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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

Marisa Hildebrand, Author

All content by Marisa Hildebrand

Graduating seniors share college advice

Marisa Hildebrand
December 11, 2014

Some Sacramento State students have more to look forward to at the end of semester. In one week’s time, they will officially be college graduates.Communication studies major Heidi Rene is excited to...

Decorating homes on a budget

Marisa Hildebrand
December 8, 2014

Many family traditions include some variation of a pricy tree piled high with ornaments, garland strung from the staircase and miles of extension cords to light the house at night; but many students starting...

Black Friday and Thursday shopping

Marisa Hildebrand
November 27, 2014

While many families are succumbing to tryptophan comas on the living room couch, others are choosing to shop off the Thanksgiving meal; but not everyone is happy with the new Black Friday traditions.In...

Traveling over Thanksgiving break

Marisa Hildebrand
November 27, 2014

Known as the busiest travel days of the entire year, Nov. 26 and Nov. 30 are posed to be chaos for travelers this year."USA Today" reported that 24.6 million people will fly between Nov. 21 and Dec. 2.However,...

Sac State offers real college experience

Marisa Hildebrand
November 19, 2014

Sacramento State’s motto “Do the unexpected” seems more relevant than ever in a state that pits college against college in an attempt to be the best.This reporter knows first-hand the slanted remarks...

New ways to conquer finals and begin winter break happily

Marisa Hildebrand
November 19, 2014

Congratulations, all! Nov. 19 marks the one-month countdown until the end of fall semester.On Dec.19, finals week will officially come to an end and one more semester will be etched into the record books.For...

ASI creates Thanksgiving baskets for charity

Marisa Hildebrand
November 18, 2014

Sacramento State's Associated Students Inc. is hosting its eighth annual Thanksgiving food basket drive Nov. 17-20 from 9a.m.- 4p.m.To celebrate the season of thanks, organizations on campus are coming...

Local races get communities in the holiday spirit

Marisa Hildebrand
November 17, 2014

Thanksgiving morning is commonly known for helping mom wrangle stuffing into an oversized turkey and keeping Uncle Jim away from the bourbon cabinet; but many people have also taken it upon themselves...

Rules are meant to be broken

Marisa Hildebrand
November 7, 2014

There are dozens, hundreds, perhaps even thousands of rules students encounter daily. There are rules for parking and rules for walking on pathways; rules that help us succeed, rules that seem to make...

The importance of voting responsibly

Marisa Hildebrand
November 4, 2014

The ninth annual fall ethics symposium keynote session: Why Most Americans Shouldn’t Vote featured Jason Brennan, assistant professor of strategy, economics, ethics, and public policy at Georgetown University.Brennan...

Traditional celebration of life and death

Marisa Hildebrand
October 30, 2014

While many students reserve the end of October for Halloween parties and carving pumpkins to scare off spirits, other students and community members are preparing to celebrate Dia de los Muertos also known...

History behind the scary jack-o-lantern tradition

Marisa Hildebrand
October 30, 2014

Pumpkin carving is a tradition many students grew up with and still use to celebrate the coming of fall and Halloween, but few may know the origins of the carving tradition. The origins of Halloween...

The best time to come to the maze is in the morning, when there will be minimal crowds, according to Matt Cooley.

Cool Patch Pumpkins: 62 acre cornmaze

Marisa Hildebrand
October 23, 2014

The best time to come to the maze is in the morning, when there will be minimal crowds, according to Matt Cooley.

Halloween traditions on the silver screen

Marisa Hildebrand
October 23, 2014

Halloween traditions go beyond costumes and candy; many students look to the silver screen to get in the Halloween spirit.Hallow’s Eve spooks and gore have become staples in American culture. Cult movies...

Ditching cellphones for life off the grid

Marisa Hildebrand
October 15, 2014

With a cellphone seemingly glued to every ear, eye socket and pant pocket, more than 28,000 cellphones and their owners roam campus this semester.But there is one cell phone conspicuously missing on campus:...

20th anniversary of “Friends”

Marisa Hildebrand
October 9, 2014

This fall marks the 20th anniversary of Rachel, Ross, Chandler, Joey and Monica. We welcomed the “Friends” cast into our living rooms once a week for ten years, and over 52 million Americans tuned...

Students revisit formal education later in life

Marisa Hildebrand
October 2, 2014

Walking through a campus full of sorority handouts, longboards and neon-cased iPhones is a norm most of us come to expect. But there is one population that seems to stand out in a sea of millennials.Lynn...

Instructors of Yoga Night encouraged participants to become one with their mind, body and breath as they ventured into a state of relaxation.

Students connect with mind, body and soul

Marisa Hildebrand
October 1, 2014

Instructors of Yoga Night encouraged participants to become one with their mind, body and breath as they ventured into a state of relaxation.

Beyond the tan

Marisa Hildebrand
September 24, 2014

Fall is here, but that cloudy weather does not mean it is time to stash the summer sunscreen.Thomas Leveritt’s three minute video "How the Sun Sees You" capitalized with over 13 million views on YouTube,...

Getting the most out of campus: Sacramento State Aquatics Center

Marisa Hildebrand
September 17, 2014

With Jack Johnson humming in the background and all sounds from the freeway drowned by the hills, the Sacramento State Aquatics Center at Lake Natoma exudes relaxation.Tuesday makes for a quiet afternoon...

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