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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

New Arts and Letters program makes it easier for students to return to school

Daisy Aguilar October 16, 2013

The College of Arts and Letters will launch a pilot bachelor’s degree completion program fall 2014 to make it easier for students with other life obligations to return to school.The program is specifically...

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Potential nursing students face difficulties getting into impacted program

Fabian Garcia April 16, 2013

Of the six impacted majors at Sacramento State, it is no secret that nursing is one of the most difficult to break into. Sac State’s nursing program was ranked 196th out of 449 universities’ nursing...

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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...

College basketball creates opportunities for smaller schools to make big upsets with fair tournament style

Joe Davis November 7, 2012

Looking back at what are considered the greatest moments in college athletics, you might find none of them belong to Sacramento State. From Christian Laettner hitting an improbable last-second shot against...

Recruiting process brings scholarship opportunities

Joe Davis 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...

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...

Buzz of the Crowd: Fork in the road for Hornet Football

State Hornet Staff September 19, 2012

Every sports team comes to a fork in the road where it reflects upon themselves and figures out a path for its season.There are two directions it can travel. It can set its eyes on the playoffs and make...

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...

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...

Action of the Hornets Fall 2012 preseason scrimmage. 

Sac State football to face new opponents on field

State Hornet Staff September 5, 2012

Sacramento State football is going to face some new competition during its conference schedule in 2012.This past July, the Big Sky Conference welcomed in Southern Utah, UC Davis, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo...

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