglo
April 2, 2012

A woman was arrested and charged with theft after she was seen walking on a roadway at Sacramento State on Thursday. The woman, Yvonne Prestridge, was spotted walking on the road of State University Drive...

Sac State community on alert for women chaser

Sac State community on alert for women chaser

Camille Anglo
March 28, 2012

A man was arrested on March 21 in an area west of the Sacramento State campus for chasing two females - a Sac State student and an unidentified minor. According to the University Police crime bulletin,...

Police Chief Iwasa improving communication within department

Camille Anglo
March 28, 2012

Sacramento State’s police chief Mark Iwasa has been working to implement several new changes to the campus police department and the campus. Since becoming police chief in January, Iwasa has been building...

Smart classrooms at Sac State incorporate technological teaching methods

Camille Anglo
March 14, 2012

With the advent of smart classrooms at Sacramento State, technology has been incorporated into methods of teaching and changing the way professors instruct their class. Nathan Tharp, Sac State computer...

‘Kony 2012’ screening at Sac State draws crowd

Camille Anglo
March 13, 2012

Sacramento State’s chapter of Alpha Phi Omega sponsored the showing of Invisible Children’s short film, “Kony 2012” at the University Ballroom Monday night. The viral hit that spread across the...

Sac State admissions affected by recently impacted majors

Camille Anglo
March 7, 2012

Students should expect extra requirements when applying to one of the three impacted areas of study for fall 2012 at Sacramento State. The Department of Psychology, Division of Criminal Justice and health...

Sac State dean invited to discussion at White House

Camille Anglo
February 29, 2012

Sacramento State’s Dean of engineering and computer science Emir Macari visited the White House Feb. 8 and met with President Barack Obama to discuss the importance of engineering education to revitalize...

Guest speaker discusses Early Start program

Camille Anglo
February 28, 2012

CSU Los Angeles psychology professor Dr. Kimberly King visited Sacramento State on Monday for the Mandatory Early Start Program Access and Equity Conference in a three-panel discussion about the Early...

Sac State Administrators visit Super Sunday to share importance of education

Camille Anglo
February 22, 2012

Sacramento State President Alexander Gonzalez emphasized the importance of a college education to a packed congregation for Super Sunday at St. Paul's Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday. Super Sunday...

Customers browse the selection of produce from Rio de Parras
Organics in the Carmichael Park farmers market.

ASI plans to bring farmers market to Sac State campus

Camille Anglo
February 15, 2012

After a year of planning, Associated Students Inc.’s Green Team plans to bring a farmers market to Sacramento State this semester. ASI Executive Vice President Blake Menezes, who is also the chair of...

Marketing association encourages networking skills

Camille Anglo
February 8, 2012

The attendence at events held by Sacramento State’s chapter of the American Marketing Association have risen steadily since the chapter’s return to campus. The association’s Vice President of Events...

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