2008 Woodie Awards
Over the past few weeks, employees of various petition gathering companies have been on campus gathering signatures for ballot initiatives relating to funding for construction projects at children's hospitals, regulation of eminent domain and the distribution of California's electoral votes in presidential elections.
Some of the people gathering signatures aren't as passionate about their causes as some students think.
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Mobile Journalist Bridget Jones talks to the health center's Director Joy Stewart-James and Interim Associate Director Laurie Bisset Grady about wellness on campus. (0) comments
University Police announced the arrest of Gary Moreno, 27, on Oct. 25. Moreno is accused of stealing more than $13,000 worth of computers, electronics, books and master building keys from Sacramento State and students.
A search of Moreno's car resulted in the recovery of a substantial amount of stolen property from Sequoia Hall, along with numerous textbooks and other items, which officers believe may have been stolen in recent auto burglaries in the area, according to a University Police press release.
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Students and faculty gathered in the Hinde Auditorium of the University Union today to hear the State of the Students Address given by Associated Students, Inc. President Christina Romero.
Some of many plans she discussed during her speech include:
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At first, it only looks like a bug bite, said Diane Sipkin, a physician at the Sacramento State Student Health Center. Then the infection, known as Methicillin-
resistant Staphylococcus aureus or Super Bug for short, will gain redness, swelling and grow a puss-filled white head. Sometimes, Sipkin said, the boil can grow to be the size of a silver dollar.
MRSA is a contagious staph infection that creates boils of the skin and is spread through human contact, said Sipkin, who is head of infection control at the health center.
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Policies preventing student graders hired by math departments at California State University campuses from providing feedback and corrections on homework assignments are about to come to an end.
Since October of 2004, the United Auto Workers Union has had jurisdiction over all CSU student employees who perform "grading, tutoring or instruction," according to a document on the CSU website.
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Adrienne Bankert, television anchor for KCRA 3, visited Sacramento State today to speak about her religious views at a discussion hosted by members of the International Students Christian Fellowship.
There were 10 people who attended the talk. Most were members of the club, while others were not students at Sac State.
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Sacramento State Associated Students Inc. Executive Vice President Miguel Cervantes created a legislation that opposes the 10 percent student fee increase that was proposed by the California State University Board of Trustees. (0) comments
California State University's Board of Trustees approved a tentative 2008-09 budget that may result in a 10 percent increase in student fees.
According to the board's agenda from its Nov. 14 meeting, the 2008-09 budget request of a total of $4.6 billion will consist of $3.2 billion from the State General Fund and $1.4 billion from student fee revenue.
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Across the Sacramento State campus, there are several 4 feet by 8 feet signs that advertise everything from Peak Adventures to University Union concerts.
Recently, signs were added that wish students a "happy holiday" and encourage voter registration.
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In an effort to make Sacramento State a more attractive campus for potential students and community members, school officials have partnered with a local television station to produce short news stories highlighting various university programs.
The segments, called "Focus" appear on KVIE, Northern California's Public Broadcasting Service affiliate.
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Only 47 percent of America's citizens age 18 to 25 voted in the 2004 presidential election between current republican President George W. Bush and democratic candidate John Kerry.
Declare Yourself, a nonpartisan, nonprofit youth voter campaign, wants to raise that percentage, according to its website.
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Contrary to popular belief, the California
Lottery isn't just about gambling and taking risks. Last year, it generated over $1.29 billion for California's public schools.
Legislators passed the California Lottery Act of 1984, which requires the state lottery system to contribute a minimum of 34 cents per dollar of its funds to California's public education system.
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A ballot initiative being considered for California's November 2008 election would provide additional funding for law enforcement agencies, increase penalties for gang members and methamphetamine dealers, create a statewide gang registry and establish rehabilitation programs.
The Safe Neighborhoods Act was introduced by Mike Reynolds, author of the state's Three Strikes law, which mandates a life sentence for people convicted of three crimes or more, along with Sen. George Runner (R-Antelope Valley), Assemblywoman Sharon Runner (R-Lancaster), and San Bernardino County Supervisor Gary Ovitt.
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For many, college is one of life's most exciting and mysterious chapters. It gives students the opportunity to become more independent while embracing the first steps of adulthood. Unfortunately for some, parents insist on hindering their independence by interfering in their lives.
According to USAUSAUSA.gov website, a person is legally considered an adult at the age of 18. This means that legally, once a person turns 18, he or she is responsible for him or herself.
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The Roseville City Council approved a request Wednesday to begin processing the annexation of 2,200 acres of land that could be the future home of a Sacramento State satellite campus. (0) comments
Associated Students Inc. student-only parking legislation will be split into two separate pieces, ASI President Christina Romero said.
The legislation was originally supposed to be passed at the Oct. 31 board meeting but was postponed after a number of board members requested clarity.
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