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The State Hornet

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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

Editorials

Student safety should be prioritized

Student safety should be prioritized

State Hornet Staff October 14, 2015

Shootings on college campuses are a terrifying but real specter that can terrorize a community. From Virginia Tech to the recent Umpqua Community College shooting, Sacramento State as a campus must acknowledge...

Staying green is a priority at Sac State

Staying green is a priority at Sac State

State Hornet Staff October 1, 2015

At times when “going green” seems more like a nuisance than a benefit, it is important to remember that every bottle we recycle and every ounce of food we compost is propelling us forward into an age...

Voter abstinence illustration

Hollingsworth April 29, 2014

300 dpi Dean Hollingsworth color illustration of two voters: one casts paper vote into ballot box, the other has arms folded and back turned to the voting process. The Dallas Morning News 2008abstinence...

Despite the lowest voter turnout in nine years, ASI is still an asset to students

State Hornet Staff April 29, 2014

Sacramento State sits miles from the state’s capitol in a city that lives and breathes politics yet the community at Sac State fails to get involved in the ASI system. With almost 600 government students...

ASI elections have lowest candidate count in years, students boycott voting

State Hornet Staff April 23, 2014

Student government is an important part of the college experience. Whether it’s holding a position, or voting for who best represents what the students need, campus politics affect all of us and there’s...

Implementation of designated bike lanes will greatly improve pedestrian and biker safety

State Hornet Staff April 1, 2014

Sacramento State’s campus is not exactly the most bike-friendly CSU campus, but some changes in policy may greatly improve this issue. As of 2007, a university policy prohibited students from using...

More funding for graduation rates could mean less quality education

More funding for graduation rates could mean less quality education

State Hornet Staff March 11, 2014

With the California State University still recovering from more than $1 billion in budget cuts since 2007, the evolution of a proper funding model is being considered by California policymakers and higher...

College newspapers are a vital part of campus life and worth the funding

State Hornet Staff March 6, 2014

A student newspaper is a vital part of campus life, providing breaking news as well as student spotlights. But it also provides an opportunity for students to gain legitimate journalism experience while...

Students are in need of better advising in order to succeed

State Hornet Staff February 26, 2014

Entering college, there is an expectation that students will be given a decent amount of advising. Advising on declaring a major and minor, how many units to take, what classes to enroll in and, of course,...

First Amendment rights discussed after President Gonzalez censors art student’s work

State Hornet Staff February 19, 2014

Confusion and discomfort remain on how society intends to blur racial and ethnic diversities, when a long-standing effort was committed to separate and keep groups apart. This is why graduating senior...

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