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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

Vanessa Guerrero, Author

All content by Vanessa Guerrero

Telemarketing for Uncle Sam

Vanessa Guerrero
June 1, 2009

Uncle Sam can't help but be excited about the Solomon Act. Because of the act, he is able to obtain college students' contact information from their universities. With one simple call, Sam is able to promote...

H1N1: Pandemic or Mass Hysteria?

Vanessa Guerrero
May 25, 2009

Fear of the H1N1 virus, or swine flu, has begun to die down worldwide. Medical experts worked quickly to try and tame the virus before it became an international pandemic. Footage of Mexican citizens wearing...

Raises at the expense of maintenance

Vanessa Guerrero
May 1, 2009

Shockingly, the limited funds provided to maintain our campus can still provide directors with salary raises in the Facilities Services Department. The Sacramento State campus is falling apart; older buildings...

Cesar Chavez service day honors legacy of civil rights leader

Vanessa Guerrero
April 8, 2009

Farm workers have suffered injustices for decades. Their pay does not come close to reflecting their work duties. To put the icing on the cake, they do not receive medical benefits. A usual day extends...

Mexico on the road to failure

Vanessa Guerrero
March 25, 2009

Mexico's violence continues to rise and as a result, the United States has issued a travel warning for tourists and student travelers planning to go on a vacation this spring break. Mexico's economy cannot...

Pyramid schemes not the way for students to make some extra money

Vanessa Guerrero
March 11, 2009

Greed and deception may be hidden under a smile when independent contractors hired by Amway Global fool individuals to join the business. Independent contractors who use pyramid schemes rely on recruitment...

IRT needs a lot of work

Vanessa Guerrero
February 25, 2009

Computer jargon, with plenty of 0s and 1s, seems like it can only be deciphered by a computer nerd wearing thick Coke-bottle glasses. We need an army of these specialists to repair and maintain the computer...

What does the future hold for Obama’s daughters?

Vanessa Guerrero
February 5, 2009

The media's eye is now focused on the daughters of President Barack Obama and waiting to see what Malia and Sasha's lives will be like in years to come. Living in the White House, the young children of...

As Cuban Revolution turns 50, it’s time to reevaluate U.S. embargo

Vanessa Guerrero
January 28, 2009

Cuba has endured governmental corruption for decades, and on Jan. 1, the Cuban people celebrated the 50th anniversary of Fidel Castro's reign. How did it all begin you may be wondering? In the 1950s Castro...

Ciudad Juarez a.k.a. Hell’s waiting room

Vanessa Guerrero
December 12, 2008

There are more secrets hidden in the deserted city of Ciudad Juarez, than there are sand crystals in the desert. This poverty-stricken city tells tales that will never be forgotten regarding the decade-long...

Santa is a flabby joke

Vanessa Guerrero
December 11, 2008

It's that time of the year again, a time when Jesus was born, yet no one cares, and pimp Santa Claus takes all the attention. Saint Nicholas, the saint from Turkey, whom advertisers connect with Santa...

It’s not really the end of the world as we know it

Vanessa Guerrero
December 4, 2008

With another New Year's Eve almost upon us, I have been listening to continuous chatter on the importance of the year 2012. While not paying much attention to it for some time, the claims made about catastrophic...

Homosexual partners deserve equal rights

Vanessa Guerrero
November 12, 2008

Political initiatives are the artillery used in the war between anti-gay extremists and gay rights. Marriage is not the only target; adoption for gay couples is now lingering in Arkansas as the Family...

Border security just more talk from both sides

Vanessa Guerrero
October 9, 2008

Corruption and impoverished homelands are the main reasons why millions of illegal immigrants endanger their lives and leave their families behind to cross the border. The American Dream is spoken in Latin...

Credit cards may seem fun and easy to use, but they are evil, and they feast on students like you and me

Vanessa Guerrero
September 25, 2008

It has become the new epidemic -no, it is not AIDS or small pox. The debt of consumers has escalated over the past decades due to credit cards. Are you getting harassing calls from creditors due to late...

Socialism isn’t scary

Vanessa Guerrero
September 24, 2008

Hugo Chavez's mission to create a Venezuela free from capitalist views continues to be a threat to the United States. Before we can sit and argue this topic, let's consider the history behind the ongoing...

A love/hate relationship

Vanessa Guerrero
September 4, 2008

Crack in a portable container can best define the hundreds of energy drink labels out in the market today. After gulping down the different flavors of Rockstar, Redbull, Monster and many more, the excited...

Sac State fashion designers go eco-friendly

Vanessa Guerrero
May 15, 2008

Students put their design skills on model Wednesday at the "reFresh on the Runway" fashion show, a exhibition that put environmentally friendly clothes on the catwalk. "Fashion competition is not like...

Disability Awareness Day: Aimed at making education accessible to all

Vanessa Guerrero
May 5, 2008

A failed suicide attempt in high school led Alejandro Albor to win a silver medal and become a professional speaker for people with disabilities. Member of the USA Paralympics Cycling Team, Olympic-style...

Guest speaker Alejandro Albor, right, an Olympic handcycling champion, talks to students about what it takes to be part of the sport at the Disability Awareness Day event.:

Disabilities transform into ability

Vanessa Guerrero
April 24, 2008

In an attempt to end his life after a break up in high school, Alejandro Albor lost his legs in a car accident. Albor, a guest speaker at today's Disability Awareness Day, is now participating in the China...

Campus community reflects on the good works of alumni

Vanessa Guerrero
April 17, 2008

Recognition will be given to Sacramento State's alumni community this month in celebration of their hard work and career accomplishments. The month of April kicked off with a dessert reception in which...

Forum creates dialogue between state leaders, high school students

Vanessa Guerrero
April 9, 2008

Health care issues were the focus today at the state Capitol during a face-to-face dialogue between state leaders and high school students from all over California. The LegiSchool Project, a civic education...

MEChA conference unites students with activists for protest

Vanessa Guerrero
March 26, 2008

Click here to watch a video from this event. Cries echoed throughout C Street today as local activists and students involved with MEChA joined together to rally for better working conditions for Blue...

Program offers state-funded help to students

Vanessa Guerrero
March 20, 2008

Underprivileged students who meet a low socioeconomic need and poor educational background may be given a helping hand to reach higher education through a scholarship. The Co-founders Angelo and Sofia...

Former CAMPER on road to success

Vanessa Guerrero
March 6, 2008

Torn shirts stained by sweat and dirt is picked up from machines while harvesting the soil. My father, a farm worker, has irrigated hundreds of acres of land and performs the same back-breaking labor,...

‘Sheroes’ honored by Sac State community

Vanessa Guerrero
March 6, 2008

Click here to view video of this event. "Sheroes" is a word that is not found in dictionaries or history books, but was referenced by organizations, professors and students today at the Library Quad....

Panel encourages students to study abroad

Vanessa Guerrero
February 28, 2008

While Sacramento State students can pursue their education on campus, many were encouraged to develop their skills by studying abroad. The Office of Global Education presented the International Program...

Career Fair offers opportunities, trains students

Vanessa Guerrero
February 28, 2008

Students eagerly walked around from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 20 to collect contact cards and shake hands with future employers in the University Union Ballroom for the Spring Career Fair. Campus recruitment...

Volunteer work trumps spring break

Vanessa Guerrero
February 27, 2008

In a fight to better the environment in Sacramento, this spring break, cleanup and restoration projects will be offered on a volunteer basis for Sacramento State students. The Community Engagement Center...

Students explore opportunities in global education

Vanessa Guerrero
February 25, 2008

Sacramento State students were encouraged to broaden their skills and obtain a unique life experience today at the New Zealand study abroad panel hosted by the Office of Global Education. The informational...

Students and employers converge at career fair

Vanessa Guerrero
February 23, 2008

For video of the career fair, click here. Sac State students were presented with endless job opportunities at the Spring Career Fair today in the University Union Ballroom. Employer booths were lined...

College opens sessions for future educators

Vanessa Guerrero
February 21, 2008

The College of Education sought to prepare Sacramento State students interested in becoming future educators at its open house. The goal of the open house was to "encourage and inform the undergraduate...

Students prepare for future at open house

Vanessa Guerrero
February 14, 2008

Students gathered around the Eureka hall lobby, waiting to speak to their mentors for guidance and advice on their future career goals today at the College of Education open house. The goal of the open...

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