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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
Water fountains in Placer Hall, as well as six other Sacramento State buildings, are currently shut off after a research project over winter break found excess levels of lead.

EDITORIAL: University can’t just do bare minimum for students

Over and over (and over and over), different branches of Sacramento State’s leadership have done the bare minimum to serve the students who justify the University’s existence. Sometimes, they don’t...

President of the Hornet Republicans Kyle Shallcross, left, participates in the Great Debate with fellow club member Dean Talley, right, in the Terrace Suite of The WELL on April 17, 2018. The Hornet Republicans have participated in two Great Debates this academic year while the College Republicans have participated in none.

Sac State Republican clubs battle for campus representation

Claire Morgan, managing editor May 2, 2018

For years, Sacramento State’s Great Debate has served as a chance for the College Republicans and College Democrats to discuss both campus and nationwide issues. But this year, the views of the right...

The American River bike trail is a great place to clear your head and relax after a stressful day of classes.

5 ways to de-stress before finals

Storm Ray and Alexis Roberts May 2, 2018

Finals are coming fast and it’s probably safe to say that just about everyone is stressed out. Exams, papers, presentations and projects are just a few of the many factors that continue to make us want...

5 killer outfits to rock your next job interview

5 killer outfits to rock your next job interview

Eric Jaramishian May 2, 2018

Job interviews can be a very unnerving experience. You might get anxious about arriving to your interview on time, preparing for the tough questions — like the infamous “what’s your biggest weakness?”...

Steph Curry and Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors come onto the floor of Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 28, 2017. Curry, Green, and the rest of the Warriors have built up a substantial bandwagon fan base with their success.

OPINION: Stop pretending to love the Golden State Warriors

Oscar Rzodkiewicz May 1, 2018

As the 2018 NBA playoffs continue, a group of hibernating Golden State Warriors fans are climbing out of their caves and back online to voice their tritely exaggerated support for Steph Curry and friends. Feel...

Avengers Infinity War was released on April 26, 2018. This is the 19th installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

SPOILERS: “Avengers: Infinity War” suffers from storytelling problems, large cast

Jose Gaglianone May 1, 2018

“Avengers: Infinity War” perfectly illustrates how a large cast makes storytelling problematic. Still, the movie featured an impressive performance by Josh Brolin and contained plenty of comic relief. In...

5 summer day trips you can take for $50 or less

5 summer day trips you can take for $50 or less

Corina Gutierrez May 1, 2018

Finals and sunshine can leave you itching to get out and do something new, and with $50 in your pocket, a tank of gas and a day free of responsibility, you can catch a change in scenery and make it back...

Lauren Thompson, a deaf studies student at Sacramento State, tells the romantic meeting of an old friend at Capital Storytelling, an event co-sponsored by Sac State and The Verge Center for the Arts, on Thursday, April 26, 2018. “Storytelling is just a great part of society that’s happened for thousands of years, that’s carried on in a modern day context,” Thompson said in an interview.

Performers take time to reflect at Capital Storytelling

Will Coburn May 1, 2018

Six speakers from the Sacramento community told real-life stories at Capital Storytelling, an event organized by Sacramento State and hosted at the Verge Center for the Arts. The event, held on Thursday...

Eligible students at Sacramento State will be allowed to use Pell Grants for the 2018 Summer Session. However, Pell Grant awards will not disburse until the financial aid office can confirm the student is enrolled in six units, including no deferment on fees.

Upfront costs could still affect summer students receiving Pell Grants

Oscar Rzodkiewicz May 1, 2018

Sacramento State’s 2018 summer session will allow eligible students to use Pell Grants for the first time, but students may have to pay the entire cost of tuition upfront due to a possible delayed disbursement. According...

There are 12.5 billion game pieces for the Safeway Monopoly game. Prizes range in value from $5 to $1 million.

Your Safeway Monopoly piece could be a winner

Thomas Frey, News editor April 30, 2018

Have a stack of unopened Monopoly game pieces from Safeway that keeps growing higher before it topples over to consume the entire table? Is the thought of going through each piece daunting? Well, you...

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