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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

Shanel Royal, Author

All content by Shanel Royal

Paper books are still better than e-books

Shanel Royal
May 15, 2013

Modern technology has resulted in the creation of e-readers, which can keep library shelves full and allow readers access to any book - e-books - in seconds.While e-books are convenient, many people still...

Consume news in moderation

Shanel Royal
May 8, 2013

The news keeps you informed on what is happening in the world. It can also help you make important decisions as to who to vote for and whether or not to support a cause. The more information you consume,...

Dating on a budget can be fun

Dating on a budget can be fun

Shanel Royal
May 1, 2013

The cost of textbooks, tuition and food can drain money from your wallet, making extracurricular activities hard to do. Being in a relationship can especially mean spending more money because you want...

Living together can be revealing

Shanel Royal
May 1, 2013

After dating for awhile, a couple may choose to take their relationship a step further by moving in together.  Many couples might contemplate marriage before cohabitating, but there’s no need to move...

When choosing a major or two, be sure to choose the best for you

Shanel Royal
April 24, 2013

Students go into college picking majors that they want to have a career in or expand their knowledge on. Choosing only one major can leave students feeling like they are serving a life sentence and chained...

Yes they’re a pain, but classroom rules exist for a reason

Shanel Royal
April 10, 2013

Be quiet. No texting during class. Don’t be tardy. These are some of the expectations teachers have of students. Still, some people choose to ignore the rules. Browsing the Internet and holding side...

Classes with a significant other sound fun, but may not be the best idea

Shanel Royal
April 4, 2013

Taking a class with a boyfriend or girlfriend is a great way to add fun to a relationship. Cooking, dancing and drawing are just some examples of activities couples can do together. Although classes can...

Spring Break should be a memorable experience

Shanel Royal
March 26, 2013

Participating in wild behaviors makes for great conversations, but can wind up as mishaps. A week off from studies is the time to create memories. Spring Break should be a memorable experience instead...

Movies about college make for a bad stereotype

Shanel Royal
March 20, 2013

An attractive girl lies on a table clad only in a bikini while equally attractive men take shots of alcohol off her stomach. The crowd, wearing sorority and fraternity logos, cheers them on. This is a...

Labels are bad for college students

Shanel Royal
March 13, 2013

College is about belonging. Students come, often as freshman, not knowing where they fit in, what career paths to take, or what decisions to make to survive their first semester. Along the way, students...

Charts show trend in the volume of first-class mail, annual revenue and number of employees for the U.S. Postal Service, 2001-2011.

USPS considering whether to halt mail on Saturday

Shanel Royal
March 6, 2013

The U.S. Postal Service announced the discontinuation of Saturday post in order to save money due to financial issues. Postal workers will stop delivering Saturday mail in August. The USPS has announced...

Online classes are the future

Shanel Royal
February 27, 2013

Education plays a key part to society. More and more people are going to college to learn, to get better jobs or to enhance skills for a job they already have. Online classes are a growing part of the...

Binge watching is the new way to watch TV

Shanel Royal
February 20, 2013

A 2012 report by Nielsen said Americans spent 34 hours per week in front of the television. People intend to watch an episode of a show and end up watching 10. This is called binge watching. Binge watching...

Women allowed in combat

Shanel Royal
February 13, 2013

History recently encountered a huge development for equal rights on Jan. 24 when Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta lifted a law banning women from the front lines in combat. This has been long overdue....

Books to read in the spring

Shanel Royal
February 6, 2013

Amid textbooks and homework, school often requires a lot of reading. This spring, take time out to read something enjoyable. These four upcoming books feature some familiar faces and some newcomers. Alex...

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