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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

Kathleen Pizzo, Author

All content by Kathleen Pizzo

Sacramento State has zero-tolerance policy on plagiarism

Kathleen Pizzo
February 19, 2014

With rigorous writing assignments designed to prepare them for the real world, Sacramento State students often sense the overwhelming pressure of needing both creative and supported thought.Whether by...

Sacramento State awarded with Tree Campus USA designation

Kathleen Pizzo
February 19, 2014

Channeling the change of seasons throughout the year with alluring alterations of color, Sacramento State has been recognized through its wealth of varying trees by the Arbor Day Foundation.The award was...

Students visit The WELL for a number of illnesses, and physicians are unaware of any unsatisfactory visits.

The WELL strives to give students satisfactory experience despite concerns

Kathleen Pizzo
December 4, 2013

With comprehensive medical and mental health offerings, the Student Health and Counseling Services offers a collaborative approach to healthcare that offers both urgent and primary care to Sacramento State...

Students disagree with study linking jobs to higher grades

Kathleen Pizzo
December 4, 2013

For Sacramento State students, having to work a part-time job is necessary for supporting the cost of higher education, but the ability to find a balance between studying, working and socializing has proven...

Anti-tobacco group looks to speed up the process for a smoke-free campus

Kathleen Pizzo
November 15, 2013

Since forming in September, the student-led organization Hornets for a Healthy Hive has progressed in its goal of making Sacramento State the first California State University tobacco-free campus.What...

Early morning classes give students, faculty flexibility in their schedule

Kathleen Pizzo
November 13, 2013

Sociology major Diana Macedonio, 22, regrets signing up for her 7:30 a.m. sociology class.“It’s difficult for me to wake up,” Macedonio said. “I’m less attentive than in my after lunch classes,...

Air Force Reserve sexual assault presentation raises awareness

Kathleen Pizzo
November 13, 2013

The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corp held an open presentation Nov. 8 on sexual assault and harassment, designed to change the way both are perceived and handled on campus and in the Air Force.Squadron...

Campus community discusses Master Plan at forum, offer suggestions

Campus community discusses Master Plan at forum, offer suggestions

Kathleen Pizzo
November 6, 2013

In an ongoing effort to build a better campus, Sacramento State held its second campus forum Oct. 30 on the Master Plan project.Put on by the Sacramento State’s Master Plan Task Force, the school has...

The Sacramento State Career Center located in Lassen Hall is a valuable resource that is often overlooked by students.

Students prepare for the future with Career Center

Kathleen Pizzo
November 6, 2013

Child development major Aneece McKinney, 22, is among the many fall 2013 Sacramento State future graduates who have yet to find a job relevant to their degree.“I think my education has helped me, but...

Committee wants to end commuter school brand

Kathleen Pizzo
October 30, 2013

Despite being involved in a wide variety of campus programs, Ishmael Pruitt said Sacramento State is commonly referred to as a commuter campus for a reason.Pruitt, a 21-year-old criminal justice major,...

Students weigh in on idea of expanded library hours

Kathleen Pizzo
October 23, 2013

The Sacramento State Library is open until 11 p.m. on weekdays, but some students feel they could utilize its services after the current closing time.Hannah Lifson, a 21-year-old communication studies...

Government shutdown does not hurt California State Universities

Kathleen Pizzo
October 23, 2013

The end of a nationwide fiscal shutdown and a debt ceiling increase is a relief for the California State University and its 23 campuses that have managed to escape without any damaging effects, said CSU...

New awareness program seeks to prevent alcohol poisoning among students

Kathleen Pizzo
October 16, 2013

California State University Chancellor Timothy White announced in August his hopes to bring an alcohol education program called Aware Awake Alive to all 23 CSU campuses.The program will be another tool...

Students have access to health insurance through Affordable Care Act

Kathleen Pizzo
October 16, 2013

Starting this month, the Affordable Care Act will allow many eligible college students to enroll in either no-cost public insurance or heavily discounted private insurance.CSU Chancellor Timothy White...

New student organization focuses on making Sacramento State tobacco-free campus

New student organization focuses on making Sacramento State tobacco-free campus

Kathleen Pizzo
October 16, 2013

A new student-led organization took the issue of recommending a tobacco-free campus into its own hands after there had been no change from a new task force appointed by President Alexander Gonzalez to...

Students with heavy burdens struggle to graduate in the expected four years

Kathleen Pizzo
October 9, 2013

After completing five semesters at Folsom Lake College and transferring to Sacramento State, Sarah Meads, a child development student and mother of two, has four semesters left under her Cal Grant to obtain...

Guy West Bridge will undergo restoration project to remove lead-based paint

Kathleen Pizzo
October 2, 2013

The city of Sacramento will make numerous restorations to the Guy West bridge during the spring semester, including a removal of the original lead based paint that has deteriorated since the bridge was...

Sacramento State Coffee With Cops event brings together students, police

Kathleen Pizzo
September 25, 2013

The Wellness Center held its second annual Coffee and Donuts with the Cops event Tuesday morning, allowing students to come together with Sacramento State Police to break down barriers and ask questions.The...

Architects looked at the buildings around campus and decided Douglass Hall will be one of the ones they will be working on.

Sacramento State Master Plan includes new facilities, parking structures

Kathleen Pizzo
September 25, 2013

Sacramento State's Master Plan Task Force began a series of public forums Sept. 17 to discuss the development of the campus over the next 15 to 20 years.The forum presented multiple concepts for the future...

Pride Center hosts safe zone training to increase LGBQT awareness

Kathleen Pizzo
September 19, 2013

The Sacramento State Pride Center will hold a public Safe Zone training Friday in the multicultural center to train people how to be an ally to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities. Safe...

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Sacramento State named top 10 in nation for transfers

Kathleen Pizzo
September 18, 2013

In a nationwide survey by U.S. News and World, an online college ranking magazine, Sacramento State was ranked eighth among 1,200 campuses for percentage of transfer students accepted. Sac State had an...

New club at Sacramento State spreads sexual awareness

Kathleen Pizzo
September 18, 2013

Choice USA is a new club at Sacramento State that focuses on reproductive awareness and comprehensive sex education.Brought to Sac State earlier this year by Mackenzie Buchanan, Choice USA values embracing...

The removal of the faculty parking gates in Parking Structure I has relieved congestion for students looking for a place to park their car. 

Removal of faculty parking gates may cause abuse by students

Kathleen Pizzo
September 11, 2013

At last month’s Faculty Senate meeting, Senator William Dillon raised concerns about the gates of the faculty section in front of Parking Structure I being removed over summer, which could potentially...

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