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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
TESTIMONIAL: Couch surfing my way through winter break

TESTIMONIAL: Couch surfing my way through winter break

Kelly Kiernan February 28, 2018

[su_dropcap style="flat" size="5"]A[/su_dropcap]fter my first semester of living in Sacramento State student housing, paying $34 dollars a night to stay there over winter break without access to The Dining...

Nolan Jolly spent the fall 2017 semester living in a travel trailer and dealing with a commute of nearly two hours. He struggled with car issues and fell into hard times financially.

Sac State student goes into debt with long commute to campus

Thomas Frey, news editor February 28, 2018

[su_dropcap style="flat" size="5"]N[/su_dropcap]olan Jolly’s day started early and it started with stress. From waking up in a trailer that didn’t always have heat, he would then fight traffic through...

Sacramento State social work major Helen Quiej wakes up in her dorm in Sierra Hall, which she shares with a roommate, on Friday, Feb. 23.

EDITORIAL: Student housing and food insecurities need creative solutions

The State Hornet Editorial Board February 28, 2018

The number of students facing housing and food insecurity within the California State University system is staggering, jaw-dropping and upsetting — but anyone within the system calling the rates surprising...

“Fashion is the best outlet for expression,” junior Jorge Ruiz said. “I wasn’t hesitant on putting (overalls) on because I always feel comfortable about what I wear.” (Photo courtesy of Jorge Ruiz)

5 fashion trends to brighten your spring wardrobe

Alexis Roberts and Tessa DeVere February 22, 2018

Spring will be here next month and many of us are still confused about whether it is smart to bring a jacket, wear shorts or break out the summer outfits. There are many different styles to choose from...

Chancellor of UC Davis, Dr. Gary S. May, giving a key note speech at the 3rd Annual Black Convocation, Monday morning in the Terrace Suite in the Well. This was Mays first speech on Sac States campus.

Black Convocation focuses on benefits of diversity to education, society

Robby Sanchez February 19, 2018

Sacramento State, in partnership with the Martin Luther King Jr. Center, hosted the Third Annual Black Convocation in the Terrace Suite at The WELL on Monday. This year’s seminar, titled “Reliving...

Workers from BELFOR Property Restoration begin repairs on the Hornet Bookstore, which was left flooded after a water supply line to a coffee maker broke, on Monday, Feb. 5.

Hornet Bookstore closed after broken water line results in flooding

John Ferrannini, copy editor February 5, 2018

UPDATE: Feb. 9 at 2:10 p.m. — This story has been updated to reflect that the Hornet Bookstore will be re-opening Monday. UPDATE: Feb. 5 at 5:17 p.m. — This story has been updated to reflect an...

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Posting of final fall grades delayed

Barbara Harvey, editor-in-chief January 3, 2018

Sacramento State students will have to wait a bit longer for their grades to post, the University announced Wednesday. Final grades for the fall semester will be posted Thursday instead of the originally...

(Photo by Claire Morgan)

Sac State student caught attempting to steal copy of final exam

Claire Morgan, news editor December 14, 2017

A Sacramento State student was detained by campus police after he ran into a classroom where a final was being held, stole an exam out of the hands of a student, and fled the scene on Tuesday night, according...

Digital Editor Vu Chau shoots a rifle at the Cordova Shooting Center on Oct. 20.

VIDEO: The appeal of guns

Kameron Schmid, Sami Soto, and Barbara Harvey October 25, 2017

(Go to StateHornet.com/Guns for more related stories) Amid heated debate over gun control, four State Hornet editors with varying experience with guns set out to understand the appeal. RELATED: ...

The presence of unknown fumes in Eureka Hall resulted in a number of early morning classes being cancelled Wednesday.

BREAKING: Fumes in Eureka Hall cause some professors to cancel class

Kameron Schmid, Barbara Harvey, and Claire Morgan September 27, 2017

The presence of unknown fumes in Eureka Hall resulted in a number of early morning classes being cancelled Wednesday as students became “visibly ill,” according to one professor. The fumes were...

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