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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor
#SacStateSays: Do you think that Sac State has a real rivalry with UC Davis?

#SacStateSays: Do you think that Sac State has a real rivalry with UC Davis?

John Ferrannini March 29, 2017

The proximity between Sacramento State and UC Davis (about 20 miles) leads to the two schools playing each other in Causeway Classic matches every year. However, Sac State teams have only won two out of...

Sacramento State senior guard Emily Easom loses control of the ball after driving to the basket against Rebekah Hatchard of Montana State at the Nest on Feb. 18. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

OPINION: Causeway Cup rivalry cause for Hornets’ ‘March sadness’

Noah Alvarez March 29, 2017

When college rivalries come to mind, one typically pictures both universities close to each other geographically and competitively — but that hasn’t been the case for Sacramento State and UC Davis...

Sacramento State senior forward Gretchen Harrigan passes the ball to a teammate against Idaho at the Nest on Feb. 4. Harrigan is one of three seniors who combined to miss a total of 52 games in the 2016-17 season. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Injury-riddled basketball season leaves Hornets hanging their heads

Chris Bullock March 29, 2017

With the deepest senior class in over 10 years and two of the top-three scorers returning, the 2016-17 season was not supposed to end abruptly for the Sacramento State women’s basketball team. Sac...

U-Create: The U-Create! street faire boasts unique art installations, such as this set-up by Hanna Castaneda at the festival in 2016. (Photo courtesy of Craig Koscho / Sacramento State)

Sacramento State Festival of the Arts showcases works by students, faculty

Rebecca Armbruster March 29, 2017

The Sacramento State Festival of The Arts (FoTA) will bring the work of students and faculty to a wide range of events that showcase dance, theater, visual art, writing and philosophy. The five-day...

Sacramento State freshman catcher Dawsen Bacho swings and makes contact against the University of the Pacific Tuesday at John Smith Field. (Photo by Max Jacobs)

Hornets cruise to 9-1 win, end three-game losing streak

Max Jacobs March 28, 2017

The Sacramento State baseball team cruised to a 9-1 victory over the University of the Pacific Tigers Tuesday night at John Smith Field. Despite the one-sided victory for Sac State (12-11, 0-3 Western...

Sacramento State junior second baseman Zamari Hinton throws the ball to first base for a double play against UC Santa Barbara on March 28 at Shea Stadium. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sac State strands four runners in 4-0 loss to Gauchos

Noah Alvarez March 28, 2017

Despite only allowing four hits, the Sacramento State softball team lost 4-0 after stranding four runners on base to the visiting UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Tuesday at Shea Stadium. The Hornets (11-15,...

The Golden 1 Center, pictured, is the planned location for Sacramento State’s May 2017 graduation ceremonies. The city, the Sacramento Kings and the university are currently discussing labeling the commencement as a civic event in order to bring down the cost to the school, according to a city official. (Photo by Francisco Medina)

Sac State closes $50K graduation bill shortfall

John Ferrannini March 28, 2017

Sacramento State will pay for the remaining $50,000 of this year’s graduation expenses through the school’s reserves, according to a spokesperson. Elisa Smith, the school’s director of news and...

The tuition increase approved by the California State University Board of Trustees will raise annual tuition for in-state undergraduates taking more than six units by $270. (Graphic by Pierce Grohosky)

CSU hikes tuition by $270

John Ferrannini March 28, 2017

After the first tuition increase in six years was approved by the California State University Board of Trustees on March 22, student government officers at Sacramento State are considering their options...

Letter to the editor: Students for Justice in Palestine responds to social media critics

Letter to the editor: Students for Justice in Palestine responds to social media critics

State Hornet March 28, 2017

In this letter to the editor, Students for Justice in Palestine responds to a Facebook group called SJP Uncovered that has made posts critical of the Sacramento State club after The State Hornet reported...

Newly named Sacramento State Athletic Director Mark Orr and Sac State President Robert Nelsen pose with students during Orrs introductory press conference Monday in the Terrace Suite at The WELL. (Photo by Angel Guerrero)

Sac State hires Mark Orr to fill athletic director position

Angel Guerrero March 28, 2017

Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen introduced Mark Orr as the university’s fourth athletic director in six years Monday in the Terrace Suite at The WELL. Orr, 40, leaves behind his role as Director...

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