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The State Hornet

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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

Stephanie Dumm, Author

All content by Stephanie Dumm

FOOD: What If I Don’t Want to Buy Organic?

Stephanie Dumm
April 8, 2009

When Whole Foods opened up in Roseville recently, I was overjoyed. For me, Whole Foods brought back fond memories of living in the Chicago area, and of finding new and exciting things to eat on my lunch...

Professor faces danger, cleans up Oak Park to win community service award

Stephanie Dumm
December 11, 2008

Dealing with strangers knocking at the door asking for money in the middle of the night was a common occurrence for one Sacramento State professor, until she decided to take action and help make her neighborhood...

Healthy eats: Cutting out junk

Stephanie Dumm
December 3, 2008

To get more tips on healthy eating and learn about the best eateries around campus, visit our food blog and Eat Me or Not. Food. We can't live without it, and it is certainly available to us everywhere...

’24’ returns with TV film

Stephanie Dumm
November 24, 2008

Fans of the television series "24" will have a little taste of the show this Sunday, when the two-hour episode "Redemption" premiers. According to TV Guide's website, "Redemption" is the two-hour movie...

Veterans benefit from donations

Stephanie Dumm
November 19, 2008

Homeless war veterans in the Sacramento area will have some more clothing options soon, thanks to a group of students at Sacramento State. The Sac State Veterans' Affairs office is holding a clothing drive...

Origins of trick or treat

Stephanie Dumm
November 1, 2008

The spookiest day of the year is quickly approaching, and this means fun for people of all ages. For kids, it means dressing up, trick-or-treating, and trading candy at lunch the next day. For college...

From the soldier’s side

Stephanie Dumm
October 29, 2008

Imagine joining the army, being stationed in Iraq and losing your best friend - all in the span of three years. For Jason Hagan, all of this is a reality. Hagan is a Sacramento State student who was also...

Throw, fire clay

Stephanie Dumm
October 16, 2008

A collection of wood-fired pottery is on display in the Robert Else Gallery at Sacramento State. The collection is part of the Sixteen Stokers exhibition taking place during the month of October. The artists...

Dressy Bessy not so sassy

Stephanie Dumm
October 12, 2008

It is of the opinion of some people that bands with female lead singers aren't all that great, with the exception of a few, like Heart, the Donnas and Fleetwood Mac. Now, this opinion may not necessarily...

Daughter inspires his poetry

Stephanie Dumm
October 1, 2008

First ultrasound, night time feedings, first steps - these are just a few of the joys a baby brings to new parents. Some parents take a lot of pictures and videos to keep track of these precious moments...

UNIQUE celebrates Mexican Independence

Stephanie Dumm
September 17, 2008

UNIQUE puts on a celebration for Mexican Independence Day and will be celebrated here on campus from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sometimes mistaken for Cinco de Mayo, Sept. 16th, 1810, is the day that Spain relinquished...

Give2Network allows students to give freely

Stephanie Dumm
September 11, 2008

Sacramento State students have a new way to donate money to their favorite charitable cause, and it involves doing some things that many of us do on a daily basis: search for information on the web and...

Charlotte Sometimes: Always a good listen

Stephanie Dumm
May 15, 2008

In a world of female artists like Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne and even Rihanna, there is a refreshing new artist that has emerged, Charlotte Sometimes. "Waves and the Both of Us" is the debut album for...

Staying on top of your graduation to-do list

Stephanie Dumm
May 9, 2008

May is here, and that means that it is time again for graduation. But before you get ready to walk, there are things that must be done, and a few other things that are just for fun and for the sake of...

Book tells story of the thug life

Stephanie Dumm
April 16, 2008

"Thug Mentality Exposed" by Rayford L. Johnson gives an in-depth look at the culture and mindset of gang members or those living the thug lifestyle, using research and prose from wards in youth prison...

Skills put to test at Snow Warz ’08

Stephanie Dumm
April 11, 2008

On Saturday, the Sacramento State Ski and Snowboard Club will compete against how many other schools to see who really has skiing and snowboarding skills. The club will send two teams of seven to participate...

Continuing education with a little help

Stephanie Dumm
April 6, 2008

Adults 60 years and older have an excellent opportunity at Sacramento State to pursue a college education for a fairly inexpensive price. The Sixty Plus Program allows seniors to attend Sac State for a...

‘Gold’ lacks luster

Stephanie Dumm
April 2, 2008

Fans of light and poppy British singer-songwriters with synthesized instruments will surely enjoy Mikal Blue's debut album, "Gold." It is hard to say which demographic will really enjoy Blue's album, but...

The last ride?

Stephanie Dumm
March 19, 2008

With the state of our global warming and air pollution, it seems that the more we can do to reduce our impact on the environment, the better. One of the ways that we can do this is through carpooling....

There he is, Mr. Greek Universe

Stephanie Dumm
March 8, 2008

Watch out ladies, here comes Mr. Universe! Mr. Greek Universe, that is. The Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority at Sacramento State will be hosting the Mr. Greek Universe on Thursday in the Redwood Room in the...

Fancy water: nutrition v. taste

Stephanie Dumm
March 1, 2008

It seems like there's a plethora of ways we can satisfy our thirst these days - what with tap water, bottled water and Gatorade. Also, if you don't like the taste of water, there are flavor enhancers like...

How did we get here?

Stephanie Dumm
February 14, 2008

Ah, Valentine's Day. A holiday loved by some, dreaded by others. A whole lot of pink and red come to mind, as well as roses and chocolate.   Oh yes, and don't forget the ritualistic playful...

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