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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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Books before break trump week of studying

Jonathan Ayestas
March 21, 2016

Imagine yourself running through the gamut of late-night study sessions, practice exams, study guides and a student loan's worth of coffee to finish the last leg of this painful journey with enough...

(From left to right) President Robert Nelsen; ASI President Melissa Bardo; Sam Alavi, director of Student Advocacy and Student Representation at UC Davis; Assemblymember Kevin McCarty; former Senator Darrell Steinberg; and Belinda Lum, assistant professor of sociology at Sacramento City College, get together to announce a new bill to increase funding for mental health services in The WELL at Sacramento State, Thursday, Feb. 25.

Mental health services bill aims to double funding

Jonathan Ayestas
February 25, 2016

Legislation for competitive grants to improve mental health services for the California State University, University of California and California Community College systems was introduced on Thursday...

Lecturer embraces pop culture for higher ed

Jonathan Ayestas
February 16, 2016

Communication Studies Professor Christine Miller suggested using rap battles, music videos and dance as methods for promoting higher education innovation. Every year, a faculty member is chosen...

President Nelsen gives Spring Address

Jonathan Ayestas
January 21, 2016

Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen highlighted the need for improved graduation rates in his first Spring Address. He informed the crowd in the University Union Ballroom of several statistics...

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Sac State investigates case of alleged disenrollment

Jonathan Ayestas
September 6, 2015

Sacramento State is investigating a case where a professor in the History Department allegedly disenrolled a student from his class after denying the Native American genocide. Official university...

Anthony Sadler, a senior at Sacramento State, listens to Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnsons speech about the events in France on August 26.

Anthony Sadler makes appearance on the Tonight Show

Jonathan Ayestas
September 2, 2015

Anthony Sadler, a Sacramento State senior who helped stop a possible terrorist attack in France appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Sadler said he was sleeping on the train while...

Food Pantry opens at Sac State

Jonathan Ayestas
September 1, 2015

The Food Pantry at Sacramento State opened its doors this Tuesday morning to begin distributing goods to students in need. Hosted by Associated Students, Inc., students have the option of going...

President Gonzalez to finish his 12 years of service at end of May

Jonathan Ayestas
May 16, 2015

After serving as president of Sacramento State for 12 years, Alexander Gonzalez is leaving behind a largely-altered campus still continuing to change. In his first year as president in 2003, Gonzalez...

Lester Holt selected by CSU Board of Trustees to receive award, speak at ceremony

Jonathan Ayestas
May 1, 2015

The California State University Board of Trustees have selected Sacramento State alumnus Lester Holt to receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters on May 23. Holt will also speak at the commencement...

Gonzalez calls Green Army flier featuring Herky the Hornet with sombrero offensive

Jonathan Ayestas
April 28, 2015

Sacramento State President Alexander Gonzalez in a message to all faculty and staff brought attention to a flier he called highly offensive created by the student director of the Green Army. The...

Sociology senior Elizabeth Bertelson receives her food at Gordito Burrito in the University Union on Thursday April 23, 2015.

Sac State needs to cater to students who eat a later breakfast

Jonathan Ayestas
April 16, 2015

It's a half hour until noon. You have some time before you start class and you have a craving for a hearty breakfast that will keep you running until your next gap of free time and then you think,...

Missing Sacramento State student found deceased, lack of tip information

Jonathan Ayestas
April 14, 2015

Robert Ziroyan, a Sacramento State student missing since April 2, was found deceased in Solano County on Sunday, according to a press release by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department. Ziroyan,...

Student government honors President Gonzalez

Jonathan Ayestas
April 8, 2015

Members of Associated Students Inc. recognized President Alexander Gonzalez's 12 years of service as campus president with a ceremonial mention before commencing their weekly board meeting in the Foothill...

California State University announces new president for Sac State

Jonathan Ayestas
March 25, 2015

The California State University Board of Trustees announced Robert Nelsen as Sacramento State's new campus president. Nelsen was formerly president of the University of Texas-Pan American in Edinburg,...

Ride-along with editors

Jonathan Ayestas
March 19, 2015

The Sacramento State Police Department offers students the chance to participate in a ride-along to experience a night on patrol with an officer. What the police department cannot stress enough...

Two cars collide head on between Mendocino Hall and Parking Lot ll. Police regulated traffic before freeing up the road by moving the cars off the street.

Cars collide head-on by Mendocino Hall

Jonathan Ayestas
March 19, 2015

Sacramento State Police responded to a collision between Parking Lot ll and Mendocino Hall at 10:05 a.m. at Sac State. Sergeant Matt Kroner called the accident a "moderate collision". "A major...

A firefighter uses an eletric hand saw to cut open the a door of a shed located behind the track as smoke pours out on Tuesday, March 17, 2015.

Fire in storage shed by The WELL damages equipment

Jonathan Ayestas
March 17, 2015

A firefighter uses an eletric hand saw to cut open the a door of a shed located behind the track as smoke pours out on Tuesday, March 17, 2015.

California State University Chancellor Timothy White walks down the halls of the state capitol on Advocacy Day March 2, 2015. Student representatives from all 23 CSU campuses had designated times to meet with different senators to lobby for additional CSU funding and issues pertaining to their campus.

Student government leaders lobby at state capitol on Advocacy Day

Jonathan Ayestas
March 2, 2015

Representatives from the 23 California State University campuses went to the capitol to lobby and advocate for an increased $97 million for the CSU budget and for campus-specific issues on the third...

Speaker of the Assembly Toni G. Atkins speaks at CHESS dinner

Jonathan Ayestas
March 2, 2015

State Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins from the 78th district in San Diego concluded the second day of the California Higher Education Student Summit (CHESS) after receiving the California State Student...

Toni Atkins accepts CSSA award for legislature

Jonathan Ayestas
March 2, 2015

State Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins from the 78th district in San Diego concluded the second day of the California Higher Education Student Summit (CHESS) after receiving the California State Student...

Student government leaders from all CSU campuses meet for welcome reception

Jonathan Ayestas
February 28, 2015

Members of the California State Student Association filled the Redwood Room in the University Union for a welcome reception following a board meeting earlier in the day as part of the California Higher...

CSU Board of Trustees approves new opt-out fee

Jonathan Ayestas
February 3, 2015

The California State University Board of Trustees approved a proposal to impose an optional Student Involvement and Representation fee (SIRF) that would cost students $4 a year, or $2 a semester, to...

Burnt popcorn forces people out of Mendocino Hall

Jonathan Ayestas
January 23, 2015

A fire alarm triggered at noon by burnt popcorn on the second floor of Mendocino Hall at Sacramento State caused occupants in the entire building to go outside. Director of Risk Management Kirtland...

Kimberly Nava served her last day as director of news services on Jan. 22 after 20 years of service.

Director of News Services to leave Sac State after 20 years of service

Jonathan Ayestas
January 16, 2015

Sacramento State's Kimberly Nava confirmed she will serve her last day as director of news services on Jan. 22. She accepted a job at Sacramento County's Executive Office as a communications and...

AIRC opens door to monitored after hour entry

Jonathan Ayestas
October 30, 2014

Students who use the Academic Information Resource Center can expect to keep their OneCard handy with finals approaching as entry to the 24-hour building will be controlled to not let just anybody...

Gonzalez explains retirement

Jonathan Ayestas
September 10, 2014

At the end of his yearly convocation address, what was thought to be a routine speech resulted in the announcement of Sacramento State’s President Alexander Gonzalez’s retirement. After mentioning...

Pilot community college degree program requires governor’s approval

Jonathan Ayestas
September 4, 2014

A select number of community colleges in California could soon expand to include four-year degrees if Governor Jerry Brown signs Senate Bill 850. SB850, authored by Senator Marty Block from District...

Ferguson:What we know as of now

Jonathan Ayestas
September 3, 2014

Riots in Ferguson maintain attention across the country even after the Missouri National Guard was withdrawn from the streets. With many conflicting reports, it can be easy to lose sight of what...

Student dies after collapsing at Well

Jonathan Ayestas
September 3, 2014

The Sacramento County Coroner confirmed the death of a 23-year-old male at The Well Tuesday at 12:16 a.m. Biological science major Mitul Bhakta was playing basketball Monday night when his heart...

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Go figure, men and women have different views on relationship satisfaction

Jonathan Ayestas
April 22, 2014

Kelly Abercrombie talks about her perspective on the dynamics of a male-female relationship: Emotional satisfaction is different for men and women in long-term relationships because women need a...

Rain a factor in bike accident near AIRC

Jonathan Ayestas
April 1, 2014

A bicyclist was injured riding by the west side of the AIRC when he lost control of his bike at 11:50 a.m. The biker suffered abrasions across his body and face. Three firefighters and two officers...

Online Learning White Paper raises discussion on Cal State online education

Jonathan Ayestas
March 27, 2014

A document containing Sacramento State student input that provides information and opinion on online courses is receiving statewide and nationwide attention. The Online Learning White Paper was...

Board of Trustees meeting will provide statistics on student success initiatives

Jonathan Ayestas
March 25, 2014

The California State University Board of Trustees will meet this week to discuss budget proposals and provide updates on student success initiative programs intended to help students graduate on time. Last...

Sacramento State seeks students for Obamacare

Jonathan Ayestas
March 20, 2014

A new project created by two universities is focused on educating students about health care before the approaching March 31 deadline. Los Angeles State Department of Health Science Chair Walter...

California Faculty Association continues bargaining for a new contract

Jonathan Ayestas
March 19, 2014

Salary and education issues between California State University and the California Faculty Association are improving for the first time since 2007. While CFA members find working with Chancellor...

Cal State advocates for higher education issues at federal level

Jonathan Ayestas
March 14, 2014

California State University’s annual Hill Day, in February, advocated keeping the Federal Pell Grant at its highest level after discussions of a possible reduction last year due to the debt ceiling. Phil...

$50 million student success initiative will address bottleneck courses, graduation rates

Jonathan Ayestas
March 8, 2014

California State University Chancellor Timothy White is planning to commit $50 million to provide services for the 23 campuses that have been neglected or suffered cuts from the past years following...

California bill would tax oil companies, fund higher education

Jonathan Ayestas
March 5, 2014

California Senator Noreen Evans introduced the California Fair Resources and Reinvestment Act in February, with hopes it will give more money to universities in California. The bill would impose...

Sacramento State political groups raise awareness on campus, state issues

Jonathan Ayestas
February 26, 2014

With Sacramento State being home to a massive population of diverse races, orientations and ideals, the College Democrats and Republicans attempt to appeal to a wide range of issues students are interested...

California State University task force investigates ethnic studies funding

Jonathan Ayestas
February 26, 2014

California State University Chancellor Timothy White created a task force in January after campuses across the CSU asked him to address the faculty and funding cuts in ethnic studies departments. The...

Sacramento State debates prison reform

Jonathan Ayestas
February 17, 2014

The Sacramento State Public Debate Association held a public forum Thursday discussing inadequate prison conditions and the increasing cost of maintaining an overwhelming amount of inmates. “In...

Associated Students Inc. elects new engineering director

Jonathan Ayestas
February 14, 2014

Associated Students welcomed senior mechanical engineering major Logan Rivera as he was approved of his appointment as Director of Engineering and Computer Science Wednesday. The position requires...

Associated Students Inc. discuss College Assistance Migrant Program

Jonathan Ayestas
February 7, 2014

The Associated Students Inc. Finance and Budget Committee met at the University Union Tuesday to review grant applications made last semester about the College Assistance Migrant Program. The College...

Sacramento State celebrates National Transgender Day of Remembrance

Jonathan Ayestas
November 25, 2013

Three Bay Area artists celebrated National Transgender Day of Remembrance at the Hinde Auditorium Nov. 20 through various art displays and a comedic book reading. The day of remembrance commemorates...

Graduate social work student rises above personal struggles

Jonathan Ayestas
October 23, 2013

Sacramento State social work graduate Jolene Ford was given recognition by the California State University Board of Trustees in August for returning to school after years of fearing the opinions of...

Board of Trustees discuss student success initiatives, new state budget

Jonathan Ayestas
October 2, 2013

The California State University Board of Trustees met Sept. 24 and 25 to adopt proposals on the budget for the 2013-2014 fiscal year. A current obstacle standing in the the way of recovery for the...

Board of Trustess will discuss budget increases, student scholarships

Jonathan Ayestas
September 18, 2013

The California State University Board of Trustees will meet to discuss budget increases due to Proposition 30, and will award scholarships to 23 students from each of its campuses on Sept. 24 and 25. Erik...

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