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Kameron Schmid, Author

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Sacramento State is investigating a potential hazing incident after an anonymous person emailed The State Hornet and President Nelsen's interim chief of staff Cely Smart. The sender described the photo as depicting an imitation of 'the elephant walk,' a hazing practice where members stand in a line or circle and walk while holding the genitals of the person behind them.

2019 Sac State Greek troubles continue

A timeline of anonymous allegations and ongoing investigations
Margherita Beale and Kameron Schmid
February 20, 2019

Sparked by an anonymous email and others that followed, Sacramento State’s Greek life has faced investigation, scrutiny and even international attention since late January. Fraternities and sororities...

This is me, sitting in stripes toward center, after a full day of hosting ComedySportz matches for High School League teams. This day, and many others in the last six years, will be ingrained in my memory forever for how fun, uplifting and inspiring it was. I would forget the haircut if I could.

OPINION: Improv made me who I am today

What started as a hobby became a permanent part of my life
Kameron Schmid, Editor-at-large
December 5, 2018

If it hasn’t happened to you yet, it’ll happen soon enough. It’s a rite of passage for college-aged people; someday, somewhere, someone will invite you to an improv show. As someone who has invited...

A high-tech composite image of some very serious, possible looks for Herky.

OPINION: It’s time for Herky to get some hot new looks

Let’s use our mascot to generate some off-campus buzz
Kameron Schmid, Editor-at-large
September 19, 2018

I’m happy to be a Sacramento State student. It’s true. I’ve lived in Sacramento since my freshman year of high school, and have always liked the city. I love trees, I like my major and I think...

Leftover sandwiches were provided by Epicure and given to students through Epicure Extras after the Student Panel on Jan. 8

Struggling for real food? CalFresh could be the answer

Students who need help can visit Basic Needs office
Kameron Schmid, editor-at-large
September 19, 2018

The old college stereotype about food is well-known; ramen, a lot of take-out, and mandatory attendance at every event that offers free food. But financial insecurity — including access to food —...

TESTIMONIAL: I slept in my car for over a year. No one knew.

TESTIMONIAL: I slept in my car for over a year. No one knew.

The CSU estimates that 1 in 10 students have been homeless at some point within the past 12 months. On the State Hornet staff, that number is closer to 15 percent. These are some of our stories.
Kameron Schmid
February 28, 2018

[su_dropcap style="flat" size="5"]I[/su_dropcap]t’s been almost five years since I was last homeless. In that time, I’ve forgotten plenty of the details and the stories I accrued over a year and a...

Students protesting the inaugration of President Donald Trump walk past Sac State President Robert Nelsen as he looks on. Those protests were cathartic, but protests of a tuition raise could make a real difference.

OPINION: CSU tuition raises are met with no student activism at Capitol

It is disappointing to see students be told to fork over more money for their education and sigh with resignation, rather than take an argument to the Capitol lawn.
Kameron Schmid, Opinion editor
February 6, 2018

When President Donald Trump was both elected and inaugurated, the Sacramento State campus was a close representation of how many other college campuses and cities nationwide reacted: with protests calling...

Munch Madness analysis: From the Edible 8 to the Filling 4

Munch Madness analysis: From the Edible 8 to the Filling 4

We see one-percent margins of victory, a newcomer comes up short and a titan falls. Round 2 is over.
Kameron Schmid
November 10, 2017

(Go to StateHornet.com/TheFoodIssue for more food-related stories) Round 1 of Munch Madness seems so long ago; each day is a blur. We’re moving along at breakneck speed and with not enough time to...

The Faces of DACA at Sac State

The Faces of DACA at Sac State

Profiles of students and a faculty member brought to the U.S. as children
Kameron Schmid and Joseph Daniels
October 5, 2017

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival, or DACA, has been rescinded and will soon expire; the last extensions are being accepted until tomorrow only. As of last semester, Sacramento State was home to around...

A report of two years of violations by Sac State's fraternities and sororities reveals a laundry list of problems.

2-year report on Greek life violations reveals laundry list of problems

Sexual violence. Alcohol abuse. Hazing. Falsifying evidence. Racism. Sexism. Homophobia. Over the span of two years, Greek organizations at Sacramento State have racked up a litany of violations.
Kameron Schmid
September 20, 2017

Sexual violence. Alcohol abuse. Hazing. Falsifying evidence. Racism. Sexism. Homophobia. Over the span of two years, Greek organizations at Sacramento State have racked up a litany of violations. A...

Top 5 stories of the year

Top 5 stories of the year

Kameron Schmid
May 10, 2017

By Kameron Schmid and John Ferrannini As the 2016-17 academic year comes to a close, we looked at our online analytics to find out what stories our readers were most interested in this year. It has...

Sacramento State's drinking water sources are currently being tested for lead contamination by consultant group CIH Services, and results are expected to be announced in May. (Photo by Kameron Schmid)

Lead testing results put on hold

Kameron Schmid
April 19, 2017

Results of the comprehensive testing of Sacramento State’s drinking water sources for lead contamination will come in May, not April, because of multiple factors, said an official involved in the testing...

Water fountains in Placer Hall, as well as six other Sacramento State buildings, are currently shut off after a research project over winter break found excess levels of lead. '90 percent' of water sources were tested, but there is no indication of when the rest will be tested. (Photo by Kameron Schmid)

No timeline set for water source tests

Kameron Schmid
February 9, 2017

A consultant has been hired to help Sacramento State address the problem of the 58 drinking water sources currently shut down after excess lead was detected in a series of tests over winter break. Alex...

Sacramento State President Robert S. Nelsen speaks at a public forum about the potential tuition increase for the CSU system in the Orchard Suite at the University Union on Monday, Dec. 5. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Tuition hike discussed at open forum

Kameron Schmid
December 6, 2016

Approximately 50 students came to an open forum on Monday afternoon hosted by Associated Students, Inc. and centered around the topic of a potential tuition increase across the entire California State...

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CSU considers tuition hike

Kameron Schmid
December 1, 2016

The California State University Board of Trustees is weighing the option of raising tuition costs for students, but won’t yet make its decision, pushing the vote to March 2017 as students protested the...

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