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Movie Selma breathes new life into MLK

Johanna Pugh
January 29, 2015

It is strange to think how 1965 really was not that long ago.Just 50 years ago in the south, racial discrimination, tension and violence was at an all-time high.The film “Selma” follows the story of...

Humanities majors share their passions

Johanna Pugh
December 16, 2014

Some say finding and pursuing a passion in college is a solid goal to have. It is not always easy, or one everyone meets.Every student pursues higher education for different reasons, and there are a vast...

Anti-Rape devices: Do we need them?

Johanna Pugh
December 8, 2014

The sun is set by the time your night class has ended, and you are walking to your car alone in the dark. Your keys are gripped tightly in the palm of your hand and you are cognizant of anyone that passes...

Stories of struggle give the honest truth

Johanna Pugh
November 20, 2014

“Water By the Spoonful” is the second fall theater production this semester, directed by theater and film professor Roberto Pomo. It tells the interconnected stories of six characters while exploring...

Movies to lighten the mood this season

Johanna Pugh
November 17, 2014

It goes without saying, the latter half of the semester brings the most stress. As the reality that there is only one month left of classes settles in, it is important to time manage and stay focused on...

Sex feels gender-biased among women

Johanna Pugh
November 17, 2014

For some college students, sex and contraception can be an uncomfortable topic to discuss.It is personal; talking about sex can reveal information about a person that they do not want shared with the public.For...

The correlation between race and sports

Johanna Pugh
November 10, 2014

When people think of sports, a few things may come to mind: playing basketball with friends, rooting for a favorite team in bars, celebrating with strangers when the team wins the World Series, or crowding...

Students soothe the tensions of Ferguson

Johanna Pugh
October 9, 2014

No matter the era, location or identity of the person bringing it up, talking about race can be a touchy subject.One of the first steps in addressing the issue of racism and attempting to get to a point...

Benefits of student counseling on campus

Johanna Pugh
September 24, 2014

From juggling papers and tests to part-time jobs and extracurricular activities, college students balance a lot on their plates. With this balancing act comes stress. While feeling pressure is a natural...

Sac State students sound off on sexism

Johanna Pugh
September 17, 2014

Words have the ability to change meaning over time.Consider the word feminism. At its core, feminism means advocating for women’s rights and gender equality, but society has given this word a history—a...

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