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The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

Cesar Alexander, Author

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Mills College accepts men who identify themselves as women

Cesar Alexander
September 3, 2014

Mills College of Oakland, California became the first single-sex undergraduate school in the U.S. to accept applications from male applicants who identify themselves as women.In a policy change that was...

Pepper currently on tour promoting latest album

Cesar Alexander
January 29, 2014

When the drummer's sweet grandma comes out cursing to hype up a sold-out crowd, there is something special about the band performing.Six letters, three guys, and a boundless amount of good vibes equate...

Sacramento State President Alexander Gonzalez gives his bi-annual address in the University Union Ballroom Thursday.

President Alexander Gonzalez announces more new faculty, campus improvements

Cesar Alexander
January 23, 2014

Sacramento State President Alexander Gonzalez presented his 2014 spring address Thursday, addressing the goals and accomplishments the university has for the semester.Gonzalez announced 33,000 students...

ASI survey reveals students not in favor of community garden

Cesar Alexander
December 4, 2013

Sacramento State’s Associated Student Inc. has gathered the results from its student voice survey, which asked students to voice interest in possibly having a community garden, student pantry and Sac...

Systemwide student government fee may replace Associated Students Inc. dues

Cesar Alexander
December 4, 2013

Sacramento State Associated Students Inc. Board of Directors met Nov. 27 to discuss a resolution in support of California State Student Association exploring options for an alternative funding model.CSU...

Sororities, fraternities fight against stereotypes

Sororities, fraternities fight against stereotypes

Cesar Alexander
November 20, 2013

Karen Carandang, a 21-year-old kinesiology major, was discouraged at first to join her sorority because of the way the media portrays these social groups.But Carandang eventually joined Kappa Psi Epsilon,...

Students unsure of student government despite marketing efforts

Cesar Alexander
November 20, 2013

Associated Students Inc. is Sacramento State’s governing body of students that works towards expanding the overall college experience by connecting students with shared interests.Every student is required...

Alex Hegarty, a Peak Adventures mechanic, prepares a bicycle for his bike maintenance class on Nov. 7.

Peak Adventures helps students engage with campus, make friends

Cesar Alexander
November 20, 2013

Peak Adventures is an Associated Students Inc. program that offers numerous services and fun activities Sacramento State students can use all year long.Although the program has grown to serve all of Northern...

Latryx, a group who has been on a 16 year break, performs at Harlow’s on Nov. 10th.

Latyrx is 16 years out, not down

Cesar Alexander
November 19, 2013

Latryx, a group who has been on a 16 year break, performs at Harlow’s on Nov. 10th.

Associated Students Inc. Children’s Center to install security cameras

Cesar Alexander
November 13, 2013

One of Associated Students Inc. strategic priorities for 2013-14 is to install a video surveillance system at its Children’s Center.Children’s Center Director Denise Wessels met with ASI Director of...

Vendors at the Associated Students Inc. Farmers Market carry a wide variety of goods for students on campus.

Associated Students Inc. Farmers Market allows for fresh choices

Cesar Alexander
November 6, 2013

Located in Serna Plaza, the Associated Students Inc. Farmers Market is continuing to help students become aware of healthy choices available to them as winter begins.Among the main vendors are Loving Nature...

Associated Students Inc. strategic priorities includes promoting campus community

Cesar Alexander
October 30, 2013

Sacramento State’s Associated Students Inc. will present its strategic priorities for 2013-2014 that includes student government awareness and promoting a campus community at the Faculty Senate meeting...

Students (left to right) Trevor Garcia-Neeley, Rodolfo Rodriguez, Victoria Ordorica-Yenez and Denise Fernandez wait outside Friday’s Student Fee Advisory Committee closed meeting in Lassen Hall.

President receives recommendation to expand University Union and increase tuition

Cesar Alexander
October 23, 2013

The Sacramento State Union WELL Inc. Committee  and the Student Fee Advisory Committee approved the recommendation last week for the University Union expansion project and the ensuing tuition fee increase.The...

Union expansion plan presented as student concerns grow

Cesar Alexander
October 15, 2013

The Sacramento State Union WELL Inc. Committee will present its final decision on the University Union expansion project and subsequent tuition increase Wednesday to its Board of Directors and President...

Information gathered from 2013-2014 ASI budget.

ASI approved budget shows signs of recovery due to increased students

Cesar Alexander
October 9, 2013

Although the 2013-2014 budget for Associated Students Inc. was approved in May, noticeable differences have taken place since then.The current budget shows a recovery rather than the loss board members...

Jesi Naomi: Blues, soul, jazz musician performs at Wednesday Nooner

Cesar Alexander
September 20, 2013

There's something beautiful about the struggle within all of us; something that emanates from the soul - something that Jesi Naomi has learned to express through her music.Naomi, the 26-year-old Chico,...

EGG performing at Serna Plaza on Wednesday. EGG will be performing Thursday at Bislas at 8 PM. They will also be playing Sept. 27 at Harlows in Downtown Sacramento.

EGG sizzles up Serna Plaza at Wednesday Nooner

Cesar Alexander
September 16, 2013

EGG performing at Serna Plaza on Wednesday. EGG will be performing Thursday at Bisla's at 8 PM. They will also be playing Sept. 27 at Harlow's in Downtown Sacramento.

Wise will be coming to Sacramento States University Union Ballroom this Thursday Sept. 19 at 7:30 PM, to present a lecture based on his new book, Culture of Cruelty: How Americas Elite Demonize the Poor, Valorize the Rich and Jeopardize the Future.

Anti-racism activist Tim Wise to speak in University Union Ballroom on Thursday

Cesar Alexander
September 16, 2013

If you don't believe classism, racism and sexism are indivisibly associated together, there is a man known as Tim Wise who would love to prove you wrong.Wise, 44, is an American anti-racism activist and...

Positive vibes and soul spread throughout crowd at Wednesday Nooner

Cesar Alexander
September 5, 2013

Two free hours of live music were presented by UNIQUE at the Wednesday nooner this week, with performances by Mystic Roots Band and Candelaria. The Wednesday Nooner is a free live concert series that will...

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