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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor
Diary of a Bookworm: ‘And they lived happily ever after, the end!’

Diary of a Bookworm: ‘And they lived happily ever after, the end!’

Julie Blunt May 31, 2023
Say ‘goodbye’ to Diary of a Bookworm.
Sacramento States medieval literature professor Kim Zarinss holds a copy of her new novel, Sometimes We Tell the Truth, Thursday, Sept. 8 at the Library Gallery.
[Photo by Marivel Guzman]

Two Sac State professors publish new novels

Marissa Murcko September 20, 2016

Two Sacramento State English professors recently published novels that took inspiration from human connection. One novel puts a spin on a classic tale from the 1400s, while the other compares and contrasts...

Overpriced and underused text books

Kaitlin Sansenbach October 3, 2013

When entering Sacramento State’s bookstore there are workers waiting to greet you with smiling faces and to help students find their books for classes. It has the deceiving facade of a   stress-free...

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...

Staff Pick: ‘The Selfish Gene’

Scott Barrett March 6, 2013

“The Selfish Gene” by widely acclaimed genetic scientist Richard Dawkins, is his first book, although, there are no signs of an undeveloped or inexperienced writer. Dawkins eloquently and cohesively...

Book drive gives underprivileged kids access to books

Natalie Gray February 20, 2013

Across the country, children from lower-income families are deprived of the opportunity to have books at their disposal. “In poor communities there is approximately one book to every 300 children,”...

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...

Books to movies don’t always work

Fabian Garcia November 15, 2012

Turning books into movies has been one of Hollywood’s most-used gimmicks since the early 1900s with silent films like “Les Misérables” (1909) and “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” (1908). It’s really...

Student textbook Q&A

State Hornet Staff January 25, 2012

Where do you primarily buy your textbooks? Amanda Malucchi, junior criminal justice major: "I use Chegg.com because they are usually cheap and easy to return because I just mail them back with free shipping."...

Books offer pleasures unrivaled by modern-day gizmos, gadgets

Books offer pleasures unrivaled by modern-day gizmos, gadgets

Catalina Carapia-Aguillon October 19, 2011

Technology has changed the popular concept of recreation, especially for students. Today, most students' idea of unwinding after a long day is spending an hour on Facebook or playing a video game. However,...

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