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Tunes for when the leaves turn orange
The Collegian
There’s something about the crisp air, changing leaves and midterms being behind us that makes me want to listen to the perfect music to reset for the season, and I’ve put together my top picks of new and old favorites to help Fresno State students get through these last few weeks of the fall semester.
Rainbow Family Day Faces Challenges Amidst Declining Representation
LGBTQ Fresno
Fresno Chaffee Zoo’s annual Rainbow Family Day took place on Saturday, June 8, featuring appearances from several LGBTQ+ organizations in Fresno. As a family-focused event, Rainbow Family Day celebrates, supports, and provides educational resources for LGBTQ+ families and their allies in the Central Valley, offering fun crafts, entertainment, local food vendors, and community booths.
NFL fans need to ‘Shake It Off’ and embrace Taylor Swift
The Collegian
If you’re a Swiftie like me, you’ve seen the claims that her mere presence is ‘ruining football’ and the experience of watching it, despite her attendance at NFL games resulting in a spike in viewership, particularly from the female audience. So… why is this exactly?
Celebrity endorsements rise as 2024 presidential election nears
The Collegian
The Swifties for Kamala Coalition made headlines on Aug. 28 after quickly raising almost $150,000 for Kamala Harris’ campaign in its virtual rally. Their launch event, which drew approximately 34,000 people, highlighted the impact of celebrity influence on political campaigns.
Review: Arcane’s second season starts with a bang
The Collegian
Netflix’s hit animated show “Arcane” has returned for season two and picks up exactly where we left off; right after Jinx’s attack on Piltover. With Fortiche’s beautiful animation and equally impressive voiceover cast, the second season proves it can immerse fans in the tense world of Piltover and Zaun.
Groundwater Awareness Week shines spotlight on vital water issues
Fresno State News
The California Water Institute at Fresno State is scheduled to host an online webinar at 9 a.m. Friday, March 15, to highlight local issues regarding the use of groundwater. The webinar is part of Groundwater Awareness Week, an annual observance established by the National Groundwater Association and will be taking place through March 16.