The State Hornet came home from Las Vegas with a few souvenirs from the Associated Collegiate Press and the California College Media Association March 4-7 2004 conference. Colleges from Southern and Northern California competed in a Best of Show competition organized by the newly formed CCMA.

The State Hornet placed 3rd in the Best Non-Daily Newspaper category and brought home an Honorable Mention for the Best Newspaper Web site. Judges commented on the appreciation of the ‘newsiness” of the site.