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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

Sac State alum one of the AFL’s greats

State Hornet Staff September 26, 2012

Former Sacramento State quarterback and Grant Union High School graduate Aaron Garcia became one of the most prolific passers in pro football history, even after coming up short of his NFL dream.In 1987,...

Mens soccer breaks a three-game losing streak and gets the win against UNLV

Men’s soccer breaks a three-game losing streak and gets the win against UNLV

James Heck September 23, 2012

The Sacramento State men’s soccer team defeated the University of Las Vegas 3-2 in overtime today at Hornet Field. The Hornets (3-4-1) snapped a three game losing streak as they won their final non-conference...

Football sees its first loss since beginning of season in conference opener

Football sees its first loss since beginning of season in conference opener

State Hornet Staff September 22, 2012

Turnovers stopped Sacramento State from any type of celebrating during its 2012 conference opener.Hornets’ quarterback Garrett Safron threw two interceptions and fumbled inside the 20-yard line, leading...

Mens cross country suffers its first loss of the season on Santa Clarita soil

Men’s cross country suffers its first loss of the season on Santa Clarita soil

James Heck September 21, 2012

The Sacramento State men’s cross country team suffered its first loss of the 2012 season today at the Pac-12 Preview at the Robinson Ranch Golf Course in Santa Clarita. Northern Arizona won the men’s...

Hornet runners plan post-college careers

Hornet runners plan post-college careers

James Heck September 19, 2012

For the cross country runners on the Sacramento State men’s and women’s teams, the emphasis of their training and commitment pertain to collegiate running. After college, the different avenues runners...

Water polo program absent as school neglects current pool

State Hornet Staff September 19, 2012

When Sacramento State students think of the aquatics program, they often picture the rowing team floating down the American river in perfect unison or the fun summer days spent at the university’s aquatic...

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...

Northern Colorado sophomore defensive back Mykel Morse attempts to block a pass to Hornet freshman wide receiver Blake Robertson in Hornet Stadium on Saturday.

Sac State football gets its second consecutive win after defeating the Bears

State Hornet Staff September 15, 2012

Sacramento State’s football team moved forward from its Pac-12 win as it defeated Northern Colorado for a seventh straight season, 28-17.It was the first time the Hornets have won back-to-back games...

Mens soccer remains winless on the road as Roadrunners take the lead

Men’s soccer remains winless on the road as Roadrunners take the lead

State Hornet Staff September 14, 2012

The CSU Bakersfield men’s soccer team defeated the Hornets 4-0 today at at Bakersfield's Main Soccer Field. The Roadrunners (2-1-3) scored three goals during a 15-minute period in the first half against...

Womens cross-country accomplishes first win of the season in San Francisco

Women’s cross-country accomplishes first win of the season in San Francisco

James Heck September 14, 2012

The Sacramento State women’s cross-country team earned its first victory of the 2012 season Friday at the Speedway Meadow at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.   Sac State won the women’s...

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