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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

Kyle Kershner, Author

All content by Kyle Kershner

Having trouble staying in shape? Get Fit HELP

Kyle Kershner
May 25, 2009

Spring is here, school is almost out, and that means term papers and finals are right around the corner. With all of that researching, writing and studying, how does one find a way to make time to get...

Can tattoo removal clinics help the economy?

Kyle Kershner
May 25, 2009

We've all heard about Congress approving a $410 billion spending bill on the heels of the $787 billion economic stimulus package that President Barack Obama signed into law. What you might not know, is...

Details fuzzy in new national service act

Kyle Kershner
May 13, 2009

With summer quickly approaching, President Barack Obama is giving us another dose of change. Last month, he signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, to reauthorize and reform national service laws....

Kings tank season for a chance at good draft pick

Kyle Kershner
April 30, 2009

It was a very tough season if you're a Sacramento Kings fan. Finishing with a record of 17-65, it was by far the team's worst performance in franchise history. The team would have had far greater success...

Updating your friends in 140 letters or less

Kyle Kershner
April 16, 2009

For the past five years or so, social networking sites have become a prominent part of people's lives. MySpace and Facebook have been popular for awhile now, and these are good ways of staying in touch...

Criminal justice system to blame in Oakland police shooting

Kyle Kershner
April 15, 2009

Last month in Oakland, the deadliest attack on California law enforcement since 1970 occurred. Lovelle Mixon, 26, of Oakland, opened fire on police in two separate incidents, killing four officers and...

Keeping us safe from credit card fraud

Kyle Kershner
March 25, 2009

When it comes to credit cards, we all want to make sure that we have security and are avoiding the potential of anyone using our cards illegitimately. To help reduce this risk, Sacramento State is now...

Quick turn around on Riverfront repairs

Kyle Kershner
March 19, 2009

In February, the River Front Center, located on the north side of campus, flooded after a plumbing leak was discovered in the crawlspace underneath the center's floor. When the center first flooded on...

RANTS: Sac State’s Parking Issues

Kyle Kershner
March 11, 2009

At Sacramento State, the parking situation sucks on a number of levels. First of all, the fees keep going up. It is now $153 for a semester, and six dollars per day, up from $108 a semester and five dollars...

It’s time to get a new arena for the Kings

Kyle Kershner
February 26, 2009

There has been talk for the past few years of the Sacramento Kings moving to a different city. Plans to build a new arena have fallen through time and time again, with issues ranging from the placement...

Ready, set, no switch

Kyle Kershner
February 18, 2009

Feb. 17, 2009. This is the date that we've been waiting for. We've seen commercials for over a year now, telling us to "get ready" for this big change. I'm talking about the switch to digital television....

A bittersweet move

Kyle Kershner
January 28, 2009

With all of the latest advancements in technology, it's not a big surprise that print journalism is less prevalent than it used to be. Today, we have the option to pay for newspapers, or get the same information...

Gas prices decrease

Kyle Kershner
January 28, 2009

I can still remember how violently ill I got each time I would fill up my gas tank earlier this year. Over $50 per tank, and I drive a small car that gets pretty good gas mileage. Luckily, for now at least,...

Please, hang up and drive

Kyle Kershner
December 15, 2008

It's a bad habit that many of us have been guilty of. It's a dangerous and it can lead to injuries and even death. We're talking about using a cell phone while driving, whether it's for a phone call or...

Retail: The ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’

Kyle Kershner
December 11, 2008

It's that time of year again. The retail world brings out the best in everyone during the holiday season. After all, who doesn't love frantic, desperate, last-minute shoppers? Or how about the redundant...

Smokers should quit before adopting

Kyle Kershner
November 19, 2008

Smokers in the United Kingdom might soon be banned from being foster parents, according to the Mail Online website. Redbridge, located in East London, is said to be the first council in the country to...

Find out who is googling your name with Ziggs

Kyle Kershner
October 22, 2008

If you've ever wondered if anyone out there is Googling your name, you're about to find out. A new social networking website, Ziggs.com, is garnering plenty of attention with its ability to determine who...

‘Pacman’ in legal trouble…again

Kyle Kershner
October 22, 2008

TODAY The Dallas Cowboys' cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones is in the headlines yet again - not for something he did on the football field, but for the fact that he just cannot seem to stay out of trouble....

Calorie listings on menus a good idea

Kyle Kershner
October 9, 2008

For those of you who enjoy both fast-food and counting calories - probably the same people that order a double cheeseburger, large fries and a diet soda - there is good news: Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pizza...

Juggling work and college

Kyle Kershner
September 29, 2008

A full load of college classes is often difficult and time-consuming. When you add a part-time (or in some cases, two part-time) job into the equation, that's when things get really stressful. We all know...

Today’s music is awful, disappointing

Kyle Kershner
September 18, 2008

Music of pretty much all genres has seemed to exponentially decrease in quality over the past few years. Once upon a time, you could turn on the radio and hear a good song. Once upon a time, you could...

Science gives men excuse to cheat

Kyle Kershner
September 17, 2008

Ladies, do you ever worry about your man cheating on you? Well consider this. A new Swedish study came out earlier this month that a gene variant found in voles (mouse-like creatures) who cheat on their...

Two weeks to remember

Kyle Kershner
September 4, 2008

The opening ceremony for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games from Beijing, China set the tone for what was one of the most memorable Games ever. These Olympics had plenty of storylines and despite the controversy,...

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