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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

Nelly Perez, Author

All content by Nelly Perez

Cinco de Mayo is not about margaritas and tacos

Nelly Perez
May 5, 2015

Cinco de Mayo is one of the most misunderstood holidays that has ever existed. Many people don’t know what they are celebrating and are unaware they are contributing to negative Mexican stereotypes. Every...

Hybrid classes: More harm than good

Nelly Perez
April 23, 2015

Technology can either hurt or help students in their educational process. Hybrid classrooms are meant to be convenient for students and professors with busy schedules. Students are able to learn and professors...

Disney gives misleading life expectations to young girls

Nelly Perez
April 20, 2015

Ask any girl who her favorite Disney princess is, it is very likely that she has one. Watching Disney movies for many of us was an large part of our childhood. But do we ever stop to think about the lies...

Stuggles every middle child deals with

Nelly Perez
April 14, 2015

Those who are middle children, in other words, have one older and one younger sibling, usually feel like they are the unluckiest child in the family. They feel the most ignored from their parents during...

Quiet mouths make for loud minds

Nelly Perez
March 12, 2015

Introverts are the most misunderstood group of people that anyone can encounter. They are often judged because they seem to not fit in normally with the rest of society.People have different ways of interacting...

You can be Mexican, and American, at the same time

Nelly Perez
March 6, 2015

Part of the human experience is developing an identity in order to feel a sense of belonging in your community. Having firm roots in one country, while being raised in another, leads to a tug-of-war in...

Vulgarity should not be a point of pride for women

Nelly Perez
March 2, 2015

Many women today use the term "bad bitch" as a compliment. Urban Dictionary has defined the term "bad bitch" as a “self respected, strong female who has everything together. That consists of body, mind,...

To Greek, or not to Greek

Nelly Perez
February 23, 2015

Sacramento State students are familiar with the sorority and fraternity booths that take over the quad during Rush Week. Many walk past them at a quick pace without making any eye contact with members,...

Sac State Sustainability brings changes to CSUS

Nelly Perez
February 23, 2015

Members of the Sustainability Committee gathered at Capital Public Radio for their quarterly meeting to discuss their goals to improve sustainability on campus by bringing awareness and change to Sacramento...

Pay It Forward, With the 20 Percent

Nelly Perez
February 12, 2015

The server clocks in on Friday afternoon with one goal: to make as much money as possible without losing their mind. They check in at the host stand to let them know that they is ready, and patiently waits...

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