Words of Wisdom
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — June 3, 2024
“We’re so much more alike than we are different. At the core of it all, we’re all feeling the same feelings of fear and sadness and loneliness and happiness and love.”
Ten former Foster Youth Students at Sac State to Receive Guaranteed Income Through New United Way Program
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — June 3, 2024
We are giving a standing ovation to The United Way and Sacramento State for awarding 10 former Foster Youth Students a monthly $500 stipend for the next year to assist them with their finances as they concentrate on their studies.
How The US is Destroying Young People’s Future
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — June 3, 2024
Discover why young Americans are financially worse off than ever before in Scott Galloway’s gripping TED talk. (Viewer discretion advised: Contains mature language.)
EDDIE – Red Hot Chili Peppers
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — June 3, 2024
On Sunday in Wheatland, California I once again had the honor of seeing one of my all-time favorite bands- Red Hot Chili Peppers. DUDE! They are incredible live, not to mention, timeless and beautiful.
How Two Professors Harnessed Generative AI to Teach Students To Be Better Writers
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — June 3, 2024
Leave it to the big brains at Carnegie Mellon University to come up with innovative ways to use the power of AI to help students write
better.
Words of Wisdom
Curated by Meg Birmingham — May 17, 2024
“What would life be? Without a song or a dance, what are we? So I say thank you for the music, for giving it to me.”
How to Listen to (and Enjoy) Music More
Curated by Meg Birmingham — May 17, 2024
With intentionality on our side, there are some things we can do to actually listen to, and enjoy, music more.
Sacramento Native Wins NPR Tiny Desk Concert
Curated by Meg Birmingham — May 17, 2024
The winner of the 2024 Tiny Desk Contest is The Philharmonik!
The Velvet Underground – Rock & Roll
Curated by Meg Birmingham — May 17, 2024
Fitting nicely into this week’s Too Dope Theme: “Rock & Roll” (sometimes spelled Rock ‘n’ Roll) is a song by the Velvet Underground, originally appearing on their 1970 album Loaded.
Albums and Movies Are Getting Longer – But We Pay Attention Less?
Curated by Meg Birmingham — May 17, 2024
As we make the transition to digital media, we’re seeing an increase in the length of media, but that doesn’t mean we’re necessarily listening or watching for longer.
Words of Wisdom
Curated by Trao Thao — May 5, 2024
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
You Become What You Focus On
Curated by Trao Thao — May 5, 2024
I stumbled upon this fascinating article that really struck a chord with me, and I think it might resonate with you too.