Category Archives: Arts & Entertainment

Put down the pen, pick up a gamepad

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Daniel Wilson

The latest and greatest video games to play over spring break Originally published in the April 10, 2014 print edition of the Sac City Express  If there’s one thing that’s for sure in life, it’s that being a video gamer and a … Continue reading →

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Nintendo visits Sacramento

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Daniel Wilson

Impressions of the Wii U Originally published Dec. 1, 2012 by SacCityExpress.com Nintendo launched its new Wii U system on Nov. 18, and with it, came the beginning of a new generation in gaming. The Wii U is Nintendo’s first … Continue reading →

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Poetry Slam brings down the house

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Daniel Wilson

Student poets share passion for words Originally published Sept. 11, 2012 by SacCityExpress.com City College’s Cultural Awareness Center was jam-packed Sept. 10 with 25 to 30 poets and poetry lovers for the first-ever Poetry Slam contest, which kicked off the … Continue reading →

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Finding comfort in the blues

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Daniel Wilson

Daniel Castro band hits Torch Club and leaves a lasting impression Originally published March 6, 2012 by SacCityExpress.com In the music industry today, there are a lot of music genres that have come full circle over their incarnations of the … Continue reading →

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Wedding Singer musical hits local stage

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Daniel Wilson

Originally published Jan. 28, 2012 by SacCityExpress.com When I think about Broadway musicals, a comedy film that starred Adam Sandler isn’t usually the first thing that jumps out as a brilliant idea. Though, given the large array of choices, “The … Continue reading →

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Art with a cause

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Daniel Wilson

City College artist Tim Tiff brings home top prize Originally published in the Nov. 22, 2011 print edition of the Sac City Express A City College student’s art took best of show at the Students with Disabilities Art Show held … Continue reading →

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Super Mario 3D Land review

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Daniel Wilson

Mario is back, not better than ever Originally published Nov. 18, 2011 by SacCityExpress.com “Super Mario 3D Land” is the newest addition to the most famous video game series of all time. Since his original appearance on Nintendo’s first home … Continue reading →

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SCC student takes gold at Disabilities Art Show

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Daniel Wilson

Originally published Nov. 13, 2011 by SacCityExpress.com A City College student won first place at the Oct. 27 Students with Disabilities Art Show at Folsom Lake College. Tim Tiff, 51, entered the art show for the first time this year. … Continue reading →

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Uncharted 3 wows players

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Daniel Wilson

Originally published Nov. 9, 2011 by SacCityExpress.com “Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception” released on Nov. 1 and is the third installment in the “Uncharted” series developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony, exclusively for the PlayStation 3 and this entry … Continue reading →

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‘Batman Arkham City’ game review

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Daniel Wilson

 Justice will be served Originally published Oct. 27, 2011 by SacCityExpress.com When “Batman: Arkham Asylum” debuted in 2009 most gamers expected another mediocre experience like most Batman games. But “Arkham Asylum” swooped in like a Batarang and captured the hearts … Continue reading →

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