OPINION: Business Herky wins ‘Best Herky Look,’ because of course
Kameron Schmid, Copy editor
April 11, 2019
Filed under Best of Sac State, Opinion
“Every girl crazy ‘bout a sharp dressed man.” ZZ Top said that. For those that don’t know, the members of ZZ Top don’t look like they should be sharply dressed. They’re rarely seen without trademark long beards and sunglasses. They look like extras hired to blend into an episode of Duck ...
REVIEW: ‘Pet Sematary’ is mostly good, but ends poorly
April 10, 2019
Filed under Culture, Entertainment, Opinion
This review contains spoilers for all “Pet Sematary” adaptations. “Pet Sematary,” the new film adaptation of the Stephen King novel, is a horror film remake that will both please and disappoint fans of horror. Directed by Kevin Kolsch and Dennis Widmyer, “Pet Sematary” succeeds in creating a set...
SPICY TAKES: Overcoming sexual trauma
Sierra Savage, Distribution manager
April 10, 2019
Filed under Opinion, Spicy Takes
Reader warning: the following story contains graphic descriptions of sexual assault. Being an advice columnist is typically pretty fun. I get a lot of crazy submissions and for the most part, I almost immediately know how to respond. I am a Spicy Take queen, after all. This week was different: I rec...
REVIEW: New season of ‘Santa Clarita Diet’ is to die for
April 8, 2019
Spoiler warning for all seasons of “Santa Clarita Diet.” The third season of “Santa Clarita Diet” dives deeper into the life of the undead, and I am living for it. What makes “Santa Clarita Diet” so intriguing is that it’s not your typical zombie show. The Hammonds are just your...
OPINION: Remembering Nipsey Hussle; hip-hop legend, business mogul
April 4, 2019
Filed under Culture, Music, Opinion
Nipsey Hussle was more than just a rap artist. He was an entrepreneur, business owner and economic mogul. He taught us more than just lyrics as he took political stances and spoke out against injustices. Rap and hip-hop artist Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed Sunday afternoon in Los Angeles ou...
REVIEW: ‘Us’ lives up to the horror movie hype
April 3, 2019
This review contains spoilers. The horror movie “Us” is a must-watch film that kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the night. The movie is enjoyable because it is unusual for a “horror” movie to challenge you with context and hidden messages, but still give suspense. This movie ...
SPICY TAKES: Pubes in a modern age
March 28, 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. Everyone past the age of puberty has struggled with it at some point in time. Today we’re recognizing that struggle by talking about pubic hair. Does it matter? Do the people you’re screwing ...
EDITORIAL: Women need better representation in Sac State athletics
The State Hornet Editorial Board
March 27, 2019
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
While women are nearly equally represented with men across administration, faculty and staff according to the 2018 Sacramento State Campus Climate Survey, the same cannot be said for women’s athletics. Sac State has 19 athletic teams on campus, 11 of which are women’s teams. Of those 11, only two are ...
SPICY TAKES: Maybe you should moan because you like it
Sierra Savage, Distribution manager
March 16, 2019
Filed under Featured, Opinion, Spicy Takes
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...
