Skip to Main Content
The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

News

President Donald Trump announced a memorandum Monday to pause trillions of dollars in federal aid funding. This freeze is to take effect Tuesday at 5 p.m. EST. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead, graphic made in Canva by Jada Portillo)

President Donald Trump sends orders to pause federal funding for aid programs

Finneas Brumbaugh and Jada Portillo January 28, 2025
President Trump announced Monday in an official memorandum that the federal government will pause trillions of dollars in aid programs. The pause will go into effect today at 5 p.m. EST and will impact funding nationwide, including at Sac State.
Sacramento State President Luke Wood delivers the annual Spring Address in the University Union Ballroom Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. Wood described how Sac State’s diverse student population helps it stand out from other CSU schools. (Photo courtesy of Bibiana Ortiz, Sacramento State)

President Luke Wood’s 2025 Spring Address celebrates milestones amidst budget cuts

Omid Manavirad, News Staffer January 18, 2025
Among budget cuts and a concerning political landscape, Sacramento State President Luke Wood outlines the silver linings of the academic year ahead.
Sacramento State announces Erika Cameron as the new provost and senior vice president advisor for academic affairs. Cameron begins her position after March 17, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Palo Alto University, graphic created in Canva)

Sac State announces Erika Cameron as new provost

Jada Portillo, Digital/Newsletter Editor January 15, 2025
Sacramento State announced Erika Cameron as the new provost and senior vice president advisor for academic affairs.
Sacramento State President Luke Wood signs the memorandum with Compton College President and CEO Keith Curry in Sacramento Hall Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. The memorandum is a stepping stone to future programs and establishes a pipeline between CC and Sac State for transfer students.

President Luke Wood signs memorandum with Compton College, establishing direct pipeline to attend Sac State

Finneas Brumbaugh, Staffer December 13, 2024
Sac State solidified a partnership with Compton College for eligible students to attend Sac State and gain priority to the Black Honors College on Thursday, Dec. 12.
A group of inmates walk to perform their work duties at Folsom State Prison Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. Prop 6 would have allowed the incarcerated the option to decline work assignments.

Defeated at the polls, California voters reject Proposition 6

Cheryl Howard, Staffer November 17, 2024
Proposition 6’s defeat blocked the effort to eliminate mandatory prison labor in California. Sanctions against inmates for refusing work assignments will remain legal under California law.
(L-R) Sac State history professor Dr. Michael Vann, former President of Indonesia Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Northern Illinois history professor Eric Jones stand onstage in the University Ballroom Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. President Yudhoyono discussed his experiences with leadership and what he hopes to see from the nation in the future.

International Conference on Genocide concludes with a focus on global unity

Analah Wallace, DEI Editor November 17, 2024
The International Conference on Genocide closes off its last day with a special panel featuring the former President of Indonesia.
The Kwibuka flame of hope statue outside the University Union Ballroom III Nov. 15, 2024. The second day of the Conferance on Genocide put more of a focus on health and healing.

Day 2 of the International Conference on Genocide reflects on trauma and healing

Analah Wallace, DEI Editor November 16, 2024
Sac State hosted the second day of the International Conference on Genocide in the University Union, with panels ranging from narratives around genocide to group healing sessions.
The annual Causeway Classic Blood Drive will be held in the University Union Ballroom from Nov. 18-20. Students can register to donate blood and help Sac State defeat UC Davis in a blood drive competition. (Graphic made in Canva)

Annual Causeway Classic Blood Drive returns to the hive

Jada Portillo, staffer November 15, 2024
The annual Causeway Classic Blood Drive between Sac State and UC Davis returns to the University Union Ballroom Nov.18-20.
Sac State students have expressed mixed feelings following the rhetoric around the U.S. election. Alexis Weremecszko, a fifth-year food nutrition major, said that the election has changed the way they interact with their loved ones. (Made in Canva)

OPINION: ‘Just to create an enemy’: Sac State students struggle with political rhetoric after election

Finneas Brumbaugh, Staffer November 15, 2024
The Sac State community speaks up about how political speech, extremism and polarization has affected them after the election.
The Rwanda Minister of Justice and Attorney General Emmanuel Ugirashebuja giving his speech at the opening ceremony, Thursday, November 14, 2024. Ugirashebuja spoke about his own experience living through the genocide against the Tutsi.

6th International Conference of Genocide arrives at Sac State

Analah Wallace, DEI Editor November 15, 2024
Guest speakers from all over the world came together to hold the sixth international Conference of Genocide at Sac State, sharing their knowledge and experiences with genocide and other conflicts.
Load More Stories
Donate to The State Hornet
$500
$2500
Contributed
Our Goal