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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

Virginia Mccormick, Author

All content by Virginia Mccormick

Sac-Con provides playful environment

Virginia McCormick
December 11, 2014

Sacramento Comic, Toy, and Anime Show, better known as Sac-Con, is slated to return for their winter event on Dec. 14 at the Scottish Rite Center.The convention is held two to three times per year at the...

The locker was installed in the University Union, outside the Game Room, after the start of the fall 2014 semester. Megara was marketed to give students a secure and simplistic pick-up location for their purchases, rather than shipping them to dorms, apartment complexes or house porches.

Students say goodbye to “Megara” with mixed reactions

Virginia McCormick
November 27, 2014

The locker was installed in the University Union, outside the Game Room, after the start of the fall 2014 semester. "Megara" was marketed to give students a secure and simplistic pick-up location for their purchases, rather than shipping them to dorms, apartment complexes or house porches.

Neutron stars and pulsars star in physics colloquium

Virginia McCormick
November 20, 2014

Following an epic stellar explosion of energy as a result of the collapse of a massive star, a mysterious astrological body is left.That body in question was the star of an informative lecture on Nov....

Local shopping encouraged this season

Virginia McCormick
November 19, 2014

As Black Friday and the gift-giving season approaches, stores are gearing up for the influx of holiday shoppers.That includes Midtown Sacramento brick-and-mortar stores, of which 12 have decided to try...

Students benefit from library book sales

Virginia McCormick
November 17, 2014

If you are one of the lucky students not bogged down by required school textbooks and are feeling in need of some extra reading material, the monthly campus book sales could be what you are looking for.The...

Playlist to keep ears happy through holidays

Virginia McCormick
November 17, 2014

Autumn is upon Sacramento State, with falling golden leaves and bundled-up students in warm layers. Now is the time to cozy up and listen to the passing rain storms.Here is 30 minutes of seasonal music,...

Applications to curb the college woes

Virginia McCormick
November 10, 2014

Students are often criticized about how attached they are to their mobile devices, especially around the holidays when time is expected to be spent around family instead of a digital screen.While there...

A Matcha Latte, from Insight Coffee Roasters Capitol Cafe, located in downtown Sacramento served during Burgs talk.

Coffee Week highlights more than expected

Virginia McCormick
October 23, 2014

A Matcha Latte, from Insight Coffee Roasters' Capitol Cafe, located in downtown Sacramento served during Burg's talk.

Female Thor: Man on the streets

Virginia McCormick
October 15, 2014

"Whoever holds this hammer, if she be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor."Keen-eyed "Thor" fans may have spotted the defining new detail in that statement. No longer does the hero's iconic hammer...

Astronomy Professor, Seth Hillbrand gives a free public lecture on October 7, 2014 on the topic of Why Is the Night Sky Dark? In his lecture, Hillbrand discusses various theories and advancements throughout the years that attempt to answer this question.

Lecture shines light on Astronomy Program

Virginia McCormick
October 15, 2014

Astronomy Professor, Seth Hillbrand gives a free public lecture on October 7, 2014 on the topic of "Why Is the Night Sky Dark?" In his lecture, Hillbrand discusses various theories and advancements throughout the years that attempt to answer this question.

Video games proven to be more than a fad

Virginia McCormick
October 9, 2014

Approximately 800 crushed, dilapidated Atari 2600 game cartridges are scheduled for public auction in the coming months.The Alamogordo, New Mexico city council voted 7-0 on Sept. 9 to offer the now infamous...

Comfort found in the death service industry

Virginia McCormick
October 1, 2014

Careers dealing with death - morticians, forensic anthropologists, coroners - are regarded as strange and even mysterious by most people.“Often the perception is that there’s only a few key people...

Philosophy poet publishes poetry perfection

Virginia McCormick
October 1, 2014

As much as some critics like to claim poetry as a dead art form, it still resides and thrives in hearts of some Sacramento art-lovers.  While general readership in America might be down, the production...

College students more prone to depression

Virginia McCormick
September 24, 2014

The average age of onset for many mental health conditions range from 18 to 24 years old- which also happens to be the typical college age range.This comes from The Jed Foundation, an organization that...

Sac State app offers new tools for student success

Virginia McCormick
September 17, 2014

Big things are in the works for Sacramento State’s primary mobile application.The app, Sac State Mobile, currently features services students and visitors can use to better navigate the campus such as...

Clubs provide opportunities for female students

Virginia McCormick
September 17, 2014

Due to the abundance of clubs to choose from at Sacramento State, most students are able to find their niche on campus.However, that niche is quickly becoming more of a need for female students, of who...

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