Welcome back! We hope that you had an amazing spring break. In this week's Arts and Entertainment newsletter we highlight the Sacramento State Vivarium, a new Back to the 80s piece, Black country artists and Lola’s Lounge. 

Campus Vivarium offers window into a bug’s life

From the deserts of Australia to the Amazon rainforest, the Vivarium at Sacramento State has creatures that walk, crawl and slither for students to discover in Sequoia Hall, Room 110.

The Vivarium has over 25 species of reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates on display, including a blue-tongued skink, dart frogs and tarantulas with a passionate team of student volunteers ready to welcome guests to explore the space.

If you want to foster your appreciation for the natural world and support a cool feature on campus, the Vivarium is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Read the article by Delaney Joyce about what the vivarium on campus has here.

Back to the 80s: ‘Flash Dance’

Films with toe tapping beats, intensely choreographed dance numbers and preppy music were all staples to the 80s, but a film that takes dance and hard work to a whole new level is the 1983 movie “Flashdance.”

“Flashdance” is a film that follows 18-year-old steel worker Alex through her life as she takes her passion for dancing into a new light. In the beginning, Alex is seen performing nightly at a dancing bar.

The movie “Flashdance” is one that by today’s standards is a laughable representation of dance and romance films. 

Read the new Back to the 80’s piece by copy editor Katelyn Marano here.

Black artists in country music: Beyoncé and beyond

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In Closing

That’s all from the A&E section this week. Thanks for joining us. Be sure to follow our social media and check our website to keep up with the latest information on and around our campus. Wishing you a great week ahead, Hornets! 

Rosienelly Salguero, 
digital & newsletter editor