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The State Hornet

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The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

Ashley Hurtado, Author

All content by Ashley Hurtado

Policy questioned in President’s search for new dean

Ashley Hurtado
September 3, 2014

In the first Sacramento State University Faculty Senate meeting of the 2014-2015 academic year, the Senate expressed their concerns regarding President Alexander Gonzalez’s role in nominating committee...

California State University mental health survey will measure campus perceptions

Ashley Hurtado
May 14, 2014

The California State University Chancellor’s Office, in partnership with two California agencies, surveyed Sacramento State students about their experiences with mental illness and mental health services...

Student Technology Center teaches students technology success tips

Ashley Hurtado
May 8, 2014

Sacramento’s State Student Technology Center promotes student success by providing the latest technology to all students and teaching them how to use it effectively.In the past year, the center served...

Incoming and current students need more guidance from campus resources

Ashley Hurtado
May 6, 2014

Leaving the comfort of high school and home, many freshman students expect support from the university through programs and services.However, campus employees often seem to forget the impact they have...

Sacramento State’s March for Babies brings locals together to support healthy children

Ashley Hurtado
April 28, 2014

The March for Babies event brought the Sacramento community together at the State Capitol Saturday to show their support for the March of Dimes campaign, which promotes awareness and research related to...

Administration faces challenges in implementation of tobacco-free policy

Ashley Hurtado
April 28, 2014

While a new tobacco-free policy is set to take effect in fall 2015, Sacramento State faces challenges in the early planning and development of a comprehensive policy.Director of Presidential Communications...

Community Service Officers help maintain low crime rate

Ashley Hurtado
April 16, 2014

By having one of the largest Community Service Officer programs, Sacramento State remains one of the safest campuses in the California State University system.  According to the 2013 Campus Clery Report,...

Financial Aid office helps students avoid future loan defaults

Ashley Hurtado
April 16, 2014

In an effort to decrease post-graduation debt, Sacramento State’s Financial Aid Office strives to inform students about loan borrowing and repayment in order to avoid defaults.According to the California...

Supplemental instruction programs offer alternative learning opportunities

Ashley Hurtado
April 10, 2014

Sacramento State’s Peer and Academic Resource Center is expanding its supplemental instruction program by providing additional instruction in a variety of traditionally challenging general education...

Sacramento State students use Blackboard for online tutoring.

Smarthinking offers students online tutoring 24/7

Ashley Hurtado
April 2, 2014

Sacramento State’s Peer Academic and Resource Center made an online tutoring service available to students.Through My Sac State, students can access Smarthinking, an additional tool for tutoring services...

All students allowed to participate in McNair Research Symposium

Ashley Hurtado
April 2, 2014

Sacramento State students are taking advantage of research opportunities created by the 2014 McNair Scholars symposium.The organization, for the first time since its creation, invited all students to present...

Faculty Student Mentor Program helps students with academics, college life

Ashley Hurtado
March 21, 2014

Sacramento State’s Faculty Student Mentor Program is helping the university achieve Graduation Initiative goals by creating a support system for students.In 2010, the CSU system launched an effort to...

Students will be allowed to choose their own English remedial course

Ashley Hurtado
March 19, 2014

In order to make remedial courses more reflective of student writing aptitude, Sacramento State will implement a new English placement technique in the fall.Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies Sheree...

Three units eliminated from Area D for General Education

Ashley Hurtado
March 11, 2014

Sacramento State’s General Education Office announced on Feb. 20 the campus has reduced GE requirements for fall 2014 from 51 to 48 by eliminating one course from Area D: Individual and Society.Associate...

Students turn to The Well to relieve stress

Ashley Hurtado
February 26, 2014

As the semester progresses and course work becomes increasingly demanding, students are utilizing the Well to relieve stress that has built up the first couple weeks of school.Business administration major...

Sacramento State celebrates Black History Month through campus events

Ashley Hurtado
February 21, 2014

Through campus events and exhibits, Sacramento State students are celebrating Black History Month as a way to commemorate African-American history, culture and contributions.Jonique Fields, a design major...

Sacramento State Student Veterans Center receives grant from Wells Fargo

Ashley Hurtado
February 12, 2014

In an effort to help college veterans integrate into the workforce, Wells Fargo Bank donated $75,000 to the Sacramento State Student Veterans Center this spring.Jeff Weston, director of the Veterans Success...

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