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Robocop: More questions fired than bullets

Robocop: More questions fired than bullets

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson February 19, 2014

It’s not 1987 anymore. The creative vision of what the future looks like is dramatically different from that of previous decades. The remake of “Robocop” was actually pretty good. Most potential...

The City of Trees Brass Band performed both original pieces and popilar compositions, such as Daft Punks Get Lucky. Members played several solos during different songs. (Photo by Adnan Ramic)

Kicking brass and taking names

Adnan Ramic and Adnan Ramic February 19, 2014

Four members of the City of Trees Brass Band treated students to a spontaneous performance at the Rose Marks Pavilion on Feb. 11, but the complete band also performed in midtown with all of their members...

Valentines at the movies?

Valentine’s at the movies?

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson February 14, 2014

Valentine’s Day can be difficult to navigate. A professor recently threw some advice out for all the gentlemen present in class the week of the romantic holiday. The advice was not to get flowers, candy...

Theater department captivates during Black History Month with Freedom

Theater department captivates during Black History Month with “Freedom”

Thalia Avila and Thalia Avila February 13, 2014

Singing at the top of her lungs, the freedom of expression from a young girl named Larriah Jackson stole the hearts of the crowd and by the time she finished singing, the crowd applauded like no tomorrow. The...

Epic blockbusters that are heading to a theater near you

Brandon Nelson and Brandon Nelson February 10, 2014

The film industry is about to have its biggest season of the year with dozens of films hitting theaters this spring. Get set for a host of blockbusters. The Disney movie “Maleficent,” a live-action...

Photo by Emily K. Rabasto

Kebab a crown jewel at Royal Kebab

Emily K. Rabasto and Emily K. Rabasto February 10, 2014

Uncommon cultural food frightens many American palates. It can be difficult to eat out of the box, but Royal Kebab in Citrus Heights provides a gateway for timid tasters to explore the food of Armenia. A...

Warhol’s “Annie Oakley” is an off-edition print. In 2010, a standard print of this silkscreen was auctioned off for $19,520. (Photo courtesy of Kirsten Du Bray)

ARC receives Andy Warhol silkscreens from Andy Warhol foundation

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan February 7, 2014

The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc. has donated six off-edition print silkscreens to the American River College Permanent Art Collection according to Mick Sheldon, director of the Kaneko...

Photo Illustration by Zach TIerney

I used to love H.E.R.

Walter Jones and Walter Jones February 7, 2014

She used to say, “Yes, yes y’all and you don’t stop.” Hearing these words always ensured me that she was going to take me to a place of beautiful bliss. This girl was hip-hop. Growing up in the...

A comic book stand displaying various comics throughout the 90s can be located in the back right corner of the store.

Retro collectibles at reasonable prices

Korbl Klimecki and Korbl Klimecki February 7, 2014

One of the first things visible entering the door, like an avatar of retro nostalgia, is a box of Pogs. These small cardboard circles haven’t been popular for more than 15 years— yet Flashbacks Collectibles...

Battle of the Bowls: Puppies and Kittens face off on Super Bowl Sunday

Battle of the Bowls: Puppies and Kittens face off on Super Bowl Sunday

Barbara Harvey and Barbara Harvey February 6, 2014

Every year for the past decade, millions of viewers have forgone the annual festivities of Super Bowl Sunday in favor of the only thing that could distract Americans from good old fashioned competition...

Why would I rent a digital movie?

Why would I rent a digital movie?

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson January 31, 2014

Traditionally, the most effective way to add movies to your personal library has been to purchase physical copies on tape or disc. The advent of the internet brought new methods to the table, the most...

Social media fundraising with celebrity faces lead independent filmmakers to success at sundance.

Social media fundraising with celebrity faces lead independent filmmakers to success at sundance.

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson January 31, 2014

Crowd funding has seen recent success in kick-starting films such as Zach Braff’s “Wish I Was Here” or Rob Thomas’ “Veronica Mars.” As film aficionados found at the Sundance Film Festival,...

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