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“That’s ‘cause they lived the Star Wars”

“That’s ‘cause they lived the Star Wars”

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson October 11, 2013

There are lots of rumors floating around about Disney’s plans for Star Wars. Fans seem to be particularly excited about the potential for sequels and origin-story films. Disney’s decision to release...

Lisa Aguilera Lawrenson, Associate Vice President of Instruction at American River College, explains the history behind a Nisqually Indian drum to a visitor of Sacramento World Fest. The drum is made of stretched elk skin and cedar wood and was given to her as a gift from her father. (Photo by Emily K. Rabasto)

ARC joins with Sacramento to celebrate the city’s diversity

Kameron Schmid and Kameron Schmid October 10, 2013

Sunday was the sixth annual Sacramento World Music & Dance Festival (Sac World Fest), and American River College was well-represented. A long table in the Global Village was occupied by ARC representatives,...

Jack’s Munchie Meal in its box with a greasy taco, fries, and a sandwich dripping with cheese.

Jack in the Box’s recreational activity food

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson October 9, 2013

Many of us have been there: It’s 1 a.m. and you’re with a group of friends doing recreational activities like playing “Cards Against Humanity” or just talking. Hunger comes at you like a demon...

“Look ‘ma, I made it!”

“Look ‘ma, I made it!”

Alisha Kirby and Alisha Kirby October 8, 2013

Remember when people would tell you as a kid that you could be anything you wanted to be? That with hard work, determination, blood, sweat and tears and all of that, you could make your dreams come...

San Andreas has never felt more alive

Adnan Ramic and Adnan Ramic October 6, 2013

Many guys go on a nostalgia trip as they tell you insane and exciting stories of the days when they played “Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.” I, however, am not one of those guys. I was introduced...

King of the dome

King of the dome

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson October 3, 2013

Stephen King’s “Under the Dome” was the most watched show this Summer. According to Nielson Ratings data, episodes of the show averaged 15 million viewers each. The popularity of the show prompted...

Moshers just want to have fun

Moshers just want to have fun

Alisha Kirby and Alisha Kirby October 1, 2013

An inside look at the anatomy of a mosh pit. You’re beaming as you exit the venue after watching your favorite band play. You’re drenched in sweat, your shirt is ripped, and you’ve got a little...

Step lights on the stairway to heaven

Alisha Kirby and Alisha Kirby October 1, 2013

There’s no such thing as six degrees of separation within the music community anymore. At this point, everyone knows someone who is currently, was or is trying to be in a band. Here are a couple of...

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Ron Howard scores points with “Rush”

Adnan Ramic and Adnan Ramic September 29, 2013

While Formula One may not be a sport most Americans know, they are well aware of rivalries among participants. “Rush” tells the story of animosity between Formula One drivers James Hunt and Niki Lauda...

Every villain the hero of his own story

Every villain the hero of his own story

Korbl Klimecki and Korbl Klimecki September 27, 2013

Walter White from “Breaking Bad.” The eponymous Dexter Morgan. Virtually every character in “Game of Thrones.” These characters do horrible things, mostly involving murder, while justifying the...

The cast of Hairspray practices a dance routine in preparation for the Oct. 11 opening performance. (Photo by Brandon Nelson)

The Nicest Kids in Town

Kameron Schmid and Kameron Schmid September 27, 2013

Behind the scenes of the upcoming school musical Most people have seen “Hairspray,” the well-received 2007 musical film centered on Tracy Turnblad, a young girl who dances on a locally-filmed TV...

Not with a bang, but a whimper

Not with a bang, but a whimper

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson September 27, 2013

Bob Newhart, a man whom I consider the greatest comedy actor of all time, has only earned one Emmy in his 52-year career. He didn’t win it for his long-running sitcoms “The Bob Newhart Show” or “Newhart”...

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