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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

A campaign against using the R-word encourages students to think before they offend

State Hornet Staff April 15, 2014

Everyone was taught the phrase “sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me,”  but it turns out that this statement is not true. Growing up with a physical disability, I got...

Women tear down outdated ideas of beauty by dawning short and sassy hairstyles

State Hornet Staff March 5, 2014

Hair is an empowering part of being a woman. It is the luscious locks that people are always buzzing about, but things change.Women are cutting their hair and freeing themselves from the traditional idea...

Sororities, fraternities fight against stereotypes

Sororities, fraternities fight against stereotypes

Cesar Alexander November 20, 2013

Karen Carandang, a 21-year-old kinesiology major, was discouraged at first to join her sorority because of the way the media portrays these social groups.But Carandang eventually joined Kappa Psi Epsilon,...

Sacramento State student Mashel Alam prays during Asr, the Islamic afternoon praying session, in the Meditation Room of the University Union on Monday.

Overcoming Muslim stereotypes in America

Fabian Garcia May 14, 2013

 The word “Muslim” tends to carry a lot of weight in our post-9/11 western society. When taken out of context, its utterance alone can spark confusion, hostility and fear. Sacramento State students...

Stereotypes still hurt feminist movement

Natalie Gray November 29, 2012

As far as we’ve come with women’s rights and the feminist movement, there are still many people holding tight to feminist stereotypes. It’s these people who are adamant about living in the past and...

Shah’s of Sunset a dangerous stereotype

Chanel Saidi April 25, 2012

As the first season of Bravo’s new show “Shah’s of Sunset” comes to a close it has accomplished nothing but the promotion of negative stereotypes of the Iranian-American community. The show follows...

GRAY AREA: College should be a place to share religion freely.

Natalie Gray March 7, 2012

Part of the college experience is finding and creating oneself, adapting to new cultures and exploring different beliefs. This experience should not include students being badgered for their chosen faith...

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