Taco Bell voted ‘Best Off-Campus Eatery’
May 12, 2020
Sacramento State students voted Taco Bell as the best off-campus eatery in The State Hornet’s annual Best Of Sac State survey. While it isn’t the most glamorous option, Taco Bell’s convenient location and inexpensive prices have made it a go-to spot for Sac State students. Some may be caught o...
IN THE EAT OF THE MOMENT: Pittsburgers are the perfect meal for staying in
May 10, 2020
With most of the nation under shelter-in-place orders, restaurants have resorted to takeout only or have shut down completely. I say, ditch takeout and try this delicious recipe that I’ve been devouring since my early childhood. Let me introduce you to Pittsburgers, a savory dish that is the ...
REVIEW: Netflix struck gold with ‘Outer Banks’
May 7, 2020
I’m not going to lie, I started watching “Outer Banks” two weeks ago and I just wasn’t interested in the first episode. But after giving it another chance, I couldn’t have been more wrong. Set on the Outer Bank islands in North Carolina, this Netflix series is one of treasure huntin...
How Sac State arts students are transitioning to online classes
Piper Haitsuka and Dylan McNeill
May 6, 2020
Many Sacramento State arts students have reported difficulty transitioning from in-person to online classes due to California’s shelter-at-home order. Sac State senior Maia Pheng is working on getting her bachelor’s degree in art history with a focus in modern and contemporary art. “A ...
BROOKE’S UHLENBOPS S1E10: What’s your favorite song?
Brooke Uhlenhop, Nijzel Dotson, Bradley Hinkson, Kayla Brown, Shiavon Chatman, and Robbie Pierce
May 6, 2020
This week on Brooke’s UhlenBops, host Brooke Uhlenhop has put together a special episode featuring State Hornet staff members: Nijzel Dotson, Bradley Hinkson, Kayla Brown and Shiavon Chatman discussing their favorite songs and why they love them. Music: Lollipop by Alex Beroza ...
Hawaii voted ‘Best Zoom Background’ in 2020 Best of Sac State poll
May 4, 2020
With all spring semester classes and meetings online, Sacramento State students and faculty have been using virtual backgrounds on Zoom to lighten the mood. Zoom users can show pictures or videos behind them during meetings using the application’s virtual background feature. Users can upload their...
AIRC voted ‘Best Study Spot’ at Sac State
May 4, 2020
The Academic Information Resource Center (AIRC) was voted the “Best Study Spot” at Sacramento State in The State Hornet’s fourth annual Best of Sac State survey. Brysen Klinefelter, a communication studies major and offensive tackle for Sac State’s football team, said that the AIRC is a...
Starbucks voted ‘Best Coffee Shop’ in 2020 Best of Sac State poll
Piper Haitsuka and Brooke Uhlenhop
May 4, 2020
To no one's surprise, Starbucks was voted the “Best Coffee Shop” on Sacramento State’s campus in The State Hornet’s annual Best of Sac State poll. Although campus eateries closed in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students still have fond memories of visiting their favorite coffee fr...
‘She Kills Monsters’ voted ‘Best Campus Performance’
May 4, 2020
Themes of acceptance and queer visibility are shown through “She Kills Monsters,” a drama production based on the game Dungeons and Dragons that ran from Oct. 23 to Nov. 3, 2019 at Sacramento State’s University Theatre. The play was voted “Best Campus Performance” in The State Hornet’s a...
The Roost outranks all other Sac State campus eateries for the spring 2020 semester
May 4, 2020
The Hornets have spoken: here’s why The Roost was voted Best of Sacramento State’s new campus eatery. A quick, inexpensive snack stop for students on the go, located in Sac State’s University Union, Hornet chicken lovers have a heaven on campus at The Roost. While The Roost may not be a ...
Three people were arrested at Sacramento State last week for having active warrants for their arrests from other law enforcement agencies, and a bike and catalytic converter were stolen.
The WELL at Sacramento State planned to open for outdoor fitness by reservation Sept. 17 but is now scheduled to reopen for outdoor services Wednesday pending additional review from the Sac State President’s Office prompted by poor air quality.
Jane Elliott, known for her “Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes” exercise, discussed her knowledge and experience on challenging racist beliefs to Sacramento State students via Zoom Wednesday.