The clacking of billiard balls backed by the buzz of students' laughter permeate the game room. Students looking for a world far-removed from academia head for this recreation center in the University Union, where they can play table tennis, darts and video games in addition to billiards.

A quick glance around the game room indicates that billiards is the most popular game in the game room. Students can while away their time shooting pool for only $3 an hour -- a bargain compared to the $7 or $8 that local billiard halls charge.

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Gay students play it safe
Bisexual Gay and Lesbian Alliance of Sacramento is hosting a self-defense class today at 7 p.m. in the University Union Oak Room.

Something worth listening to
Listen up! For any student interested in relaxing to music, reading a magazine or playing a board game with friends, the CSUS Listening Center in the University Union is the place to go.

Movie Reviews:

• 'Beloved' -- Hauntings of past and present
  Oprah Winfrey stars with Danny Glover, Kimberly Elise, and Thandie Newton in the haunting movie "Beloved," based on the Pulitzer prize-winning novel by Toni Morrison.

• 'Soldier' a loud, violent disappointment
  There is one group of people who will enjoy the new Warner Bros. film "Soldier": those who thought "Armageddon" had too much drama and not enough loud explosions.

Uncle Nick's Factory o' Fun: Halloween Fun Day
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