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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

Jessika Robertson, Author

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Voter turnout for ASI election lower than expected

Jessika Robertson
May 2, 2012

Sacramento State’s Associated Students Inc. voter turnout for student government elections resulted in 12.66 percent of the 26,543 eligible voters; a number less than last year, and ASI’s expectations....

UTAPS to change parking permits

Jessika Robertson
April 26, 2012

New UTAPS parking permits are being implemented this summer at Sacramento State to comply with California state driving laws and the "go green" movement. A driving law listed on the DMV website for California...

Participants walk in last year’s Relay for Life event at Sac State, which raised $6,845 despite not being allowed to take place on campus.

Relay for Life fundraiser to be hosted on Sac State campus

Jessika Robertson
April 25, 2012

The Colleges Against Cancer Association chapter at Sacramento State and the American Cancer Society of Sacramento are hosting the second annual Relay for Life event in order to raise money for cancer awareness...

Career Center resources help students find post-graduation job opportunities

Jessika Robertson
April 25, 2012

If students are feeling anxious when it comes to the post-graduation job hunt, The Sacramento State Career Center provides students with information about local job opportunities. Sac State’s Manager...

Nammour Philosophy Symposium at Sac State connects humanity to gaming

Jessika Robertson
April 12, 2012

The "What's in a game?" Nammour Philosophy Symposium event was held at Sacramento State on Wednesday and Thursday with guest speakers sharing their philosophical insights on the topic of gaming and its...

Bathrooms on campus a focus for improvement

Bathrooms on campus a focus for improvement

Jessika Robertson
April 11, 2012

With a 580-acre campus and more than 28,000 students, Sacramento State has a plethora of restroom locations to choose from. However, not all campus restrooms have been remodeled or renovated recently....

Crocker Museum to host Sac States U-Nite

Crocker Museum to host Sac State’s U-Nite

Jessika Robertson
April 8, 2012

The Crocker Art Museum is holding a University Night event, or "U-Nite," for Sacramento State students, faculty, staff and alumni on Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the first time. The event is free...

Rising gas prices hurting Sac State commuters

Jessika Robertson
April 4, 2012

The recent rise in gas prices is having a negative effect on students at Sacramento State, and many of the university’s commuters might not be through the worst of it. The average price for regular gas...

People line up to buy their morning coffee from a Java City stand in the University Union. 

Future of Java City relies on upcoming contract negotiations

Jessika Robertson
March 14, 2012

Java City, Sacramento State’s alumnus-founded coffee shop, holds a contract expiring this summer, which serves an array of mixed feelings from students. The California-based coffee shop was brought to...

The Well implements skateboard locks outside facility

Jessika Robertson
February 29, 2012

A new policy at The Well prohibits Sacramento State students from bringing their skateboards and longboards into the facility. The new policy requires the boards to be locked up on a metal rack adjacent...

Diversity Career Panel coming to Sac State

Jessika Robertson
February 22, 2012

The Sacramento State Diversity Career Panel is coming back to campus to discuss working with people with different backgrounds in future careers. Students and alumni are encouraged to attend, especially...

CSU-wide ban on note-sharing web sites

Jessika Robertson
February 22, 2012

Sacramento State students who use the note-sharing websites to buy or sell class notes are subject to disciplinary actions. Note-sharing websites such as NoteUtopia.com and ShareNotes.com give students...

Career fair coming to Sac State

Jessika Robertson
February 1, 2012

The biannual Sacramento State Career Fair will be held on Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the University Union Ballroom. This free event is open to all students and alumni wishing to network with potential...

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