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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

Katrina Tupper, Author

All content by Katrina Tupper

Valentine?s Day is more than candy hearts and teddy bears

Katrina Tupper
February 9, 2010

The history of Valentine's Day Historically, Valentine's Day became popular and well-known around the same time that romantic love became popular in the 1800s. Candace Gregory, history professor, said...

Study spots where you can get your java fix

Katrina Tupper
December 10, 2009

Entering an unknown coffee shop, freshman liberal studies major Cynthia Jimenez can instantly tell whether to order her usual white mocha or to exit the shop altogether. Jimenez said coffee shops are the...

Musician hits the right chord

Katrina Tupper
December 5, 2009

At the age of 5, senior music major Kate Janzen received a birthday card from a family friend, and inside the card was a miniature electronic keyboard. Bill Janzen, her father, said she picked up the card...

New club aspires to keep kids off the streets

Katrina Tupper
November 19, 2009

The Skate Hornets skateboarding club is a new organization on campus and, although it may not have a loaded events calendar, the club's weekly skate sessions at Granite Skate Park cover the necessary field...

Professor inspired by her travel photos

Katrina Tupper
November 19, 2009

Maria Winkler, professor in the art department at Sacramento State, utilizes her artwork to benefit others in society. Winkler's most recent exhibit, "Water and Ice," is being hosted in the University...

Not getting enough rest? Find out how

Katrina Tupper
November 18, 2009

The importance of sleep has fallen to the bottom of the priority list for many Sacramento State students because of unmanageable workloads they create for themselves. Because of these unrealistic schedules,...

Women’s Resource Center hosts event on awareness about eating disorder

Katrina Tupper
November 8, 2009

This year, the Women's Resource Center at Sacramento State has focused on eating disorders and spreading awareness of these disorders to the campus community. The first event sponsored by the center took...

Asperger’s explored: A piece of the puzzle?

Katrina Tupper
October 29, 2009

Scott Hawkins, the victim in the Oct. 21 homicide, was known to have Asperger's disorder. Kim Roberts, a psychology professor at Sacramento State, was able to describe Asperger's disorder and her thoughts...

‘Good Hair’ offers insight into issues of hair in black community

Katrina Tupper
October 28, 2009

Chris Rock is a well-known comedian and in his most recent film "Good Hair" he shows that his humor can be entertaining and educational. In this film Rock studies the field of black hair. He discovers...

KSSU nominated for Radio Woodie Award

Katrina Tupper
October 22, 2009

For the second year in a row, Sacramento State's student-run radio station, KSSU 1530 AM, has been nominated for a "College Radio Woodie Award," which is handed out by MTV University. Last year, KSSU triumphed...

VIDEO: Coyote Grace performs and discusses transgender issues

Katrina Tupper
October 11, 2009

Coyote Grace performed Thursday Oct. 8 at 11a.m. and followed with a discussion on transgender issues. One of the bands two members, Joe Stevens, was born female and had the procedure done to be changed...

Coyote Grace brings awareness

Katrina Tupper
October 9, 2009

Click here to watch a video from the Oct. 8 performance Coyote Grace is a band unlike most. Not only does the band have a different indie-folk sound, but band member Joe Stevens has recently transitioned...

Going green a step at a time

Katrina Tupper
October 8, 2009

Students interested in environmental issues and promoting awareness on campus and in the community may want to consider joining the Environmental Student Organization. Ken Sala, senior environmental studies...

Otsuka talks about the meaning behind her novel

Katrina Tupper
October 1, 2009

Julie Otsuka, the author of "When the Emperor Was Divine," was born in Palo Alto, Calif., and now lives in New York. "When the Emperor Was Divine" is her first novel. A State Hornet staff member had the...

Novel gives students insight to internment camps

Katrina Tupper
October 1, 2009

I remember one topic from my high school history class: the Jewish concentration camps in Germany. I remember vivid depictions and photographs. I remember hearing how brutally those people were treated....

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