Cringe worthy trends – staff edition
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May 1, 2014
Name: Alex HernandezEmbarrassing Trend: MySpaceWhy you are embarrassed: Now that I look back, it is so embarrassing to think about my “top 8” and all the drama of who your top friends are. I spent so many hours on a website I forget even exists anymore.Name: Steven SennEmbarrassing Trend: Turtle...
The Cronut: A crispy, sugar-drenched donut
Elizabeth DeCicco
April 30, 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.
Simple hangover cures for spring break
McClatchy Tribune
March 24, 2014
With spring break just around the corner, and the prospect of not having any school responsibilities or homework for one measly week being as good a reason as any to do some boozing, don’t let a hangover ruin even one of those mornings. Everyone knows the basics; don’t mix alcohols and drink lot...
Get the job you want with a suitable resume
Elizabeth DeCicco
March 24, 2014
As graduation approaches for some Sacramento State students, feelings of excitement come near, but the overall fear of the employment world also creeps up. Building a resume is the launch of a career after college.Here are the best techniques to advertise your experience and skills to potential employers from the ...
Throwback Valentine’s Day Playlist
McClatchy Tribune
February 12, 2014
Throwback Valentine’s Day PlaylistArtist: Faith HillSong: “The Way You Love Me”Released: 2000Artist: Lauryn HillSong: “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You”Released: 1998Artist: SelenaSong: “I Could Fall In Love”Released: 1995Artist: Michael JacksonSong: “The Way You Make Me Feel”Released: 1987Artist: Goo...
Chocolate: Its history and why we we love it for Valentine’s Day
McClatchy Tribune
February 12, 2014
Forrest Gump’s mother compared chocolate to life when she said, “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.”Chocolate is ancient, but iconic - regardless of marketability - and it is one of the most popular traditions during Valentine’s Day.Zach Smith is a junior b...
Soap operas in South Korea reflect passion and drama
McClatchy Tribune
February 5, 2014
South Korean dramas can be filled with as much comedy or drama as Latin telenovelas or American soap operas, but without the time commitment. American soap operas such as “Days of Our Lives” can be on the air for over 40 yearswhereas South Korean dramas usually run about 16 to 20 episodes in the sp...
Kellie Picker shies away from pop-based country
McClatchy Tribune
November 26, 2013
In most cases, if you do not finish first on the hit television show “American Idol,” you are instantly forgotten and never to be heard from again.Country singer Kellie Pickler gained fame on the fifth season of “American Idol” as she finished sixth place in the contest. Luckily for her, she...
Spice up the holidays with chai cupcakes
McClatchy Tribune
November 13, 2013
The swift entry of the cold weather season means one thing in many people’s homes– baking.The science of baking, as one might like to refer to the yummy pastime, assuredly precludes experimenting and trying out new recipes.One easy and convenient way to test out new flavor combinations is in the...
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April 30, 2013
Logitech's WiFlie Digital Video Security System allows you to set up a house wide system in 15 minutes. (Logitech/MCT) Once installed, users can monitor multiple rooms, entrances or yards and get instant motion-activated alerts sent to a cell phone or an email account. The system accommodates up to six camera...
Staff of the Legislative Analyst’s Office explained the 2020 California ballot initiatives in a virtual event Tuesday evening hosted by the Sacramento Public Library and the Project for an Informed Electorate at Sacramento State.