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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

Nancy Rebolledo, Author

All content by Nancy Rebolledo
Courtesy of UnderTheBaseBoardLuke Gary highlining 700 feet off the ground, near Thunder mountain, south of Lake Tahoe. Picture from Garys personal collection.

Highlining and high living: Outdoor adventures

Nancy Rebolledo
December 1, 2015

Looking over the Yosemite skyline is breathtaking without a doubt, but picture walking over it, with nothing underneath but a rope and trees hundreds of feet tall. To third-year business major Nick...

Supergirl: The hero we have been waiting for

Nancy Rebolledo
November 18, 2015

As college students, we binge-watch Netflix habitually including many favorites such as Agents of Shield and The Flash. Now, it's time to add a new superhero show to your viewing repertoire. Supergirl’s...

Halloween is big business and few companies are more prepared for it than Spirit Halloween. The company has over 1,100 locations, including this one in Pasadena, Calif. (Michael Robinson Chavez/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Think before you pick your costume

Nancy Rebolledo
October 27, 2015

Halloween, although it is the perfect excuse to dress up as one's favorite superhero or TV character, can get out of hand if not handled and thought about carefully. It has become more apparent...

#BoycottStarWarsVII is just plain wrong

#BoycottStarWarsVII is just plain wrong

Nancy Rebolledo
October 22, 2015

#BoycottStarWarsVII is a hashtag that started on Twitter and has taken over social media recently; its supporters claim to be using it to boycott the upcoming Star Wars movie because the film is "anti-white." How...

Students listen to Scott Brown and Janice Garcia talk about nutrition, diet and how to cook. The Well, The Cove, Oct. 15, 2015

The WELL offers healthy cooking demonstrations

Nancy Rebolledo
October 19, 2015

Grab a friend and register for a cooking demo class in the Cove at the WELL. Throughout the semester, presentations will be taking place at least twice a month for those who are interested in learning...

Are Disney’s live-action films taking over?

Nancy Rebolledo
October 12, 2015

It's a battle of the times: animation vs live-action. It seems like Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland” may have just been the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Disney’s now seemingly-endless...

Students deemed least likely to vote

Nancy Rebolledo
October 1, 2015

Politicians try their hand at social media to connect to college-aged voters.“Register to Vote” is a slogan quickly appearing on several platforms. College-aged students, those between the ages of...

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Fall TV guide: from “Empire” to “Supergirl”

Nancy Rebolledo
September 30, 2015

With the turn of the season also comes the return and premiere of fall TV show season. Sacramento State students can enjoy new shows like "Scream Queens," "The Muppets" and "Supergirl," as well as see...

Wednesday’s Nooner helps to celebrate Mexican independence

Nancy Rebolledo
September 24, 2015

An invitation to get to know one another's culturesLast Wednesday’s nooner “El Grito” was attributed to those of Hispanic heritage, in celebration of Mexican Independence Day. All students passing...

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Why we need to recognize Hispanic heritage

Nancy Rebolledo
September 22, 2015

U.S. history has been taught to us since grade school. Most of us can name at least one of the founding fathers, and all of us can remember why we started the Civil Rights Movement. But why were some of...

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Concert guide for the academically stressed

Nancy Rebolledo
September 17, 2015

In between long weeks of studying and homework, students have the option to relax a little and enjoy a bit of their favorite music, live. Below are a few of the concerts in the surrounding Sacramento and...

Students stay on trend with a budget

Nancy Rebolledo
September 8, 2015

Burgundy, emerald green and mustard yellow are colors that are in style for the upcoming fall fashion, according to fashion magazines like Vogue and Vanity Fair.There is no better time to reinvent or even...

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