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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

Katie Mcmillin, Author

All content by Katie Mcmillin

Scorsese goes kid-friendly with ‘Hugo’

Katie McMillin
November 28, 2011

Director Martin Scorsese's new film "Hugo" is heartwarming, family fun. Yes, I know that seems odd coming from the director of the bloody films "Taxi Driver" and "Gangs of New York." Here is the rundown....

Freshman point guard leads women’s basketball to victory

Katie McMillin
November 26, 2011

Sacramento State's Fantasia Hilliard led the Hornets to a 89-85 victory over Eastern Illinois University at the Nest Saturday afternoon. The starting freshman point guard got into foul trouble early and...

Kelly Clarkson seeks identity in latest release

Kelly Clarkson seeks identity in latest release

Katie McMillin
November 13, 2011

It was 2002 when American Idol crowned Kelly Clarkson its first champion. College freshman were 9 years old, and thinking about that makes me feel very old. It is now 2011, and Clarkson just released her...

Junior forward Kylie Kuhns collects a rebound during practice.
Kuhns is one of two returning players to the womens basketball
team.

Women’s basketball preview: Kuhns to lead young squad

Katie McMillin
November 2, 2011

Junior forward Kylie Kuhns is back as the Sacramento State women’s basketball team looks to outrun the competition in the Big Sky Conference this season. The team finished the 2010-11 season 4-25 overall...

Hornet athletes participate in pickup games at the Well

Katie McMillin
October 26, 2011

Players on Sacramento State’s men’s basketball team routinely stop into the Well and play pick-up games in their spare time. They play with each other and against other students who just happen to...

Jessica Castano runs down field as defender Laura Bahno, No. 3,
and goalkeeper Savannah Abercrombie anticipate her next move.

Women’s soccer loses to Idaho State; playoff hopes fade

Katie McMillin
October 21, 2011

Idaho State midfielder Allyssa Kenney scored with 7.2 seconds left in regulation and junior Taylor Powell the overtime winner against Sacramento State's women's soccer team 3-2 Thursday night at Hornet...

Former Sac State track star Lea Wallace training at Hornet
Field. Wallace currently holds the school record for the 800m and
the 1500m outdoors. Wallace also holds the school record for the
800m and the 1 mile indoors.

Former Hornet runner conditions for Summer Olympics

Katie McMillin
October 19, 2011

Sacramento State alumna and track star Lea Wallace was recently selected to represent the United States at the Pan-American games, but she injured her ankle and was forced to drop out. She is on the...

Womens soccer plays to a draw against Northern Arizona

Women’s soccer plays to a draw against Northern Arizona

Katie McMillin
October 16, 2011

Sacramento State's women soccer team (6-7-1, 2-2-1) tied Northern Arizona University (2-8-6, 1-1-2) 1-1 after two overtime sessions at Hornet Field on Friday. Sac State forward Caitlin Pulver scored on...

Attire a hot topic for women’s golf team

Katie McMillin
October 12, 2011

Players on the Sacramento State women’s golf team have differing opinions on how they feel about the rising hemlines of skirts on the LPGA Tour, but their general consensus is the stereotypes are about...

Cross country teams finish in top-3 in San Francisco

Katie McMillin
October 8, 2011

The Sacramento State women's cross country team placed second and the men's team took third in the 25th annual Gator Invitational, hosted by San Francisco State at Speedway Meadow in Golden Gate Park on...

Junior dietetics major Rachel Mitchell trains at Hornet Stadium
for track and field, as well as along the river for the
cross-country team.

Cross country has close relationship with track and field

Katie McMillin
October 5, 2011

The cross country and track and field teams experience a crossover unlike any other sports on campus - training year-round and usually seven days a week. “We have just a couple weeks off,” said men’s...

Jordyn Rolling, sophomore communications major with an emphasis
on public relations, celebrates with her teammate after scoring the
second goal for Sacramento State.

Sac State women’s soccer comeback falls short, Hornets lose 3-2

Katie McMillin
October 1, 2011

Sacramento State's women's soccer team was defeated 3-2 by Portland State in the first Big Sky Conference game of the season Friday at Hornet Field. Portland State (5-6) led 2-0 at halftime, but two quick...

Reesey Bryers

Cross country star seeks new records

Katie McMillin
September 28, 2011

Sophomore cross country and track and field runner Reesey Byers said he hopes to be one of the top collegiate runners in the nation before he graduates. Byers already has the Sacramento State record...

The Well offers chance to compete, make friends

Katie McMillin
September 22, 2011

Intramural Sports offer opportunities for students, faculty and staff to run, kick, shoot, dive and dodge at the Well this fall semester. Participants can sign up either with a team or as an individual...

Hornet Stadium could be future site of CIF-San Joaquin football championships

Katie McMillin
September 14, 2011

Sacramento State is close to finalizing a deal for the CIF-San Joaquin Section Division I, II and III football championship games to be played at Hornet Stadium through 2013. Last December, local prep...

Jared Nessland keeps a Hornet Basketball player motivated and
focused at the end of a long training session. Nessland is kinda
like a

Sac State hires new strength coach

Katie McMillin
September 14, 2011

Sacramento State's new strength and conditioning coach brings experience and patience to his new role. Jared Nessland comes to the Sac State athletic program at a difficult time following the death of...

Junior Max Alverez makes a quick pass to avoid a steal from USF
player Vinny Caloiaro. Alverez Had 1 shot on goal and helped to
lead the Hornets in their 2-0 victory over San Francisco in
Sundays game.

Men’s soccer shuts out USF in home opener

Katie McMillin
September 5, 2011

Sacramento State defeated University of San Francisco 2-0 in its home opener Sunday night. After a scoreless first half, Sac State scored at the 52:40 mark when the ball was deflected into the goal by...

Mountain Lions look for early wins to start their season

Mountain Lions look for early wins to start their season

Katie McMillin
August 31, 2011

The Mountain Lions came within one game of reaching the United Football League Championship Game during their debut season in Sacramento. This season, the team hopes to improve on its 4-4 record in 2010,...

Fall sports preview: Cross country

Katie McMillin
August 31, 2011

Sacramento State’s cross country team looks to improve its on fourth-place Big Sky Championship finishes from last season. The team will compete without a key runner from last season as the team...

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