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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

Karen Marie Watson, Author

All content by Karen Marie Watson

Student aides decide

Karen Marie Watson
May 11, 2005

Teaching assistants, grading assistants and instructional student aides have united, ready to strike on Thursday because of unresolved labor disputes. The California Alliance of Academic Student Employees,...

Professors discuss Iraq war

Karen Marie Watson
May 10, 2005

Three Sacramento State government professors marked the two-year anniversary of the war in Iraq by discussing its misconceptions at a town hall meeting in the Hinde Auditorium on Wednesday. They spoke...

Sen. Dave Cox remembers small-town values in his Capitol job

Karen Marie Watson
May 6, 2005

Sen. Dave Cox has come a long way from the hills of Tonkawa, Okla., where his life began, but the values that were instilled in him there as a child serve him well in California's Capitol. "Your word is...

Health center fee barely passes

Karen Marie Watson
April 27, 2005

Measure 3, an increase in mandatory student health services fees passed by a slim margin of 1,134 votes to 1,061. This is the first increase for student health services since 1994. "This is a win-win situation,"...

Measure 1 passes with over half of the student vote

Karen Marie Watson
April 26, 2005

Measure 1, which allows the ASI to redirect funds from the student fees passed with 1,264 students voting yes and 767 voting no. This measure will not increase student fees but will allow ASI to hire a...

Student Health Center measure passes only just

Karen Marie Watson
April 21, 2005

Measure 3, an increase in mandatory Student Health Services fees passed by a slim margin of 1134 votes to 1061. This is the first increase for student health services since 1994. "This is a win-win situation,"...

Bookstore relocation set for fall

Karen Marie Watson
April 20, 2005

Imagine sipping a cup of your favorite specialty coffee while you browse among a large selection of new books. You find a book you like and sit down on a comfortable couch with the book and your coffee...

Professor counsels Red Lake

Karen Marie Watson
April 20, 2005

Finding a warm place to have fun is usually what students and faculty want to do during spring break. But Sacramento State's Stephen Brock flew to Minneapolis, then drove 51?2 hours to the still-frozen...

Alumnus brings driving safety to California

Karen Marie Watson
April 20, 2005

Just one class at Sacramento State can make a big difference in a student&s life. Just ask Travis Taylor, a 2004 graduate who majored in public relations. He landed his dream job working to make young...

Land Park duo defends war display

Karen Marie Watson
April 6, 2005

Controversial lawyers Stephen and Virginia Pearcy came to Sacramento State on March 30 to discuss "Freedom of Expression in a Time of War." Both are Sacramento natives who came into the spotlight in February...

University will retain CSU name

Karen Marie Watson
March 30, 2005

It doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, but the name California State University at Sacramento is going to remain the official name of the capital's college. President Alexander Gonzalez went to his branding...

Remedial classes needed for CSU freshmen

Karen Marie Watson
March 30, 2005

Nearly half of the freshmen entering the California State University system need remedial education in math and English, according to the latest report issued at the March board of trustees meeting. The...

Many CSU freshmen need remedial education

Karen Marie Watson
March 21, 2005

Nearly half of the freshmen entering California State Universities still need remedial education in math and English, according to the latest report issued at the March Board of Trustees meeting. The report...

CSUS name will stay

Karen Marie Watson
March 17, 2005

It doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, but the name California State University at Sacramento is going to stay the official name of the capital's college. President Alexander Gonzalez went to his branding...

Nursing expands program

Karen Marie Watson
March 9, 2005

Amid challenges to Sacramento State's nursing division like an increasing faculty shortage, the program continues to grow to meet the needs of the community. With the nursing shortage increasing daily,...

Profs resist new name

Karen Marie Watson
March 9, 2005

Emotions ran high at Thursday's Faculty Senate meeting as it discussed the proposed name change from California State University, Sacramento to Sacramento State University. A number of senate members charged...

Name change causes debate

Karen Marie Watson
March 7, 2005

Emotions ran high at Thursday's Faculty Senate meeting as it discussed the proposed name change of California State University, Sacramento, to Sacramento State University. A number of senate members charged...

Higher education

Karen Marie Watson
March 2, 2005

What started out as a hobby for Kevin Tatsugawa while an undergraduate student at Sacramento State in the 1980s has taken him to the top of the world, in the shadow of Mt. Everest. Tatsugawa, a Sac State...

Logo design team seeks campus input

Karen Marie Watson
March 2, 2005

What will Sacramento State, the San Francisco 49ers, San Diego State, Kristi Yamaguchi and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers soon have in common? The answer is the identity design team of Osaki Design Inc. The...

Campus contributes to new logo

Karen Marie Watson
February 28, 2005

What will Sacramento State, the San Francisco 49ers, San Diego State, Kristi Yamaguchi and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers soon have in common? The answer is the identity design team of Osaki Design Inc. The...

Sac State, Los Rios collaborate programs

Karen Marie Watson
February 23, 2005

A closer relationship between Los Rios Community College District and Sacramento State began with a breakfast between two old friends. Los Rios Chancellor Brice Harris and Sac State President Alexander...

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