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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
Bay Area-based Varden Labs brought the all-electric, self-driving shuttle for a two-day demo at Sacramento State in March 2016. The shuttle can seat up to four passengers — including a backup driver — and uses motion sensors to detect surrounding traffic on campus.

UTAPS plans to bring self-driving electric shuttle to Sac State

Rin Carbin and Vu Chau December 5, 2017

The commute to and from Sacramento State may become much more cutting-edge as University Transportation and Parking Services (UTAPS) is looking into bringing a self-driving electric shuttle to campus. The...

Sacramento State junior guard Jordan Tolbert dribbles the ball down the court in a 64-47 loss against UC Davis at the Golden 1 Center on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017.

Hornets host Antelope Valley men’s basketball after 6-game losing streak

Angel Guerrero December 5, 2017

After a 70-54 loss to Saint Mary’s on Monday, the Sacramento State men’s basketball team concluded a brutal stretch of six straight games away from the Nest since Nov. 17. The lack of a home-court...

Sacramento State sophomore guard Tiara Scott directs her teammates in a 79-72 loss against UC Davis Thursday, Nov. 30 at The Pavilion in Davis.

Women’s basketball plays Pioneers in home opener after tough road stretch

Thomas Frey December 4, 2017

The Sacramento State women’s basketball team will head into its home opener against Antelope Valley on Wednesday with a deceiving 1-6 record. Two of the teams the Hornets have lost to are undefeated...

Holiday 2017 gift guide: All for under $25

Holiday 2017 gift guide: All for under $25

Gabriela Mascoll December 4, 2017

December is finally here! It’s a time to gather with loved ones to celebrate the holiday cheer, and of course, exchange gifts. As a college student living on a budget, buying presents for loved ones...

Left to right, members of Korean boy band BTS Jin, Jimin, Suga, V, Rapmon, Jungkook, J-Hope at the 2014 M.net M Countdown concert in Korea. The group made their U.S. television debut on Nov. 19 at the American Music Awards.

Korean boy band BTS brings K-pop to American music scene

Gabriela Mascoll December 4, 2017

Korean pop music made another appearance on the American stage when BTS became the first Korean artists to ever perform at the American Music Awards (AMAs).    This isn’t the first time that Korean...

Sacramento State junior forward Raegan Rohn guards UC Davis senior forward Pele Gianotti at The Pavilion in Davis on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. The Hornets lost 79-72 against the Aggies.

Sac State women’s basketball falls to Aggies 79-72

Thomas Frey December 1, 2017

The Sacramento State women’s basketball team fell to UC Davis 79-72 Thursday night at The Pavilion in Davis, California. The Hornets (1-6) trailed 52-37 with 5:15 left in the third quarter against...

Sacramento State head football coach Jody Sears stands on the sidelines during a 52-47 win over UC Davis Saturday, Nov. 18 at Hornet Stadium. Sears was fired Monday following a 2-8 season.

Sears agrees to multi-year contract to remain Sac State head football coach

Angel Guerrero November 30, 2017

Twenty years ago, Jody Sears was selling cars — now he’s successfully sold himself as the Sacramento State head football coach for the next upcoming seasons after agreeing to a multi-year contract. This...

Sac State Potterheads, Trekkies let their fandom flag fly

Sac State ‘Potterheads,’ ‘Trekkies’ let their fandom flag fly

Thomas Frey November 29, 2017

As popular shows gain big followings of college students, fans can be spotted celebrating their fan culture loud and proud at Sacramento State. Students roam the quad representing their fandom through...

#SacStateSays: Does Sac State need to enforce its smoking ban to be considered smoke-free?

#SacStateSays: Does Sac State need to enforce its smoking ban to be considered smoke-free?

Garrett Belme November 29, 2017

Sacramento State is publicizing a new tobacco ban based off a CSU-wide mandate. However, there are currently no plans being made public for how the ban will be enforced. We asked Sac State students if...

White nationalists clashed with police officers during the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville on Aug. 13. The first step to resist this movement is to learn the sociological forces that lead people to similar extreme ideologies.

OPINION: Don’t punch people in the face, even if they’re a Nazi

Joseph Daniels November 29, 2017

Not too long ago, a protester punched self-proclaimed alt-right leader Richard Spencer in the face before he returned to his cave — or wherever modern day trolls reside — never again to spew his racist...

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