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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

Natalye Smith, Author

All content by Natalye Smith

Group fights for fee freeze

Natalye Smith
January 3, 2008

In the spirit of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's "year of education" taking place next year, a group in California is making sure that education, more specifically the cost of it, is made a priority in 2008....

UTAPS’ pullout cost $325,000

Natalye Smith
December 13, 2007

Documents revealed that University Transportation and Parking Services spent $325,000, in addition to other costs, when it broke its lease with a moving solutions company. The company would have provided...

Audit calls CSU hiring practices inconsistent

Natalye Smith
December 12, 2007

The California State Auditor released a report today stating that the California State University system is inconsistent in hiring practices and has spent millions of dollars in providing legal counsel...

Applications for legislative-process experience being accepted

Natalye Smith
December 10, 2007

For seniors and college graduates hoping to gain experience at the State Capitol and experience first-hand how government works, the 2008-09 Capital Fellows Programs is now accepting applications. The...

Alumni help fund programs

Natalye Smith
December 6, 2007

In the past year, alumni and community members have increased their contributions to Sacramento State by donating large amounts of money for projects, departments and scholarships. According to Public...

Aloha to new album ‘Light Works’

Natalye Smith
December 5, 2007

Indie rock quartet Aloha have come out with the perfect segue into the holiday season with a seven-song EP entitled "Light Works," out today. Past Aloha recordings, particularly those done earlier on in...

Local CFA member responds to CSU audit

Natalye Smith
December 4, 2007

In light of the recent California State University audit, California Faculty Association members said money for extra perks should be put back into the university and not used to give bonuses to top executives...

Increased functions of MySacState not satisfying for most students

Natalye Smith
November 16, 2007

My Sac State, the highly anticipated website that replaced CasperWeb as the "fast, easy, secure" way to access records, is now receiving mixed reactions from the campus community. The application, created...

It’s lunchtime!

Natalye Smith
November 16, 2007

To the average student at Sacramento State, the name Cheng Wang does not ring a bell. However, the phrase "It's'a lunchtime" just might register with more than a few people. Wang is the charismatic face...

Professors reach a wider audience

Natalye Smith
November 16, 2007

Many professors at Sacramento State have written books, either as part of their research or to incorporate into their classroom curriculum. Ironically, their published work is reaching a larger audience...

A day of unconditional honor?

Natalye Smith
November 15, 2007

Statewide, students and federal and state workers enjoyed Monday off in celebration of Veterans Day, but the historical significance and origin of the day are not always stressed in classes or communities....

Violence, globalization effects on women worldwide

Natalye Smith
November 14, 2007

Violence against women is a worldwide occurrence, the cause and effects of which have been subtly incorporated into the infrastructure of society over time, said Sujata Warrier, director of the New York...

American Steel solidifies again

Natalye Smith
November 13, 2007

After what can only be described as a five year definite break, Oakland punk rockers American Steel have surprised fans by unexpectedly reuniting to release their fourth full-length, "Destroy Their Future,"...

Lecture examines genocide, recovery

Natalye Smith
November 8, 2007

A brutal ethnic cleansing in 1994 left an estimated 1 million people dead in Rwanda. Nearly 13 years later, the Central African country has healed much, but still has more trials ahead of it, participants...

New culture needed to prevent genocides, speaker says

Natalye Smith
November 7, 2007

Citizens of Rwanda need to take an active interest in democracy in order to prevent a repeat of 1994's genocide, Rwandan Ambassador to the United Nations Joseph Nsengimana said today. "It is by bad politics...

Professors helping professors

Natalye Smith
October 24, 2007

In addition to their full-time duties of lecturing, grading and keeping office hours, many professors at Sacramento State have written books, either as part of their research or to incorporate into their...

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PR guru hired for Gonzalez

Natalye Smith
October 24, 2007

After it was revealed that President Alexander Gonzalez endorsed the hunting of red-listed animals in Tanzania, Sacramento State called in media relations expert Doug Elmets to help the university save...

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Public relations consultant serves as aid in hunting controversy

Natalye Smith
October 17, 2007

After it was revealed last month that President Alexander Gonzalez endorsed red-list animal hunts in Tanzania, Sacramento State called in public relations expert Doug Elmets to help the university save...

Campus will celebrate 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. visit

Natalye Smith
October 10, 2007

In October of 1967, Martin Luther King Jr. was on a tour of California and received a letter from Sacramento State's Cultural Programs Committee asking him to stop and speak on campus. The purpose of his...

More blogs in classes?

Natalye Smith
October 10, 2007

As Sacramento State professors strive to be innovative both in and out of the classroom, they've introduced something new to the equation - the Internet. Although the school offers resources through the...

Website receives mixed reviews

Natalye Smith
October 2, 2007

My Sac State, the highly anticipated website that replaced CasperWeb as the "fast, easy and secure" way to access records, is now receiving mixed reactions from the campus community. The application, which...

Administrator claims graffiti incident could lead to discipline

Natalye Smith
September 26, 2007

Sacramento State students were greeted Tuesday morning by graffiti on the side of Mendocino Hall. The tagging, which appeared to be hastily done in black spray paint, said "Dear Gonzo PLZ RESIGN" and was...

Tau Kappa Epsilon returns

Natalye Smith
September 20, 2007

After being suspended for more than a year, Sacramento State fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon is back on campus with a reorganized membership and a new purpose. The fraternity's chapter, Theta-Upsilon, was...

Director brings new focus to Career Center

Natalye Smith
September 18, 2007

As a college student, Beth Merritt Miller flirted with the idea of majoring in pre-physical therapy before deciding upon economics. She eventually graduated with her bachelor's degree from South Dakota...

Memories of a good friend

Natalye Smith
September 10, 2007

At his memorial in early August, family and friends wrote some of their most treasured memories of Christopher Ramos on pieces of paper that were later compiled into a book for his loved ones. Reading...

Former ASI vice president dies in motorcycle crash

Natalye Smith
August 14, 2007

UPDATED TUESDAY 12:31 A.M. Christopher Ramos, a Sacramento State student, described as a passionate, gregarious individual who always shared a smile, died early Saturday morning in a motorcycle accident...

Bill could provide full insight to CSU, UC pay

Natalye Smith
August 14, 2007

A bill that could provide full insight to compensation packages for executives in the California State University and University of California systems was approved by the Assembly Higher Education Committee...

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