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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

Sammie Moreno, Author

All content by Sammie Moreno

Hook and Ladder serves fresh drinks, sweet treats

Sammie Moreno
December 11, 2013

Dressed up with fabric ceilings and vintage furniture, the hipster yet romantic set up at Hook and Ladder Manufacturing Company gathers an array of locals strolling down midtown.Located on 17th and S streets,...

Located on K Street in Downtown Sacramento, the ice rink was first established in 1991 by the City of Sacramento. The Downtown Sacramento Partnership assumed operation and management of the rink.

Downtown rink provides winter fun for all

Sammie Moreno
December 4, 2013

The downtown Sacramento ice rink on K Street has been a fun and family-friendly holiday tradition for locals since 1991.Open seven days a week, the skate rink is a wonderful place to spend time with family...

Inside The Bead Fetish, there are walls covered in strings of beads and on the tables, you can buy individual beads.

Midtown shop runs jewelry classes

Sammie Moreno
November 20, 2013

The Bead Fetish in Midtown is the perfect supply shop for beginning jewelry makers to learn the basics of creating accessories.The bohemian-style shop, which was originally located in San Rafael, opened...

Sacramento ballroom teaches students how to express themselves

Sammie Moreno
November 20, 2013

The Ballroom of Sacramento, a dance facility located on Folsom Boulevard, helps people improve their well-being and how to express themselves while learning how to dance.Manager Linda Infante has been...

Local boutique focuses on vintage clothes and food

Sammie Moreno
November 13, 2013

Bows and Arrows, a hipster style venue located in Midtown, features an array of clothing, food, art, beer, jewelry and furniture to cater to needs of those who want liven up their style.Owners Trisha Rhomberg...

Diner specializes in sweet desserts

Sammie Moreno
November 13, 2013

Rick’s Dessert Diner, a winner of many local best dessert awards, serves up sweet treats for people with cravings for sugar.Since its opening in 1986, Rick’s Dessert Diner has served more than 285...

Midtown bar serves up old school fun

Sammie Moreno
November 6, 2013

Republic Bar and Grill in Midtown Sacramento is a great place for college students to enjoy old school arcade games, watch sports and enjoy some amazing food while grabbing a cold brew.Republic features...

The Shack offers more than 100 different bottled beers such as Stella Artois, Allagash, Leffe and many more.

The Shack serves a selection of local brews

Sammie Moreno
November 4, 2013

The Shack, a local restaurant that has more than 100 types of beers, has been established as one of the rare craft beer locations in Sacramento.Server Christopher Fairman said The Shack can turn any anti-beer...

Mobile milk and cookies aim to sweeten up late nights

Mobile milk and cookies aim to sweeten up late nights

Sammie Moreno
October 30, 2013

Cookies and Milk delivers warm and freshly baked cookies to people within the East Sacramento area, satisfying any sweet tooth cravings during the late hours of the night.Founder Will Countryman started...

Sacramento locals dress up for Chive Charities

Sacramento locals dress up for Chive Charities

Sammie Moreno
October 30, 2013

Sacramento fans of entertainment website The Chive, held The Chivers Halloween Costume Party at Bisla’s Bar and Grill Saturday to raise money for the website’s charitable foundation.The gathering,...

Old Sacramento ghost tour spooks locals

Sammie Moreno
October 23, 2013

Old Sacramento’s annual Ghost Tour event educated locals about the city’s history and the spirits still haunting the streets since the early 2000s.The tour is held by the Historic Old Sacramento Foundation,...

Devine Gelateria rocks Midtown

Sammie Moreno
October 23, 2013

Baking has always been a big passion for Devine Gelateria bakery owner Elizabeth McCleary – until she returned from Italy. Three years ago, McCleary was encouraged to go back to school after studying...

Savannah Oravetz teaches classes at both the Folsom and J street locations.

Create art and drink wine at The Painted Cork

Sammie Moreno
October 16, 2013

Painted Cork has been a hit with locals who want to unleash their inner artist with the help of a glass of wine or two.Opened in June, owner Kimberly Godinho originally planned to open a paint studio for...

OneCard food discounts help students save money

Sammie Moreno
October 9, 2013

With college students having to pay for bills and gas, eating out at restaurants can prove to be an expensive ordeal for one’s bank account.For Sacramento State students, more than 40 participating eateries...

Sac State alumnus brings some comedy to Midtown

Sammie Moreno
October 2, 2013

Sacramento State theatre alumnus Brian Crall believes anyone can perform standup comedy.Now the owner of the Comedy Spot in Midtown, his club offers classes to those with a joke to tell.“You don’t...

A visit to Ink wouldnt be complete without trying the famous meatloaf sandwich topped with cheese, crispy onions and topped with a crispy parmesan bread.

INK Eats and Drinks celebrates 10 years of being a local favorite

Sammie Moreno
September 25, 2013

The Midtown American bistro featuring house-made dishes and thirst quenching cocktails,INK Eats and Drinks, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary.Bar manager Christina Arntson, who has worked at INK for...

The Bloody Mary from Pour House ranked No. 2 nationally for its mix in 2012.

Pour House serving up classic drinks at the Prohibition-style bar

Sammie Moreno
September 18, 2013

After a long stressful day, a refreshing beer or cocktail is always satisfaction to the lips.Pour House in Midtown offers locals an extensive list of whiskey, beer, specialty cocktails, house-made syrups...

A customer looks at a jacket at Identity Boutique in Downtown Sacramento.

CSUS alumna dresses up the locals with Identity Boutique

Sammie Moreno
September 18, 2013

Identity Boutique, a clothing store located on 26th and J streets was created by Sacramento State alumna Morgan Jones, who defines the store as “a modern fusion of timeless fashion and urban sophistication.”Timeless...

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