2008 Woodie Awards
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
Cricket is a sport that inspires fervent devotion in audiences all over the world. However, much like soccer, cricket has not yet made dramatic ripples throughout the United States. In fact, many Americans are not even aware of what it is. One club on campus is doing its part to build awareness of the sport. (1) comment
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
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
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
This year's spring fashion advice: Go mini. In the world of fashion, the mini dress has made a comeback this season, according to some of Sacramento's designers. (0) comments
She's a rebel in an unconventional form, but don't be fooled by Lily Allen's short vintage dress, thick headband, or sweet sounding voice. This girl packs a punch (and a middle finger), and if you've ever done her wrong, watch out. (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
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
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
Los Abandoned will be playing with Molotov, both Spanish rock bands, in the University Union on April 4 at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $20 and $15 for Sacramento State students. (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
The broth is superior, the difference between Sea Ridge and Two Buck Chuck is the difference between Pho King broth and a variety of other pho places in the area. The pho blends a delicate saltiness with a beef, rather than watery taste, both tastes heightened and made whole by the basil and the green onions, which thickens the broth. (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
At least there's one place on campus where construction is complete. The little corner in the Riverfront Center is no longer boarded up, and in its place is Sacramento State's newest eatery. Mego, short for Mediterranean-to-go, is now up and running on campus. (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
Is it the size of the ship or the motion of the ocean? "Bigger is better," "it's all about how you use it" and "it's directly related to the size of his feet." Going through life hearing these common phrases referring to penis size can't make things easy on guys. (3) comments
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
As a society we are obsessed with breasts; more specifically, we are obsessed with their sizes. So, why the obsession? (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
