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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

Food

#SacStateSays: ‘What food trucks do you want to see on campus?’

Nigel Rayyan December 4, 2019

Serving as a change of taste for Sac State students, food trucks serve as a lunchtime alternative throughout the fall and spring semesters. The State Hornet asked students what they wanted to see from...

916 Sports Bar on Folsom Boulevard near the south end of the Sac State campus. 916 recently opened its door and is hoping to cater to Sac State students.

916 Sports Bar opens doors to Sac State students

Nijzel Dotson and Garry Singh September 12, 2019

916 Sports Bar opened its doors Aug. 30, on Folsom Blvd near the south side of the Sacramento State campus. The restaurant primarily serves Mexican food but will offer burgers and chicken wings as well. Jose...

#SacStateSays ‘How do you feel about the Popeyes chicken sandwich social media blow up?’

Eucario Calderon and Kelly Kiernan September 7, 2019

Popeye’s chicken sandwich has blown up on several social media platforms. The State Hornet asked Sacramento State students how they felt about the Popeye’s chicken sandwich outage.

Burger King is the fourth on-campus restaurant to close since May, joining Mother India Express, Ecogrounds and Hiraku Sushi. University Enterprises, Inc. is expanding its on-campus presence at Sac State as Burger King ends its over 30-year run due to rent increase.

Burger King fourth Sac State restaurant to close since May

Mitchel Bobo and Dom Vitiello July 22, 2019

Sacramento State’s University Union announced via Instagram that the campus Burger King would be closing its doors for good, marking the fourth on-campus restaurant closure since May. Burger King...

In 1994, a vote was taken by the Sacramento State Foundation’s Board of Directors on whether a Taco Bell should have been added to campus. Students of MEChA were against bringing the restaurant to campus, as in their defense, Taco Bell was promoting an anti-immigration slogan.

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Taco Bell kept off of Sac State’s campus in 1994

Ashton Byers April 23, 2019

The prospect of a Taco Bell at Sacramento State sparked controversy in 1994, leading the campus to decide not to add the popular Mexican-inspired fast-food chain as a campus eatery. Student activism...

The Kitchen guests enjoy dinner and glass of wine at the counter surrounding the chefs, who cook and prepare their meals right in front of them.

Michelin to include Sacramento restaurants in first-ever California guide

Milan Cabebe April 15, 2019

Sacramento was recently added to the list of cities whose restaurants may be highlighted in the esteemed annual Michelin Guide, a decision that has sparked excitement for some Sacramento State alumni restaurateurs. The...

Gyro 2 Go voted 2019 ‘Best Food on Campus’ at Sac State

Gyro 2 Go voted 2019 ‘Best Food on Campus’ at Sac State

Garry Singh April 10, 2019

Sacramento State students voted Gyro 2 Go as “Best Food on Campus” in The State Hornet’s third annual Best of Sac State poll. Gyro 2 Go beat out places such as Panda Express, Baja Fresh and last...

An iced vanilla latte in front of Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters on Feb. 24. Order an iced latte for a quick caffeine fix to get you through the day.

5 coffee shops near Sac State with spacious study space

Katerina Petsalis March 30, 2019

Sacramento State is surrounded by coffee houses that are convenient for commuters and can provide a change of scenery for students living on campus. The following coffee shops are options for everyone,...

ASI student volunteers and Central Downtown Food Basket help students pick out the best fruits and vegetables out at the ASI Pop Up Pantry outside of The Well on Sept. 10, 2018. This semester, the Pop Up Pantry is now officially set up to distribute in the library quad two to three times a month, Mondays from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Behind the scenes of the Pop Up Pantry

Milan Cabebe February 25, 2019

Every Monday morning of distribution, Timothy Baumbach drives to the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services in his truck and tries to get three different types of fresh produce for the Associated Students,...

Cupcakes are tiny tasty treats. Seasonal cupcakes located at your local cupcake shops new Arden-Arcade and Midtown Sacramento.

Valentine’s Day gift guide for students on a budget

Ruby Pineda February 11, 2019

When we think of Valentine’s Day gifts we immediately think of jewelry, oversized teddy bears and expensive dinners. With the holiday only a few days away, plan ahead with a nice affordable way to surprise...

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