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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

Princess Calabrese, Author

All content by Princess Calabrese

‘Call of Duty’ on Xbox, life’s greatest joy

Princess Calabrese
November 20, 2008

The country has elected its first black president. Californians have been demonstrating across the state in opposition to and in support of Proposition 8. Amidst the political chaos, one would think that...

Medicinal marijuana: What’s the problem?

Princess Calabrese
November 12, 2008

I've just finished watching a commercial from the advertising campaign Above the Influence. You know, those extremely factual commercials that show legit reasons for not smoking weed. Remember the commercial...

A personal letter to Hugh Hefner

Princess Calabrese
October 30, 2008

Dearest Hef, Really sorry to hear about your breakup with your No. 1 gal, Holly Madison. I'll admit she was my second favorite out of the three (Bridget Marquardt is my personal No. 1), but I have a feeling...

IBM, CSUS partner up

Princess Calabrese
October 22, 2008

Sacramento State and IBM are collaborating to develop four new courses that aim to teach students about one of the most commonly used computer platforms in the world. The courses will focus on using and...

News Briefs: Jan. 30

Princess Calabrese
January 30, 2008

Enterprises closes deal for $6.25 million University Enterprises, Inc. sold the Adams office building at 7750 College Town Dr. in the Campus Commons area to the Tcherkoyan Family Trust for $6.25 million....

Professor shows support for Obama

Princess Calabrese
December 12, 2007

Barack Obama's presidential campaign was brought to the attention of those who walked by a booth that was set up on the Library Quad today. Bilingual and multicultural education professor Duane Campbell,...

ASI address sees low student attendance

Princess Calabrese
December 6, 2007

Students and faculty gathered in the University Union Hinde Auditorium on Nov. 27 to hear Associated Students, Inc. President Christina Romero deliver the State of the Students Address. Each year, the...

Hovering parents hinder independence

Princess Calabrese
December 3, 2007

For many, college is one of life's most exciting and mysterious chapters. It gives students the opportunity to become more independent while embracing the first steps of adulthood. Unfortunately for some,...

Student fee increase discussed

Princess Calabrese
November 29, 2007

California State University's Board of Trustees approved a tentative 2008-09 budget that may result in a 10 percent increase in student fees. According to the board's agenda from its Nov. 14 meeting, the...

State audit clears CSU, not illegal

Princess Calabrese
November 16, 2007

California's state auditor, Elaine Howle, released a report on Nov. 6 explaining that the California State University system needs to strengthen oversight and set stricter compensation policies for its...

Increases cause CFA backlash

Princess Calabrese
November 16, 2007

The California State University Board of Trustees' decision to provide 28 of its highest-ranking officials with 11.8 percent raises continues to cause an uproar among CSU faculty members. The board approved...

Provisional budget may bring another student fee increase

Princess Calabrese
November 16, 2007

The California State University Board of Trustees approved a tentative 2008-09 budget today that may result in a 10 percent student fee increase next year. Lt. Gov. John Garamendi, ex-officio member of...

Audit analysis questions CSU salaries and benefits

Princess Calabrese
November 15, 2007

California State Auditor Elaine Howle released an analysis today of the California State University's policies concerning salaries and benefits for current and retired executives. Speaker of the Assembly...

Fraternity holds event, educates students on prostate cancer, health

Princess Calabrese
November 15, 2007

Epsilon Sigma Rho, a multicultural fraternity at Sacramento State, organized a disc jockey battle on Wednesday to raise awareness for prostate cancer, the most common type of cancer found in men. The fraternity...

Fraternity holds event to raise awarness of prostate cancer

Princess Calabrese
November 12, 2007

The sounds of rap and hip-hop disseminated throughout the University Union today as Epsilon Sigma Rho, a multicultural fraternity at Sacramento State, organized a disc jockey battle to raise awareness...

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Officials visit, aid Far East

Princess Calabrese
November 8, 2007

Sacramento State's College of Continuing Education has collaborated with the School of Business and Tourism Management of Yunnan University in China to establish a college within the Chinese university....

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Inauguration of Chinese college calls Sac State officials to China

Princess Calabrese
October 31, 2007

In an effort to further the professional development of the Chinese population, Sacramento State officials are currently in China for the Oct. 26 inauguration of an educational logistics program established...

An everlasting dream

Princess Calabrese
October 24, 2007

Forty years after he delivered his "The Future of Civil Rights" speech at Sacramento State, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy perseveres as students, faculty, staff, community members and others attend...

Hinderstein impacted friends and family, life honored

Princess Calabrese
September 28, 2007

Memories were relived, laughter was shared and tears were shed Friday as friends, family, colleagues and students gathered at a special celebration in memory of Allan Hinderstein's life. Hinderstein, who...

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