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Article Giancarlo Diloy

JPEGMAFIA’s I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU – A Review

JPEGMAFIA’s I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU album is explosive! It zaps you before coddling you in a blanket of firm, strict affection before sending you back into a battlefield dirtied with raw, burning reflections behind the persona that makes up JPEGMAFIA.

Article Maya Denaé Taylor
Sparky's Best Albums of 2024 Artwork

Sparky’s Best Albums 2024

We worked hard to find out what our Sac State, Sparky-lovin’ community was listening to this year. Not only were there veterans KSSU DJs Rafterian, DJ Artrocks, and DJ Harrito BUT some new additons like ERDJ, DJ motherboard, DJ Wirehead, and DJ Audrenism, along with some KSSU extended family

All in all, 27 Sac State students helped us determine the shining stars of 2024.

Article Alisa Hakim & KSSU DJs

A Season of Gratitude: KSSU DJs Share What They’re Grateful For This Year

It’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of daily life—work deadlines, college assignments, family responsibilities, and even just the occasional rough day can make it hard to appreciate the positives. But practicing gratitude can genuinely transform our outlook and even improve our overall well-being. And no, you don’t have to go big or over the top; it’s often the small, everyday things that can make the biggest impact.

Article Koua Meng Xiong

Combat U – Wrestling

Wassup KSSU listeners and readers, we’ve got an interesting read for you today as our sports team branches out to the wrestling team under Sac State’s new Combat U program! For those unaware, Combat U started official training in the Fall of 2024 with multiple combat sports such as wrestling, boxing, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with Urijah Faber as the Program Coordinator. The program is open to all Sacramento State students. So if you’re interested, feel free to join! 

Article Angelica Gonzalez

Over and Out: ELO’s Farewell Tour

On Wednesday, October 23 I attended Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) farewell tour in Sacramento, California. The concert took place at Golden 1 Center and was a sold-out show. Although I am a big fan of ELO, I originally had not planned to go. I went to the box office less than half an hour before the show started, and my friend and I were lucky enough to snag a really good deal on tickets.

Article Xavier Pickens

The 1% Flow: Overcoming the Fear of Failure

In another powerful episode of The 1% Flow Podcast, we tackle a topic that affects everyone at some point: the fear of failure. Fear of failure is one of the biggest obstacles to achieving greatness, as it holds people back from taking risks, pursuing their passions, and pushing the limits of their potential. But here on The 1% Flow, we believe that failure is not something to be feared but embraced as a valuable part of the journey to success.

Article Michael Cole

The Benefits of Volunteering

As the season of gratitude and giving approaches, I’d like to take a moment to share my thoughts on volunteering, and why it’s so important.

Article Xavier Pickens

The 1% Flow: Exploring the Power of Authenticity in a Filtered World

In the latest episode of The 1% Flow Podcast, we dive into a topic that resonates deeply in today’s social media-driven world: authenticity. With filters, curated feeds, and the pressure to present a flawless version of ourselves online, many people are losing sight of what it means to be real. This episode tackles the importance of showing up as your true self in a world that constantly tries to mold you into something else.

Article Alisa Hakim

It’s Time To Change Children’s Literature

Growing up, my nose was always buried in a book. Reading was my escape, my bridge to other worlds. Unlike today’s generation of iPad kids and endless scrolling on social media, books were my go-to distraction. They offered a sense of adventure and wonder that, in my opinion, no screen could match.