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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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Former foster youth strives

Former foster youth strives

Denise Barajas
December 17, 2015

On a campus filled with so many successful students and faculty members it can become easy to start comparing oneself to others and feeling as though you are not "good enough." Questions like, "They're...

Danica Rochelle A. Tuason mentors Anthony Nguyen on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015.

Student overcomes international struggles

Denise Barajas
December 8, 2015

In the midst of all the anxiety brought on by finals, papers and projects, sometimes it can get hard for students to see the light at the end of the tunnel. However, it is when you come across students...

How to go solo during the holidays

How to go solo during the holidays

Denise Barajas
December 3, 2015

The holidays are here, and while many students are eager to head home to their families, many are forced to spend the holidays away from home. For these students, the holidays can be pretty bittersweet...

The Sac State Experience

The Sac State Experience

Denise Barajas
December 2, 2015

Sacramento State's student population surpasses 30,000, and yet it is still perceived by some as a "commuter school." However, many students have started contesting said notion by pointing out the...

Grad school can be difficult. Is it for you?

Grad school can be difficult. Is it for you?

Denise Barajas
December 1, 2015

The end of the semester is just a few weeks away, and the fork in the road where graduating seniors must decide between going to graduate school, starting their careers or taking time off is no longer...

Union to host Yoga Night

Union to host Yoga Night

Denise Barajas
November 18, 2015

Back by popular demand, Sacramento State's UNIQUE Programs in collaboration with the WELL will be providing another relaxing night of yoga at Sacramento State on Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the University...

MLK Jr. Center reception draws crowd

Denise Barajas
November 8, 2015

Students and faculty alike flooded the halls during the Martin Luther King Center's grand opening on Nov. 3. Staff members from departments and programs across the campus of all ethnic backgrounds...

Festival of New American Music preview

Denise Barajas
November 6, 2015

Sacramento State kicks off the 38th annual Festival of New American Music now through Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015. Caballito Negro and Sac State alumnus Eugene Villanueva will open up the festival with...

Fall brings academic struggles

Denise Barajas
November 4, 2015

Midterm season is upon us once more and with it it brings a wave of anxiety, mental breakdowns and panic attacks for many students. Sadly, this is when students who optimistically took on too much...

Emergency funds available for students in need

Denise Barajas
October 22, 2015

Not many are aware of this campus resource, but for students who have already applied, the student emergency grant fund has been the difference between paying for personal expenses and college expenses. “My...

Tove Lo music video for Habits (Stay High) Oct. 7, 2015

Students express their thoughts on music, part two

Denise Barajas
October 16, 2015

We have addressed it before: Sex and drugs are pretty common themes in today's music, but should these themes always be taken at face value? Last week, The State Hornet sat down with a few Sacramento...

Part 1: Students decipher mainstream music videos

Denise Barajas
October 13, 2015

Sex, money, violence and drugs have all become common themes in today’s music industry, but how does our generation interpret what they’re listening to? With so many different messages being pushed...

UNIQUE program offers constant camaraderie

Denise Barajas
October 8, 2015

The Union Network for Innovative and Quality University Entertainment Programs has seen their volunteer numbers soar as more members bond together. UNIQUE Programs is a volunteer group that hosts...

Respect must be earned

Denise Barajas
September 29, 2015

If you want respect, you have to do more than demand it.It may be 2015 but the sad truth is that despite the numerous strides women have made over the past century, society still has a lot of ground to...

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