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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

Jessica Scharff, Author

All content by Jessica Scharff

Sacramento State professor discovers family history

Jessica Scharff
May 31, 2012

Years before the University Union, the grassy stretch of the football field and the construction of the rest of Sacramento State’s campus, the area now occupied by the university was nothing more than...

Take precaution before deciding where to get your next tattoo

Jessica Scharff
May 11, 2012

In Sacramento County, tattoo and piercing shops outnumber Starbucks 3-to-2 with over 240 shops in the four-county area. With so many options available, finding a quality artist can be a daunting challenge...

Dancers from the Linda Blair Dance Company perform to “One Mad Brunette at the Bar” for Sacramentos Dance Sampler on Thursday, Friday and Saturday in Solano Hall. 

Local dance groups come together to participate in Festival of the Arts

Jessica Scharff
April 25, 2012

Dancers from the Linda Blair Dance Company perform to “One Mad Brunette at the Bar” for Sacramento's Dance Sampler on Thursday, Friday and Saturday in Solano Hall. 

Use these tips to find one-of-a-kind, fashionable pieces at thrift stores

Jessica Scharff
April 14, 2012

Cuffs has a selection of vintage clothing, accessories and shoes for both men and women. It is also open every Second Saturday and celebrates local artists and musicians. 

Recycled spring fashions: Buy-sell-trade clothing stores are sources for trendy outfits

Jessica Scharff
April 4, 2012

These stores offer a range of current styles of clothes, shoes and accessories which makes them great for creating a new wardrobe.

The recently opened Les Baux restaurant sells several types of fresh-baked breads including baguettes, walnut bread and raisin bread.

Owners of LaBou bake up Les Baux bakery

Jessica Scharff
March 28, 2012

The recently opened Les Baux restaurant sells several types of fresh-baked breads including baguettes, walnut bread and raisin bread.

Spice up any living area with Facebook photo garlands

Jessica Scharff
March 10, 2012

Living in the digital age means information spreads fast. Thanks to the likes of Twitpic, Facebook and Instagram, what people are doing at noon can be shared in a picture by 12:01 p.m. Albums on Facebook,...

Learn to cook healthy meals at The Cove

Jessica Scharff
March 1, 2012

Several times a month the lobby of The Well is filled with the aroma of home cooking as The Cove hosts one of its numerous cooking demonstrations. Tucked away in The Well, The Cove features a full-size...

Junk to jewels: turn broken jewelry into a fashionable hairpiece

Jessica Scharff
February 27, 2012

Stocking up on earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces from stores such as Forever 21, Love Culture and other inexpensive jewelry retailers is easy and affordable. But with a cheap price tag, cheap quality...

You want beer? Yes, there is an app for that

Jessica Scharff
February 22, 2012

The Sacramento Beer Week application - Beerhaps - is the creation of craft beer enthusiasts Ryan Tubbs and Chris Haney. During a road trip in July 2011, Tubbs and Haney were inspired to create the app...

Take a sip of the third annual Sacramento Beer Week

Jessica Scharff
February 22, 2012

Passing an evening with friends at the local bar can be a great way to socialize and enjoy a few beers. Around the Sacramento region, patrons may find a growing selection of craft beers available from...

Hannah Hicks, designer for PLDM, works on a pair of women’s
jeans.

Sacramento State students’ designs to appear on this year’s runway

Jessica Scharff
February 15, 2012

Hannah Hicks, designer for PLDM, works on a pair of women’s jeans.

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