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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

Fabian Garcia, Author

All content by Fabian Garcia

Sacramento State University Union improved to welcome growing crowds

Fabian Garcia
August 31, 2013

Sacramento State’s University Union underwent renovations from May 28 through Sept. 2. Improvements aimed to better accommodate students and faculty who regularly use the facility.The major projects...

Sacramento State student Mashel Alam prays during Asr, the Islamic afternoon praying session, in the Meditation Room of the University Union on Monday.

Overcoming Muslim stereotypes in America

Fabian Garcia
May 14, 2013

 The word “Muslim” tends to carry a lot of weight in our post-9/11 western society. When taken out of context, its utterance alone can spark confusion, hostility and fear. Sacramento State students...

CSU campuses may see reduced police force in upcoming years

CSU campuses may see reduced police force in upcoming years

Fabian Garcia
May 7, 2013

If the California State University police union and the California State University administration cannot come to an agreement soon, CSU campuses throughout the state may see a reduced police force in...

Starbucks competes for Sac State exclusivity contract

Fabian Garcia
April 30, 2013

Sacramento State is about to experience a downpour of coffee pretty soon. University Enterprises, Inc. confirmed a Starbucks is coming to Sac State in the fall of 2013 operating in the recently-closed...

New bill, AB 540, allows undocumented students access to higher education before naturalization

Fabian Garcia
April 23, 2013

Sacramento State’s educational experience can be quite different for students who were born in this country compared to those who were not. Youths who are undocumented in California, and have been here...

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Potential nursing students face difficulties getting into impacted program

Fabian Garcia
April 16, 2013

Of the six impacted majors at Sacramento State, it is no secret that nursing is one of the most difficult to break into. Sac State’s nursing program was ranked 196th out of 449 universities’ nursing...

Thieves get quick cash from metal theft of stolen catalytic converters

Thieves get quick cash from metal theft of stolen catalytic converters

Fabian Garcia
April 9, 2013

They may not be glittering in diamonds, but platinum-lined catalytic converters – known as “cats” on the street – have become a hot commodity for thieves and buyers running the black market for...

Mental Health Fair shows students what they can do for suicide prevention

Fabian Garcia
April 6, 2013

Preceding the Suicide Prevention Walk, Sacramento State's Health and Wellness Promotion Department hosted the first Mental Health Fair in front of the Well. The fair brought awareness to students and faculty...

Cancer survivor Austin Young founded Gaming for a Cause, a gaming competition and charity.

Cancer survivor organizes gaming competition to fund cure

Fabian Garcia
April 2, 2013

Whether it be fighting cancer or starting his own non-profit gaming organization, Austin Young has learned to play on.  On Thursday, Young will host a video game competition called “Gaming for a Cause”...

Out of the Locker Room helper Kalyn Coppedge prepares the participants to get into small groups on Thursday at The Well.

Pride Center holds forum on the role of LGBT athletes in sports.

Fabian Garcia
March 19, 2013

Sacramento State’s Pride Center hosted an open discussion called “Out in the Locker Room” on Thursday to address issues homosexual and transgender athletes face at the collegiate level. While stigmas...

Sac State Subway owner bringing back free water cups

Sac State Subway owner bringing back free water cups

Fabian Garcia
March 6, 2013

The Subway on Sacramento State’s campus has decided to reinstate free water cups after a brief hiatus in which it charged 30 cents per cup.  Subway owner Sayeh Saderi said student complaints prompted...

Police respond to an extremely close parking incident in parking structure

Police respond to an extremely close parking incident in parking structure

Fabian Garcia
February 28, 2013

For some people, parking on campus may be more challenging than it should be. Sacramento State campus police responded to a parking lot complaint today in Parking Structure II. According to campus police,...

The basement houses every thesis paper ever written by CSUS students.

Library houses hidden treasures

Fabian Garcia
February 20, 2013

Of the many facilities available to Sacramento State students through enrollment, the Library is one of the bigger ones going unnoticed on a daily basis. Mary Reddick, head of user services, said that...

New UTAPS director seeks to serve Sac State community

Fabian Garcia
February 13, 2013

Sacramento State's University Transportation and Parking Services (UTAPS) office appointed Tony Lucas as the new senior director this semester to replace Nancy Fox, who retired after 35 years on the job....

Recent Sac State grads find place on unemployment line

Fabian Garcia
February 6, 2013

While many graduates may often find themselves without a job after college, statistical evidence indicates a gradual decline in the unemployment rate for students fresh out of school.According to the U.S....

Being a jerk is how to get a girl

Fabian Garcia
November 28, 2012

If you’ve ever known a girl who dated a jerk and wondered why she was with him, then you’re probably a nice guy. You probably treat females with the utmost respect and usually never make the first...

Books to movies don’t always work

Fabian Garcia
November 15, 2012

Turning books into movies has been one of Hollywood’s most-used gimmicks since the early 1900s with silent films like “Les Misérables” (1909) and “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” (1908). It’s really...

Being spiritual is like being religious

Fabian Garcia
November 7, 2012

It’s pretty common for college students to have no religious affiliation but still claim to be spiritual. These are the atheists and agnostics who don’t necessarily believe in God anymore yet yearn...

Stop-motion production is still a fun cinematic tool

Fabian Garcia
October 31, 2012

It’s Halloween night. You don’t plan to go out partying and you’re a big wuss when it comes to horror flicks. If you’re trying to kill some time , you might as well pop in “The Nightmare Before...

Nothing special about 3-D

Fabian Garcia
October 24, 2012

Whenever a big-budget movie comes out in theaters these days, the 3-D version is likely to be right there with it ready to smack us in the face. As much as we like wearing those cool nerd glasses for a...

Dating is a game everyone plays

Fabian Garcia
October 17, 2012

The fact some people play mind games with each other when searching for love is depressing. Rather than be sincere with our intentions and desires, too often we feel inclined to engage in a dance just...

No age limits on cartoons

Fabian Garcia
October 3, 2012

You usually hear college discussed as a time for growth, maturity and self-actualization. Apparently it’s also a great time to get nostalgic about the good old days when cartoons and cereal ruled our...

Trap music for Kanye

Fabian Garcia
September 19, 2012

It seems like Kanye West has lost his soul in the enterprise of becoming a superstar. He recently fell into an emerging category of hip-hop known as Trap Music – a consequence of his own doing. Having...

Possession movies no longer possess pizzazz

Fabian Garcia
September 12, 2012

It might be time to hit the theaters this weekend. If your last visit was for “The Dark Knight Rises”, you’re just about due for another round of movie magic. The problem is, one is more likely to...

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