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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

Campus crime logs revealed that an alleged act of sexual assault occurred in the American River Courtyard on Sept. 15. Sac State did not send out a timely warning, but students deserved to be alerted.

EDITORIAL: When will Sac State stop doing the bare minimum in protecting students?

State Hornet Editorial Board October 10, 2018

Sacramento State has a history of following the bare minimum requirements in regards to human health and safety — but when it comes to sexual assault on campus property by a student, the bare minimum...

Campus crime logs revealed that an alleged act of sexual assault occurred in the American River Courtyard on Sept. 15. Sac State did not send out a timely warning, but students deserved to be alerted.

EDITORIAL: Campus crime incident notification lacks urgency or care for students

The State Hornet Editorial Board October 2, 2018

It is imperative that Sacramento State students be aware of the dangers they face in terms of sexual assault, and that need requires the university to let the campus know when something as serious as a...

Mayor Darrel Steinberg, second from right, joins others in ceremonially breaking ground at The Crossings in May 2017. The Crossings are now open, joining other student living communities surrounding campus.

EDITORIAL: New housing near Sac State needs to be inclusive for all students

The State Hornet Editorial Board September 19, 2018

Seven new housing projects are set to be built in areas adjacent to Sacramento State’s campus in a time where housing insecurity is commonplace for CSU students. This sounds like good news, but developers...

The victim being treated by paramedics.

EDITORIAL: Hey Sac State, wake the hell up

The State Hornet Editorial Board September 5, 2018

With one week of the semester completed, one thing is apparent that cannot be ignored: Sacramento State is still in summer mode. It is normal for the semester to start out slow as things begin to transition...

EDITORS NOTE: Wondering where this week’s print issue is? Here’s your answer.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Wondering where this week’s print issue is? Here’s your answer.

Claire Morgan, Editor-in-Chief August 30, 2018

Welcome back to school, Hornets! You may have noticed that we haven’t put out a print issue this week and wondered why. Well, I’ve got an answer for you. First, let me introduce myself — my name...

EDITORIAL: Summer’s over, and fall brings change

EDITORIAL: Summer’s over, and fall brings change

The State Hornet Editorial Board August 22, 2018

Ah, another year at Sacramento State begins. Welcome, new Hornets, and welcome back, old Hornets. It’s still hot, there’s still construction, and Herky is still thicc. But there are some new, exciting...

EDITORIAL: The Best (And Worst) of Sac State

EDITORIAL: The Best (And Worst) of Sac State

As we celebrate the Best of Sac State and as another class of graduates commemorate their laudable achievements at this year’s commencement, there is less to be celebrated in the year the University...

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...

Eight covers of The State Hornet from the last three semesters show just some of the scope of coverage that a small group of student reporters and editors have published.

EDITORIAL: Now is the time to #SaveStudentNewsrooms

In an era of decreased local journalism, the proliferation of the term “fake news” to refer to legitimate organizations, and more information shared on the internet than can be consumed, student newsrooms...

From left, fromer Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda, former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan and current Ghanian President Nana Akufo-Addo have all been invited to give keynote speeches at the Africa Peace Awards annually held at Sacramento State and organized by the University’s Center for African Peace and Conflict Resolution.

EDITORIAL: Sac State shouldn’t break bread with repressive leaders

President Robert Nelsen would probably never invite Donald Trump to Sacramento State to speak at a banquet. But if he did, it would be very hard for campus community leaders to keep silent or shrug it...

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