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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
Sixth-year art education major Selena Rios Brown poses in the University Union Sept. 13, 2022. She frequently gives away items such as clothing with the help of the Hornet Reuse app.

Sac State app aids campus community with free item exchange

Tierra Tilby September 16, 2022
Sacramento State’s Hornet Reuse app allows students and staff to give away items such as textbooks, clothing, and even furniture for free.
President Joe Biden announced a student loan relief plan last week hoping to help borrowers across the nation by cutting down their student debt. Students at Sac State are uncertain if they will be recipients of this new plan. (Photo by Shane T. McCoy / CC BY 2.0 / Graphic created on Canva by Kamelia Varasteh).

Biden announces student loan relief plan, cancels up to $20,000

Kamelia Varasteh, news editor September 3, 2022

It is no lie that college can become challenging to pay for, especially for low-income students. However, help could be on the way for students with student loans as President Joe Biden announced up to...

David Yaikov, a senior business major, poses in front of the Hornet Bookstore excited to be back on campus, on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Yaikov says he is happy that more students are on campus at Sac State this semester. (Photo by Tyra Green)

Three months in: How the return to campus has impacted students

Tyra Green March 17, 2022

Although the Starbucks line is longer than before and some have said it’s a bit harder to find parking, students are back and the campus is almost entirely back to normal. The Union is full of people...

Brysha Igie, criminal justice major; Renee Arriola, an English major; Mike Harp, a psychology major; and Donovan Lhle, a kinesiology major, pose together while on a walk on campus Saturday, Feb. 19. Sac State Black students have differing opinions about racism and diversity on campus.
(Photo by Andrea Molinar)

Black students reflect on experiences with diversity at Sac State following anti-racism and inclusion convocation

Andrea Molinar March 4, 2022

On Feb. 14, Sacramento State held an anti-racism and inclusion convocation on Zoom to discuss the campus’ antiracism and inclusivity plan. However, some Black students seemed to be unaware of the...

Therese Gatchalian, a third-year pre-nursing major, sits near the library benches on Friday, Feb 18. Gatchalian said she agrees with the campuss continued requirement to wear masks indoors and feels that masks protect students when social distancing in classrooms is impossible. (Photo by Priscilla Garcia-Pargas)

Sac State students comment on county and campus mask mandates

Priscilla Garcia-Pargas March 4, 2022

California’s Department of Public Health announced that Sacramento’s indoor mask mandate would be lifted for vaccinated people on Feb. 16.  In response, Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen...

Students are redefining ‘bromance’

Kristal Reynaga May 23, 2016

Students at Sacramento State shared their opinions on “bromance” versus romance, in a quest to uncover different perspectives, and perhaps, a secret recipe to managing both types of relationships. The...

What does it mean to be cool?

Kristal Reynaga May 23, 2016

The definition of the word “cool” and the perception of its meaning to various people is vast, changing and often difficult for many to describe or explain. According to the Urban Dictionary...

Students reveal their favorite professors

Kristal Reynaga May 11, 2016

“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires,” said William A. Ward, one of America’s most quoted writers. National...

Sac State begins new semester

Christine Kittle January 26, 2016

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For some students, it’s family over everything

Tiffany Martel November 9, 2015

When we are younger, we want to be independent; it's part of acquiring autonomy as a toddler and it seeps into our teenage years.. All we want to do is hang out with our friends, and "would rather...

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