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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

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Marriage equality has yet to reach the disabled community, forcing them to choose between keeping their social security benefits or marrying the love of their life. Christa Ison shares the impact of this as a member of this community. (Graphic created in Canva by Jasmine Ascencio)

OPINION: To wed or to simply dream – disabled community’s liberty in jeopardy

Justice is to be sought through the Marriage Equality Act
Christa Ison, Staffer December 6, 2023
A movement for marriage equality favoring the disabled community is being postponed by the Social Security Administration withholding benefits.
George Lopez kisses his daughter Mayan Lopez on the head after expressing how proud he is that she can speak Spanish. Mayan Lopez has been lying about being able to speak Spanish because she feels ashamed for never learning in Episode 3: Lopez vs Español. (Photo courtesy of Universal Television)

‘Lopez vs Lopez’ depicts the realities many Latinx families face

George Lopez’s newest sitcom drives conversations about Latinx parenting
Isis Alvarez, Staffer December 4, 2023
Do all your friends remember the low rider? George Lopez’s show “Lopez vs Lopez” will have you laughing and crying at the same time. Here's why:
Sacramento State is exempting nursing and health science majors from foreign language courses. Spanish-speaking patients will continue to feel unheard by healthcare workers. (Graphic created in Canva by Julianna Rodriguez)

OPINION: Language exemptions are harming healthcare’s future

Latinos deserve for their care to be accessible
Julianna Rodriguez, Staffer December 4, 2023
Sac State’s foreign language exemption is part of a growing problem of healthcare workers pawning ESL patients off to the mercy of family members or interpreters.
Released in 1992, “Candyman” takes classic gothic horror and transplants it into a contemporary setting. With strong performances and a masterful score, you’ll be hypnotized by this cult classic. (Graphic created in Canva by Ariel Caspar, Image courtesy of TriStar Pictures)

Hornet Horrors: ‘Candyman’

Not recommended for those with bee allergies
Jacob Peterson, News Editor December 1, 2023
Few cult classics earn their praise as much as 1992’s “Candyman”, a gothic horror set in the then modern day.
In this edition of Stinger Style, staffer Maddie Thielke provides some fall clothing essentials to add to your new capsule wardrobe. With these staple pieces, you will stay cozy and stylish this season. (Graphic created in Canva by Maddie Thielke)

Stinger Style: Fall essentials for your closet

Denim and layering basics are some must-have staples to add to your closet this fall.
Maddie Thielke, Staffer November 28, 2023
In this entry of Stinger Style, I have unlocked all of the fall fashion vibes. Create a capsule wardrobe this season.
Blending horror with stop-motion animation, the 2021 flick, “Mad God” presents a grotesque and awe-inspiring world. With a veteran of stop-motion at the helm, this film will have you unable to avert your eyes through its entire runtime. (Graphic created in Canva by Ariel Caspar, Image courtesy of Shudder)

Hornet Horrors: ‘Mad God’

A triumph 30 years in the making
Jacob Peterson, News Editor November 17, 2023
Animated movies are rarely straight horror flicks, but “Mad God” proves the medium can be a perfect vehicle for the genre.
Released in 2004, “Club Dread” was created by the Broken Lizard comedy troupe, best known for “Super Troopers.” Whereas the latter is remembered as a cult hit, the former is barely remembered at all. (Graphic created in Canva by Ariel Caspar, Image courtesy if Searchlight Pictures)

Hornet Horrors: ‘Club Dread’

Horrifying, but not in a good way
Jacob Peterson, News Editor November 10, 2023
A horror comedy set on an isolated island resort all about sex and drugs, you’d be forgiven for expecting more fun than “Club Dread” provides.
In this edition of Stinger Style, staffer Maddie Thielke shares some skincare products that she recommends you add to your fall and winter rotation. 
(graphic created in Canva by Maddie Thielke)

Stinger Style: Stay radiant all winter long with these five skincare products

Fall and winter are steadily approaching and our light-weight summer skincare routines are headed out the door.
Maddie Thielke, Staffer November 7, 2023
In this entry of Stinger Style, I talked with a local esthetician and came up with a list of skincare items that will be beneficial to add to your fall routine.
“The Strangers” manages to thrill and frighten by making use of a slow build up to its scares. With solid performances and a simple but effective premise, this movie will make you check your door twice for many nights to come. (Graphic created in Canva by Ariel Caspar, Image courtesy of Universal Pictures)

Hornet Horrors: ‘The Strangers’

Lock your doors before watching this flick
Jacob Peterson, News Editor November 3, 2023
Released in 2008, “The Strangers” takes a more psychological approach to scaring its audience, though it still maintains a degree of brutality.
In the first edition of Stinger Style, staffer Maddie Thielke gives you ten costumes from these five halloween classics. These easy and iconic costumes will be a hit this Halloween. (Graphic created in Canva by Maddie Thielke)

Stinger Style: Turn your favorite Halloween movie into your costume

Costume ideas for budgeting students and Halloween film lovers
Maddie Thielke, Staffer October 30, 2023
In the first entry of Stinger Style, I came up with ten relatively easy costumes to recreate from Beetlejuice, Coraline, Hocus Pocus, Corpse Bride and the Nightmare Before Christmas.
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