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The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor
ASI President Patrick Dorsey comments on a presentation about the new student center at the
ASI Board meeting in the University Union, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

A student government guide for the apathetic or uninformed voter

John Ferrannini April 6, 2017

If you’ve been near The WELL or the Library Quad in recent weeks, chances are you’ve seen signs advertising students who are running to hold positions in Associated Students, Inc. next academic...

In 2016, only 4,462 Sacramento State students (15.5 percent of the student body) voted in the Associated Students, Inc. elections. This was a small climb from 2015s figure of 15.1 percent turnout. (Infographic by John Ferrannini)

EDITORIAL: Abysmal ASI voter turnout won’t hold representatives accountable

State Hornet April 6, 2017

Sacramento State students have the opportunity to elect new Associated Students, Inc. representatives on April 12 and 13. But if the past two years are any indication, only 15 percent of the student...

Sacramento State sophomore Dom Miller hits the ball back to his opponent during singles play against Hawaii Wednesday at the Rio Del Oro Racquet Club. (Photo by Matthew Nobert)

Hornets sweep Hawaii 7-0, establish 3-match winning streak

Sami Soto April 6, 2017

The Sacramento State men’s tennis team won its third-straight match after sweeping Hawaii 7-0 Wednesday afternoon at the Rio Del Oro Racquet Club. The Hornets (10-10, 6-2 Big Sky Conference) fell...

Sacramento State junior pitcher Michael Warning winds up to throw against Fresno State Wednesday at John Smith Field. (Photo by Max Jacobs)

Bulldogs’ 5-run first inning puts Sac State away early

Max Jacobs April 5, 2017

The Sacramento State baseball team was shut out for the second time this season in a 9-0 loss to Fresno State Wednesday night at John Smith Field. The Hornets, who fell 7-6 to rival UC Davis last night,...

Sacramento State is known as one of the greenest campuses west of the Mississippi River. (Photo by Myha Sanderford)

Sac State grows more than just students — serene study spots are also in bloom

Rin Carbin April 5, 2017

With April being National Garden Month and Earth Day occurring on April 22, many people are taking the opportunity to raise awareness about the environment and appreciate and harmonize with their surroundings. And...

#SacStateSays: Are you going to vote in the ASI elections? Why or why not?

#SacStateSays: Are you going to vote in the ASI elections? Why or why not?

Carlo Marzan April 5, 2017

On April 12 and 13, Sacramento State students can vote online in the annual spring Associated Students, Inc. elections. Voter turnout has risen in recent years, but has still been low, as just...

Members of the California Faculty Association and California State University students march on Wednesday from the Old Rose Garden in downtown Sacramento to the State Capitol. The protest intended to advocate for increased funding of higher education. (Photo by Carlo Marzan)

CSU faculty and students march on Capitol after tuition fee hike passes

John Ferrannini April 5, 2017

By John Ferrannini and Carlo Marzan Students and members of the California Faculty Association marched on the State Capitol on Wednesday to support three higher education bills currently in the State...

Former Sacramento State shortstop Scott Burcham played for the Israeli National team during the World Baseball Classic after finishing his season with the Colorado Rockies’ Single-A affiliate, the Asheville Tourists. (Photo courtesy of Scott Burcham)

Burcham helps lead Israel to World Baseball Classic success

Noah Alvarez April 5, 2017

It was a tie game between South Korea and Israel, and former Sacramento State baseball player Scott Burcham stepped up to the plate with an opportunity to win the first game of the World Baseball Classic. Burcham,...

Sacramento State intends to replace its current online classroom website, Blackboard, with either Instructure Canvas or D2L Brightspace. (Logos courtesy of Instructure Canvas and D2L Brightspace)

SacCT to be replaced by new learning management system

Khanlin Rodgers April 5, 2017

A new learning management system will soon be provided for students and faculty to take the place of Blackboard, the Sacramento State iteration of which is called SacCT. After nearly a year of trials...

The Sacramento State STUNT team finished its regualr season 11-4 and is in the hunt for a top-four spot at NCAA Division I nationals in Dallas, Texas from April 28-30. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

STUNT team in running for top-4 spot at NCAA nationals

Samantha Leonard April 4, 2017

After a 2-3 start to the 2016-17 season and three new coaches to the program, the Sacramento State STUNT team is in the hunt for a top-four spot at NCAA Division I nationals. Sac State, which entered...

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