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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

Claudia Rivas, Author

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Chazwick Bradley Bundick lead singer of Toro Y Moi. Fridays set at TBD fest.

TBD Fest brings music to 30,000 people

Claudia Rivas
October 6, 2015

Sacramento is not usually the first to come to mind as the center for California’s creative hub. However, the city of trees is quickly becoming an innovative metropolis in mediums such as food, fashion,...

Sac State puts bids for Kenan Thompson as lecturer

Claudia Rivas
September 30, 2015

Now that fall has officially begun and the 2015-16 college school year progresses, NBCUniversal and Comcast Xfinity are teaming up to make this semester more entertaining.The companies are giving a lucky...

New app hopes users get in Trebel

Claudia Rivas
September 15, 2015

Trebel Music is one of many apps and startups hoping to become popular in the new age of experiencing music.Young people consume music daily in a world where streaming services and websites such as YouTube,...

New music service will cost users and artists

Claudia Rivas
April 16, 2015

In a world where streaming music is the new normal, are priced services able to thrive against it’s comparable competitors which offer free platforms, such as Spotify, Pandora and YouTube? Rap mogul...

Musician plays many instruments to entertain

Claudia Rivas
April 6, 2015

On the road to success, artists not only strategize on how to reach the top but they also create their musical identity along the way. Inspiration and influence are found everywhere. One’s environment...

Band brings seamless tunes to Union

Claudia Rivas
March 16, 2015

On Wednesday, March 11, Sacramento State’s Redwood Room hosted UNIQUE’s weekly Nooner.Last week the Nooner brought Folsom’s own alternative indie-rock band, PointDexter.PointDexter was started by...

Students consume unhealthy energy drinks to focus

Claudia Rivas
March 5, 2015

While the spring semester is rapidly progressing, the alarm of assignments, exams, quizzes, midterms and project due dates are evidently stressing college students to the point of major exhaustion.The...

Soul Quest dancers express and inspire

Claudia Rivas
March 2, 2015

On Thursday, Feb. 26, Sacramento State’s Solano Hall played host to “Soul Quest,” a dance concert presented by the Sacramento/Black Art of Dance (S/BAD).The two-and-a-half-hour performance explores...

Coping with stress, depression, and anxiety at Sac State

Claudia Rivas
February 26, 2015

Depression and anxiety are frequent problems in universities across the country. The likely triggers are as common as work, academics, lack of sleep and social dilemmas.However, other more complex contributing...

Exchange show showcases Sac City

Claudia Rivas
February 23, 2015

Sacramento State hosted the reception for "The Exchange Show” at the R.W. Witt Gallery in Kadema Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 18.The exhibition involved an “exchange” of artwork between students from...

SFA prepares for spring fashion show

Claudia Rivas
February 6, 2015

Student Fashion Association (SFA) gives students the opportunity to not only meet others with a common interest in fashion, but to also develop professional skills for those intent on an industry career...

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