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The State Hornet

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion editor Jasmine Ascencio shares the results of The State Hornets end of spring plus summer 2023 audit. While some goals have been met, there are still improvements needed when covering Native/Indigenous people and communities of people with disabilities. Graphic created in Canva by Jasmine Ascencio.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: End of spring plus summer 2023 audit results

Jasmine Ascencio, DEI Editor September 5, 2023
The State Hornet releases their end of spring plus summer 2023 audit which allows our publication to show transparency and hold ourselves accountable to accurately reflect the diversity of our audience.
Including students with disabilities in diversity conversation is lacking

Including students with disabilities in diversity conversation is lacking

State Hornet Staff March 15, 2016

Diversity has recently become a buzzword at Sacramento State.Sac State is billed as a diverse campus community, and the proof is in the students' pudding. The topic of diversity is often narrowed down...

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Congresswoman Matsui spoke at Sac State’s first “Distinguished Lecture”

Vu Chau February 20, 2016

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Disney lacks diversity to provide role models for all

State Hornet Staff November 18, 2014

Keston Ott-Dahl is a mother in Antioch, and she has been petitioning for Disney to feature a disabled person as a main character in a future animated film. Her 15-month-old daughter has Down syndrome,...

Sac State brings in 49 new faculty members

Daisy Aguilar September 10, 2014

While Sacramento State has hired 49 new tenure-track faculty this fall semester, both students and professors hope to see more diversity for next year’s hiring expectation of 35 faculty.Although demographics...

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Teen profanity illustration

McClatchy Tribune courtesy photo May 6, 2014

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Ethnic studies professor Eric Vega lectures during the forum Thursday morning. 

Council for Affirmative Action calls for faculty diversity

Ilian Cervantes April 8, 2014

The Council for Affirmative Action panelist speakers called Sacramento State students to action April 3, demanding diversity amongst faculty in a forum presentation marking 60 years since the landmark...

California State University task force investigates ethnic studies funding

Jonathan Ayestas February 26, 2014

California State University Chancellor Timothy White created a task force in January after campuses across the CSU asked him to address the faculty and funding cuts in ethnic studies departments. The...

Throwback Valentines Day Playlist

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McClatchy Tribune February 12, 2014
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McClatchy Tribune December 4, 2013
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