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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

Marissa Murcko, Author

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How does Sac State’s diverse community celebrate Thanksgiving?

Marissa Murcko
November 24, 2016

Since 2015, Sacramento State has been known for having the seventh most diverse student body west of the Mississippi River. And with Thursday being the much awaited Thanksgiving holiday, here are some...

A painting entitled Brett F. by Mustafa Shaheen, featuring artist and member of Sacramento States art club, Form, is currently showcased in the University Union Art Gallerys final exhibit of the semester, Revealing Identity. (Photo courtesy of Rebecca Voorhees)

Art club members choose to reveal own identities in new exhibit

Marissa Murcko
November 22, 2016

The University Union Art Gallery is currently showcasing its final exhibit of the semester, which entitles “Revealing Identity”  —a group collaboration between students and members of Sacramento...

The PRIDE Center and Womens Resource Center will host the 2016 Transgender Awareness Week on campus from Nov. 14 to 20.
(Photo by Wikimedia)

Sac State celebrates transgender community with weeklong events

Marissa Murcko
November 16, 2016

Sacramento State will host this year’s Transgender Awareness Week from Nov. 14 to 20 with various events like panel discussions and group meditations throughout the campus. The weeklong event will...

(Photos by Flickr and Illustration by Vu Chau)

Top 10 memorable moments from 20 months of election 2016

Marissa Murcko
November 3, 2016

1.   Donald Trump announced his candidacy for President of the United States. On June 16, 2015, Donald Trump launched his presidential bid with a press conference held at his Trump Tower in New York...

A view of outside The WELL at Sac State

The WELL: six years of eco-friendliness

Marissa Murcko
October 19, 2016

Sacramento State has won awards and recognition for its accomplishments in sustainability and being a green campus, even taking the initiative further with the construction of the LEED gold certified The...

Students can find free karaoke at the Terminal Lounge in the University Union five days a week.
(Photo by Diana Rykun)

Terminal Lounge gets musical with karaoke night

Marissa Murcko
October 14, 2016

The Terminal Lounge on the second floor of the University Union at Sacramento State is currently offering free karaoke nights in its main lounge to students and the entire campus community for the rest...

Mentalist Craig Karges will be performing in the University Union Ballroom on Thursday, Oct. 13. Karges was named Campus Performer of the Year six times by the National Association of Campus Activities.
(Courtesy of Craig Karges)

Tricky, trippy night with mind reader Craig Karges

Marissa Murcko
October 6, 2016

Sacramento State’s favorite mentalist and psychologist Craig Karges will make a return to campus for an evening of trippy tricks, floating objects and mind readings inside the University Union Ballroom...

A new exhibit in the University Union Art Gallery, Project Eve by Aaron Lee, opened on Sept. 26. The exhibit features portraits of women who embody wisdom, desire and beauty.
(Courtesy of the University Union)

Artist champions female power in new colorful exhibit

Marissa Murcko
October 3, 2016

The University Union Art Gallery is currently featuring an exhibit entitled "Project Eve" that showcases colorful and vibrant portraits of artist Aaron Lee’s interpretation of every man’s ideal, perfect...

Sacramento States medieval literature professor Kim Zarinss holds a copy of her new novel, Sometimes We Tell the Truth, Thursday, Sept. 8 at the Library Gallery.
[Photo by Marivel Guzman]

Two Sac State professors publish new novels

Marissa Murcko
September 20, 2016

Two Sacramento State English professors recently published novels that took inspiration from human connection. One novel puts a spin on a classic tale from the 1400s, while the other compares and contrasts...

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