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Blocking the plate and calling the outs

Elizabeth Wilson
February 8, 2007

II have to say that I agree with Jimmy Spencer's take on college dating (Oct. 15) and America's favorite pastime. However, I'm afraid that he is confused about who really plays what positions in this game....

The State Hornet places third in California at convention

Elizabeth Wilson
February 8, 2007

The State Hornet came home from Las Vegas with a few souvenirs from the Associated Collegiate Press and the California College Media Association March 4-7 2004 conference. Colleges from Southern and Northern...

Students ‘Benefit’ from cheap salon services at the mall

Elizabeth Wilson
February 8, 2007

Benefit cosmetics has opened up a mini-salon on July 8 atMacy's Arden Fair. The new "Brow Bar" offerswaxing and tweezing of brows, lips, chins and sideburns at astudent-affordable cost. Benefit's founders,...

Hornet Happenings

Elizabeth Wilson
February 8, 2007

Monday, Sept. 11

"Composite: Graphics, Interior Design and Photography," student show, Mariposa Hall 4000. Continues to Sept. 15. For more information, call (916) 278-6394.

Tuesday, Sept. 12

"Can We Just Get Along," Open Forum exploring sensitive issues which separate groups. Hosted by the Multi-Cultural Center. University Union Foothill Suite, noon.

Wednesday, Sept. 13

"Beer Dawgs," swamp rock. Joe Serna Jr. Plaza.

"Sac-Mentoring Information Session," sponsored by Criminal Justice Department at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. and 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14. Douglas Hall 212. For more information, call 278-5094.

Thursday, Sept. 14

"16 De Septiembre (Mexican Independence day) Celebracion," with "Cambio De Piel," "Groupo Gitano" and "Rondalla Sentimiento Romantico," in association with Nu Alpha Kappa. Joe Serna Jr. Plaza.

Friday, Sept. 15

"CSUS Marching Band," 4 p.m., Outdoor Theatre. (916) 278-5155.

"Fall Faculty and Staff welcome Reception," 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Mariposa Hall. RSVP: 278-4040.

"The New Russia: The Politics of Renewal, A New Identity," Aaron Cohen, CSUS history professor, lecture, Renaissance Society, learning in retirement organization, 3 p.m., Mendocino Hall 1005.

Sunday, Sept. 17

"Day on the Green," featuring "Mother Hips," "Convoy," and "Grub Dog and the Amazing Sweethearts." Joe Serna Jr. Plaza.

CSUS Claudia Kitnka, Gilda Taffet, Guest Gutarist, 7:30 p.m., Music Recital Hall. Tickets are $6/$4 students and adult

Wednesday, Sept. 20

"Mariachi Zacatecas," Noon- to 1 p.m. Joe Serna Jr. Plaza.

"African Creative Expressions," 8 p.m., Dancespace , Solano Hall 1010. $15/$12 alumni, students. Senior adults and children age 12 and under, $8. Tickets can be purchased at CSUS Central Ticket Office, 278-4323; Tickets.Com, 766-2277; or www.tickets.com. Continues Sept. 22-23, 29-30 and Oct. 1, 6 and 7.

Thursday, Sept. 21

"Reggie Graham Trio," jazz. Joe Serna Plaza, Noon.

Throat vocal group comes to perform

Elizabeth Wilson
February 8, 2007

The "Ancestors of Siberia" will play Saturday in the Music Recital Hall of Capistrano Hall at 8 p.m. Performers will include Tuvan throat singers, Russian Old Believers, Kamchatkan folk dancers. Chirgilchin,...

Students under time crunch for spring fees

Elizabeth Wilson
February 8, 2007

Many Sacramento State students received their invitations toregister within days of their scheduled tuition pay date. Spring semester invitations were mailed out on Nov. 11. Thefirst students to register...

Additional land might be sought for faculty housing

Elizabeth Wilson
February 6, 2007

The first conceptual plans for the University Village on Ramona Avenue have been drafted and as planning efforts progress the University Enterprises Development Group is looking into the possibly of additional...

Organizations seek ethnic camaraderie

Elizabeth Wilson
February 6, 2007

With all the hustle and bustle of the booths in the library quad the first weeks of school, students not only have a hard time getting to classes, but they have to sort out all the symbols that are brightly...

When good roommates go bad

Elizabeth Wilson
February 6, 2007

Answer these questions: Do you consideryourself to be a night person or a morning person? Do you like tosleep with the window open? Are you a smoker? Do you prefer tostudy with background noise? Every...

The Fame game

Elizabeth Wilson
February 6, 2007

A Spanish "American Idol"-style TV show held auditions in the Hinde Auditorium on Monday for "Objectivo Fama," loosely translated in English to "destination fame." The audition was held from 8 a.m. to...

Rock throwers plead guilty to assault with deadly weapon

Elizabeth Wilson
February 6, 2007

Click here for past article Two former Sacramento State students pled guilty to felony counts at the Amador County Courthouse on Thursday morning. Brendon "Bo" DeLapp, 19, pled guilty to felony charges...

Citizens’ reports lead to less campus auto crime

Elizabeth Wilson
February 6, 2007

A lack of spaces isn't the only problem with campus parking; many students return to their cars after classes to find parking passes missing, new scratches on their bumpers, windows broken and other valuables...

Trustees raise tuition again

Elizabeth Wilson
February 6, 2007

The California State University Board of Trustees voted Wednesday 15-3 to raise student fees for fall 2005. The Trustees plan is to raise student fees continuously until students are paying for either...

Program inspired honors graduate

Elizabeth Wilson
February 6, 2007

One morning in the fall of 1999, two students sat and shared breakfast together. Brandon Jackson was a first-time freshman and a single father. Bummed out that he had just bombed his finals, he sat down...

Former athletes plead guilty

Elizabeth Wilson
February 6, 2007

Two former Sacramento State football players pled guilty to felony counts at the Amador County Courthouse on Thursday morning. Brendon "Bo" DeLapp, 19, pled guilty to felony charges of assault with a deadly...

Instructor: Department insensitive to minorities

Elizabeth Wilson
February 6, 2007

Former criminal justice instructor Maria Alexandrino left Sacramento State because she felt uncomfortable with students' responses to subjects like affirmative action and racial profiling. "The overall...

Target sells Sac State active wear

Elizabeth Wilson
February 6, 2007

Sacramento State licensed apparel is now available at local Target stores. David Levy, the director of marketing for University Enterprises, Inc. confirmed that women's active wear is on the shelves at...

Campus speaker Cornel West has history in politics, teaching

Elizabeth Wilson
February 6, 2007

Princeton Professor Cornel West, a black activist, philosopher and the best-selling author of "Race Matters," will be speaking in the University Union Ballroom at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. West is currently...

Rock-throwing suspects make $150,000 bail

Elizabeth Wilson
February 6, 2007

Two former Sacramento State football players accused of throwing rocks at oncoming cars were each released on $150,000 bail on Nov. 29. Brendon "Bo" DeLapp, 19, and Westy Guill, 18, face 14 felony counts...

Governor speaks about CSU fees, California’s budget

Elizabeth Wilson
February 6, 2007

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger reconfirmed his promise to not increase California State University fees by more than 10 percent each year while visiting Sacramento State on Monday.Schwarzenegger said California...

University delegation visits China

Elizabeth Wilson
February 6, 2007

Sacramento State President Alexander Gonzalez traveled to China earlier this month with a delegation to launch a program in Shanghai that trains people in management and event planning ?" a joint venture...

Spanos honored, millions added for 2010 goal

Elizabeth Wilson
February 6, 2007

Alex Spanos not only wrote a book about his philanthropic endeavors, he models his life after its title: "Sharing the Wealth." Last September, Spanos shared $10 million with Sacramento State to help build...

Mother’s Quest: Safeguard Lives

Elizabeth Wilson
February 6, 2007

For most people, Mother's Day is a time to celebrate with family. Instead, last year, Tricia Snow was at the cemetery visiting the gravesite of her only child and Stephen Head was being released from prison....

Gala produces plenty of green, gold for University

Elizabeth Wilson
February 6, 2007

Alex Spanos not only wrote a book about his philanthropic endeavors, he models his life after its title: "Sharing the Wealth." Last September, Spanos shared $10 million with Sacramento State to help build...

Driving video game rating: DUI

Elizabeth Wilson
February 6, 2007

A coffin and drunk-driving simulator filled the University Union Ballroom as part of National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week. Save a Life Tour, an alcohol education program at Sacramento State, and...

Desperation isn’t always bad

Elizabeth Wilson
February 6, 2007

What do a neurotic redhead, an insecure divorce, a struggling mother of four and a bored brunette have in common? Nothing, except they&re all desperate and they're all housewives. ABC&s new Sunday night...

Minority students outweigh faculty

Elizabeth Wilson
February 6, 2007

Students may be getting short changed in the classroom, says one member of the faculty senate, and it has nothing to do with textbook prices. Of the 404 full-time professors at Sacramento State in 2004,...

Men’s basketball destroys Davis

Elizabeth Wilson
November 26, 2006

The men?s basketball team took Sacramento State one step closer to winning the Causeway Cup this year. The Hornets beat the Aggies by 23 points finishing at 100-77. This is the third time the Hornets have...

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