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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor
The Golden 1 Center, pictured, is the planned location for Sacramento State’s May 2017 graduation ceremonies. The city, the Sacramento Kings and the university are currently discussing labeling the commencement as a civic event in order to bring down the cost to the school, according to a city official. (Photo by Francisco Medina)

Official: Kings, City discussing designating Sac State graduation a civic event

John Ferrannini March 17, 2017

The city, the Sacramento Kings and Sacramento State are discussing categorizing May’s graduation ceremonies at Golden 1 Center as a civic event — in a move that would cut in half a roughly $100,000...

Sacramento State senior Trent Goodrich swings and makes contact with the ball against Minnesota Thursday at John Smith Field. (Photo by Rebecca Armbruster)

Three-run eighth inning pushes Hornets over Minnesota baseball team

Rebecca Armbruster March 17, 2017

The Sacramento State baseball team scored three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to come back and defeat the Minnesota Golden Gophers 3-2 Thursday at John Smith Field. Sac State (10-6) sophomore...

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Students, professors share tips for getting most out of spring break

Rebecca Armbruster March 16, 2017

Spring break will soon be upon us. Students are packing their bags for unforgettable trips, getting ready to visit their families back home, or enjoying a “staycation” here in Sacramento. With midterms...

Sacramento city councilman Steve Hansen said in an email to the The State Hornet on Thursday that he would support waiving the $50,000 fee that the Sacramento Kings would charge Sacramento State to use Golden 1 Center for the upcoming spring graduation ceremonies. (Photo by Angel Guerrero)

Councilman calls for city to waive $50,000 fee for Sac State graduation

John Ferrannini March 16, 2017

UPDATE: March 16, 3:19 p.m. — This story has been updated to include comments from Councilman Jeff Harris. Sacramento city councilman Steve Hansen — who represents the district containing the Golden...

Sacramento State alumnus Rhys Hoskins earned Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year, first team All-WAC, second team All-West Region by Rawlings and named third team All-American by Collegiate in 2014. (Photo courtesy of Bob Solorio/Sac State Athletics)

Sac State alumnus Rhys Hoskins competes for spot on MLB roster

Noah Alvarez March 16, 2017

After receiving the Philadelphia Phillies minor league co-Player of the Year award in 2016, Sacramento State alumnus Rhys Hoskins is swinging for a spot on its MLB roster this season. Hoskins, 23, was...

From left to right, panelists Noor Mashal, Hemza Salem, Riad Morrar and Mohammad JD tell their stories of their time in Greece for the Through the Eyes of Refugees panel on March 14. (Photo by Khanlin Rodgers)

Overseas volunteers speak at ‘Through the Eyes of Refugees’ panel

Khanlin Rodgers March 16, 2017

Sacramento State’s Students for Justice in Palestine hosted the “Through the Eyes of Refugees” panel in the Union on Tuesday evening. The panel allowed local volunteers who had traveled to Greece...

Graphic by David Richards

The definitive guide to spring break on a budget

Cameron Leng March 16, 2017

By Rebecca Armbruster and Cameron Leng Look, we can’t all afford wild weeks in Cabo San Lucas — but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t enjoy ourselves this spring break. Despite its cow town...

The average combined cost of tuition and fees at California State University campuses has almost doubled in the last 10 years. Assembly Democrats have introduced a proposal to provide scholarships for students whose families make up to $150,000 per year. (Statistics from the CSU Budget Office. Graphic by John Ferrannini)

EDITORIAL: Assembly Dems college plan avoids pitfalls

State Hornet March 16, 2017

A proposal aimed at decreasing college debt announced by California State Assembly lawmakers on Monday is a responsible way to handle the rapidly expanding problem. The plan — which is being championed...

Nolan Kawanami, Kyle Bolla and Trent Tanzi of post-hardcore band Anxious Arms perform at Cafe Colonial on March 10. (Photo by Khanlin Rodgers)

Sac State, UC Davis students find musical alliance through Craigslist ad

Khanlin Rodgers March 16, 2017

Thanks to Craigslist and a few months of work, Anxious Arms has found its sound through a collaborative process and released its first demo, “A Walk in the Dark.” The band, comprised of Sacramento...

Aya Khalifeh, the president of Students for Justice in Palestine, holds a copy of SJPs divestment resolution, which calls for the CSU to let contracts with certain corporations expire. (Photo by John Ferrannini)

Students for Justice in Palestine calls on CSU to divest

John Ferrannini March 16, 2017

Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) has been advocating for Associated Students, Inc. to pass a resolution asking the California State University system to divest from corporations involved in what...

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