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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

Marwa Diaf, Author

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Next Egyptian leaders must come from the people

Marwa Diaf
December 7, 2011

The journey to democracy is not an easy one - especially after a 30-year-old dictatorship has just been toppled. Many may have truly believed the fight for freedom in Egypt was won, but the injustice continued...

More holidays deserve federal recognition

Marwa Diaf
November 30, 2011

The holidays are the time of the year people look forward to. It's a time where families, friends and loved ones get together to celebrate. For people who celebrate Christmas, getting together with their...

Syrian president must go, Arab League suspension a necessary decision

Marwa Diaf
November 16, 2011

The Arab Spring has been sweeping across North Africa and the Middle East since December 2010 and the spring is still blooming in Yemen and Syria. The people of Syria began their peaceful protest of Bashar...

Drone strikes on Yemen create hostility for US among Arab countries

Marwa Diaf
October 26, 2011

The United States is waiting in the buffet line, and today's special is Yemen. The U.S. has been involved in Afghanistan since 2001 as part of the war on terror and Iraq since 2003 as "Operation Iraqi...

Additional bank fees hurt students

Marwa Diaf
October 19, 2011

As if students do not have enough expenses to deal with, let's add an extra monthly payment for simply using a debit card. Bank of America will charge a monthly fee of $5 in the beginning of 2012 for those...

Israeli occupation needs to end and Palestine needs recognition

Marwa Diaf
October 12, 2011

As children we have always been told to play nice with other kids. If the United States and Israel were children, they would be in trouble quite often. The U.S. has supported Israel since its creation...

Klein revives CSUS Piano Series

Marwa Diaf
September 28, 2011

Behind every artist, behind every piece, lies a story waiting to be told.  German-born Andreas Klein said his obligation is not to entertain but to bring that story to life. Klein began playing the piano...

Indian vocalist draws inspiration from home

Marwa Diaf
September 20, 2011

Inspiration can be drawn from many different people in life – whether from friends, professors or historical figures. But for south Indian vocalist Sikkil Gurucharan, it is family. Gurucharan performed...

Prizes and entertainment to combine for fall Phlagleblast

Marwa Diaf
September 7, 2011

Candy, entertainment and prizes: What better way to kickstart the semester? In celebration of the fall semester, UNIQUE Programs and the University Union are hosting an open house to include a variety...

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