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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

Inna Gritsak, Author

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University police search for suspicious man on campus

Inna Gritsak
May 4, 2011

Sequoia Hall was closed temporarily today as Sacramento State University police searched the building for a suspicious man. At about 6:50 p.m., the University Police Department was notified that a suspicious-looking...

New State Hornet editor in chief announced

Inna Gritsak
April 25, 2011

The State Hornet Publications Board namedDustin Nosler the new State Hornet editor in chief today. Noslersucceeds 2010-11 Editor in Chief Leidhra Johnson.Nosler, who plans to increase the newspaper’ssocial...

Banner for Arlene Sasse:A memorial signed by Sac State students was set up in the Union lobby today in remembrance for Arlene Sasse. Last Friday Sasse, who was a graduating psychology major, was hit and killed by a car at 1:45am while riding her bike across the J St. entrance to campus. :Ashley Neal - State Hornet

Banner honors Sac State student bicyclist

Inna Gritsak
April 5, 2011

Students wrote words of comfort on a banner set up in the University Union todayto remember and honor the life of Sacramento State student Arlene Sasse, who was killed in a bicycle accident Friday morning....

True beauty defined through art collages

Inna Gritsak
March 17, 2011

Magazine clippings, stickers and photos quickly turned into creative collages defining beauty at today's event at the Multi-Cultural Center. The interactive workshop and open dialogue focused on challenging...

The State Hornet wins awards

Inna Gritsak
March 11, 2011

The State Hornet won three awards from the California College Media Association. The California College Media Association holds a competition each year to honor excellence in student media at junior college...

High turnout expected at March for Higher Education

Inna Gritsak
March 9, 2011

More than 20,000 students from across the state are expected to participate in the March for Higher Education at the State Capitol Monday morning to protest proposed budget cuts and fee increases to higher...

Sac State views live Space Shuttle Discovery launch

Inna Gritsak
February 25, 2011

Despitesome technical glitches, Sacramento State provided the public with a free viewing of the Space Shuttle Discovery launch Thursday afternoon. "It is the last mission of Discovery and it's the next-to-last...

STEM lecture explores facial symmetry as indicator of health

Inna Gritsak
February 23, 2011

The first STEM lecture of the spring semester, presented Tuesday by anthropology professor Samantha Hens, explored the way facial symmetry can be used to measure health. Hens is a Sacramento State researcher...

Donation program helps faculty during medical absence

Inna Gritsak
February 2, 2011

For Sacramento State employees who need extended time off due to illness or injury, the Catastrophic Leave Donation Program provides a way to get necessary time off and still get a paycheck. According...

Limited learning in first two years of college, recent study shows

Inna Gritsak
January 30, 2011

A recent study shows that almost half of the nation's undergraduate population shows no significant gain in learning in the first two years of college. Students and administrators at Sacramento State have...

New communication studies chair seeks program change

Inna Gritsak
January 26, 2011

A new office is being set up in Mendocino Hall to welcome the new chair of the Department of Communication Studies, Kimo Ah Yun. The Sacramento State graduate and long-time faculty member is taking on...

Dept. of Veteran Affairs speeds up GI Bill disbursements

Inna Gritsak
February 3, 2010

Sacramento State student veterans may receive money from the GI Bill earlier this year, according to a recent press release by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. According to one press release, the...

Student motive behind homicide still unknown

Inna Gritsak
December 10, 2009

The investigation continues of the Oct. 21 homicide at Sacramento State's American River Courtyard residence hall. A police synopsis of the case filed in court papers and a search warrant shed light on...

Professor wins President’s Award for math research

Inna Gritsak
November 22, 2009

Janusz R. Prajs, associate professor in the mathematics and statistics department, accepted the President's Award for Research and Creative Activity on Tuesday. Prajs is the 21st recipient of the award,...

Patricia Clark-Ellis to be interim dean of HHS

Inna Gritsak
November 19, 2009

On Dec. 1 Patricia Clark-Ellis, associate dean of the College of Health and Human Services, will become interim dean of the college. The current dean, Marilyn Hopkins, is leaving Sacramento State to take...

Students aim for stars

Inna Gritsak
November 13, 2009

The Sacramento State mechanical engineering department is a launching pad for students aspiring to work for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Because of a partnership with NASA, several...

VIDEO: Sculpture Invitational

Inna Gritsak
November 13, 2009

The sculpture invitational, held Nov. 7, featured artists Robert Brady, Steven Kaltenbach, Mike Riegel, and Peter Vandenberge. The panelists discussed their experiences as sculptors and offered advice...

Faculty works to better SCUSD middle schools

Inna Gritsak
November 13, 2009

Four Sacramento State faculty members have teamed together to work with the Sacramento City Unified School District to improve middle school teaching in science, mathematics and English. Their professional...

ASI sponsors ‘Causeway Classic Extraordinaire!’

Inna Gritsak
November 13, 2009

On Nov. 19, Sacramento State's Library Quad will be home to "Causeway Classic Extraordinaire!" Hosted by Associated Students Inc., the one-of-a-kind event will feature a student talent show, performances...

Responsibilities of a community assistant

Inna Gritsak
November 6, 2009

Students who live at the Upper Eastside Lofts and take the chance to be employed as a Community Assistant learn valuable life skills that prepare them for the real world outside of school, all the while...

Pomo advocates changes in education in Livingston lecture.

Inna Gritsak
November 4, 2009

Roberto Pomo, professor of theatre and film studies, won the John C. Livingston Award this year and gave the annual lecture Tuesday at the Alumni Center. Livingston was a goverment professor for over 20...

Urban struggles shown in gang documentary

Inna Gritsak
October 11, 2009

"Crips and Bloods, Made in America," a documentary exposing the naked truth of the most famous gangs of Los Angeles, was shown in Hinde Auditorium Friday night. The film was provided by the Campus Progressive...

Figueroa wins award for academic success

Inna Gritsak
October 8, 2009

Ramon Gabriel Figueroa, senior film studies and psychology major at Sacramento State, was selected as the 2009 recipient the William R. Hearst/CSU Board of Trustees' Award for Outstanding Achievement....

FAFSA forms redesigned to reduce errors

Inna Gritsak
October 1, 2009

Students hoping to receive financial aid next year may be in for an easier experience when filling out the financial aid application. The U.S. Department of Education is working on making the Free Application...

Green transportation useful, gives options

Inna Gritsak
September 24, 2009

Some Sacramento State students and faculty spend more than half an hour driving to school and at least another 15 minutes driving up and down the parking structures trying to find an available parking...

Micro monitors displayed in Biomedical lecture

Inna Gritsak
September 23, 2009

Heart monitors that used to weigh thousands of pounds and required several people to administer them are now no bigger than a deck of cards and can be work on the body of a patient. This advancement in...

Tea culture celebrated in Tea Room and Garden

Inna Gritsak
September 13, 2009

Frothy green tea was served in Japanese ceramic bowls in the Sokiku Nakatani Tea Room and Garden at Sacramento State as part of a traditional Japanese tea gathering. "We call them tea gatherings. They...

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