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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
Late Sac State students legacy of giving continues

Late Sac State student’s legacy of giving continues

Isabel Ward April 30, 2013

The barrier of cancer could not stand in the way of education for Sacramento State alumni Henry Giron, who graduated with honors before succumbing to the disease in February 2011.  Giron’s feat of education...

Lisa Woodward-Mink appointed as new Director of Planned Giving

Kayla Oliverio April 23, 2013

The University Advancement program at Sacramento State has appointed Lisa Woodward-Mink as the new Director of Planned Giving. The job of the Director of Planned Giving is to be the vehicle by which donors...

Americans lagging in education means lagging behind the world

Anthony Nathan April 17, 2013

Assessing the educational level of an entire country is no easy task, but the folks at Pearson - an education company - have found a way. For the last 10 years, they have been benchmarking the United States’...

EDITORIAL: Education spending is no longer priority

State Hornet Staff April 17, 2013

It is no secret college tuition has spiked while government funding has plummeted for public colleges across America but, according to data released by the Center of Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP),...

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Sac State teaching credential program sees large number of graduates become coaches

Joe Davis December 5, 2012

Greatness does not always have to be an innate quality. In the right environment, greatness is a trait that can be learned. Top-notch coaches and athletes can oftentimes be traced back to a particular...

Kasey Cox received too many head injuries, ultimately ending his soccer career in just his sophomore year at Sac State.

Head injuries a concern

State Hornet Staff September 19, 2012

A brain-jarring hit after colliding with an opponent leaves an athlete dazed, but the coaching and training staffs are left unaware so the player toughs it out and continues on. “I woke up (the next...

Edgar Casteneda (#58) won the starting kicker position this season.

Heroic Sac State football kicker offered scholarship

Joe Davis September 12, 2012

When Edgar Castaneda hit a 30-yard game-winning field goal to help his team beat the Pac-12’s University of Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday, he earned more than a victory and the respect of his teammates...

Student Action Committee advocates change for education

Alyssa Sanguinetti February 15, 2012

Assemblyman Richard Pan, D-Sacramento, formed a Student Action Committee at Sacramento State so students can meet with his staff to discuss higher education issues. Topics brought up at the first two meetings...

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