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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor
Sacramento State student Ashley Thomas works on her homework at the Starbucks on Sac State’s campus, Thursday, May 3, 2018. A simple cup of coffee is a low calorie choice effective in keeping your body awake when your mind might not always be.

How to eat smart during finals

Nick Koeneke May 17, 2018

Let’s be honest: finals week sucks. It can be hard to find the time and energy to cook healthy meals every day. Here are some quick tips for eating smart during finals week. Cook in bulk   If...

Geoffrey Ndirangu jokes with his client, Jesse Lowe, while giving him a haircut on May 1, 2018.

Alumnus cuts hair for Sac State athletes

Shaun Holkko May 15, 2018

When Geoffrey Ndirangu graduated in 2013, he was undecided on his career path — now he is quickly becoming the preferred barber of many Sacramento State student athletes. Ndirangu graduated from Sac...

Sacramento State right-handed sophomore pitcher Parker Brahms prepares to deliver the baseball to the strike zone against Santa Clara University at John Smith Field on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Brahms was named to the Western Athletic Conference first team last season.

Parker Brahms voted 2018 ‘Best Male Athlete’ at Sac State

Alex Daniels May 9, 2018

For the second year in a row, a baseball player has won ‘Best male athlete’ after Sacramento State sophomore pitcher Parker Brahms won the award in The State Hornet’s second annual Best of Sac State...

Sacramento State senior gymnast Annie Juarez poses after competing against the University of Alaska Anchorage, the University of Minnesota and Cal at the Nest on Friday, March 9, 2018. Juarez was one of four Hornets to qualify for an NCAA Regional.

Annie Juarez voted 2018 ‘Best Female Athlete’ at Sac State

Thomas Frey May 9, 2018

Heading into the 2018 season, senior gymnast Annie Juarez never imagined she would have a campaign that would lead her to being named ‘Best female athlete’ in The State Hornet’s Best of Sac State...

Sacramento State junior quarterback Kevin Thomson, middle, is tackled down by two UC Davis defenders in the 64th annual Causeway Classic at Hornet Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Sac State defeated the Aggies 52-47.

Football team voted for ‘Best Win Against Davis’ at Sac State

Shaun Holkko May 9, 2018

The Sacramento State football team has struggled for years against its Causeway rival — the UC Davis Aggies — until the Hornets got the upper hand last season in a game voted first place for The State...

Sacramento State senior receiver Isiah Hennie sprints away from a UC Davis defender in the 64th annual Causeway Classic at Hornet Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Sac State defeated the Aggies 52-47.

Causeway Classic wins 2018 ‘Game of the Year’ at Sac State

Shaun Holkko May 9, 2018

The Sacramento State football team saved its best performance of the 2017 season for last as the Hornets defeated rival UC Davis during The State Hornet’s “Game of the Year.” The Hornets entered...

Ethan Veslenio, who joined the rock climbing club this semester, scales a rock wall in the WELL on Thursday, May 3. Sac States rock climbing club was voted in as the best sports/recreation club on campus for the Best of Sac State.

Rock climbing voted 2018 ‘Best Sports or Recreational Club’ at Sac State

Vincent Moleski May 9, 2018

Sacramento State’s rock climbing club, which is open to students of all skill levels, has been voted as the best sports or recreational club on campus in The State Hornet’s “Best of Sac State”...

Sacramento State sophomore outside hitter Sarah Davis celebrates a kill during the 2017 Big Sky Conference tournament. The Hornets won the Big Sky regular season and were voted as the best team in The State Hornet’s “Best of Sac State” category.

Volleyball team voted 2018 ‘Best Team’ at Sac State

Thomas Frey May 9, 2018

The Sacramento State volleyball team won its first Big Sky Conference regular-season title since 2007 and was voted as the “Best team” in The State Hornet’s Best of Sac State poll. Sac State coach...

Choir director Donald Kendrick and the Sacramento State womens chorus rehearse Jubilate Deo at Sac State on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Kendrick will host his final concert on Saturday, May 12 at 8 p.m. at the Sacramento Community Center Theater.

Sac State’s choir concert to showcase a West Coast premiere

Clarissa Pacheco May 8, 2018

After teaching at the University for 33 years, Sacramento State choir director Donald Kendrick will host his farewell concert at the Sacramento Community Center Theater on Saturday at 8 p.m. The concert...

The Sacramento State baseball team celebrates after junior outfielder James Outman, far left, hits a home run against Seattle University at John Smith Field on Friday, May 4, 2018. The Hornets defeated the Redhawks 5-1.

Brahms ties strikeout record as baseball team wins series against Seattle University

Alex Daniels May 6, 2018

The Sacramento State baseball team won two out of three games against Seattle University over the weekend at John Smith Field. Sophomore pitcher Parker Brahms, who started game three of the series,...

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