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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor
Cornel West speaks to the crowd assembled in the University Union Ballroom at Sacramento State on Thursday, Sept. 29. Wests appearance drew a crowd of around 3,000 in total, only about 1,600 of which could fit into the University Union Ballroom. (Photo by Francisco Medina)

Cornel West comes home to speak to an overcapacity crowd at Sac State

Kameron Schmid September 30, 2016

(Story below video) Crowds were overwhelming Thursday night, as not even Sacramento State’s biggest room on campus could contain the amount of people ready to hear Cornel West — philosopher,...

Seniors Madeline Cannon and Courtney Dietrich block the ball against Montana at Colberg Court on Thursday, Sept. 29. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sac State volleyball sweeps visiting Grizzlies, 3-0

Stephanie Beachley September 30, 2016

The Sacramento State volleyball team was all smiles on Thursday night after its 3-0 sweep against the University of Montana Grizzlies at Colberg Court. Not only does the win give the Hornets (9-8, 3-0...

Mitch Third averaged 16.7 points and 9.9 rebounds while leading Sacramento State to the 1970 NCAA Division II Tournament. (Photo courtesy of Sac State Athletics)

Basketball alumni honored in Hornet Hall of Fame, Coaches’ Circle

Brian Ingebretsen September 29, 2016

Sacramento State will induct four alumni into the school’s Men’s Basketball Hall of Fame and Coaches’ Circle on Oct. 25. Forward Mitch Third, guard Loren Leath, coach Terry Ray and the late coach...

Sacramento State president Robert Nelson rides The Longest Teeter-Totter in the World at the second annual Sacramento State Dance Marathon on Friday Oct. 23rd, 2015 at the Residence Hall Quad.
(Photo by Francisco Medina)

Dance marathon to fundraise for students in need

Eva Hoch September 29, 2016

As part of Homecoming Week on campus, the Student Advancement Council will be hosting the second annual Dance Marathon (otherwise known as Dance Fest) in the Residence Hall Quad on Oct. 7 to raise money...

Body with gunshot wounds discovered near Sac State

Body with gunshot wounds discovered near Sac State

John Ferrannini September 28, 2016

Update: Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 11:33 a.m. — The man found near Paradise Beach was identified as Enrico 'Rico' Luster, 50. While he was initially believed to have been shot, the wounds he sustained were...

Gov. Brown vetoes bill banning smoking on college campuses

Gov. Brown vetoes bill banning smoking on college campuses

Rin Carbin September 28, 2016

Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a bill on Monday that would have banned smoking on California State University and community college campuses. Brown argued that CSU and community colleges "already have the...

Sacramento State professor Annette Reed is presented with a framed proclamation by Assemblyman Kevin McCarty at the Native American Day celebration on the west steps of the Capitol on Friday, Sept. 23. (Photo by Marivel Guzman)

Sac State professor recognized by the State Assembly on Native American Day

Marivel Guzman September 28, 2016

A Sacramento State professor was recognized by the California State Assembly for her work in the field of education and her commitment to the success of Native American Day during the 49th annual Native...

Kanukai Chigamba and Camilla Avugwi of Daughters of Africa at the Multi-Cultural Centers 25th Anniversary reception at Sac States Alumni Center Sept. 28.
(Photo by Marivel Guzman)

Multi-Cultural Center celebrates 25 years with reception

Claire Morgan September 28, 2016

The Multi-Cultural Center held a reception to honor its 25th anniversary on Sept. 27 featuring dance performances and speeches from the organization’s founders. Robin Carter, the executive director...

It takes two to Tinder

It takes two to Tinder

Joel Boland September 28, 2016

I was sitting outside Temple Coffee with my friend — who asked that I use a fake name for this article to maintain her anonymity — on a sunny Saturday afternoon last spring when I broached the topic...

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