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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

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Group offers field work for students

Amber Wertman
February 16, 2010

Making the environment a healthier place for us all, the Field Biology Group at Sacramento State cares deeply about plants, animals and all things involving nature. Angela De Palma-Dow, senior biological...

Artist puts himself at risk to tell story

Amber Wertman
February 9, 2010

Wearing a tattered "I love New York" shirt and baggy blue jeans, Andri Tambunan could easily be mistaken for a Sacramento State student, but when he shares his experiences photographing terrorist attacks...

Learn how we speak through our bodies more than our mouths.

Amber Wertman
December 10, 2009

Rolling of the eyes or a shake of a leg can say more about a person than his or her words. Body language and facial expressions are subconscious movements we constantly make that let others know how a...

Live in harmony by implementing feng shui

Amber Wertman
December 3, 2009

Have you ever wondered why you are unable to sleep in your room or focus in class? Many people may not realize the placement of furniture in a room may be the reason behind the distraction. Nancy Flynn,...

Workshop helps to answer common women question, “Where’s my Orgasm?”

Amber Wertman
November 18, 2009

Answers to questions like what percentage of women fake an orgasm, and why does it take a woman so long to have an orgasm when a man can have one in two minutes or less were answered at the "Where's my...

Music from around the world

Amber Wertman
October 21, 2009

UPDATEThe Chirgilchin World Music Concert schedule for Sat. Oct. 17 has been cancelled. The World Music Concert series at Sacramento State feature a variety of music from different countries. At Saturday...

Club helps graduates in public health field

Amber Wertman
October 20, 2009

The Public Health Club at Sacramento State not only takes an interest in networking, but it also strives to give back and to raise awareness within the Sacramento community. The Public Health Club was...

Review: Bright Star

Amber Wertman
September 29, 2009

Director Jane Campion brings a deeply tragic love story to film with "Bright Star." Based on a true story set in 18th century England, two young lovers, Fanny Brawne played by Abbie Cornish, and John Keats...

Teach for America, two alumni experiences

Amber Wertman
September 17, 2009

Teach For America, a program that seeks college graduates to teach in low-income communities, urges seniors to make a difference. The program has become one of the nation's largest providers of teachers...

Staying fit can be fun

Amber Wertman
September 17, 2009

Students thinking of joining a new club should take a swing with the members of the Tennis Club. Two students, Kristy Lyons and James Wilson, who simply wanted a reason to play tennis more often, decided...

Students disagree on Facebook study

Amber Wertman
May 13, 2009

Recent articles on the Internet show that college students with a "Facebook" account have lower grades than college students that do not. "Early findings show that over 85 percent of undergraduates use...

Angels and Demons spooks

Amber Wertman
May 13, 2009

This film adaptation of Dan Brown's novel, directed by Ron Howard, is the tentative sequel to "The Da Vinci Code." Set in Rome, this movie's premise is about a group of scientists that have found a way...

TV star evolves

Amber Wertman
April 27, 2009

Joanna Hernandez has been called a "gold digging fame whore" and a "drama queen." Call her whatever you want; a changed woman sounds more appropriate. Growing up in the small town of Clarksburg, Calif.,...

Play brings homeless issue to the forefront

Amber Wertman
April 22, 2009

"Most of us don't realize that a lot of people are one paycheck away from homelessness." This is what Rachelle Cary, senior theatre arts and English major, said of the play "In The Blood," an adaptation...

Secrets delivered

Amber Wertman
April 15, 2009

Lets face it, secrets are a part of our everyday lives. Some secrets are mundane, some are embarrassing, some funny, some hard to hear - much less speak, but one constant comes out of all secrets: truth....

PRIDE Week Comedy Night

Amber Wertman
April 10, 2009

Gays and lesbians came together for a night of laughs honoring Pride Week Comedians, Mikhail Chernyavsky, the online managing editor for the Hornet and Bridget McManus gave Sacramento State students a...

‘The Well’ is upon us

Amber Wertman
April 8, 2009

"The Well" is a revolutionary 153,000 square-foot recreation and wellness center, which is currently being built on campus next to Parking Structure III; it is scheduled to open to students, faculty, staff...

Professor helps girls fight back

Amber Wertman
March 25, 2009

Originally a teacher of Judo martial arts at the Sacramento Judo Club, Midge Marino has made it her ultimate goal to raise awareness of self-defense with women of all different ages in the Sacramento area....

Student earns theater honor

Amber Wertman
March 11, 2009

Down to earth, humble, determined, professional and pleasant. That's how her family, friends and even professors have described Stephanie Zito, senior theater arts major. Recent winner of the 2009 Classical...

Jazz lovers come together

Amber Wertman
March 11, 2009

Woodland's Pioneer High School Jazz ensemble joined Sacramento State's very own for a night of funky beats and fresh entertainment Thursday evening in Capistrano's music recital hall. As a jazz lover myself...

Vaginas leave students pleased

Amber Wertman
February 25, 2009

"Vaginas: it's not how you love them, it's that you do." Yes, that was the sign I read when I walked into the University Union's Redwood Room at 7 p.m. on Thursday to watch "The Vagina Monologues." The...

Alumna succeeds; defies expectations

Amber Wertman
February 15, 2009

Growing up in an impoverished town like Calexico, just outside of San Diego, did not make it easy to succeed. Especially for someone like Edith Crystal Quezada, whose high school teachers said getting...

Tips for students to better manage time

Amber Wertman
February 5, 2009

Students leave their schoolwork until the last minute, professors and advisors suggest helpful solutions. Essays, endless amounts of reading and writing, exams, presentations, deadlines. "This semester...

Upscale Mix offers exclusive amenities

Amber Wertman
February 5, 2009

Mix, a new nightclub in the heart of downtown Sacramento, encompasses style, class, entertainment, escape and a place for people to just hang out. This late night ultra-lounge is the perfect new hot spot...

Students give back

Amber Wertman
February 4, 2009

The Pre-Dental students at Sacramento State are passionate about contributing to children in need of oral health and school supplies. Project Backpack was developed to satisfy these needs. Aspiring dentists...

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