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Down a metal elevator is the entrance to Sacramento State's University Theatre basement, the alleged home of the theater's resident ghost. Props take up much of the room in the basement. Old chandeliers, Victorian dressers and outlines of people painted and cut out from wood are just some of the items stored in the dark room. In the far back corner of the basement is the theater's coffin collection. It is easy to see the "haunted" nature of the place.
Sac State's Technical Director Richard Stockton said he can see why people believe the theater is haunted - especially those whom he said have an overactive imagination.
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The stories on Britney Spears' wild nights caught on camera, missed court dates and stints in rehab have recently consumed the media and haven't left much room for positive attention. Not until she dropped her fifth album "Blackout" on Oct. 30. (0) comments
I have no problem with concept albums. In fact, I like concept albums. The problem I have with Coheed and Cambria's concept is that it spans over four albums.
The newly released, final installment, "Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume Two: No World For Tomorrow" might have been slightly better if it could stand on its own two feet instead of feeling like a piece of a puzzle. The result for those who don't follow the band closely is much alike trying to jump into "Heroes" midseason. Who are all these characters? What's the point? Why should I care?
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It's green, it's small and it can be used as an ATM card linked to a Wells Fargo account. Yes, ladies and gentlemen it is the new and improved Sacramento State OneCard.
Still keeping its old functions, the improved 2007-08 Sac State OneCards are taking the campus by storm.
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Working with a duo of Oscar Award winners and a $100 million budget, "American Gangster" was destined to join the pool of timeless gangster classics such as "Scarface", "Goodfellas", and "The Godfather."
Based on a true story, "American Gangster" is set in the ghettos of Harlem during the 1970s and chronicles the rise of Frank Lucas, a cutthroat drug mogul who meets the challenges of competing drug dealers and dirty cops.
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Halloween might be over, but "Family Guy" is a part of the television undead. Coming back to life after cancellation, Seth MacFarlane's animated family hit the century mark Sunday night on Fox.
With many shows being given the axe after only a couple episodes these days, the feat must have been a spectacular one for those involved with the making of the animated hit.
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"Family Guy" is a perfect example of how shows that have three funny moments are watered down and drawn out to create a 23-minute exercise in stupidity.
So Stewie finally succeeds in accomplishing his life goal of killing his mother Lois, or does he?
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"Area: Blurring the lines" is an eccentric collection of artwork all rolled into one exhibition, and into one room for that matter. Inside the lonely back room called "the main gallery," the only sign of life is the moving artwork.
The gallery is located inside of the library on campus, so one would think as a result of all of the foot traffic in the building that students would eventually trail in, get curious and check it out, but this wasn't at all I discovered.
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Following the successful comedy show of ANT early this semester, UNIQUE is planning another comedy show. This time around, two of the biggest names in American Indian comedy are coming to Sacramento State.
Charlie Hill and Larry Omaha will be at Sac State at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday in the University Union Ballroom.
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Flutes, violins, percussion and accordions are some of the instruments that will be in tune and in your ear at a series of free concerts celebrating 30 seasons of Sacramento State's Festival of New American Music.
The festival, which runs from Thursday until Nov. 11, will feature concerts in Capistrano's recital hall and a keynote speech from accordionist and composer Pauline Oliveros
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With all the new crime scene investigation shows on television these days, it's no wonder Sacramento State has its own crime scene investigation program, right? Wrong. Instead, biological science professor Ruth Ballard said the crime scene investigation television shows are not always realistic and most major network shows, like "Bones" are just ridiculous. (0) comments
Veteran ska-punk band Reel Big Fish recently freed itself from its label - and is heading to Sacramento State with special guests Maldroid and Flip the Switch. UNIQUE programs will host the band at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday in the University Union Ballroom.
Reel Big Fish has been in the ska-punk scene for more than a decade. During that time, the band has released nine albums including a greatest hits CD, and its newest CD, "Monkeys For Nothin' and the Chimps For Free," which came out this past July.
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After what can only be described as a five year definite break, Oakland punk rockers American Steel have surprised fans by unexpectedly reuniting to release their fourth full-length, "Destroy Their Future," which came out Oct. 2 on Fat Wreck Chords.
"Destroy Their Future" is characterized by the same gritty guitar style and grating vocals that first caught the attention of the Easy Bay scene in 1995. It features 12 new tracks in a clean, but not overly produced, 35-minute package.
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Chills. Tears. Standing ovations.
These are but three of the reactions the audience might experience after the Sacramento State concert choir performs on Saturday. The choir performs its fall show "Choral Soundscapes" at 8 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church on 39th and J streets.
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Do you get butterflies in your stomach and a shaky voice when you deliver a speech? Do you hide in the back when it comes time to take charge of the group? Did you know this seemingly normal behavior could cost you the career of your dreams?
Communication and leadership skills are two of the most important attributes employers look for in their employees.
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The lights, the energy and of course, partially clothed male bodies. If it's a shirtless bartender, chances are you're at Faces Nightclub. Faces has quite the reputation in Sacramento. In my years here, I've frequented Faces and had a ball each time. Faces has an energy about it that can't be paralleled in most Sacramento area nightclubs. But what is it that makes Faces stand apart? Is it the atmosphere, is it the music, or is it the drinks? (0) comments
I am cute, not handsome. I am funny, not hysterical. And, from what I hear, I am a good listener. This would make me the nice guy trifecta.
Nice tends to be an adjective that will have most guys cringing inside. Nobody wants to be the nice guy because being the nice guy is associated with being a loser and a pushover. The perfect examples of this are the nerds from the classic 1984 film "Revenge of the Nerds." They were a group of guys who just could not get any women, and they showed the world just how "nice guys finish last." This classic cliché phrase is one of the most loaded and least-thought-out sayings.
In what do nice guys finish last? How do they finish last?
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The idea that nice guys finish last is not only a cliché, but untrue. This is because the world of men cannot be broken down into groups of "nice," "jerk" and "in-between." Categorizing men as one or the other ultimately leads to confining them to a group they don't necessarily belong to.
It also assumes either all nice guys are unattractive, or that looks don't matter. I can't speak for all the ladies out there, but if two guys stand side by side, the initial attraction will be to the one who is, subjectively speaking, the best-looking, regardless of personality traits. A nice guy who is attractive most likely has a better shot than a jerk who is attractive, but a nice guy who falls on the "not so cute" end of the spectrum might initially be beat out by a good-looking bad boy.This is because women aren't drawn to "jerk" and "not jerk" on a simple level - other things such as attraction most definitely factor in.
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