For some students, it’s family over everything
November 9, 2015
When we are younger, we want to be independent; it's part of acquiring autonomy as a toddler and it seeps into our teenage years.. All we want to do is hang out with our friends, and "would rather die" than be seen with our family. You'd be considered "uncool" when you were younger if you wou...
The ‘yous’ in people’s lives serve as mentors and much more
State Hornet Staff
April 8, 2014
There is always one person you will never forget. It could be a relative, an ex, a teacher or a stranger, but they impacted a part of your life and for that they will always be on a shelf somewhere in your heart. Think of the person that taught you a skill: how to tie your shoe, make macaroni and cheese or what H2...
Buzz of the Crowd: Football feels presence of Bloomfield’s spirit
State Hornet Staff
October 31, 2012
Some believe that when a person dies it is not necessarily the end.John Bloomfield has not been on the football field with his teammates since week one of the season, but his presence was felt when the Hornets knocked off No. 11 Cal Poly.The death of their teammate has been extremely emotional to Sacramen...
Recruiting process brings scholarship opportunities
October 10, 2012
To the novice fan, building a powerhouse football program may seem simple. The thought is recruiters need to go out and get the best players in the country, hand out a scholarship and bang, Sacramento State national championships will come rolling in. The truth is, it is not that easy. There are many factors...
Volleyball teammates aid each other in team’s season success
State Hornet Staff
September 19, 2012
Jessie Genger and Kayla Beal are two of the Sacramento State women’s volleyball team leaders that are enjoying every minute of their time on the court, but they look forward to a bright future off the court. Both players have been major contributors to the team early in the season, but they have taken v...
Buzz of the Crowd: What big wins mean for small college teams
State Hornet Staff
September 12, 2012
College football starts off the same way every season: Most big NCAA football programs play smaller schools and cruise to a commanding victory. Oregon State and the University of Colorado are no exceptions to this rule. During the past decade, the two teams have hosted schools with smaller football programs lik...
The cycle of health: make healthy choices while influencing others to do the same
February 24, 2012
One of the hardest parts about losing weight is telling people. Not just telling people you're losing weight, but telling people you are no longer going to eat the crap they serve you – especially when they're good friends and family. As I did more research on food and health, I stopped eating many...
