Spring Break
Saturday was the Day of Percussion at Sacramento State University at Capistrano Hall. Many of all ages came out to experience the day of methods on how to become a better percussion artist.
That evening, guests were able to listen to a live concert put on by special guest artist Keith Terry & Trio Lite, featuring Bryan Dyer and Steve Hogan, Terry Bozzio, drum set and percussion recital.
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Indie rock quartet Aloha have come out with the perfect segue into the holiday season with a seven-song EP entitled "Light Works," out today.
Past Aloha recordings, particularly those done earlier on in the band's history, have been heavy on instrumentation, with so much going on that an untrained ear might become overwhelmed. On first listen, "Light Works" might uphold itself as slimmed down, but on the contrary; the amount of thought and innovation put into each song is vast as only Aloha know how to make it.
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For most seniors, graduating is the light at the end of a long tunnel. Some seniors have two weeks left before they wear the cap and gown, while some have one more semester before they walk across the stage.
But there is one thing that makes graduating difficult for seniors: that nagging thought in the back of their heads telling them to skip class, or the little devil on their shoulder telling them to procrastinate on their homework. It's that little thing called senioritis.
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The Golden Compass is my favorite young adult fantasy story. It's all about growing up and rebelling - with a little physics theory thrown in.
The film version, released this weekend to a deservedly lukewarm $26 million in ticket sales, opened to controversy after the Catholic League decided to boycott it. In the series, God--aka "The Authority"-- is the major villain. Here, the references to God have been changed to the more obscure "Magisterium" - a church that tells people how to think.
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Orchestra conductor Leo Eylar waves his baton, directing the rise and fall of the violin's bows, the horns, wind instruments and the steady beat of the percussion. An ensemble of more than 30 student musicians play their various instruments, each focused on his or her sheet music in Capistrano Hall.
For two hours twice a week, the Sacramento State Orchestra has been preparing for its winter concert on Tuesday. The concert will feature guest violin soloist, Bill Barbini. But don't expect to hear "Jingle Bells" at this concert. The orchestra has been practicing pieces such as "The Flying Dutchman," "Violin Concerto in D minor by Korngold" and "The Scottish Symphony."
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TODAY
In a world of mp3's and satellite radio, it's no wonder why many Sacramento State students don't know much about the student-run radio station on campus.
With a staff comprised of nearly 60 students and volunteers this semester, the station has worked toward building crucial partnerships that focus on improving the station, said Robert Young, KSSU station manager and Sac State media communication graduate student.
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A handful of people from the crowd got either impatient or confused with the film and left within the first 10 minutes of the movie; apparently the action didn't come soon enough for them.
Atonement starts out a little abstract and surreal; all of the dreadful small details are highlighted, making you think "What is this movie really about?"
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For most of us, being 16 was a difficult time filled with raging hormones, strict parents, boring classes and trouble with relationships. Life as a 16-year-old for Juno MacGuff has all the same difficulties and more; she's pregnant.
"Juno," a Fox Searchlight film, takes a comedic look at how complicated life can become after an unplanned pregnancy.
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Most Sacramento State students do not have to worry about where their next meal is coming from. But unfortunately, there are people out there who do.
So Sac State is hosting the 2007 State Employees' Food Drive from Nov. 19 through Dec. 21.
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Who knew cardboard could be used in more ways than boxes?
For Sacramento State students, cardboard was the main ingredient that went into "The Chair Show," a collection of artistic chairs made out of cardboard that is on display in Mariposa Hall through Nov. 19.
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Sacramento State's theatre department is set to debut "The Afghan Women," a story of struggle and determination between one woman's quest to save orphaned children and a warlord's ideology during post-Taliban Afghanistan.
The play, written by William Mastrosimone in honor of the women of Afghanistan, will be performed Thursday through Dec. 16 at Sac State's Playwright's Theatre in Shasta Hall.
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For some guys, being surrounded by 16 to 18-year-old girls and their rich moms would be a dream. But for guys like me, it's almost enough to make me never want to attend another Fall Out Boy show for the rest of my life. Almost. Friday was the first of two nights of 107.9 The End's Jingle Ball concert series at Arco Arena, but it was also one of the last stops for The Young Wild Things Tour, headlined by Fall Out Boy. Also playing at the show were Cute Is What We Aim For, Plain White T's, and Gym Class Heroes. (0) comments
Graduation application: check and double-checked. Cap, gown and tassel: bought. Announcements: sent. Passing classes to ensure graduation: as long as I keep that "C" in Statistics; senioritis is a killer.
The big day is coming and these last few weeks are shaping up to be stressful ones. The pressure is mounting, you have finals to study for and you're going half-crazy making sure all the proper paperwork is in. Don't worry, though, it will all be over soon. Before it is, however, here are a few (more) loose ends to tie up before graduation day.
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The Sacramento State Hockey Team notched a win against rival UC Davis Saturday night winning by a score of 4-3. The rivalry was apparent between the two teams in a game that saw 27 penalties committed.
The game was the second in consecutive nights between the two teams. Both games were separated by one goal as the Aggies won the first meeting by a score of 5-4.
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Light, hip and fun, that's just what downtown needs. The entrance is small and unnoticeable but what lies inside is modern mixed with elegance.
Parlare Euro lounge is something of a hybrid. It can easily go from restaurant to bar to nightclub in just a few easy steps.
Upon entering, you are automatically greeted with pure, unadulterated sexiness but not in a raunchy sort of way. The dim lighting, candles and ambiguous music help set the mood for what may be a romantic dinner, quick drink or a night on the town with the girls.
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TODAY
When you are hungry and you're looking for a place that is good with good prices, Dad's Deli is the place to go.
Located on 1310 S St. in downtown Sacramento Dad's deli specializes in different sandwiches. It is a small building with a light blue color, with paintings of skeletons eating big sandwiches; and if skeletons are eating their food, it has to be scrumptious.
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If you are a man, chances are you really don't know what you're doing. If you are a woman, chances are you really don't do it enough.
I am talking about two of the most eloquent words in the sexual dictionary: fellatio and cunnilingus. Oral sex is an often talked about issue,but how much importance does it really have?
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