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Services held in memory

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Two separate services were held last week in memory of Scott Hawkins, the Sacramento State student beaten to death in his suite in the American River Courtyard residence hall.

ARC residence hall's unfinished facilities

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Contrary to students' expectations, three American River Courtyard amenities are still not completed halfway through the semester.

Pitch made to UEI for urban village

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Clark Realty Capital, a national development company, has made a proposal to Sacramento State to fully finance a $300 million to $500 million "urban village" community composed of housing, shops, restaurants and offices near the campus' south entrance along Highway 50.

The State Hornet wins Online Pacemaker Award

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The State Hornet brought home two awards from the Associated Collegiate Press' Fall 2009 conference in Austin, Texas this weekend.

Eight former players inducted into men's basketball Hall of Fame

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Sacramento State inducted eight former players into the men's basketball Hall of Fame before an audience of nearly 200 in the Alumni Center Wednesday night during the second annual Hall of Fame Tip-Off Banquet.

Professor talks about honor of winning award

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Throughout his 11 years working at Sac State, Pomo has been a well-liked professor and administrator, said Jeffrey Brodd, professor of humanities and religious studies and coordinator of the liberal arts master's program.

Be Smart with Body Art campaign comes to campus.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Needles and ink pots were topics of discussion in the Library Quad Thursday afternoon to alert students about the danger of getting Hepatitis C from tattoo and piercing equipment.

Justice against Apartheid through music shown in film.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

While there was only one student present at the viewing, Hellen Lee-Keller, assistant professor of English, was happy to see that someone joined to watch the film, "Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony" with her Wednesday night in Multi-Cultural Center.

Pomo advocates changes in education in Livingston lecture.

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The John C. Livingston Annual Faculty Lecture was presented Tuesday at the Alumni Center. This year's recipient of the honorable award is Roberto Pomo, professor of theatre and film studies.

Responsibilities of a community assistant

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Students who live at the Upper Eastside Lofts and take the chance to be employed as a Community Assistant learn valuable life skills that prepare them for the real world outside of school, all the while bonding with fellow student residents and having fun. But, the job isn't for everyone.

Sac State's Science and Math Cafe open

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Sacramento State's Women's Resource Center opened its Science and Math Cafe Oct. 27 for all women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Thin and unhealthy

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Imagine a belief system where strenuous exercise and fasting are like prayer, the gym is a house of worship, and a fully stocked kitchen is the path to eternal damnation. In this hypothetical theology, there is only one cardinal sin: eating.

Bleeding for humanity

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Four years ago I was put in the hospital because of a major head wound after being run down by a dirt bike. There was a deep gash in my forehead from being struck by the bike's handlebars and I was bleeding profusely.

EDITORIAL: The power is yours

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

We are experiencing the aftereffects coming from decades of carbon emission, fossil fuel depletion and deforestation.

To curb this trend, cities like Sacramento have taken the initiative to turn green.

Food as a lifestyle choice

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Eating, in some circles, has become a matter of what is chic. Foodies are those for whom food is "their favorite art form."

Men shoot to rebound in Katz's second season

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

No coach expects to lose 27 of 29 games, including a 14-game losing streak, in his debut season.

Women's team in 'good hands'

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Sacramento State's Women's Basketball team feels confident about the upcoming season despite its difficult schedule.

Chance for new coach

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Sacramento State women's basketball team will have a new look this season. Jamie Craighead, the new head coach, has been a three-sport kid for as long as she could remember. Basketball, however, eventually surpassed her other talents and became her pride and joy.

Eight athletic programs ace 2009-10 APR

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Student-athletes are just that - students who are athletes. However, society tends to focus on the "athlete" part a bit too much.

Eight new members inducted into men's basketball Hall of Fame

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

TODAY

Sacramento State inducted eight new members into its men's basketball Hall of Fame before a crowd of roughly 200 in the Alumni Center on Wednesday night during the second annual Hall of Fame Tip-Off Banquet.

Women's soccer ends season with tie against Portland State

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Sacramento State's women's soccer team tied a long, hard fought match against Portland State on Sac State Senior Day to take third place in the Big Sky Conference playoff standings.

Teaching the center of PGA pro's coaching

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

State Hornet sports writer, Dustin Nosler recently sat down with head coach David Sutherland to talk golf and life.

Locals discover The Corner

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

At first glance, the outside of The Corner Restaurant & Bar looks slightly ordinary and similar to every restaurant in town, but its interior is quite a different story.

Photo students display 'Found in Manila' project

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A group of Sacramento State senior photography majors got a chance to showcase their work on Friday at a photography exhibit titled "Found in Manila," held at Beatnik Studios, on 17th Street and Broadway.

DesiBlastOFF radio

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Sacramento State student Ranjit Phagura takes his own spin on traditional Indian music as he mixes on the turntables for his radio show DesiBlastOFF.

Food ethics symposium comes to Sacramento State

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

TODAY

The interesting facts of how strings of noodles covered in red-tomato
sauce and ground beef landed on your table will be one food topic
revealed at the Fourth Annual Fall Ethics Symposium Ethics in Everyday
Life: The Ethics of Food on Monday from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. in
the Hinde Auditorium, University Union.

Sacramento State's Student Fashion Association to hold student-run fashion show

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

TODAY

Sacramento State's Student Fashion Association will be hosting a fashion show, titled "Lights, Camera, Fashion! A Red Carpet Affair," Tuesday at 7 p.m. where student designers will show off their collections.

Need a read? Features staff offer their picks

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The State Hornet Features staff picked and wrote about their favorite books. Here are their choices:

Club doesn't stop even after summer is over

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Every week, dedicated members of Sacramento State's Wakeboard Club may be found riding their wakeboards on the Sacramento River in the morning.

Psychology behind an eating disorder

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Imagine weighing 90 pounds, but when looking in the mirror, the reflection shows an obese individual.

Women's Resource Center hosts event on awareness about eating disorder

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

This year, the Women's Resource Center at Sacramento State has focused on eating disorders and spreading awareness of these disorders to the campus community.

SLIDESHOW: The Corner Restaurant & Bar

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

At first glance, the outside of The Corner Restaurant & Bar looks slightly ordinary and similar to every restaurant in town, but its interior is quite a different story. Checkout the slideshow for a closer look.

VIDEO: Body Image and the Pro-Ana Movement

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Is anorexia a legitimate lifestyle? Students speak out about the eating disorder.

VIDEO: Studio hosts 'Found in Manila' student photo exhibit

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A group of Sacramento State senior photography majors got a chance to showcase their work on Oct. 30 at a photography exhibit titled "Found in Manila" held at Beatnik Studios, on 17th Street and Broadway.

BLOG: Feuding between 'Greek' sororities goes up in flames

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode of "Greek," the theme of awkwardness between relationships and jealousy play throughout almost every scene.

David Demola's Weight Loss Wonderblog No. 2

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

While in Austin, Texas for the National College Media Convention, I had a chance to roam around the city with a few of my fellow editors from The State Hornet. It was all on-foot.