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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

Julie Harju, Author

All content by Julie Harju

The sound of L.A. and the soul of a man

Julie Harju
November 17, 2004

If someone didn't already like Fredalba, one phone conversation is enough to change a person's perspective on the band. From joking around about drummer Blair Shott's penchant for a certain kind of underwear,...

Costumes help free alter egos

Julie Harju
November 10, 2004

Now that Halloween is over, it seems a shame to put away those perfectly good costumes, stuffing them in a closet for another year and just forgetting about them. - It's such a waste, really, to have Lara...

Insecurity bad for relationships

Julie Harju
October 27, 2004

On the top of most guys' list of annoying things women do,complaining about their bodies has to be about second or third. Idon't think I've ever met a woman who was completelysatisfied with her body or...

Wandering eyes, minds, and hearts end up in heartbreak

Julie Harju
October 20, 2004

When it comes to cheating, Sacramento State students are pretty closed mouthed. Most students approached with the question "What do you consider cheating?" had no comment, or answered but refused to be...

Scion targets new generation of car buyers

Julie Harju
October 13, 2004

It's not about power, money or control. Well, maybe it is. At any rate, the generation called "Generation Y" or the "echo boomers" has it. The world wants to sell to people aged 18-25, to start trends...

How to have a votergasm

Julie Harju
October 13, 2004

It seems like everyone's talking about how young voters are the most under-represented group when it comes down to doing it. Voting, that is. Thankfully, some patriotic individuals have opted to go for...

Everybody hurts sometimes

Julie Harju
October 5, 2004

Sex is an amazing, fun act. People don't like to think about it, but there's a dark, terrible and sad side to sex that can't be ignored in favor of fun and lighthearted topics. - -A close friend of mine...

Charlotte Martin’s new CD emotional, not hard core

Julie Harju
October 5, 2004

Charlotte Martin's new album, "On Your Shore,"makes me think of church. And not in a good way. I have the definite inclination to think that anyone who justfinished touring with Liz Phair has to rock....

Put out of shut up

Julie Harju
September 21, 2004

I love the movie "Fast Times at Ridgemont High,"mostly because almost every character in the film has traits thatappear in real life. The stoner/surfer types, the jocks, the studs,the bullies, and the...

Add pleasure with do-it-yourself erotica

Julie Harju
September 15, 2004

"He slid his fingers beneath her blouse, slowly undoingthe buttons with his left hand while his right found the laceseparating him from her soft, creamy skin. Reaching the clasp, heundid her bra and slowly...

Toots Hibbert and his Maytals, along with MArley Brothers, unite in one love

Julie Harju
September 8, 2004

The stereotypical reggae crowd changed into a melting pot ofpeople at Caesar's Palace in Tahoe last Wednesday night.Young hipsters mixed smoothly with the older dreadlocked crowd andthe whole harmonious...

Back to school and dead broke

Julie Harju
September 1, 2004

Julie Harju State Hornet The letter arrives. "Congratulations," it reads. "You'vebeen accepted California State University of Sacramento." Once the dizzying euphoria passes, the student reads on to thefine...

Sex on the Side

Julie Harju
September 1, 2004

Julie Harju State Hornet The first week of school is filled with beginnings8212; newclasses start, books are cracked, and students begin eyeing theirclassmates. Everyone can admit up front that even if...

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