They are athletes with a difference. They compete at the same level as their peers, but disabled athletes must train harder and push their limits further. That level of dedication was exemplified on March 20, a sunny afternoon near Yosemite Hall at Sac State, by about 30 kids and adults participating in activities sponsored by Access Leisure and Paralympic Sport Sacramento. The participants came from all over Northern California for a day of quad rugby, sled hockey, hand cycling and more. They were invited to try every activity with equipment loaned by the group. Volunteers came from different paralympic sport backgrounds, including champion hand cyclists and a quad rugby coach. "We wan

If finishing my last midterm was the cake, then watching Upright Citizens Brigade was the icing. And I had my fill when UCB performed its classic improv sketch comedy for an hour and a half Thursday before a crowd of 200. Walking into the University Ballroom at Sacramento State, I could feel the energy as everyone waited for the show to begin. With UCB's television show long canceled, the only chance for viewing the show is at its Los Angeles or New York City theaters. While I waited, I remembered a phone call earlier in the week: "We take 15-22 of the best performers from both theater casts for the touring production," said director and coordinating producer Carter Edwards. "What peopl

Dye the rivers green and dance in the streets, Saint Patrick's Day is here. A day when everyone is Irish and people takes to the streets for music, food and green beer. Below is a collection of restaurants and bars in Midtown and downtown offering specials on food and drinks and even hosting a block party or two. de Vere's Irish Pub, 1521 L Street, is hosting their second annual St. Patrick's Day Block Party, closing off L Street between 15th and 16th. The street party will feature music by '80s cover band Tainted Love and the California Fire Department Pipes and Drums. Sandwiches, brats and other food will be sold to soak up the alcohol from the two outdoor bars and whiskey tent. Advance

Veterans all over the region are homeless, struggling to find their next meal. They served their country with pride and now find themselves in dire straits. Enter the Student Veterans Organization from California State University, Sacramento. Until March 26, all nonperishable donations are being accepted by the club. There are several drop-off bins located in the Sac State student union that are available for anyone to use. Donations can also be made to the Student Veterans Organization, located in Lassen Hall. All donations will benefit the Sacramento Veterans Resource Center. The center has multiple ways of assisting veterans from every generation. It provides counseling, housing, empl

"You say cut back. We say fight back!" The screams and cheers of thousands of students could be heard as far away as three blocks. Students from CSU and UC campuses all over the state rallied against education cuts on the north steps of the Capitol Thursday. The "Educate the State" rally was organized by the California Faculty Association and CSUS. Students and professors rallied side by side under the common cause of improving higher public education. The two-hour event was marked by speeches from professors, students and some legislative officials not afraid of facing the crowd. The message was clear: stop cutting the higher education budget and increasing fees for students. Student f

Education is the only way to succeed in the future. The bigger picture, the future of California, can only be achieved through education of EVERY person. The protesters (myself included) are angry over the broken promises not to cut by the legislators. I would like to see you fighting for the rights of your fellow students... or is it easier not to care? Students should take to the streets and rally.

Where did you go to school? We are the only state without an oil severance tax and companies are taking advantage of that loophole. The proposed new tax will not be passed down to consumers. The higher education system in California is broken and something needs to be done. Not everyone had college paid for. What would your plan be? Any better ideas?

Nice photos. Congratulations on second place. That's the silver medal!

I am sad to see Hard Rock leave. The food wasn't great and there are many amazing restaurants located around town, but Hard Rock leaves a big hole at the downtown plaza. How long is at going to take a business to move in? A grocery store or Target would be a needed addition to the plaza but I don't see that happening anytime soon. For now the empty shell will sit as a reminder of the bad economic times in Sacramento and more people will be unemployed. Sad day for Sacramento when any business (especially the cornerstone of the plaza) goes under.

I did call the Saints will win with 31 points.