Spring Break
Unless you are a music guru or a British pop and rock aficionado, then chances are you will not know most of the bands on the soundtrack to the upcoming film "Hot Fuzz." (0) comments
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are making their long-awaited return to multiplexes, hoping to attract children of the '80s, '90s and today. The succinctly-titled "TMNT" takes our "heroes in a half shell" into the realm of CGI animation. (0) comments
While the average MTV rap artist focuses on things like money and sex, Oakland hip-hop duo Zion I expresses individuality through topics like politics and the worries in everyday society. The members to be entertaining and also state a message to their audience. (0) comments
Aaron Kass, a senior business marketing major at Sacramento State who is Jewish, once wore a T-shirt with Hebrew writing on it to elementary school in Valencia. During recess, Kass took a hand ball away from another student he was playing with. "Don't be a Jew," the other student said. (1) comment
Outside the window of the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital in Palo Alto, people are walking around, enjoying the day and shopping. There are young children clinging to the arms of their mothers as they walk into local department stores. Sacramento State communication studies professor Pam Sanger sits next to the window, between a food tray and a hospital bed. (0) comments
Grindhouse films were the cheaply-made exploitation films of the 1970s. Directors Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino have both frequently tipped their hats to the grindhouse era in several of their films. Now they have joined forces to pay a complete tribute to trash cinema with "Grindhouse," a double feature that lovingly recreates the experience for contemporary audiences. (2) comments
UPDATE: 10:26 p.m. 4/19/07 Righteous Movement won first prize in the competition. California Kid placed second. Helping a good cause is something that many people want to do, but it is all too easy to shy away from doing hard work to contribute. Thursday, there will be an easy way for students to contribute to two organizations that will help cancer patients and improve hospitals - by attending a concert on campus. (0) comments
The fear of Friday the 13th affects an estimated 17-21 million people in the United States. It is an extension of the fear of the number 13. Symptoms can range from mild anxiety to full-scale panic attacks. (0) comments
There are plenty of people who wish they could play billiards without having to pay. The same goes for air hockey in an arcade. Oh yeah, and who wants to go chasing after the ping pong ball every time it bounces off the table? In Wii Play, one of the newest games for Nintendo's Wii console, all of these games and more can be played from the comfort of home. (0) comments
Jamie Kennedy, Bobby Lee and break-dancer "BBoy Casper" were scheduled to perform in the Library Quad on Tuesday. Their publicist said the event was cancelled, because the three had a late night and would be too tired to perform. The Hornet spoke with the three on the phone. (1) comment
Renee DeGarmo directed her first play when she was 5 years old. She also costumed, wrote and starred in it. It was her version of the story of Christmas. With a little help from her parents and a home video camera, it became her first work of theater in what she hopes will turn into a fulfilling career. (0) comments
The year is 2007, and the last time a true musical virtuoso topped pop charts is difficult to remember. It seems only appropriate, then, that today's chart-topping artists are proficient only in the tools of today's electronic music world: MIDI, drum machines and auto-tune software. Producer, solo artist and former DJ Timbaland is no stranger to these tools, and is taking another step out from behind the mixing console for his second solo offering, "Timbaland Presents: Shock Value," released Tuesday. (4) comments
Trey Parker and Matt Stone have figured out how to solve the homeless problem in America, send them somewhere else. (6) comments
The sounds of conversation, laughter and music come from inside Old Ironsides, a bar on 10th and S streets, where locals gather to listen to music they can't hear at other bars in downtown Sacramento on Tuesday nights. Sacramento's Old Ironsides hosts Lipstick every Tuesday night, where founders and DJs Shaun Slaughter and Roger Carpio play Indie rock music. (0) comments
Beyond your typical nightlife, discover a scene where the music makes you sway to a pulsating beat, a friendly, relaxed vibe fills the room and hordes of diverse people who seemed dazed by an artistic sound welcome you with open arms and smiles. Among the crowd are some people who call themselves "rastas," and they are typically representing the traditional Jamaican colors of red, yellow and green. (3) comments
They will suck our blood! They will suck our dog's blood! They're blind, creepy rodents with wings! This is just a small handful of the misconceptions that the general public has about bats. Mary Jean Quirk, who likes to be called "Corky," is the founder and leader of the Northern California Bats. (0) comments
The name completely gives away this fabulous location that is the R15 bar at night and Café Bernardo by day, and home is exactly the feel that it's going for. (0) comments
Located on 15th and Q Street sits a quaint urban coffeehouse known as the Naked Lounge. There is indoor and outdoor seating with a view of a park, filled with families hanging out and taking in the city-like atmosphere that we call downtown. (1) comment
INK is a small and quaint restaurant located on N and 28th streets in downtown Sacramento. The restaurant is decorated in old school tattoo art. Many of the bartenders are even tatted up; tattoos almost seem to be a requirement for working there. (1) comment
Presented with a rare year where this most alcohol-soaked of holidays is unencumbered by life's responsibilities, many people will want to really go crazy. They will also want to know what Sacramento has in store for their drinking and partying needs. There are a handful of local bars that will be offering some festivities in the spirit of the holiday. (0) comments
The Pita Pit is a tasty alternative to your local burger joint. It offers delicious and nutritious eats such as pitas and salads. Filled with vegetables, meat and cheese, the pitas are stuffed to your heart's content. For a price of $6 you can get a healthy and filling lunch. (0) comments
Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop has tasty subs at a pricey cost. The staff is eager to greet customers and fix them up a tantalizing treat. For a delicious sub experience, there are several Mr. Pickle's locations to serve you. (0) comments
I'm pretty sure I don't remember Cinderella having to worry about getting her legs waxed before heading out to the ball. It's really no secret that for females in our society, body hair is nothing but a pain in the butt - sometimes literally. New hair-removal methods come out every day: waxes, laser treatments, creams and even high-tech razors. (1) comment
I have a lot of girl friends. By that I mean I have a lot of friends who are girls. In fact, most of my friends are girls. I always found the reaction I would get from some people amusing. Most people will either think: "He's a hustler, baby," or that I'm a raging homosexual. (1) comment
It's an age old question that sent Harry and Sally into a tailspin: Can males and females be just friends? Can men and women be good friends without it turning into sex or some kind of love affair? (0) comments
What kind of insight could porn films offer us? Well, besides the captivating storylines, unbelievable acting, and breath-taking stars, porn reflects our pubic society. Dare I say it goes as far as influencing our society? (1) comment
