Though it isn’t known for being the birthplace of iconic musicians, there are many small bands and artists who call the Sacramento area their home– and are flourishing.
The Underground Suburban Music Scene Thrives
Safe at Last: Animal Place
In this 4:30 min. video, Evie Walsh and Nia Marin tour Animal Place, an animal sanctuary in Grass Valley, Calif. They are accompanied by Sonya Sistito, Development Associate of Animal Place, as they walk along the property and learn more about animal cruelty and farming.
Careless Campers
“Every season we see the same issues: fire and trash,” said a campground host, shown below by the Intake 2 Campground sign in Bishop, California. Continue Reading
Unpacking the Blind Box Craze in Roseville
In this 5:16 min. video, Nia Marin heads to the Roseville Galleria Mall to explore the implications of the massive consumer trend that is blind boxes.
High Fidelity
Record, album, LP, vinyl. These round discs, the size of a pizza, were how your grandparents listened to their favorite bands. At this time, when digital is so available, why do people still listen to music on a “turntable”?
The Value of Art for Everyone
Art is at the core of being human. We create as a way to make tools and survive, and we make art as an expression of beauty and love. While some have dismissed art and its significance to society, deeming it “unproductive,” I interviewed local artists and an art collective who are sure to challenge that idea. These creatives use art in vital ways to express, heal, and forge change.
Four-Legged Friends
In this 3:25 video, reporter Tyler Williams highlights the impact Therapy Dogs can have on students’ mental health at Sierra College. Every Tuesday in the library, students have the opportunity to connect with friendly therapy dogs. This gives students a break from studying and some comfort.
Student Life at Sierra
In these four short videos, reporter and producer Tyler Williams spotlights events in fall 2024 on Sierra College’s Rocklin campus. Each video is less than 2-minutes and touches on student voice and community engagement.
See Ya at Siino’s: A Tribute
In this 5:08 min. video, reporter Jackson Lindstrom takes a look into the community that Siino’s Pizza, Pasta, and Grill has built in Lincoln, Calif.
Fighting Saves Lives
Combat sports have gained popularity in recent years, particularly among college students. With this recent rise in interest, Sierra College students might be curious about what kind of changes combat sports could bring to their lives. In this 7:16 min. video, reporter H.A. Garcia visits Main Event Muay Thai & Kickboxing, a Muay Thai gym located in the Northgate/Gardenland area of Sacramento.
Behind the Curtain
Sierra College will have a new theatre production under its belt this fall 2024 with a performance of Romeo and Juliet, playing now through November third in the Dietrich theatre on the Rocklin campus. The play is directed by Scott Adams who has directed more than a dozen shows throughout his ten years as a Sierra College professor.
Your Vote, Your Voice
In this 4:51 video, reporter Tyler Williams covers views on voting in the upcoming 2024 election and voting sites on campus and in our community. Williams finds out what people think about how their vote matters.