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The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

Communications student dies from epileptic seizure

State Hornet Staff May 16, 2014

Sacramento State communication studies student died following an epileptic seizure on May 6.Russell Nowotenski, 24, worked as a lab assistant for Communication Studies Chair Steven Buss and was enrolled...

Vaughn delivers in latest movie

Vaughn delivers in latest movie

McClatchy Tribune December 4, 2013

Don’t say no to the film “No”

Cristina Lule March 23, 2013

“No” is a political drama that centers on a historical moment during Chile’s efforts to end an authoritarian government. The film’s use of camera techniques places us in the era and instills the...

The magic falls short in ‘The Incredible Burt Wonderstone’

Cristina Lule March 17, 2013

Magicians are masters only of illusion. The real magic relies on making their audience believe they’re having a good time. “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” manages to make us laugh a few times,...

Hornet staff picks of the week

Staff March 13, 2013

Cristina Lule

This little indie darling came out of its Sundance Film Festival debut last year with high praise. Right away, what got me intrigued was the premise: Three journalists head out to Seattle to do an exposé on a man who puts out a classified ad seeking a time-traveling partner.

“Safety Not Guaranteed” has a quirky charm about it and equally charming quirky characters.

The film’s odd premise keeps things light, but then I quickly realized how little it actually had to do with time travel. The real travel was either the journey the characters took discovering something about themselves or the time they spent living in the past. If you like time-travel films, “Star Wars” references or surprise endings, you should definitely check out “Safety Not Guaranteed.”

Scott Barrett

The first time I heard the French musician Françoiz Breut, it was by chance. The hours of albums on repeat thereafter and for years to come were entirely by choice.

This past January, Mrs. Breut released her sixth album, La Chirurgie Des Sentiments, in line with her usual style, which is almost one all to herself. Her music is generally classified as indie, moody French pop and chanson.

Francoiz’s songs are mostly sung in French, which, although I do not understand a word, draws me even further into the entrancing and mysterious sway that her vocals possess.

Françoiz Breut is largely unknown in the American scene but take a chance and listen.

Kristin Chenoweth and Seth MacFarlane sing the closing song during the show at the 85th annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Los Angeles, California, Sunday, February 24, 2013. 

The Oscars use song and dance to mediocre success

Cristina Lule February 27, 2013

During the opening monologue of the 85th annual Academy Awards, host Seth MacFarlane said the theme for the night was music in film. Boy, he wasn’t kidding. The three and a half hour long ceremony was...

‘Safe Haven’ is a safe film for romantics

Cristina Lule February 17, 2013

Based on the Nicholas Sparks novel of the same name, “Safe Haven” offers us the same well-worn love story and predictable plot points leading up to a melodramatic climax. Katie (Julianne Hough) is...

Stop-motion production is still a fun cinematic tool

Fabian Garcia October 31, 2012

It’s Halloween night. You don’t plan to go out partying and you’re a big wuss when it comes to horror flicks. If you’re trying to kill some time , you might as well pop in “The Nightmare Before...

Hornet runners plan post-college careers

Hornet runners plan post-college careers

James Heck September 19, 2012

For the cross country runners on the Sacramento State men’s and women’s teams, the emphasis of their training and commitment pertain to collegiate running. After college, the different avenues runners...

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