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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

Leticia Lopez, Author

All content by Leticia Lopez

Statistics classes mean better math skills for college students

Leticia Lopez
December 5, 2012

Sacramento State students’ math scores have improved since last year because of two new math courses which help incoming freshmen understand math at a slower pace and meet the general education math...

The late communication studies professor Nick Trujillos memorial service was held on Tuesday in the Alumni Center. A laptop was set up for attendees to watch a 5-minute video tribute to him as they passed through the display of memorabilia.

Memorial held in remembrance for communication studies professor Nick Trujillo

Leticia Lopez
November 28, 2012

The late communication studies professor Nick Trujillo's memorial service was held on Tuesday in the Alumni Center. A laptop was set up for attendees to watch a 5-minute video tribute to him as they passed through the display of memorabilia.

CSUS named Tree Campus USA

Leticia Lopez
November 7, 2012

The Arbor Day Foundation named Sacramento State a Tree Campus USA for its commitment of effectively managing the trees on campus. Tree Campus USA is a program that recognizes universities and colleges...

Hoodie Allen live at the Union Ballroom Monday night, brought to you by UNIQUE Programs.

Hip-hop artist Hoodie Allen performs at Sac State

Leticia Lopez
November 6, 2012

Hoodie Allen live at the Union Ballroom Monday night, brought to you by UNIQUE Programs.

Delta Gamma Foundation holds a charity competition to see which member has the sweetest eyes in the Library Quad Thursday.

Delta Gamma Foundation raises money for the blind

Leticia Lopez
October 25, 2012

Delta Gamma Foundation holds a charity competition to see which member has the sweetest eyes in the Library Quad Thursday.

Student program aims to help poverty-stricken Haitian kids

Leticia Lopez
October 24, 2012

Ann Prepare Lavni, or APL, is an organization at UC Davis that promotes bilingual education in schools and helps children continue their education in Anse-a-Pitres, Haiti. Without this program, the children...

Voter registration ends today

Leticia Lopez
October 22, 2012

Today is the last day to register to vote for the Nov. 6 election. If you have not yet registered, today is the last day to do so before midnight. To apply to register to vote, you can fill the online...

The closing reception to Party Obscura was held Friday at Sacramento States Witt Gallery.

‘Party Obscura’ art exhibit gives the creeps

Leticia Lopez
October 13, 2012

Sacramento State's Witt Gallery hosted "Party Obscura," an art exhibit displaying watercolor paintings, digital drawings and skeleton arms, for the past week of Oct. 8 to Oct. 12. The creepy theme expressed...

What are your plans for Halloween?

Leticia Lopez
October 10, 2012

  Tony Nguyen Freshman, undeclared “I don’t really do any partying whatsoever, because Halloween is pretty much like any other day except for the kids that walk up to my house. If...

Former foster youths model for a good cause

Leticia Lopez
October 9, 2012

Sacramento State hosted the 11th annual Foster Youth Education Fund with a fashion show, and 51 current and former foster youths as models Sunday afternoon. California Dreamin’ was the theme of the fashion...

Candy Finnigan, lead interventionist from the A&E series Intervention, speaks at Sac State on Thursday in the University Union Ballroom. She spoke for over an hour about her personal recovery, and ended the night with a Q&A session.

Interventionist speaks to students about addiction

Leticia Lopez
October 3, 2012

Interventionist Candy Finnigan from the television series “Intervention” spoke at Sacramento State Thursday evening about addiction, her personal experience and how to confront a family member about...

Sac State nursing professor, Dr. Joyce Mikal-Flynn, talked about her book “Turning Tragedy into Triumph” and her experience of losing and regaining her memories.

Professor offers inspiration

Leticia Lopez
October 3, 2012

Sac State nursing professor, Dr. Joyce Mikal-Flynn, talked about her book “Turning Tragedy into Triumph” and her experience of losing and regaining her memories.


Mapping the route of CSUS tuition fees

Leticia Lopez
September 19, 2012

Tuition and campus fees may seem excessive, but the benefits offer more to students than simply access to education. Associate vice president of budget planning and administration Stacy Hayano said the...

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