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Professor emeritus passes away after long fight with cancer

Erika Bradley
October 2, 2014

Professor emeritus of communication studies, Tom Knutson, passed away Tuesday night at the age of 71 of pancreatic cancer.Knutson administered a program at Sacramento State that allowed graduate students...

Internet users at risk

Erika Bradley
October 1, 2014

On Wednesday, Sept. 24 Congresswoman Doris Matsui, along with commissioners Mignon Clyburn and Jessica Rosenworcel of the Federal Communications Commission, met at the Capitol with five California witnesses...

The $129 "Kent State - Vintage Sweatshirt" no longer available for sale on Urban Outfitters website.

Urban Outfitters makes fun of tragedy

Erika Bradley
September 16, 2014

Nearly 44 years since the Kent State shooting where four students were killed protesting the Vietnam War, Urban Outfitters distastefully produced a faded red sweatshirt with the University’s logo and...

Hobby Lobby bans contraceptives through health care

Erika Bradley
September 3, 2014

Over the summer the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Hobby Lobby, allowing the religious based company to deny their employees contraceptives through their health care and therefore mixing church and state.If,...

Apple does not need Dre, or his Beats

Erika Bradley
June 10, 2014

Apple recently bought Beats headphones for $3 billion dollars and acquired the co-founders Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre to work for Apple where they are able to make more advanced headphones themselves.According...

All proceeds from Plates Cafe benefit women in need

Erika Bradley
May 13, 2014

With a unique concept of having its entire proceeds go to a non-profit organization, Plates Cafe assists homeless women in Sacramento through employment while serving gourmet style entrees.Plates Cafe...

Casablanca Moroccan Restaurants welcomes customers into a vibrant and intimate environment, offering them the complete Moroccan dining experience.

Casablanca uses family receipes for its Moroccan dishes

Erika Bradley
May 7, 2014

Casablanca Moroccan Restaurant may appear to be a small and quaint place based on its exterior, but inside, the decor, atmosphere and friendliness of the staff transports customers to the country and its...

Alumnus starts fundraiser to give back to his home country of Cambodia

Erika Bradley
May 4, 2014

Local high school English teacher and Sacramento State alumnus Kimith So is returning to Cambodia after escaping from a Vietnamese occupation about 33 years ago. Leaving his job at Pleasant Grove High...

Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour comes back to Sacramento

Erika Bradley
April 29, 2014

Sacramento has brought back Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour, an old-fashioned spot that makes customers feel like they just stepped into an early 1900s ice cream party.Located on 1625 Watt Avenue, Manager...

Sacramento State will offer new technology minor

Erika Bradley
April 24, 2014

The new digital communication and information minor has been designed at Sacramento State to benefit students in all disciplines by teaching the Information and Communications Technologies Literacy for...

ASI elections met with mixed feelings

Erika Bradley
April 23, 2014

The ASI election has caused controversy amongst election participants and student voters as most candidates have run unopposed and promotion for the election was less than the previous year.ASI Marketing...

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Professor teams up with nurse leaders to make a new discovery

Erika Bradley
April 17, 2014

Sacramento State Professor of Nursing Dian Baker, is part of the team who recently discovered as to why patients contact pneumonia in hospitals during the one-year pre-intervention study in 2012 and post-intervention...

Midtown eatery fuses Mexican and Japanese food to create sushi burritos

Erika Bradley
April 15, 2014

An additional late-night weekend food option is now open for Sacramento, as the new Wrap N’ Roll Sushi Burrito restaurant is bringing a fusion of Japanese and Mexican food by creating oversized sushi...

Fahrenheit 250 opened on March 28 with the goal of offering Sacramento a different side to barbecue. 

Fahrenheit 250 opens its doors to Sacramento

Erika Bradley
April 10, 2014

A new restaurant has sprung up where Bisla’s once stood, directly behind campus, on Folsom Boulevard and it is bringing barbecue to Sacramento like no restaurant has before.Fahrenheit 250 had its grand...

"The Captain," Gilt Edge," "1881" are the three main brews Ruhstaller Beer distributes. 

Local brewery owner continues the legacy of Ruhstaller Beer

Erika Bradley
April 8, 2014

Owner of Ruhstaller Beer, J.E. Paino, said before Sacramento State was built, the land consisted of hops fields due to its proximity to the river, which provided the best soil and growing conditions.Paino...

OneSpeed uses fresh and local ingredients for it’s italian dishes

Erika Bradley
April 2, 2014

At the cross section of 48th Street and Folsom Boulevard, stands OneSpeed, a bicycle themed pizza restaurant. Appropriately named OneSpeed, its casual atmosphere is ideal for anyone looking to enjoy a...

Red Rabbit's curved bar makes it unique compared to other bars in the area.

Red Rabbit offers a intimate setting for food and cocktail lovers

Erika Bradley
April 2, 2014

Red Rabbit Kitchen and Bar owner Matt Nurge has taken his knowledge of food and drinks to open a neighborhood restaurant that welcomes everyone into its casual atmosphere. Located at 2718 J Street, Red...

Family-owned deli and store offers unique imports

Erika Bradley
March 18, 2014

Located at 59th Street and Folsom Boulevard, Corti Brothers Gourmet Italian Grocery has provided Sacramento with unique, quality, imported goods that cannot be found anywhere else in the area. Opened...

The Butcher Block Bar offers a unique deli-concept to Sacramento.

Lowbrau owners add an extension offering meats and cheeses on butcher blocks

Erika Bradley
March 18, 2014

Located at 1050 20 St in Midtown, Block Butcher Bar is the latest addition to the portfolio of co-owners Clay Nutting and Michael Hargis, who also own in the area LowBrau ,a German restaurant and pub in...

Christina Medders gives credit to her educational career at Sacramento State for inspiring her to become a professor

Communications student aspires to continue her professors’ legacies

Erika Bradley
March 14, 2014

Organizational communications major Christina Medders discovered a passion for teaching through an educational career at Sacramento State and credits certain professors for inspiring her to continue their...

Sac State grads get the chance to teach English in Thailand

Erika Bradley
March 5, 2014

Sacramento State graduates have the opportunity to travel abroad and teach English in Thailand’s most prestigious first and secondary school, through a program administered by communications professor...

Shine coffee house offers a venue for local artists and musicians

Erika Bradley
March 3, 2014

On the corner of 14th and E streets in downtown Sacramento hangs a vintage sign declaring Shine coffee house, a place not only for food and drinks but an environment that welcomes local art and music. Shine...

Cupcake Craving bakes gourmet sweets at an affordable price

Erika Bradley
February 27, 2014

Although a fairly small shop hidden in the corner of Howe Bout Arden shopping center, Cupcake Craving has a reputation for baking gourmet cupcakes from the finest ingredients at an affordable price.“We...

Old Giant Orange stands inspire new restaurant

Erika Bradley
February 11, 2014

Whether craving a chili cheeseburger or barbeque-bacon hot dog with a side of french fries and shake, Giant Orange is a diner with a 50s classic, yet modern look.This is a dive in with a wide variety of...

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