Issue: May 29, 2014
Thanks for reading this week's SN&R. Feel free to click the links below, but don't forget to pick up a newsprint version of the newspaper for exclusive event picks, columns and our endorsements for next week's election.
The feature story this week: The winners are announced for SN&R's annual College Essay contest. High school seniors from all over the region sent in their college entrance essays for a chance to win a monetary prize to put toward their education. Through stories of identity, struggle and perseverance, these essays show Sacramento that the future is in pretty good hands after all. Check out the full essays of the three winners, plus excerpts of the honorable mentions.
Elsewhere in the issue: Raheem F. Hosseini begs the question, "Should prisoners be allowed to vote?" in an essay; Nick Miller digs into the real money Sacramento politicians are making and how much of it is going to lawn signage; Lori Gil goes on a euphoric 24-hour adventure in the happiest place on earth; Aaron Carnes uncovers the real story behind Joy and Madness, a classic soul and funk band; Garrett McCord gets his bro on at Field House American Sports Pub; and more.
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SN&R's 2014 College Essay Contest winners!
Sacramento-area high-school students write about love, life and learning in SN&R's 2014 College Essay Contest.
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Congress will finish fixing Natomas’ levees, experts argue that’s still not enough to lift building moratorium
UC Davis professors worry new protections aren’t sufficient.
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Do campaign signs actually influence Sacramento voters?
Experts discuss the role of lawn signs in a world of TV ads and social media.
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Class acts
Life has a funny way of upending even the best-laid plans. But that's OK, SN&R's 2014 College Essay winners have got this.
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Letters for May 29, 2014
Readers are appalled, call SN&R leftist idiots and comment on, of course, the Sacramento Kings arena.
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Change it up
Joey advises a reader to consider changing herself—not her boyfriend.
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I’m not an entrepreneur groupie
Making things easier for entrepreneurs will not solve all of America's problems.
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The running man
David Hyatt hopes he has the write-in stuff as he campaigns for county sheriff, supervisor and assessor—all at once.
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Disrespecting the chica
The Mexican on what not to call a woman to get her attention, and the anatomy of a handshake.
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SN&R's endorsements
SN&R's endorsements for the 2014 primary election on June 3.
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Now showing: Storytellers and stereotype smashers
The Sacramento Asian Pacific Film Festival gets Asian-Americans in front of—and behind—the camera.
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Never missing a beat
SN&R reviews Art Theater of Davis' second production.
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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
SN&R reviews a production in B Street Theatre's Family Series.
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Break it down now
Sactown Underground 3 is a three-day event this weekend featuring lots of breaking (a.k.a. B-boying or break-dancing).
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The Bluest Eye
SN&R reviews a production by Celebration Arts.
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A new king
Frankie Moreno will appear live on KVIE to talk about his new concert special and also to support the station during its current pledge drive.
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Cue up the eight tracks
The Rocki music device makes for a better listening experience.
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Wild at heart
Roxane Gay's stunning debut novel chronicles what happens when a wealthy Haitian woman's life turns nightmarish.
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Twenty-four-hour happy people
Our writer chugs energy drinks and powers through a full day at Disneyland.
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For the win
Go out of your way to order some beer and wings at Field House American Sports Pub: It's worth the trip.
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Delicious delivery
This website delivers popular regional food products to your door.
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Uplifting kitty porn
Get to know the rescued residents at Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary.
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Sound Advice: C'mon Sac, represent
Sacramento lets down a visiting band, but at least Brent Bourgeois got to sing with Julian Lennon, so it's not all bad in this town, right?
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Past imperfect
The latest in this superhero franchise is a dreary mess.
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Heaven Is for Real
Good performances from Greg Kinnear, Thomas Haden Church and a young Connor Corum elevate this borderline-cheesy story.
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Bake ’em if you got ’em
Ngaio on cannabis edibles and myths about exercising while high.
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