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The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor
Local singer-songwriter Andrew Castro will perform at Sac State as part of UNIQUE Programs Nooner concert series on Wednesday. (Courtesy of Andrew Castro)

Andrew Castro overcomes stage fright, gains fans from coast to coast

Edrian Pamintuan October 18, 2016

A man who has suffered from a myriad of obstacles such as stage fright, anxiety, and ruptured vocal chords has grown into a performer whose fan base extends from coast to coast. This man is local singer-songwriter...

Michael Brown Sr., second from left, with Rev. Al Sharpton, second from right, as Attorney Benjamin Crump leads a call and response of Hands up, dont shoot, at the St. Louis Peace Fest. Brown will be appearing at Sacramento State on Oct. 20. (Photo by Brett Myers/Youth Radio)

Michael Brown, Sr., whose son’s killing sparked national outcry, to speak at Sac State

John Ferrannini October 14, 2016

Michael Brown, Sr., whose son’s killing by a Ferguson, Missouri police officer in 2014 sparked protests and controversy nationwide, will be speaking at Sacramento State’s University Union Ballroom...

Mentalist Craig Karges will be performing in the University Union Ballroom on Thursday, Oct. 13. Karges was named Campus Performer of the Year six times by the National Association of Campus Activities.
(Courtesy of Craig Karges)

Tricky, trippy night with mind reader Craig Karges

Marissa Murcko October 6, 2016

Sacramento State’s favorite mentalist and psychologist Craig Karges will make a return to campus for an evening of trippy tricks, floating objects and mind readings inside the University Union Ballroom...

Rapper Mr. Hooper performs at the Old Ironsides bar on Feb. 27. He will hit the stage at the University Union Serna Plaza for a Nooner concert on Oct. 12.
(Courtesy of Letrice Fowler)

Sixth time’s a charm

Edrian Pamintuan October 6, 2016

South Sacramento rapper Mr. Hooper will bring his deep-rooted hip-hop style to Sacramento State with a Nooner performance on Oct. 12 at the University Union Serna Plaza. Mr. Hooper, whose real name...

Marc E. Bassy will bring his chart-topping track You & Me, a collaboration with G-Eazy, to Sacramento State for a concert in the University Union Ballroom on Thursday, Oct. 6.
(Photo courtesy of Creative Commons)

‘You & Me’ and Marc E. Bassy

Claire Morgan October 3, 2016

Following the successful Tinashe concert last fall, UNIQUE Programs has decided to invite another chart-topper to perform at Sacramento State this October: singer-songwriter Marc E. Bassy, whose hit single...

(Photo courtesy of Big Sticky Mess)

Big Sticky Mess to rock Nooner stage

Edrian Pamintuan September 21, 2016

Big Sticky Mess can sound like a negative judgment but in the case of this Davis-based band, it was more an aftermath of its older group’s breakup. And eventually, the name stuck, although big, sticky...

Local Mexican band Banda Rorros La Perrona de Sacramento perform at the University Union Ballroom Thursday, Sept. 15, to celebrate Mexican Independence Day.
(Photo by Daisy Gutierrez Jimenez)

Sac State celebrates Mexico’s Independence Day with vibrant concert

Daisy Gutierrez Jimenez September 17, 2016

Sacramento State celebrated El Grito, also known as Mexican Independence Day, with a colorful performance from Banda Rorros La Perrona de Sacramento on Thursday, Sept. 15 at the University Union Ballroom. At...

The Ghost Town Rebellion performs at River City Saloon in Old Sac, Sep. 1, 2016.  The band will be playing at the Nooner in the University Union at 12 pm, Sep. 14, 2016.
(Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Ghostly good vibes at Nooner

Edrian Pamintuan September 13, 2016

The Ghost Town Rebellion is a local Americana band that proves Sacramento does have a growing music scene - one that is dedicated to playing good old-fashioned rock ‘n’ roll. The group is...

Last Comic Standings semi-finalist Taylor Tomlinson will perform alongside fellow comedians Jose Barrientos and Damienne Merlina at a comedy show in the University Union Ballroom Thursday, Sept. 8.
[Photo courtesy of UNIQUE Programs]

Last Comic Standing semi-finalist to headline comedy night

Lanea Florence September 8, 2016

A show featuring comedians Jose Barrientos, Damienne Merlina, and headliner Taylor Tomlinson of “Last Comic Standing” fame will be held Thursday, Sept. 8 in the University Union Ballroom. The comedians...

Photo Courtesy of The University Union

Taste the rainbow at Phlagleblast 2016

Vu Chau September 6, 2016

The University Union will be decorated in all shades of the rainbow on Sept. 7 to commence its 17th annual Phlagleblast open-house celebration in the theme of "A Burst of Color," which welcomes students...

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