Compared to the first “Spider-Man” series, directed by Sam Raimi starring Tobey Maguire and Kristin Dunst, “The Amazing Spider-Man” series is a step up in many ways: visual effects, engaging actors and sound effects that make one feel aware of the movie’s mood and tone.

After the release of Neon Trees’ single “Sleeping with a Friend” in January, the small town band from Provo, Utah released their third album on April 22. The alternative dance rock album called “Pop Psychology” was released through Island Records. Any album cover should represent the album’s songs and rhythms. Neon Tree’s newest album did exactly that with its fluorescent colors and their 80s look wardrobe. 

If you are easily offended, leave NOW,” said the voice coming from the speakers of Ives 101 when introducing Eliot Chang. “Scandalous Stand Up” was an appropriate title for Chang’s comedy show, who made many jokes to engage the crowd of about 60 people on Thursday night.

Most horror movies consist of cheesy acting and overly gory blood scenes. But in the case of “Oculus,” it is surely a film that anyone who is interested in the genre should see.

For many successful people, the main root of their accomplishment is the person who inspires them to keep pushing through no matter what. This idea is emphasized in the graphic novel “Beautiful Scars,” released April 2 by writers and illustrators Durwin S. Talon and E. Guin Thompson via publisher Archaia.

Rousing the audience with the chant of “Who’s got the power? We’ve got the power,” civil rights activist Dolores Huerta ended her talk at Sonoma State Thursday with a loud round of applause and standing ovation from the crowd. 

Overall, midterms and college can be stressful; students need breaks in order to refocus themselves on their work and have the correct knowledge on how to stay stress free. 

Robbie Geiss, a Sonoma County native, is a junior at Sonoma State who has been doing illustrations for the STAR since fall 2013. 

For anyone who has a passion for history, the Sonoma State History Club is an opportunity to be educated, engaged and enlightened about history. 

Being away from college often makes it difficult to keep in touch with younger, or even older, siblings. One way to reconnect with siblings is to be visited by them for a weekend of activities at Sonoma State University. 

As a professor, a lot of time is spent sitting at a desk in the same position for hours at a time, leaving your body sore by the end of the day. 

Sonoma State University lies in the heart of wine country, so why not be educated on the fundamentals of wine?