The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor
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

Derek Fleming, Author

All content by Derek Fleming

Fees, cuts ahead for university

Derek Fleming
February 4, 2009

A fresh wave of budget cuts and cutbacks to the California State University system seems to be on the horizon, as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's 2010 budget proposal continues to lack funding for higher...

Bumpy road to 2010

Derek Fleming
December 15, 2008

In 2004, a plan for the future of Sacramento State was put into action. It is a six-year development plan called Destination 2010. As the time line for the end of the initiative approaches, some projects...

3 Sac State professors win Fulbrights

Derek Fleming
December 10, 2008

Sacramento State is not popularly known as a research campus. Generally, it is UC Davis that is known for research in the Sacramento area. This semester, three Fulbright scholarships have been awarded...

Professors win Fulbright scholarships

Derek Fleming
December 2, 2008

Three Sacramento State professors have been awarded Fulbright scholarships this semester. Fulbright awards are given to highly qualified faculty members who go to a foreign country to lecture and conduct...

Updike slams modern American fiction

Derek Fleming
November 30, 2008

John Updike, an award-winning American author, faced difficult questions from a crowd of fans at the Crest Theatre in downtown Sacramento on Nov. 11. Updike has been one of the most prolific and celebrated...

Johnson sworn in as mayor

Derek Fleming
November 30, 2008

Kevin Johnson was sworn in as mayor of Sacramento tonight to the cheers of hundreds of supporters at the Memorial Auditorium. Johnson said he went with the large, public inauguration instead of the more...

‘No on 8’ supporters target Mormon church

Derek Fleming
November 18, 2008

High emotion over Proposition 8 has turned from protest in the streets to vandalism of places of worship. On Friday, opponents of Prop 8 spray painted 'No on 8' on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day...

Sac State hiring despite budget gaps

Derek Fleming
November 13, 2008

Sacramento State is hiring part-time faculty and staff, even though budget cuts have forced the California State University system to tighten spending habits. CSU Chancellor Charles Reed has requested...

CSU gives $31.3 million back to state

Derek Fleming
November 13, 2008

A rallying cry from the Alliance for the California State University went up last week when CSU faculty and administrators learned CSU Chancellor Charles Reed had voluntarily given $31.3 million from the...

Sun set to power campus

Derek Fleming
November 12, 2008

Solar power panels will soon grace the roofs of Sacramento State buildings. In an agreement with the California State University, energy company SunEdison is installing solar panels on 15 campuses throughout...

Chancellor gives back $31.3 million

Derek Fleming
November 4, 2008

California State University Chancellor Charles Reed offered the state of California a one time voluntary giveback of $31.3 million this October. This cut to the CSU translates to approximately $1.8 million...

Students adjust to economy

Derek Fleming
November 2, 2008

As the effects of the housing crisis and the international economic crisis ripple through everyday life, students and faculty at Sacramento State are forced to change lifestyles. For some, this means driving...

Economic crisis affects students

Derek Fleming
October 29, 2008

The international economic crisis has left many in dire straights. Whether individuals have lost homes, investments or confidence in the government, the crisis has had some impact on everyone, including...

Center redone, expands

Derek Fleming
October 23, 2008

The Multi-Cultural Center opened its newly-renovated doors to the Sacramento State community on Oct. 14, hoping to present a new direction and image for the center. Charlene Martinez, director of the Multi-Cultural...

Students preview software, network

Derek Fleming
October 15, 2008

Sacramento State hosted the inaugural Quality Software Development Conference today for students to meet software developers, make contacts and see the software of the future. Cici Mattiuzzi, director...

Donath delivers annual Livingston lecture

Derek Fleming
October 10, 2008

Jackie Donath, humanities and religious studies professor at Sacramento State, received the annual John C. Livingston award. The award is given to distinguished faculty members who has shown strong commitment...

City unveils its plan to increase Sac State’s visibility

Derek Fleming
October 7, 2008

By the end of the year, the Sacramento City Council will have voted on a plan to transform major areas of the city, including the area around Sacramento State. The city hopes to create a college town atmosphere,...

CSU spared budget cuts

Derek Fleming
October 2, 2008

While many state programs received drastic cuts in California's new budget, the California State University system can breathe a sigh of relief. The university system was spared from cuts in the record-late...

City discusses area development with university

Derek Fleming
October 1, 2008

City planners met with the Sacramento State community to discuss future building projects around the west area of campus. The meeting on Wednesday was a first step in the new collaboration agreement signed...

Legislators reach deal on late budget

Derek Fleming
September 26, 2008

A compromise budget was worked out late last week between Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Democratic and Republican legislative leaders. The deal came after the governor threatened to veto an earlier spending...

Sac State helps veterans

Derek Fleming
September 26, 2008

Many veterans say getting money for college is one of the main reasons they enlisted in the Armed Forces. However, going to school after serving in the military is often a daunting task. Troops to College,...

Budget passed, CSU waits for final figures

Derek Fleming
September 24, 2008

State legislators passed a budget today, more than 80 days late. Final figures for the California State University's budgets will soon be in place and Sacramento State faculty and administrators can make...

CSU chancellor’s office reviews budget

Derek Fleming
September 23, 2008

The chancellor's office for the California State University system is currently reviewing the budget Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed this week. Bob Buckley, computer sciences lecturer and University...

Science II building put on hold

Derek Fleming
September 18, 2008

The long awaited Science II building project will have to wait a little longer. Proposed budget cuts and a lack of funding have stalled the project, which was scheduled to be completed in 2010. Ronald...

Science II building on hold

Derek Fleming
September 17, 2008

The Science II building, a part of Destination 2010, has currently been put on hold and will not receive funding for the 2008-09 year. Last fall, Sacramento State hired WRNS Studio in San Francisco as...

Beyond 2010 focus of faculty retreat

Derek Fleming
September 11, 2008

Sacramento State faculty and administrators used this year's Faculty Senate Retreat to work together to lay out goals for the future of the university. The annual retreat is an opportunity for faculty...

MOJO: Free Kayaking

Derek Fleming
September 9, 2008

Students could rent a kayak, canoe or hydro bike for free today at the Sac State Aquatic Center on Lake Natoma. Nicole McCall, facilities and dock master at the center, said not as many students came out...

Local writers critique, share work

Derek Fleming
September 4, 2008

The fourth annual Sacramento State Writers' Conference brought writers together to share and critique their work. The conference, hosted by the College of Continuing Education on Aug. 16 and 17, was headlined...

Buildings to meet Lt. Gov.’s energy challenge

Derek Fleming
September 4, 2008

Lt. Gov. John Garamendi recently challenged California college campuses to become more energy efficient and sustainable. "Push the envelope," Garamendi said. "That's what this challenge is all about. Be...

Writers experiment, receive critique

Derek Fleming
September 3, 2008

This weekend at the fourth annual Summer Writers' Conference, writers gathered to critique, experiment and move their writing outside the box. The conference began with two writing workshop sessions and...

Campus community weighs in on tuition increase

Derek Fleming
May 16, 2008

As the semester comes to a close, students, administrators and faculty at Sacramento State are bracing for a jump in tuition costs. The system-wide fee hike authorized by California State University trustees...

Conflict resolution takes center stage at Faculty Senate

Derek Fleming
May 14, 2008

The Faculty Senate decided today to approve the recommendations made by the Center for Collaborative Policy in effort to resolve campus governance issues. The motion to move forward passed by a vote of...

Construction, communication breakdown irks art department

Derek Fleming
May 14, 2008

Construction of a bus depot and modular classrooms for ROTC near the Art Sculpture Lab was halted today by Ron Richardson, associate vice president of facilities. Richardson said the bus depot plan was...

Laura Gonzalez, left, Patricia Mat, middle, and Maribel Rosendo, middle right, hand out free pizza after the ASI State of the Students Address.:

ASI address: Most members give input

Derek Fleming
May 9, 2008

Associated Students Inc. held its spring address in the Library Quad this year in hopes of drawing more students to the event. As a result, the student body government's president said the turnout was...

Bill to allow immigrants to apply for financial aid

Derek Fleming
May 7, 2008

A California state senator reintroduced a bill that would allow children of undocumented immigrants who have attended three or more years of high school in California to receive certain types of financial...

Faculty Senate discusses collaboration recomendations

Derek Fleming
May 5, 2008

The Faculty Senate met today to discuss the recommendations issued in a recent report published by the Center for Collaborative Policy. The Faculty Senate addressed questions and concerns about the recommendations...

ENS drill simulates shooter situation

Derek Fleming
April 30, 2008

Sacramento State University Police stormed Draper Hall this afternoon with guns drawn in search of two active shooters. The incident was a staged test of the emergency notification system. The system is...

Emergency response simulation scheduled to test system

Derek Fleming
April 25, 2008

In an effort to test the electronic emergency response system, the campus will be simulating an active shooter incident on Friday. The test will be conducted in Draper Hall, a residential hall. The simulation...

Report assesses campus friction

Derek Fleming
April 24, 2008

After assessment of the long-standing conflict between Sacramento State's president and the Faculty Senate's executive committee, the Center of Collaborative Policy recommended ways to resolve the issue....

Sheley says budget cuts won’t be as deep

Derek Fleming
April 22, 2008

After months of fearing a 7 percent cut, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Sacramento State Joseph Sheley announced today to the Faculty Senate that the University Budget Advisory Committee...

Francisco Reveles gave tips on survival and success, stressing the importance of older role models for Latino youth in the University Union on April 12.:

Multicultural conference faces issues within the community

Derek Fleming
April 17, 2008

Sacramento State and local members of educational institutions offered students the opportunity to gain a clearer understanding of the achievement gap and methods for overcoming barriers between multicultural...

Faculty Senate, president’s office to seek counseling

Derek Fleming
April 16, 2008

The Center for Collaborative Policy at Sacramento State introduced a 40-page research report at the Faculty Senate today analyzing the problems between the senate and the president's office. The report...

‘Food for Thought’ discussions question campus diversity issues

Derek Fleming
April 15, 2008

A small group of students and staff gathered today to tackle one of the difficult topics facing Sacramento State campus leaders: race and gender issues in student leadership. The discussion, billed as...

UEI official to resign mid-April for N.J. position

Derek Fleming
April 10, 2008

After working at Sacramento State since 2001 and being involved with numerous campus projects, the executive director of University Enterprises Inc. will leave the university to pursue a position in New...

Anti-abortion group, abortion rights students debate on campus

Derek Fleming
April 2, 2008

Click here to view video coverage. Police officers were called to the Library Quad today as anti-abortion demonstrators set up posters and handed out brochures to students. The Survivors of the Abortion...

Executive director of University Enterprises, Inc. resigns

Derek Fleming
March 30, 2008

Matthew Altier, vice president of real property and new business development, and executive director of University Enterprises, Inc. at Sacramento State recently announced his resignation. Altier accepted...

Faculty Senate awards students with scholarships

Derek Fleming
March 26, 2008

The Sacramento State Faculty Senate awarded nine students with scholarships at Thursday's board meeting. The awards were for student achievement. To qualify, undergraduate students were required to have...

Halls lack smoke detectors

Derek Fleming
March 21, 2008

Several of the older buildings at Sacramento State do not have smoke detectors in classrooms or hallways. Smoke detectors were not necessary when the buildings were built, an electrician supervisor said....

Take off: Sac State joins 90 other schools in green effort

Derek Fleming
March 20, 2008

Sacramento State has joined a pilot program with 90 other campuses in the United States and Canada to assess the use of resources to reduce the environmental impact. The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment,...

Campus buildings lack smoke detectors

Derek Fleming
March 18, 2008

A recent incident in Tahoe Hall brought to light the lack of smoke detectors in some buildings on campus, including buildings that house classrooms. Mike Christensen, vice president of Risk Management...

University Enterprises, Inc. faces questioning at meeting

Derek Fleming
March 18, 2008

Editor's note: This story has been updated and corrected. The story incorrectly reported that revenue from University Enterprises, Inc. would pay for a new electronic sign that will be erected on campus...

Student recruitment, retention discussed at Faculty Senate meeting

Derek Fleming
March 11, 2008

As budget concerns loom, Faculty Senate members were briefed on the impact of enrollment on the budget today by Ed Mills, associate vice president for Student Affairs, Enrollment and Student Support. Last...

Burning motor causes alarm

Derek Fleming
March 5, 2008

Fire and police were called to campus at about 10:30 a.m. after administrators on the third floor of Tahoe Hall smelled and saw smoke. The cause of the smoke was a heating and air conditioning unit in...

Campus safety revisited

Derek Fleming
February 29, 2008

In response to recent tragedies, Sacramento State has begun updating its emergency response system that officials say will allow for more effective communication on campus. Sac State's University Police...

MOJO: Blood flows at University Union

Derek Fleming
February 27, 2008

The Blood Source and Associated Students Inc. organized a blood drive to draw blood from students and faculty of Sacramento State today. The Blood Source conducts blood drives every semester at Sac State....

Faculty Senate discusses reality of budget cuts

Derek Fleming
February 20, 2008

With fiscal projections calling for cuts across the board, the Faculty Senate gathered today to discuss the budget and the measures that will be necessary to make dollars stretch. The budget proposed by...

Curtis Grima; Student, Leader, Campus Inspiration

Derek Fleming
February 15, 2008

By: Derek M. Fleming Curtis Grima is vice president of academic affairs for Associated Students, Incorporated. He also is a student assistant at the California Environmental Protection Agency. Grima has...

Fair offers students career opportunities

Derek Fleming
February 13, 2008

The diverse Sacramento State student body has at least one unifying quality: Everyone is working toward that ideal job. Whatever that dream career might be, students will likely find an opportunity to...

Career fair explores job prospects

Derek Fleming
February 11, 2008

The diverse Sacramento State student body has at least one unifying quality: Everyone is working toward that ideal job. Whatever that dream career might be, students will likely find an opportunity to...

Book drive honors Black History Month

Derek Fleming
February 8, 2008

Associated Students Inc. will provide an opportunity for students to get those old literature class books off the shelves and into the hands of young readers. In recognition of Black History Month, ASI...

Workshops provide students with skills for leadership roles

Derek Fleming
February 7, 2008

A leadership conference was held at Sacramento State on Saturday in the University Union. The conference provided workshops for students interested in gaining and perfecting leadership skills. The conference,...

Conference builds leadership skills

Derek Fleming
February 6, 2008

The Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow leadership conference was held today at Sacramento State in the University Union. Presenters led workshops for students that focused on building and perfecting helpful skills....

ASI newsletter hits the stands

Derek Fleming
February 5, 2008

In an effort to bolster student awareness, Associated Students Inc. has formed a marketing department and has created a new resource - a newsletter dubbed Associated Students Today - to help spread the...

One small step towards science building

Derek Fleming
January 30, 2008

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's budget proposal for fiscal year 2008-09 includes funds to be used for a new Space and Science Center and Science II classroom projects. The proposed Space and Science Center...

Load More Stories
Donate to The State Hornet
$750
$1000
Contributed
Our Goal