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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
Paris police reported that Kim Kardashian West was robbed of $11 million worth of jewelry at gunpoint in her luxury private apartment after the robbers tracked the reality star’s extreme public life on social media. Because of this high-profile case, many people began to wonder if oversharing on social media can possibly be a personal safety hazard.

How safe is sharing on social media?

Sharlene Phou October 19, 2016

Pop culture followers were shocked on Oct. 3 when it was reported that reality star Kim Kardashian West was robbed of 11 million dollars of jewelry at gunpoint in her luxury Paris apartment. Local police...

State Hornet Sports

Social media promotes image

Matthew Green December 9, 2015

In today’s world where everyone is always connected through social media, it has become useful for athletes to promote themselves through these networks. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat...

The desocialization of social media

The desocialization of social media

Cambrie Sevaaetasi October 1, 2015

We are more glued to our screens than each other.From birthday wishes to everyday events, nothing is missed on social media. It’s like being there without really being there… or is it?Social media...

The ignorance of social media

Daniel Magalit December 3, 2014

Recently, The Sacramento Bee posted images and a few articles on its Facebook page about protests throughout the country the night Darren Wilson was not indicted.As I read comments like, “Brown’s parents...

Technology committee explains do’s and don’ts of social media

Gregory Allen November 12, 2014

Sac State’s Academic Information Technology Committee encourages the use of social media, with a few guidelines.To make sure that lecturers, staff members and students do not abuse their social media...

Finding life-long friends online

Justyce Mirjanovic October 1, 2014

Not so long ago online relationships were seen as an act of desperation and loneliness. With the rise of social networking and online gaming, it has become normal for people to establish real relationships.Social...

Technology is replacing face-to-face communication

State Hornet Staff May 6, 2014

It is such a disappointing sight to see so many people on their phones and computers trolling Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Vine.When technology infiltrated the world of communication, it started phasing...

Gray Area – Facebook fails to acknowledge rape jokes as hate speech

Gray Area – Facebook fails to acknowledge rape jokes as hate speech

State Hornet Staff April 9, 2014

We’ve all indulged in a little internet surfing to laugh at ridiculous memes, but when certain pictures surface cracking jokes about suicide, domestic violence and rape, there needs to be some regulation. Out...

Social media privacy should be accessible to all

Social media privacy should be accessible to all

Jaime Carrillo October 8, 2013

Thanks to a new bill signed by Gov. Jerry Brown, California teenagers will be able to retain their privacy in the age of social media, but the law should be expanded for everyone in the Golden State.Senate...

She’ll never tell: Sac State Confessions creator Madison Hall knows all your secrets

Natalie Gray March 6, 2013

Stories of sex, drugs and defecating on the top floor of Parking Structure III flood the “Sac State Confessions” Facebook page daily.  The page is an outlet where girls plea for attention, guys plea...

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