SPICY TAKES: Maybe you should moan because you like it
Sierra Savage, Distribution manager
March 16, 2019
Reader be advised: Sierra’s Spicy Takes is, as the kids might say, NSFW. Read at your own discretion. This past week you may have noticed the absence of Spicy Takes. I was devastated too. I don’t really feel the need to explain myself, but regardless I’d like to talk about why because I know I...
OPINION: Stephon Clark’s killers weren’t charged. What happens next?
March 15, 2019
It’s been nearly a year since the murder of 22-year-old Stephon Clark, an unarmed black man who was gunned down by two Sacramento Police Department officers in his grandmother’s backyard. Since his death on March 18, 2018, the two officers who fatally shot Clark — Terrence Mercadal and Jare...
REVIEW: ‘Captain Marvel’ is the strongest Avenger, not the strongest movie
March 9, 2019
This review contains spoilers. Eleven years into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and we get the introduction of an iconic Marvel character who can fly, fight aliens and has incredible superpowers. Carol Danvers had so much potential for a great origin story, but the MCU failed to stick the landing. ...
TESTIMONIAL: I was arrested while reporting on a peaceful protest
Will Coburn, News editor
March 5, 2019
The evening started off seemingly benign enough, with our news team originally sent out to cover protests at the Golden 1 Center. Later, crowds started gathering at the Trader Joe’s on Folsom Boulevard. I grabbed a camera and hailed a Lyft, telling my news team I’d meet them there. “See, I ...
EDITOR’S NOTE: Arresting journalists is a breach of First Amendment
March 5, 2019
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
A State Hornet editor was arrested while covering a protest in East Sacramento Monday night, organized in response to the decision not to criminally charge the two officers responsible for shooting and killing unarmed 22-year-old Stephon Clark. Co-news editor Will Coburn was doing his job when he ...
REVIEW: Jonas Brothers band back in business with new single ‘Sucker’
March 1, 2019
Filed under Culture, Music, Opinion
On Thursday morning, I woke up not to the mundane sound of my phone alarm, but to buzzing from notifications — the internet was going insane over the release of new Jonas Brothers single “Sucker.” I have to admit, I was not the biggest Jonas Brothers fan growing up, and was a little skepti...
‘A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, and A Prayer’ seeks to represent marginalized voices
February 27, 2019
Filed under Culture, Featured, Opinion
Sacramento State held its inaugural presentation of “A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, and A Prayer” (MMRP) on Tuesday evening in the University Union Ballroom. The production is a collection of monologues by prominent female authors and Sac State students that describe their experiences dealin...
SPICY TAKES: Butt play doesn’t make you gay
Sierra Savage, Distribution manager
February 20, 2019
Filed under Instagram, Opinion, Spicy Takes
Reader be advised: Sierra’s Spicy Takes is, as the kids might say, NSFW. Read at your own discretion. My good friend David has been watching a weird Hulu show called Letterkenny. Last night he got me hooked. There was a cold open that I felt especially encapsulates this exact question. ...
EDITORIAL: To improve, Greeks must be held accountable
The State Hornet Editorial Board
February 20, 2019
Filed under Campus, Editorials, Opinion
In the weeks since an anonymous person claiming to be a member of Greek life accused Sacramento State fraternities and sororities of systemic misconduct, it’s been made clear that not enough effort is made to hold Greek organizations accountable. This is because, at the base level, Greek students are failing t...
OPINION: Get over yourselves, OG Kim Possible fans. Remakes are OK
February 19, 2019
Filed under Opinion
Since a live-action Kim Possible movie was announced by Disney Channel last summer, fans of the old series have been insufferable on social media. From harassing the 17-year-old actress Sadie Stanley who was chosen for the lead role about her looks, body and acting talent, to nitpicking the hell out of the stunts a...
