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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

Daniel Vasilchuk, Author

All content by Daniel Vasilchuk

Episode Four of “The Office” has lots of laughs

Daniel Vasilchuk
October 15, 2010

It is all about sex in the fourth episode of "The Office." Herpes was the one word that was said the most. What starts the sex-related frenzy is when Michael, manager of the Dunder Mifflin paper company,...

Episode Three of “The Office” gets juicy

Daniel Vasilchuk
October 8, 2010

"The Office" makes an award-winning comeback with quite a few laughs, plenty of sexual innuendos and as much quirky acting by Michael as possible, in Episode Three of the seventh season. The stage is set...

Need lower fees, more education

Daniel Vasilchuk
September 1, 2010

Fee increases, which deeply and negatively impact Sacramento State students' lives, were not directly mentioned Thursday at Sac State President Alexander Gonzalez's annual fall address. In his spring address,...

Russian version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is subdued

Daniel Vasilchuk
December 10, 2009

Activision, an international video game developer and publisher, released the game "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" on Nov. 10. And while the American version of the game contains a controversial mission...

Infatuation with blood suckers must stop

Daniel Vasilchuk
December 5, 2009

Vampires suck - literally. The pun was fully intended. The entertainment industry is overflowing with vampire-related movies and TV shows. A lot of book authors are writing vampire stories. The vampire...

Drunk driving: Don’t risk it

Daniel Vasilchuk
November 13, 2009

"Don't drink and drive." You must have heard this a million times already. Still, it is vital that it continues to be publicized. VIDEO: Students discuss drinking and driving. Many lives are endangered...

VIDEO: Don’t Drink and Drive

Daniel Vasilchuk
November 13, 2009

Hide your keys if you plan on drinking. Sacramento State students share their thoughts on drunk driving. VIDEO: Read Daniel Vasilchuk's column on drunk driving, here. Daniel Vasilchuk can be reached at...

Bleeding for humanity

Daniel Vasilchuk
November 11, 2009

Four years ago I was put in the hospital because of a major head wound after being run down by a dirt bike. There was a deep gash in my forehead from being struck by the bike's handlebars and I was bleeding...

Photo students display ‘Found in Manila’ project

Daniel Vasilchuk
November 4, 2009

A group of Sacramento State senior photography majors got a chance to showcase their work on Friday at a photography exhibit titled "Found in Manila," held at Beatnik Studios, on 17th Street and Broadway....

BLOG: Thanksgiving the ‘Greek’ way

Daniel Vasilchuk
October 29, 2009

It is Thanksgiving weekend. But episode nine of the show "Greek" exhibits no warmth and does not show what Thanksgiving is about for a lot of people - spending time with family and a nice, warm turkey....

Giving up water

Daniel Vasilchuk
October 22, 2009

Nestle Waters North America, a large water-bottling company, has been allowed by the Sacramento City Council to open a new bottling plant in Sacramento. According to Sacramento's Save Our Water website,...

Crime cameras waste money, invade privacy

Daniel Vasilchuk
October 17, 2009

How would you like to be watched by the city government while you wait for a bus or light rail? Because of an April 2009 grant from the federal Department of Homeland Security, our government may soon...

BLOG: “Greek” gets good, but moves slow

Daniel Vasilchuk
October 14, 2009

Episode Seven of the show "Greek" is all about secrets revealed, identities uncovered, and lives changed. But the show still leaves the viewer frustrated at the fact that everything is moving at a snail's...

I’m just saying No. 4

Daniel Vasilchuk
October 9, 2009

Have you ever been annoyed by Facebook's status updates and news feeds? Listen to Daniel Vasilchuk's podcast to find out what most bugs this opinion writer when it comes to this social network site. Hear...

VIDEO: Destination 2010

Daniel Vasilchuk
October 8, 2009

Sacramento State students discuss the campus changes that have come to fruition because of Destination 2010. Some of these changes include a new bookstore, Parking Structure III, and better utilization...

SEEN: ‘Greek’ disappoints again in episode six

Daniel Vasilchuk
October 7, 2009

The sixth episode of "Greek" reeks with disappointment and does not have enough conflict to really push it along. There is the occasional new character development here and there, but the Greek life that...

Lawful but unethical

Daniel Vasilchuk
October 2, 2009

A sulking homeless man standing on the left-turn lane divider has become a common sight in the city of Sacramento. And while many of us can enjoy a regular warm meal, a nice air-conditioned home and a...

BLOG: “Greek” may be getting good.

Daniel Vasilchuk
September 29, 2009

TODAY There are certainly more hilarious scenes, as well as warmth and genuine affection in episode five of the third season of "Greek." It is but an anomaly in what has so far been a pointless season...

SEEN: ‘Greek’ season 3 episode 4

Daniel Vasilchuk
September 23, 2009

Not only is episode four of the third season of "Greek" a laughable iteration in the weakening series, but it also shows that "Greek" is on a downward spiral into cancellation. There is no reason to care...

Unhealthy vices

Daniel Vasilchuk
September 18, 2009

It is hard to make healthy food choices when most of the food on campus is fast food. Sacramento State students voice their opinions on campus food and coffee. We talk to a registered dietitian as well...

Coffee and fast-food take their toll

Daniel Vasilchuk
September 17, 2009

What do a mouth-watering, crispy burger, salty fries and luxurious, aroma-filled coffee have in common? They are all easily found on Sacramento State's campus and can lead to a host of problems. VIDEO:...

Sexualization is hurting our culture

Daniel Vasilchuk
September 10, 2009

Her hazel hair falls lusciously below her raised shoulders, her slender legs are ever so slightly apart, her chest is aimed upward and the look on her face suggests only one thing. Our culture is filled...

CSU budget cuts hurt us

Daniel Vasilchuk
September 3, 2009

The California State University system is struggling to rise above the deep abyss of its financial troubles. With the new state government budget in place, the CSU must cut nearly $584 million of its expenditures....

Guest Commetary: Gubernatorial debate flowed easily with conversational approach

Daniel Vasilchuk
October 11, 2006

In the gubernatorial debate, which jokester made us laugh more? I hurriedly snapped a quick close-up shot of Phil Angelides with my cell phone and put it in the other hand, just in time, as he came up...

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