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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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Date destinations

Casey Kirk
December 3, 2008

Picture this: You finally convinced that smokin' hot girl from your Spanish class to go on a date with you. You promised her that it is going to be a date she'll never forget. However, there's only one...

Bandera has tasty food; poor service a downer

Casey Kirk
November 13, 2008

"We're a classic bar. We don't serve Red Bull." That is the snooty response I received when ordering Ketel One and Red Bull at Bandera in Sacramento. Thank goodness for the dim lights so the waiter, and...

Art gallery: Once sealed, now revealed

Casey Kirk
November 6, 2008

Last semester, Sacramento State photography students chose seemingly random objects to enclose in envelopes. Fast forward six months, the objects revealed and are the source of inspiration behind "Once...

Best happy hour joints

Casey Kirk
October 30, 2008

It's Thursday at 4 p.m. and classes are done for the day. It's been a stressful week; nothing sounds better than an icy, cold beer. Only one problem: Times are tough and it's not feasible to dip into a...

Aura combines food, art

Casey Kirk
October 29, 2008

Bringing two of Sacramento's favorite things together, Aura Restaurant and Bar combines artwork and American cuisine in one trendy locale. With a restaurant and bar downstairs and a lounge and art gallery...

‘Max Payne’ not just for game lovers

Casey Kirk
October 22, 2008

Crooked cops, a science experiment gone bad, and two "good guys" that are more than just a little easy on the eye come together to make "Max Payne" a success. Adapted from the popular game, director John...

Everyone loves a ‘Beverly Hills Chihuahua’

Casey Kirk
October 8, 2008

Ay-chi-hua-hua! "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" actually turned out to be decent? Yep, you read that correctly. The G-rated Disney movie, mostly aimed towards a younger crowd, still manages to impress those...

More than just the Ten Commandments

Casey Kirk
September 25, 2008

Every teacher has his or her rules, policies and expectations. Professors usually read off a laundry list of them on the first day and most are run-of-the-mill: turn in your homework, pay attention, take...

Solange new album better than first

Casey Kirk
September 24, 2008

After releasing a flop of an album in 2003, Solange Knowles is back with a vengeance with her latest R&B album, "Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams." Her velvety-sweet voice has some serious potential,...

Table 260, serving a side of soul food

Casey Kirk
September 11, 2008

Southern charm has arrived in Sacramento, with the newest addition to downtown eateries: Table 260. Nestled in a prime location on the corner of Ninth and J streets and below the J Street Lofts, chef and...

Photo gallery showcases sentiment, love

Casey Kirk
September 4, 2008

After visiting Sacramento State graduate student Rebecca Crowther's art exhibit, one will never look at their photographs and keepsakes the same again. "Often times, the best music, stories or films are...

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