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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Sacramento State alumna Angela Chavez poses for a photo on the patio at Old Soul Coffee in Oak Park on Oct. 7, 2022. Chavez runs the non-profit Chicas Latinas de Sacramento which focuses on educating the community through civic engagement and cultural leadership.

Sac State alumna creates local Latina nonprofit

Tierra Tilby October 18, 2022
Sacramento State alumna Angela Chavez is the founder of the local nonprofit Chicas Latinas de Sacramento. As a Sacramento native, she has witnessed first-hand the struggles of being a Latina in the community and hopes to make a change with her nonprofit.

UNIQUE program offers constant camaraderie

Denise Barajas October 8, 2015

The Union Network for Innovative and Quality University Entertainment Programs has seen their volunteer numbers soar as more members bond together. UNIQUE Programs is a volunteer group that hosts...

Graphic by Rachel Rosenbaum and Pierce Grohosky

Slut-shaming becoming less and less accepted

Daniel Magalit September 2, 2015

In a culture in which society blames victims for their circumstances and tells women to wear clothing that will not provoke men to lust after them, "slut-shaming" has become a common practice.The term...

Mills College makes history

Alexis Atwood September 11, 2014

Mills College, an all-women’s college in Oakland, has let history walk through its front doors as it is the first of the 119 single-sex colleges in the country to ever consider accepting transgender...

College newspapers are a vital part of campus life and worth the funding

State Hornet Staff March 6, 2014

A student newspaper is a vital part of campus life, providing breaking news as well as student spotlights. But it also provides an opportunity for students to gain legitimate journalism experience while...

Shine coffee house offers a venue for local artists and musicians

Erika Bradley March 3, 2014

On the corner of 14th and E streets in downtown Sacramento hangs a vintage sign declaring Shine coffee house, a place not only for food and drinks but an environment that welcomes local art and music. Shine...

Sac State athletics teams serve as role models for the community

State Hornet Staff February 7, 2014

Although it is not a requirement for Sacramento State athletics teams to participate in community service, some coaches make it a policy for their teams to give back.Teams that have made community service...

Facebook celebrates its 10th birthday

Elizabeth DeCicco February 5, 2014

One decade ago, a Harvard sophomore and aspiring computer programmer conceived what would be known as Facebook in his college dorm room.Co-founder Mark Zuckerberg said in his Facebook post honoring the...

New Arts and Letters program makes it easier for students to return to school

Daisy Aguilar October 16, 2013

The College of Arts and Letters will launch a pilot bachelor’s degree completion program fall 2014 to make it easier for students with other life obligations to return to school.The program is specifically...

Food trucks benefit community events with unique dishes and contributions

Camille Anglo September 3, 2013

With unique made-to-order meals ranging from Korean tacos to bacon-laden sliders and the numerous ways to top a hot dog, the rise of the food truck trend has been a dream come true to many food lovers.Yet,...

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