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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

Clarissa Pacheco, Author

All content by Clarissa Pacheco
Sac States Alpha Phi chapter house is located in Midtown Sacramento. According to Student Organization & Leadership Interim Director, Nicki Croly, Alpha Phi has its own housing policies that are seperate from the university.

Only 1 off-campus Greek house subject to Sac State policies

Alpha Phi chapter's sorority house alone in official university recognition
Clarissa Pacheco
May 16, 2019

Off-campus housing for Greek chapter officially recognized and registered by Sacramento State is limited, with only one recognized house among 37 chapters. Sac State’s Greek life community includes...

Singer and rapper Bryce Vine released his his latest single, “La La Land on March 1. Vine will perform at the University Union Ballroom on April 18.

Singer, rapper Bryce Vine to perform at Sac State

Clarissa Pacheco
April 8, 2019

Sacramento State’s UNIQUE Programs is bringing breakout singer and rapper Bryce Vine to the University Union Ballroom stage on April 18. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. with opening guest SOOSH*E....

11 budget-friendly ways to spend your spring break in Sacramento

11 budget-friendly ways to spend your spring break in Sacramento

Clarissa Pacheco
March 18, 2019

Spring break is here and many are going to take the week off for some self-care. If you’re staying local, there are many things you can do in Sacramento, and The State Hornet has you covered on some...

Sacramento State alumna Joan Lunden is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, motivational speaker, and women’s health and wellness advocate. Lunden is the keynote speaker at the DEGREES Projects annual recognition ceremony on Mar. 12.

Sac State alumna Joan Lunden to speak at DEGREES Project Recognition Ceremony

American journalist, author and television host will discuss her journey to success
Clarissa Pacheco
March 11, 2019

Award-winning journalist, bestselling author, motivational speaker and women’s health and wellness advocate Joan Lunden has been a constant voice in American homes for more than 30 years. The DEGREES...

Sac State student Deion Seruelo leads chants outside of Arden Fair Mall on Sunday. The shopping center was closed due to high potential for unsafe numbers to gather (Sunday), mall officials said.

Sac State offering campus healing following Stephon Clark decision

Nelsen asks campus members to treat each other with empathy and kindness
Clarissa Pacheco
March 4, 2019

In a SacSend email sent Sunday, Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen announced two campus events occurring this week in response to the decision to not charge the two officers who shot and killed Stephon...

Sarah Davis attacks with no defensive block during the teams double header against CSU Bakersfield and Cal Poly at Livermore Community Park in Folsom, California on March 30, 2018. The teams’ overall goal for the season is to consistently play their best volleyball and to improve last year’s 4-17 record.

Sac State beach volleyball team prepares for 2019 season

The Hornets fight for better results after finishing the 2018 season with a 4-17 record
Clarissa Pacheco
March 2, 2019

After finishing 2018 with a 4-17 record, Sacramento State’s beach volleyball team is back and hoping to beat last season’s record Last season, the Hornets lost eight straight matches before clinching...

Sacramento State sophomore Jenna Dorian battles UC Irvine in her doubles match taking a loss, 6-3, at the Sacramento State Courts on March 30, 2018. Despite the team losing the first two matches of the 2019 season, Dorian believes theyre just getting started.

Sac State women’s tennis team seeks Big Sky conference title

Despite having lost their first two matches of the year, the team is ready to step up and fight for No. 1 in the conference
Clarissa Pacheco
March 1, 2019

The Sacramento State women’s tennis team seeks to win the Big Sky conference in 2019, but has already lost its first two matches of the year. Last year, the Hornets finished 11-12 overall and 9-2...

Choir director Donald Kendrick and the Sacramento State womens chorus rehearse Jubilate Deo at Sac State on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Kendrick will host his final concert on Saturday, May 12 at 8 p.m. at the Sacramento Community Center Theater.

Sac State’s choir concert to showcase a West Coast premiere

Clarissa Pacheco
May 8, 2018

After teaching at the University for 33 years, Sacramento State choir director Donald Kendrick will host his farewell concert at the Sacramento Community Center Theater on Saturday at 8 p.m. The concert...

Sacramento State sophomore Carolina Chernyetsky gets ready for her doubles match while freshman Maria Gonzalez serves the ball to UC Irvine at the Sacramento State Courts on Friday, March 30, 2018.

Women’s tennis team wins doubleheader over UC Irvine, Eastern Washington

Clarissa Pacheco
March 31, 2018

The Sacramento State women’s tennis team is on a two-game winning streak after beating UC Irvine and Eastern Washington 4-1 and 4-3, respectively, in a doubleheader on Friday afternoon. Freshman Maria...

Donald Kendrick, the director of choral activities at Sacramento State, rehearses with the University Choir in preparation for his final concert with the University. The concert will be on Saturday, May 12 at 8 p.m. at the Sacramento Community Center Theater.

Sac State director of choral activities to retire after 33 years

Clarissa Pacheco
March 12, 2018

After 33 years at Sacramento State, Director of Choral Activities Donald Kendrick will soon direct his final concert. His final production on May 12 at 8 p.m. at the Sacramento Community Center Theater...

Sacramento State junior Bernardo Moraes readies himself during a doubles rally against Grand Canyon University at the Sacramento State Courts on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. The Hornets fell 6-1 to bring their overall record to 1-6 on the season.

Grand Canyon too much to handle for men’s tennis team

Clarissa Pacheco
February 24, 2018

The Sacramento State men's tennis team added another loss to its record on Friday afternoon after falling to Grand Canyon University 6-1. Despite one doubles win and one singles win at the Sacramento...

#SacStateSays: What has been your worst experience with the campus’ infrastructure?

#SacStateSays: What has been your worst experience with the campus’ infrastructure?

Clarissa Pacheco
February 19, 2018

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