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ASI address: Most members give input

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Associated Students Inc. held its spring address in the Library Quad this year in hopes of drawing more students to the event. As a result, the student body government's president said the turnout was more favorable than that of recent years.

Graduate student curates exhibition on American Indian art

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

TODAY

Silver jewelry, hand-woven rugs, beaded baskets, a drum and an acrylic on canvas painting are just a few of the items on display at the Sacramento State anthropology museum.

Faculty Senate approves administration-faculty conflict recommendations

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

TODAY

The Faculty Senate decided today to approve the recommendations made by the Center for Collaborative Policy in effort to resolve campus governance issues. The motion to move forward passed by a vote of 33-11.

Greek week: TKE makes a 'comeback'

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Members of fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon were excited to participate in this year's Greek Week after being suspended from campus for the 2006-07 school year, celebrating their return with a second place win.

Regional Transit present new transit plan to campus community

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

TODAY

Sacramento Regional Transit District representatives were on campus today to present the new transit master plan, a plan that which officials said will help ease traffic congestions caused by Sacramento's growth growing population.

Sac State salary database

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Students can now know all state workers' salaries, including faculty, administration and staff with just one click, thanks to the Sacramento Bee's database.

Annual survey shows satisfaction with Sacramento's general environment

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Sacramento State's Institute for Social Research conducted its annual survey this year in which it found that 85 percent of Sacramento-area and local residents are satisfied with the general environment.

ASI Notebook: May 5

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A summary of today's ASI student government board meeting.

ASI Notebook: May 7

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A summary of today's ASI student government board meeting.

ASI president addresses successes, stresses involvement

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Associated Students Inc. President Christina Romero highlighted successes of the past semester, but stressed that ASI needs to increase student interest during her State of the Students address today.

ASI voter turnout reflected

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With a six percent voter turnout, the Associated Students Inc. directors for the 2008-09 school year were announced April 30 following a month of campaigning.

CSU may offer doctor of nursing degrees

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

New legislation currently in its early stages could allow the California State University system to offer students a doctor of nursing practice degree in hopes of putting an end to California's nursing crisis.

Faculty discuss effects of budget cuts at town hall meeting

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Faculty members voiced their concerns about the impact of state budget cuts on professor workloads and class sizes today.

The effectiveness of The Alliance For The CSU, a coalition of students, faculty and other members of the community, was also a key topic at today's town hall meeting, which was organized by the California Faculty Association.

Gonzalez's budget includes 3.4 percent cut

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Sacramento State President Alexander Gonzalez announced his acceptance of a proposal that would reduce the university's budget by 3.4 percent.

Skateboarder collides with pedestrian

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Police and paramedics were called to campus this afternoon to attend to collision between a skateboarder and a pedestrian.

Political correctness: Paramount

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Political correctness - two of the most reviled words in our society's lexicon. It's hip and cool to be anti-PC, like being anti-establishment or wearing a T-shirt featuring some old-school rock band like the Eagles or AC/DC. Everyone says they hate it, but the truth is that it's completely necessary.

Of course no one cares about ASI

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Did you go out and vote in the Associated Students Inc. elections last week? Of course you didn't. It didn't matter that there were signs posted all over campus, debates were held and The State Hornet even took the time to interview and endorse candidates - the voter turnout somehow managed to be lower than last year.

Part 1: An ode to childhood obesity and fast-food

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Editor's note: This is a two-part column. Part two will be available on The State Hornet website Thursday.

I remember riding in the back seat of my mom's car. I said, "Look mommy! What's that afar?" We quickly ordered from the menu and ate happily. I then looked at her again and said, "Can we get more, more, more please?"

Political correctness: Plague

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When teachers are encouraged to refer to a student's failure as "deferred success," something is amiss. Political correctness has gone too far.

Because of political correctness, we as a society collectively tiptoe around how we really feel about social issues. It's because of political correctness that all Little Leaguers get a trophy and an abortion clinic will never have the slogan, "We bring out the kid in you."

Requesting IDs at the polls can limit participation

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Supreme Court recently allowed the state of Indiana to continue enforcing a law that requires voter identification to be necessary when citizens place their votes at the polls. However, Democrats argue that it is unconstitutional because it limits people's abilities to vote. Republicans argue that it is necessary to prevent voter fraud.

'Parents of the year' unlikely in this case

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In a world where the economy is plummeting, race is playing a front role in this year's election, and people are losing their jobs on the daily, it's important to keep your priorities straight.

Colleges should not allow students to carry guns, period

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The threat of a gunman walking on campus and opening fire has become an all-too-real facet of the college experience.

The Virginia Tech shooting is just one of several horrible incidents that has left students and faculty members wondering, "Is my school going to be next?"

Knocking around ideas for possible running mates

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Over the past four months the network news channels have let me down, filling my view of those organizations with deep-rooted pessimism and a disgust of our current presidential primary process.

Part II: An ode to childhood obesity and fast-food

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

TODAY

The first part of the article addressed in print is a portrait of me as a teen struggling with weight issues and unhealthy eating habits. It's a horrible feeling growing up as the 'fat kid' but the impending effects of continuing such eating habits accompanied with lack of physical exercise is much more lethal.

Rush Limbaugh revisited

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

No, this column is not written completely in satire, or trying to be funny - instead, it runs off nothing but cold hard facts about Mr. Limbaugh, and what he has said over the years.

There is evidence and proof below of why Limbaugh is a bigoted, racist, homophobic, non-educated hypocrite. He has no formal education or training in broadcasting, journalism or communications.

Transparency is just a word to UEI

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For some unexplainable reason, people on campus don't trust the relationship between E. Follett or University Enterprises Inc. Maybe it is because the students feel textbook prices in the bookstore are insulting compared to Internet prices, or it could be because the non-profit UEI stands behind its legal shield which enables it took keep its financial secrecy.

Baseball clinches WAC tournament appearance

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Good news can come in defeat as the Sacramento State baseball team learned this weekend after allowing two runs in the bottom of the ninth in an 8-7 loss to the Hawaii Rainbows Sunday at Les Murakami Stadium. The Hornets learned that they have clinched a spot in the WAC tournament after Louisiana Tech lost to the University of Nevada-Reno Sunday, 7-5.

Aggies snap Hornets' streak

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Sacramento State women's rowing team was denied a third consecutive Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association title on Sunday when UC Davis won the championships. The Hornets' varsity four won a gold medal and the second varsity eight won a bronze model.

No. 1 heads to NCAA regional

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After three years of landing in the No. 2 position in the Pacific Coast Softball Conference, the Sacramento State softball team has completed its best conference record of 14-6 and will head to the NCAA Regional for the first time since 1995.

On 2nd Thought: Athlete infidelity

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Roger Clemens
Andrew Eggers

You can now officially compare Roger Clemens to a perverted male coach who develops relationships outside of sports with his younger female players. Or better yet, the high school teacher who has sexual relationships with his students. What other explanation can a 28-year-old married man give for having a relationship with a 15-year-old girl?

Rec Sports put on golf tournament

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Clear skies and a cool breeze from the Sacramento Delta made for perfect golfing weather as Sacramento State Recreational Sports hosted its annual Spring Golf Tournament on Sunday at the Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course. Twelve teams of two players each competed at the event.

Sac State hosts golf championships

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Although the women's golf team will not be competing at the NCAA West Regional Championship, Sacramento State's athletic staff has been working hard to finalize preparations for the event. The three-day competition will be held on the Orchard Course at the Lincoln Hills Golf Club.

Sacramento State to host Big Sky Volleyball Tournament

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

The Sacramento State women's volleyball team will be working off its Thanksgiving dinner at the Big Sky Conference Tournament this weekend at home.

The team will host because conference rules state that the winner of the regular season title will host the tournament the following year.

Sport Briefs: May 7

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Coach named Coach of the Year

In his third year as the women's tennis coach, Dima Hrynashka was named Big Sky women's Coach of the Year. He led the team to a 21-6 overall record and a 10-0 Big Sky record.

Throw down

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It was a long road through different states with a detour in Tulsa, Okla., but Ashley Ast finally made it to Sacramento State and the track and field team. Ast started as a Hornet throwing far and just kept improving, said coach Kathleen Raske.

Women's tennis flies to Fresno

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For the seventh consecutive season, the Sacramento State women's tennis team will appear in the NCAA Tournament.

The No. 53 Hornets will play the No. 21 Arizona State Sun Devils in round one at 10 a.m. on May 9 in Fresno.

Showing culture, art, honor

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Most Sacramento State students have grown up with some form of the Japanese culture seeping into their lives, unknowingly or not. "The Ninja Turtles," "Shogun" and the classic California sushi roll are all familiar to the average non-Japanese student.

Staying on top of your graduation to-do list

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

May is here, and that means that it is time again for graduation. But before you get ready to walk, there are things that must be done, and a few other things that are just for fun and for the sake of memories. Graduation means the end of schooling and heading into the job market, and finding a job that you both went to school for and love can be nerve-wracking.

Barista doubles as author

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Sacramento State junior and author Kacey Kuebler has sold approximately 500 copies of her first book, "The Forest Singer: Earth Magic," this semester. The book, which is the first in a trilogy, was released Jan. 8 and can be purchased on Amazon's website, her publisher BookSearch's website and Border's website.

Jake and Amir: Setting the bar for College Humor

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

College Humor's website remains a destination for funny - catering to college students across the nation. Jakeandamir.com is a website that spun out of the offices of College Humor, presenting its hysterical videos chronicling the relationship between Jake Hurwitz, 22, and Amir Blumenfeld, 25.

'Iron Man' a heart-stopper

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Last year in May I remember seeing "Spider-Man 3" and being so utterly disappointed that I could not even admit it to myself. I was so stoked to see Venom and Sandman and there was so much ridiculous hype. Then I saw it and it was complete garbage. But this isn't about "Spider-Man 3," it's about a different Marvel comic book franchise.

'Made of Honor' surprisingly good

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As a reviewer, I get one ticket so that I can watch the movie I need to review. I received my ticket for "Made of Honor" on Thursday, drove to the theater and sat, by myself, for what is a quintessential date movie. Of course, not everybody in the theater was on a date, but no dateless person was a man.

'Sounds Like This' is a good album

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Eric Hutchinson's lyrics are well written and understandable. The music he creates with his acoustic guitar is infectious-it'll make you want to air guitar while listening to his album "Sounds Like This."

The album is groovy and kind of sounds like the blues, but will definitely put you in a happy mood with the mellow strumming of Hutchinson's guitar.

Grab a 'Big Spoon'

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

TODAY

Let me describe Big Spoon Yogurt in five toppings: brownie, caramel, cookie dough, hot fudge, and apple pie filling goodness. Big Spoon gives dessert goers a creative and alternative way of getting their yum on.

VIDEO: Kiss 'n' tell

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Reviews Editor Mikhail Chernyavsky goes around campus asking people all about their kissing experiences.

VIDEO: Top stories, May 7

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Mikhail Chernyavsky gives a video summary of the top stories for the week of May 7.

Carolina Liar performs acoustic

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Carolina Liar stops at KWOD to perform an acoustic set and speaks with The Hornet.

Podcast alternate download page

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Use this page if you've had problems downloading State Hornet podcasts. Server problems with statehornet.com's hosting company, College Publisher, have created issues where podcasts will have several minutes of "dead air" within them. While The State Hornet apologizes for the inconvenience, this problem is beyond our control.