Ethnic study courses inspire students to open their minds
McClatchy Tribune
May 15, 2014
In a state where Latinos make up the majority, one would think California’s educational system would reflect that. According to the California Department of Education, Latinos in 2012/2013 made up 52.7 percent of students in the state.However, with the majority of students in California being Latin...
The Cronut: A crispy, sugar-drenched donut
Elizabeth DeCicco
April 30, 2014
The cronut is a registered trademark of where it was born, Dominique Ansel Bakery in Manhattan. The New York Post had declared Ansel as the “Willy Wonka of NYC.” Ansel created this sensational pastry to be innovative and creative for his bakery, and took him two months to develop the recipe, Ansel told USA Today.
Get the job you want with a suitable resume
Elizabeth DeCicco
March 24, 2014
As graduation approaches for some Sacramento State students, feelings of excitement come near, but the overall fear of the employment world also creeps up. Building a resume is the launch of a career after college.Here are the best techniques to advertise your experience and skills to potential employers from the ...
Inspiring imagination to escape everyday struggles
McClatchy Tribune
February 26, 2014
With a movie title like “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” it’s not easy to guess what to expect, but it turned out pleasantly surprising, and even inspirational.Walter Mitty, played by Ben Stiller, is a negative assets manager for Life magazine whose life is safe and comfortable. When Mitty lo...
Soap operas in South Korea reflect passion and drama
McClatchy Tribune
February 5, 2014
South Korean dramas can be filled with as much comedy or drama as Latin telenovelas or American soap operas, but without the time commitment. American soap operas such as “Days of Our Lives” can be on the air for over 40 yearswhereas South Korean dramas usually run about 16 to 20 episodes in the sp...
MOVIE REVIEW: Emotions run wild in bold truth of ‘12 Years a Slave’
State Hornet Staff
November 13, 2013
Director Steven McQueen’s film “12 Years a Slave” illustrates a rarely told truth about slavery in the United States.Unlike the recently released movie “Django Unchained,” there is not really any forced humor throughout this film. Instead “12 Years a Slave” delivers a more intense image ...
Staff Picks: Start November off with good tunes
Reporting by Anisca Miles
November 6, 2013
Song: “Landscapes”Artist: Johnny PolygonAlbum: “The Nothing”Briana says: John Armour, known as Johnny Polygon on stage, is an independent artist from Tulsa, Oklahoma. He’s worked with artists such as Nas and Kid Cudi and made a cameo appearance in Kid Cudi’s music video “The Pursuit of Happin...
‘Vampire Diaries’ spin-off is keeping fans addicted to TV
State Hornet Staff
October 16, 2013
Series: “The Originals”Genre: Action, Adventure and DramaNetwork: CWDate/Time: Tuesdays, 8 p.m.Over the past few years, TV watchers have been saturated with vampire-themed shows and movies to keep them entertained.The CW Network introduced its new series, “The Originals,” proving the supernatur...
South American trio add a cool factor in this review
McClatchy Tribune
October 2, 2013
Listening to MATANZA elicits a desire to move to some incredibly sweaty place, eat only from farmer’s markets and adopt a shoulder monkey named Tom Bomberdash to feed banana slices to with your newfound machete skills.This genius meld of street house and South American folk is the result of two Chil...
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.