Spring Break
Saturated with sarcasm, satire and racial slurs, the 90-minute original performance of N*GGER WETB*CK CH*NK, or N*W*C for short, is to hit the stage for free in the University Ballroom tonight at 7. A mixture of stand-up comedy, drama and poetry, N*W*C, which is sponsored by the Multi-Cultural Center, is an attempt to break social barriers of stereotypes among ethnic groups, Allan Axibal, one of the co-writers and cast, said. (0) comments
Sacramento State's Budget Task Force released a report today detailing the university's $6.5 million budget deficit. The report explains the reasons the deficit has grown from $2 million in 2005-06. It also gives recommendations to help make future budget processes less confusing. (0) comments
The departments in the College of Arts and Letters - English, communication studies, art, foreign languages and others - are planning highly-tentative schedules for fall 2007 and spring 2008 based on figures that are, in some cases, significantly less than the current amounts. (0) comments
Three individuals accused of firebombing an Oak Park residence in January 2006 have been sentenced to three years in prison. Suspects, Richard Collins, 46; Tausha Newsome, 35; and Rashikendra Prasad, 26, each pleaded no contest in lieu of a trial on charges of arson and conspiracy felonies. (0) comments
The California Faculty Associate took a step toward possible rolling strikes Monday as it officially began to cast votes on the matter. (0) comments
The Great Jeans Giveaway, a two week long event which began on Feb. 26 and will continue until March 16, is part of the 20th annual National Eating Disorders Awareness Week and Women's History Month. (0) comments
A Sacramento State student eluded three gunmen from behind the steering wheel around midnight on March 3, according to an alert bulletin issued by University Police. (0) comments
Student safety and the effectiveness of Sacramento State's security policy have been called into question following last month's assault involving Michael Vo, a homeless man, and a female student. The incident, which occurred in the Library Breezeway on Feb. (1) comment
Students have the opportunity to make an impact in the community and exercise their inner humanitarian this spring break with Habitat for Humanity. (0) comments
The Sacramento International Folk Dance and Arts Council just celebrated it's 51st year, and it's third year performing at Sacramento State with the Camellia International Folk Dance concert. Fourteen dance groups were set to perform at the event, last minute a Spanish folk dance group had to cancel due to illness, leaving thirteen groups in the final performance. (0) comments
PRIDE week is coming up in April, but the PRIDE center at Sacramento State decided to celebrate early with their 6th annual Gender Bending Extravaganza. On Friday evening, PRIDE and the Queer Straight Alliance presented queer monologues, at the Hinde auditorium in the University Union. (5) comments
The California State University Board of Trustees voted Wednesday to increase the state university fee by 10 percent across the 23-campus system for the 2007-08 academic year. According to a CSU press release, undergraduate students will pay an extra $252 a year. The trustees said the system would still have among the lowest fees in comparison to institutions around the nation. (0) comments
Local MySpace users may notice a familiar logo next time they log-on: Sacramento State is advertising on the Internet giant. Sac State is trying to capitalize on the market of predominately college-age users by running advertisements for the university. Sac State is also currently running radio ads around Northern California to promote interest in an effort to improve admission and retention numbers. (0) comments
As faculty and staff at seven universities across the California State University system began to vote on a strike authorization on Monday - the first of its kind for the California Faculty Association - faculty here informed students about ongoing contract negotiations and possible effects of a strike in a town hall meeting. (0) comments
A joint program by Computing, Communications and Media Services and the Associated Students Inc. has opened the AIRC around the clock to students Sunday through Thursday. (0) comments
Students were taken aback by the sheep heart that was being dissected in front of sequoia hall Tuesday afternoon, just one of the many hands-on objects on display at the Science Club Showcase The showcase, Tuesday afternoon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., served as an opportunity for clubs to display some of their core information, and also fundraise. (1) comment
Close to 100 pairs of shoes representing Iraqis killed since March of 2003 were on display today as part of an anti-war demonstration to mark the four-year anniversary of the U.S. led invasion of Iraq. The Campus Progressive Alliance, in partnership with the Davis chapter of CODEPINK, coordinated the event. (1) comment
From the Sacramento County Probation Department to the Sacramento Police Department, the Career Fair provided criminal justice majors and others with job opportunities and information about the law enforcement field. (0) comments
As Associated Students Inc. President Jesus Andrade and Director of Social Science and Interdisciplinary Studies Ryan Christensen predicted, Curtis Grima was officially appointed as Associated Students Inc.'s executive vice president Wednesday at the board meeting held in the Foothill Suite. (0) comments
After nearly two years of development and planning, new Project Manager Tim Dean announced that University Village is on track for a 2009 opening. (0) comments
A quick look at the activities of Associated Students, Inc. (0) comments
Sacramento State's Multi-Cultural Center has been without a full-time director for about two years, but a consultant's findings might change that. (0) comments
A political artist lectured on her controversial art pieces based on the Mexican Virgin Mary icon, Virgen de Guadalupe, Tuesday afternoon lecture in the University Union Lobby Suite. (0) comments
The CSU Sacramento Aquatic center sponsored a cleaning of Lake Natoma on March 17. Rachael Cowham, a creative writing graduate student, said she has been involved with the event in the three years that she has worked at the Aquatic Center. Aquatic Center staff members, high school students and athletes of Sacramento State's rowing team participated in the event. (0) comments
Associated Students Inc. President Jesus Andrade proposed to hold an event in the Library Quad, where students can become familiar with the services and programs ASI runs on campus. Some programs overseen by ASI include Peak Adventures and Safe Rides. (0) comments
A workshop Tuesday in the University Union Walnut Room, sponsored by The Center for Teaching and Learning and The Writing Across the Curriculum, will give the faculty tips on how to keep students interested in large classrooms while still learning the appropriate material. (0) comments
Assemblymembers Anthony Portantino and Julia Brownley announced their introduction of "The California State University Reform, Trust and Responsibility Act" at a Feb. 28 press conference in the State Capitol. Assembly 1413 would limit CSU executive compensation packages and establish more legislative oversight of the CSU Governance Board. (0) comments
The Sacramento/Black Art of Dance Company opened "A Tribute to Katherine Dunham: A Legacy Continues" to a full house Friday at Solano Hall's Dance Space Theatre. (0) comments
The State Hornet was awarded an honorable mention in the Best of Show four-year daily category at the Associated Collegiate Press National Newspaper Convention on Sunday in Portland, Ore. (0) comments
The spring commencement ceremony that is normally held here at Sacramento State will now be held at Arco Arena. (2) comments
On Jan. 29, the price of a daily parking permit went from being $2.75 to $5 to help pay for Parking Structure II and Parking Structure III. The fee increase was recommend by University Transportation and Parking Services and the increase was approved and put into action and will last for at least 30 years, UTAPS Director Nancy Fox said. (3) comments
Sacramento State's Science and Space Center is not yet under construction, but might be soon. (0) comments
The California Faculty Association took another step closer to a strike today, by holding a town hall meeting with students to give students the information as to how a possible strike would affect the students. Criminal Justice Professor Cecil Canton said the California State University system has made things unbearable for both the students and the faculty. (1) comment
Seven students and alumni learned about self-defense and safety Thursday night at the Auburn Room. (2) comments
