Kids are growing up too fast
Renee C. Byer
October 26, 2015
Brandon Gonzales, 12, has been using a cell phone since he was 10. Almost all of his friends have cell phones, too. His mom, Elizabeth Gonzales, likes knowing that he can call home at any time. "It gives me peace of mind," she said. Kids ages 9 to 12 are the fastest-growing cell phone market. (Rene...
Sacramento music festival
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May 11, 2014
For 41 years, the streets of Old Sacramento and nearby downtown venues have played host to one of the area’s largest celebrations of music and its storied culture with a 4-day party that spans the entire Memorial Day weekend. It was originally called the Dixieland Jazz Jubilee, but changed its name to...
Cringe worthy trends – staff edition
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May 1, 2014
Name: Alex HernandezEmbarrassing Trend: MySpaceWhy you are embarrassed: Now that I look back, it is so embarrassing to think about my “top 8” and all the drama of who your top friends are. I spent so many hours on a website I forget even exists anymore.Name: Steven SennEmbarrassing Trend: Turtle...
ILLUSTRATION: Daydreaming student
State Hornet Staff
October 22, 2013
300 dpi Lee Hulteng llustration of daydreaming student. MCT 2011krtnational national; krtworld world; krt; krtcampus campus; mctillustration; 05005002; 05005003; EDU; high school; junior high school; krteducation education; krtschool school; middle school; african american african-american black; krtdiversit...
Kids using cell phones
McClatchy
April 10, 2012
Brandon Gonzales, 12, has been using a cell phone since he was 10. Almost all of his friends have cell phones, too. His mom, Elizabeth Gonzales, likes knowing that he can call home at any time. "It gives me peace of mind," she said. Kids ages 9 to 12 are the fastest-growing cell phone market. (Renee C...
Spring fashion trends include wedges, polka dots and leopard
Brittany Lambert and Mitchell Wilson
February 15, 2012
The spring season is coming up and it will be time to stock up on fabulous spring fashions. But when students do not want to spend all of their paycheck to get that cute spring dress, what can they do? Finding a great deal means looking cute for spring and not being a fashionable, broke college stude...
PLG-GAMEINFORMER-E3GAMES
McClatchy Tribune
January 24, 2012
Downloadable content for "Gears of War 3" costs $15, even though gamers already pay $60 for the retail version of the game. ...
Warren Buffett
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August 31, 2011
Warren Buffett, right, wrote in the New York Times thewealthy should have to contribute more tax dollars than they donow, especially in this tough economic time....
Immigration laws lead to racism
April 20, 2011
There are millions of illegal immigrants in California. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Immigration Statistic there was an estimated 2.6 million illegal immigrants residing in California in 2009. In total, illegal immigrants represent about 6.8 percent of the state’s population....
Leaving Japan: best option for students abroad
April 13, 2011
What are you willing to risk to pursue your dream? Students studying in Japan through the California State University’s Global Education program recently faced that question when a massive earthquake and tsunami ravaged the country in March. Within days of the tragedy, CSU Chancellor Charles Reed issued a me...
Measure C on Sacramento’s ballot this year, also known as the Sacramento Community Stabilization and Fair Rent Charter Amendment, proposes the creation of a rent control board. The State Hornet has put together an FAQ answering the most common questions about the measure on the ballot.
Sacramento’s Measure B proposes an extension for redistricting after census data is delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Sacramento Mayoral Accountability and Community Equity Act of 2020, also known as Measure A or the “strong mayor” proposal, if passed would reform Sacramento’s governing system.