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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

Leidhra Johnson, Author

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Other easy ways to make a difference

Leidhra Johnson
November 30, 2010

JOIN AN ORGANIZATION WITH A POSITIVE GOAL Countless organizations already exist with goals ranging from ending suicide to helping poverty-stricken children. Find an organization with a message you agree...

Chuck D breaks rap culture norms

Leidhra Johnson
February 2, 2010

While rap today is often stereotyped as being affiliated with gangster and thug lifestyles, several artists and hip-hop groups such as Chuck D and Public Enemy have instead used their music to express...

Gonzalez:Sacramento State President Alexander Gonzalez delivered the annual Spring address today in the University Union.:Mia Matsudaira - State Hornet

Spring address draws protest

Leidhra Johnson
January 27, 2010

Despite the state's economic crisis, Sacramento State President Alexander Gonzalez expressed optimism for spring 2010 as he outlined the university's financial situation at his annual spring address on...

‘New girl’ on the block has tires

Leidhra Johnson
September 2, 2009

My boyfriend is cheating on me. Her name is Schwinn. She's beautiful, tan and skinny. He said she's fast, fun and unlike anyone else. Any other bike, that is. You see, Schwinn is my boyfriend's fixed-gear...

Prescription pills can become addictive too

Leidhra Johnson
September 2, 2009

It sure is convenient to live in a society where the solution to any problem can be found in the medicine cabinet. Feeling sad? There's a pill for that. Need more energy? There's a pill for that. Feeling...

Vinyl spins to a comeback

Leidhra Johnson
May 6, 2009

As I watch my Fugazi record spin and listen to the sounds come through the speakers, I can't help but smile. Even the hisses and pops of the vinyl sound just right. I look at my collection, and I am almost...

Tent City residents: A reflection of ourselves

Leidhra Johnson
April 15, 2009

I didn't know what to expect as I crossed over the railroad tracks into Sacramento's Tent City. Part of me was afraid and reluctant. Part of me was excited and curious. More than anything, I didn't know...

POLITICS: Iraqi journalist gets three years

Leidhra Johnson
April 8, 2009

While the name Muntadhar al-Zeidi may not sound familiar at first, many of you know who he is. Let me refresh your memory. Al-Zeidi is the Iraqi journalist that hurled his shoes at former President George...

Embracing living art

Leidhra Johnson
March 11, 2009

While tattoos have often been associated with uncivilized or irresponsible people or groups, that perception has been changing in recent years; there has been a growing acceptance of body art. Tattoos...

Phelps is not a druggie

Leidhra Johnson
February 19, 2009

Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps was caught smoking weed and now we, being the gossip-hungry country that we are, have decided to make him front-page news for everyone to see. Phelps, arguably the best Olympic...

Riots not the answer

Leidhra Johnson
February 18, 2009

Sacramento band Trash Talk came together with other bands, including Bay Area duo, Two Gallants on Sunday to host a benefit show in Berkeley for the family of Oscar Grant. Grant was shot and killed on...

VIDEO: Students Respond to Cal Grant Holds

Leidhra Johnson
February 11, 2009

California's economic crisis has had a huge impact on college students. The California State University system has decided to put holds on Cal Grants. Leidhra Johnson interviewed Sacramento State students...

CA’s new hit on our college pocketbooks

Leidhra Johnson
February 5, 2009

California State University students are now feeling just how real the current economic crisis is as holds are being placed on financial aid grants. California is expected to run out of money and must...

Can Obama bring us together as a nation?

Leidhra Johnson
January 28, 2009

The long-awaited day finally came on Tuesday, Jan. 20, when Barack Obama was sworn into office as the 44th President of the United States of America. His call for change was heard around the world as he...

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