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    The ASI board elects at the announcement party April 18, 2025. The 16% voter turnout is the highest since 2004.
    Sac State’s ASI election results announced with 16% voter turnout
    Students held a banner at the front of the Out of the Darkness Walk Thursday, April 10, 2025. The banner stated the name of the event.
    GALLERY: Students come together for annual Out of the Darkness Campus Walk
    The 2025 Sacramento State ASI election is here, with voting running from April 16-17. Voting can be conducted both online and in person in front of the university union. (Graphic created in Canva by Analah Wallace, photos courtesy of the ASI election candidates)
    Meet the presidential candidates: ASI election 2025
    Sacramento State Police Department conducted its biannual testing of campus security towers throughout the week of Monday, March 24, 2025. There are 256 emergency phones across campus, including standalone poles and wall-mounted units on campus and in parking garages.
    Five emergency towers on campus remain inoperable after scheduled testing
    Sacramento State students and faculty took part in a live Reddit AMA session with President Luke Wood Thursday, April 10, 2025. Wood answered student questions regarding recent news about the budget crisis, former Sacramento Kings player Mike Bibby becoming men’s basketball coach and much more. (Graphic created in Canva)
    President Luke Wood answered student questions on his first live Reddit AMA session
    Sacramento State students and faculty took part in a live Reddit AMA session with President Luke Wood Thursday, April 10, 2025. Wood answered student questions regarding recent news about the budget crisis, former Sacramento Kings player Mike Bibby becoming men’s basketball coach and much more. (Graphic created in Canva)
    President Luke Wood answered student questions on his first live Reddit AMA session
    Many of the lecture halls and office spaces on campus are known or suspected to contain asbestos. Asbestos is a harmful mineral that was widely used in construction during the 1960s and 1970s, over a long period of exposure it has been confirmed to cause harm. (Graphic created in Canva by Jade Brown)
    Students raise frustrations about asbestos in over half of the lecture halls on campus
    More than 20 students shared their concerns with President Luke Wood at the March 4 President’s Forum Tuesday, March 4, 2025. They expressed similar frustrations regarding the administration’s handling of recent events, such as the $37 million budget deficit and federal attacks on inclusivity. (Stadium rendering courtesy of Sac State Athletics, photo of Luke Wood courtesy of Sac State and visuals courtesy of Canva, graphic created in Canva by Annie Biebl)
    Students present their concerns to President Luke Wood at town hall
    Sacramento State was among 60 universities that received a letter from the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights following accusations of on-campus antisemitism Monday, March 10, 2025. The letter warned that universities who are found to have discriminated against Jewish students, in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, could lose federal funding. (Photos courtesy of Analy Carrillo via Flickr and U.S. Army Heraldry Directorate, graphic made in Canva by Brionna Woody)
    BREAKING: Sac State among 60 schools warned by Department of Education for alleged antisemitism
    The letter from the Department of Education is giving schools in the country 14 days to show compliance starting from Feb. 14, 2025. All educational institutions that accept federal funding must show compliance or potentially risk losing their funding. (Photograph by B Christopher/Alamy Stock Photo)
    Federally funded schools receive ultimatum from Department of Education
    The ASI board elects at the announcement party April 18, 2025. The 16% voter turnout is the highest since 2004.
    Sac State’s ASI election results announced with 16% voter turnout
    The 2025 Sacramento State ASI election is here, with voting running from April 16-17. Voting can be conducted both online and in person in front of the university union. (Graphic created in Canva by Analah Wallace, photos courtesy of the ASI election candidates)
    Meet the presidential candidates: ASI election 2025
    Graphic created in Canva
    Hive Insider: Campus workers seek unionization, former Sacramento King becomes basketball head coach and DEI support challenges
    ASI Student Engagement and Outreach office, where ASI employees work to promote programs and services Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Students and campus faculty have discussed forming a new union after multiple allegations of union-busting and discrimination were raised against ASI.
    Campus workers seek to form union following allegations against ASI
    The California State University Employee Union was joined by other unions and activist groups for a rally in the library quad Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Union members are determined to fight for workers’ rights at Sacramento State, whether they are involved with the organization or not. (Graphic made in Canva by Brionna Woody)
    CSU Employee Union hosts rally in support of ASI unionization
    A Sacramento State Police car along the American River Bike Trail after responding to a call Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Sac State PD released the Clery report last Tuesday, informing students of the rise in crime on and around campus.
    Reports of campus crime rose over 200% since 2021, according to Clery Report
    The Sacramento State Police Department issued a timely warning notice regarding a sexual battery case that occurred in Hornet Tunnel Tuesday, May 14. The investigation is ongoing and it is unknown if either party involved attends Sac State.
    BREAKING: Sexual battery occurred in Hornet Tunnel
    Sacramento State’s Police Department Deputy Chief Christina Lofthouse stands outside of the campus police department Wednesday, April 24. Lofthouse held a press conference regarding the assault and robbery of a male student on campus.
    Assault of male student on campus believed to be targeted, campus police says
    A fatal shooting and carjacking bring different feelings to Sac State students
    A fatal shooting and carjacking bring different feelings to Sac State students
    The Sacramento Police Department responded to a shooting at the University and 65th Street light rail station around 3 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2024. The suspects in the shooting allegedly carjacked someone at gunpoint nearby on Folsom Blvd, the car was found abandoned on campus in parking lot 2.
    The near-campus shooting and carjacking: What we know
    Estudiantes reaccionan al nuevo álbum de Bad Bunny: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
    Estudiantes reaccionan al nuevo álbum de Bad Bunny: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
    La oficina de Promoción y Alcance Estudiantil de ASI, donde los empleados de ASI trabajan para promover programas y servicios el martes 4 de marzo de 2025. Los estudiantes y profesores del campus han discutido la formación de un nuevo sindicato después de que se prestaran múltiples acusaciones de represión sindical y discriminación contra ASI.
    Trabajadores del campus buscan formar un sindicato tras las acusaciones contra ASI
    'Steps to College' abre sus puertas para ayudar a la comunidad Hispana
    ‘Steps to College’ abre sus puertas para ayudar a la comunidad Hispana
    Un grupo de personas marchando el 22 de febrero de 2025, llevando banderas de México. La multitud se dirige hacia el Capitolio y la sede de ICE en Sacramento.
    Protesta ‘Aquí Estamos’ reunió a la comunidad en apoyo a los derechos de los inmigrantes
    Estudiantes y activistas en Sac State protestaron en solidaridad con la comunidad inmigrante
    Estudiantes y activistas en Sac State protestaron en solidaridad con la comunidad inmigrante
    Los estudiantes de Sac State se solidarizan durante la protesta contra la inmigración que tuvo lugar el martes 11 de febrero de 2025 en el patio de la biblioteca. La protesta consistió en testimonios personales, discursos informativos y cánticos en apoyo a la comunidad inmigrante.
    Estudiantes de Sac State se solidarizan con los inmigrantes indocumentados
    La Universidad Estatal de Sacramento anunció una iniciativa que implementará el primer y más grande sistema universitario impulsado por IA. La CSU planea poner a disposición estas herramientas en las próximas semanas. (Gráfico hecho en Canva por Kai Arellano)
    CSU anuncia iniciativa para crear un sistema universitario impulsado por inteligencia artificial
    El presidente Luke Wood habla en un ayuntamiento sobre aumento de tarifas en University Union el jueves 15 de agosto de 2024. Al anunciar los aumentos de tarifas, Wood dijo que los fondos adicionales respaldarían mejoras en la vida estudiantil en Sac State.
    Presidente de Sac State Luke Wood anuncia 4 de 5 incrementos aprobados para tarifas estudiantiles
    El Centro de Servicios Estudiantiles está localizado en Lassen Hall. El centro está aceptando a estudiantes que siguen esperando ayuda financiera el 9 de septiembre, 2024. Con préstamos de FAFSA siendo retrasados debido a cambios del sistema, los estudiantes han buscado ayuda en las oficinas de servicio financiero de Lassen Hall.
    Cambios y retrasos de FAFSA amenazan a los estudiantes financieramente vulnerables de Sac State.
    Flores en señal de memoria para Kaylee Xiong en la intersección de Cosumnes River Boulevard y Franklin Boulevard el 6 de septiembre, 2024. Xiong acababa de comenzar su primer semestre en Sac State.
    Un estudiante de Sac State murió después de ser atropellada en el sur de Sacramento
    Un grupo de personas marchando el 22 de febrero de 2025, llevando banderas de México. La multitud se dirige hacia el Capitolio y la sede de ICE en Sacramento.
    Protesta ‘Aquí Estamos’ reunió a la comunidad en apoyo a los derechos de los inmigrantes
    El Capitolio del Estado de California con mariposas monarcas alrededor. Estas mariposas simbolizan y se asocian con los dreamers. El Acto de Oportunidad Para Todos se refiere al proyecto de ley AB 2586 que fue rechazada por el gobernador de California Gavin Newsom el 22 de septiembre de 2024. (Foto de PictureLake vía Getty Images, gráfico hecho en Canva por Martiza Ascencion)
    Gobernador Newsom rechaza un proyecto de ley que apoya estudiantes indocumentados
    Bailarinas dan una actuación de un baile folklórico de Jalisco el 5 de Octubre de 2024. La Banda Purembe tocaba música mexicana tradicional en el escenario atrás. (creado en Canva por Maritza Ascencion)
    La Cultura Hispana Toma Vuelo en ‘Raíces MonarCA’
    Estudiantes de Sac State bailan danzas folklóricas en La Bienvenida el 18 de Septiembre, 2024. Esta danza fue una de las formas de honrar la cultura hispana durante La Bienvenida.
    Estudiantes de Sac State se sienten bienvenidos en “La Bienvenida”
    Vincenzo Rodriguez y Asher Franco-Carreño platican con estudiantes de la Universidad Estatal de Sacramento durante la Bienvenida Queer en el salón de baile de la Unión Universitaria, el 6 de septiembre, 2024. Rodríguez y Francro-Carreño dijeron que aprovechan de muchos recursos en Sac State incluyendo el Pride Center.
    La Bienvenida Queer celebra un nuevo año escolar
    Sophomore Reese Walker sets up to return the oncoming ball with a forehand motion against Grand Canyon University Saturday, April 12, 2025. The sophomore’s match went unfinished, as the Hornets acquired three straight singles wins to complete the 4-0 sweep.
    Cross Court Chronicles: Quick wins, sweet sweeps
    Senior center fielder Tyler White stands ready at the plate Saturday, April 12, 2025. White went 2-5 against Davis, while scoring three runs on a dagger home run in the ninth inning.
    Hornets take Aggies out to pasture in revenge win against Causeway rivals
    Junior outfielder Lafulafu Malepeai lines up to bat against Northern Colorado Saturday, April 12, 2025. Malepeai was vital in Sacramento State’s sweep of Northern Colorado.
    Taking honey from a Bear: Sac State sweeps Northern Colorado
    The State Hornet Broadcast: ASI Children’s Center, Antisemitism Investigation, Sac State’s budget deficit and sports
    The State Hornet Broadcast: ASI Children’s Center, Antisemitism Investigation, Sac State’s budget deficit and sports
    Senior right fielder Ryan Christiansen crosses the plate, representing the winning run in the walk-off win Saturday, April 12, 2025. This was Sac State’s fifth walk-off victory of the season, as well as their third extra-innings win.
    Hornets clip Redhawks’ wings in 11-inning showdown
    The men’s basketball transfer portal opened on Monday, March 24. Sac State’s new head coach Mike Bibby looks to start his tenure with an entirely new roster.
    Tracking the Portal: A new era dawns on the green and gold
    Sac State men’s basketball is moving to the Hornet Pavillion starting next season. After only two winning seasons since 1991 in The Nest.
    OPINION: Breaking the habit: Sac State hopes to start anew in Hornet Pavillion
    Created in Canva by Aliza Imran
    Swarm Report: Hornet sports are in full spring, preview of baseball’s conference schedule, overview of men’s and women’s tennis
    (L-R) Sacramento State President Luke Wood stands with Sac State men’s basketball head coach Mike Bibby and Sac State Athletic Director Mark Orr Tuesday April 1, 2025. Bibby was introduced as the men’s basketball head coach in a press conference.
    BREAKING: Mike Bibby introduced as head coach of Sac State men’s basketball
    The women’s basketball transfer portal opened Monday morning, March 24, 2025. The Hornets need to fill seven roster spots and replace three starters. (Graphic created in Canva)
    All-In: Sac State readies the dice for an active transfer portal season
    Senior center fielder Tyler White stands ready at the plate Saturday, April 12, 2025. White went 2-5 against Davis, while scoring three runs on a dagger home run in the ninth inning.
    Hornets take Aggies out to pasture in revenge win against Causeway rivals
    Senior right fielder Ryan Christiansen crosses the plate, representing the winning run in the walk-off win Saturday, April 12, 2025. This was Sac State’s fifth walk-off victory of the season, as well as their third extra-innings win.
    Hornets clip Redhawks’ wings in 11-inning showdown
    Junior outfielder Ryan Christiansen swings through a pitch Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Christiansen was 0-2 against Davis with a ground out and a fly out before being pinch hit for.
    Sac State drawn and quartered by Aggies in double-digit shutout
    Created in Canva by Aliza Imran
    Swarm Report: Hornet sports are in full spring, preview of baseball’s conference schedule, overview of men’s and women’s tennis
    Freshman infielder Michael Perazzo crosses the plate Friday, March 7, 2025. Perazzo was the final out against Cal on Tuesday, leaving two stranded in the ninth inning.
    Hornets find no relief at home after taking series loss against Texans
    Senior guard Jackson Slater jumps during pro day Monday, March 31, 2025. Slater reached a 32.5” vertical, his best in the pre-draft process.
    GALLERY: Sac State football shows out on pro day
    Sacramento State guard Jackson Slater walks around Aggie Field at UC Davis during Sac State’s pro day Monday, March 31, 2025. Slater’s composite athletic score ranks in the top 100 of NFL prospect guards since 1987.
    Draft Diaries: Sac State guard polishes off pre-draft trifecta at pro day
    Former Sacramento State guard Jackson Slater throws a block for former Sac State running back Elijah Tau-Tolliver against Eastern Washington Saturday, Oct. 13, 2024. Slater said a well placed block is one of his favorite plays to watch on film.
    Draft Diaries: Sac State guard sets his sights on rising up draft boards at NFL Combine
    Former Sac State guard Jackson Slater trains for the Combine at Exos in Phoenix, Arizona. Slater was a consensus All-American at Sac State last season. (Photos courtesy of Priority Sports and Entertainment)
    Draft Diaries: Sac State guard introduces himself to the next level at Senior Bowl
    Sac State Says: Students share their predictions for Super Bowl 59
    Sac State Says: Students share their predictions for Super Bowl 59
    Swarm Report Week 2: Women’s Golf tournament victory, Football’s Historic Start & More
    Swarm Report Week 2: Women’s Golf tournament victory, Football’s Historic Start & More
    Cagnei Duncan runs during the 2021 cross-country Mark Covert Classic for Sacramento State on Sept. 4, 2021. She said that this past season, her 10th season running competitively overall, was her favorite season. (Photo courtesy of Cagnei Duncan)
    Cross-country runner makes Sac State history
    Weekend Swarm Report: Baseball completes sweep and track starts strong
    Weekend Swarm Report: Baseball completes sweep and track starts strong
    Sports editor Shaun Holkko and copy editor Robbie Pierce. Both of these State Hornet editors participated in sports they felt had lower profiles in high school.
    SPORTS PODCAST: Stories of underrepresented sports
    Sac State cross country coach David Monk and a few members of the women's team watch as their fellow teammates run during practice on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
    Hornets have high hopes and goals with rest of season ahead
    Sophomore midfielder Ellie Farber dribbling down the field against Northern Arizona in the first round of the Big Sky Tournament Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. The Hornets went on to eliminate the Lumberjacks on Penalty Kicks 4-3.
    Hornets get stomped by top-seeded Trojans in the NCAA Tournament
    Redshirt freshman goalkeeper Sierra Sonko makes a diving save in penalty shootouts against Idaho in the Big Sky Championship game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. The Hornets won the championship off penalty kicks 7-6 to secure the Big Sky Conference title.
    Sac State’s backup goalkeeper wins historic tournament MVP recording 0 minutes
    Sacramento State head coach Randy Dedini holding up the Big Sky Conference Trophy after defeating Idaho in the championship game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. The Hornets beat the Vandals in penalty kicks, 7-6.
    Hornets crowned Big Sky champions after third consecutive win in penalty kicks
    Sophomore forward Teysha-Ray Spinney-Kuahuia turns to intercept a pass against Northern Arizona Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Spinney-Kuahuia played 96 minutes against Montana on Friday, including all 20 minutes of overtime.
    Hornets get deja vu, once again winning in penalty kicks
    Redshirt freshman Sierra Sonko celebrating with team after a game-winning save against Northern Arizona Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. The Hornets move on and advance to the Big Sky Tournament semifinals.
    Sac State survives nail-biter against Northern Arizona in penalty kicks
    Junior outfielder Lafulafu Malepeai lines up to bat against Northern Colorado Saturday, April 12, 2025. Malepeai was vital in Sacramento State’s sweep of Northern Colorado.
    Taking honey from a Bear: Sac State sweeps Northern Colorado
    Junior pitcher Danyelle Leone throws a pitch vs Fresno State Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Her two strikeouts helped in the Hornets’ 3-2 comeback win.
    Sac State brings the momentum home, dominating on the road before beating Fresno State
    Sophomore pitcher Alexa Ortiz prepares to close the third and final game of a series against Idaho State Saturday, March 29, 2025. With the Hornets leading 2-1 at the top of the sixth, Ortiz relieved senior pitcher Caroline Evans and forced two outs with a 1-2-3 double play.
    Better late than never: Sac State avoids sweep against Idaho State
    Junior outfielder Faith Epperson slides into home plate after sprinting from second to add a run for the Hornets Sunday, March 23, 2025. The team lost its home series 0-3 versus Loyola Marymount.
    Sac State suffers frustrating series loss versus Loyola Marymount
    Freshman utility player Madison Evers-Lyles throws a heater to first base to get an out Tuesday, March 18, 2025. The team played stellar defense in a 10-2 win versus Columbia.
    Sac State schools Ivy League Columbia in blowout to start homestand
    Freshman forward Summah Hanson, distance runner Brandon Moreno, sophomores Kara Houghton and guard Benthe Versteeg, junior Zoe Ewell and senior third baseman Lewa Day all broke individual and season records in February of the spring semester. Six total records were broken by the Hornets and three more were tied. (Photos by Brionna Woody and Rinn Lee, photos courtesy of Sac State Athletics and Rhianna Kahley / NAU Athletics, graphic created in Canva by Ryan Lorenz)
    Sac State finishes a month full of records
    Swarm Report Week 2: Women’s Golf tournament victory, Football’s Historic Start & More
    Swarm Report Week 2: Women’s Golf tournament victory, Football’s Historic Start & More
    Sacramento State track and field throwers Shantel Nnaji (left) and Erin Whelan (right) pose in front of Tahoe Hall Friday, April 29, 2022. Both have made their names in Sac State track and field history through succeeding in record-breaking throws.
    Breaking Sac State records two throwers at a time
    Sacramento State Sophomore sprinter LaTrouchka Duke poses at Hornet Stadium track on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Duke has recently placed second in the 60 meter Big Sky championship finale.
    Sac State Track and Field sophomore sprinter makes strong return
    Devonn Johnson and teammate keep the lead on San Jose State at Sacramento State's Hornet Invitational at Hornet Stadium on Saturday March 20, 2021. Sacramento State’s relay team placed second against San Jose.
    Photo Gallery: Sac State Track and field team hosts Hornet Invitational
    Sophomore Reese Walker sets up to return the oncoming ball with a forehand motion against Grand Canyon University Saturday, April 12, 2025. The sophomore’s match went unfinished, as the Hornets acquired three straight singles wins to complete the 4-0 sweep.
    Cross Court Chronicles: Quick wins, sweet sweeps
    Created in Canva by Aliza Imran
    Swarm Report: Hornet sports are in full spring, preview of baseball’s conference schedule, overview of men’s and women’s tennis
    Sophomore Reese Walker celebrates after taking a point against Big Sky Conference Opponent Montana State Friday, March 21, 2025. Walker won in straight sets contributing to the 7-0 sweep of the Bobcats.
    Cross Court Chronicles: One streak extinguished while another blazes
    Freshman Martin Duris returns the ball with a forehand motion at fifth doubles Saturday, March 15, 2025. Duris swept in two sets contributing to the 7-0 victory against Eastern Washington.
    Cross Court Chronicles: Different Birds, Same Sweeps
    Freshman Gur Libal looks to return the ball with forehand motion against New Mexico State Friday, March 7, 2025. Libal’s doubles went unfinished at first, as the Hornets won the doubles point at second and third that led to the 5-2 victory.
    Cross Court Chronicles: Sac State delivers aces in handful of wins
    Sacramento State volleyball in a team huddle after their matchup against Stanford Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. Stanford swept the Hornets 3-0 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
    Sac State volleyball’s historic season ends with loss to Stanford in NCAA Tournament
    Senior outside hitters Bridgette Smith and Caitlin Volkmann at UC Davis Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. Smith spiked the ball and Volkmann dug out the ball, but were defeated by the Aggies despite their efforts.
    Fifth year senior duo leave their mark on Hornet volleyball
    Sacramento State volleyball in a huddle during their match against the Idaho Vandals Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024 in The Nest. The Hornets swept the Vandals 3-0 and led in every statistical category.
    Sac State gets back on track with two wins at home
    Sac State senior outside hitter Bridgette Smith jumps up for the kill against senior middle blocker Kendall Robertson and opposite hitter Sophia Wadsworth of the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. The Hornets had 56 kills compared to the Lumberjacks’ 42.
    Hornets chopped down Lumberjacks but get mauled by Bears
    Senior outside hitter Caitlin Volkmann and sophomore middle blocker Karlie Spohn go up for the block against Portland State Friday, Oct.4, 2024. The Hornets frontline came to defend, at one point blocking the Vikings in three consecutive kill attempts.
    Hornets bring out their brooms for the fifth time this season
    Mike Infante posed for the camera in front of greenery at Sacramento State March 28, 2025. Infante gained media attention through performing in bodybuilding competitions and has since made it to the big screen playing Nick in the recently released “Freaky Tales.”
    From curtain call to camera roll: Sac State student, actor and disability advocate makes Hollywood debut
    Fantasy is a huge genre that encompasses many subgenres, tropes and themes. Here are some children’s, young adult and high fantasy books that all provide entertaining stories that anyone can enjoy. (Graphic created in Canva by Rinn Lee)
    The Book Nook: High Fantasy for all ages
    Students held a banner at the front of the Out of the Darkness Walk Thursday, April 10, 2025. The banner stated the name of the event.
    GALLERY: Students come together for annual Out of the Darkness Campus Walk
    Malcolm Todd dropped his first studio album, “Malcolm Todd,” on Friday, April 4, 2025. The album consists of 14 tracks across 37 minutes and only features one other artist. (Graphic created in Canva by Jocelyn Hill and Delaney Joyce)
    Malcolm Todd transcends ‘symptoms of sorrow and dread’ in emotion-packed debut album
    Disney’s newest live-action remake of the company's first animated feature caused much controversy. Regardless, the film’s content cannot be anything more than just alright. (Photo courtesy of Disney, graphic created in Canva)
    A fair enough tale: Disney’s ‘Snow White’ is a half-baked apple pie of a movie
    Michelle Dahl and Gina Grice in front of some of their work Thursday, March 13, 2025. Their art is on display at Gallery 1075 in West Sacramento until March 31.
    Painting outside the lines: Sacramento artists aim to inspire the next generation of women
    A couple stands admiring Dominick Porras’ artwork in the University Union gallery, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. Porras captured a variety of photos ranging from portraits to objects, all black and white photos.
    ‘Silvery Synthesis’: photography and mixed media elevate a culture’s beauty
    Guests view portraits at the ‘16 Black Classicists’ gallery in the University Union Gallery Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. The gallery focuses on Black scholars in classicism.
    ‘16 Black Classicists’ gallery shines light on unsung heroes in classic studies
    A large altar sits near the entrance to the California Museum Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. The altar was erected by local restaurateur Ernesto Delgado in honor of his mother.
    Día de Los Muertos art exhibit brings color to the afterlife
    Two gallery attendees view four portrait pieces in the University Union Gallery Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. Guests were able to attend a special opening ceremony of the “For the People” photo gallery.
    ‘For the People’ photo gallery provides a new lens into Sacramento community
    Chef Aguilar and Chef Villanueva display their dishes for this year’s Battle of the Chefs competition Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Only one of the chefs will move on to the final round at the University of New Mexico after judges decide on a winner.
    Knives out: Chefs enter semi-finals in a heated culinary clash
    A spread of various items from the Habit Burger in the Sac State University Union Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. Since opening its first location in Santa Barbara, CA in 1969, the burger franchise has grown to 395 locations worldwide.
    What makes a bad habit? An honest Habit Burger Review
    Baking is a perfect way to pass the time when out of class. Try out these family-vetted recipes over winter break. (Graphic made in Canva by Delaney Joyce)
    Warm your belly with the best festive recipes of the season
    Guest Chef Ashly Mejia-Ferreras showed attendees how to make morir soñando Sept. 24, 2024. Mejia-Ferreras shared that the lime juice needs to be added last or the milk will curdle in the drink.
    Dominican culture comes alive at The WELL’s guest chef event
    Where to eat on a student budget?: Low-cost options around Sac State
    Where to eat on a student budget?: Low-cost options around Sac State
    Malcolm Todd dropped his first studio album, “Malcolm Todd,” on Friday, April 4, 2025. The album consists of 14 tracks across 37 minutes and only features one other artist. (Graphic created in Canva by Jocelyn Hill and Delaney Joyce)
    Malcolm Todd transcends ‘symptoms of sorrow and dread’ in emotion-packed debut album
    Estudiantes reaccionan al nuevo álbum de Bad Bunny: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
    Estudiantes reaccionan al nuevo álbum de Bad Bunny: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
    Kitty Craft performs at the Star Theater in Portland, Oregon on Feb. 23, 2025. The band will be making its first appearance in Sacramento at Harlow’s this Saturday, March 29. (Courtesy of Samantha Klopp)
    Arts and Cats: Exploring beyond the flower patch with Kitty Craft
    Graphic made in Canva
    Chronically Online Ep 6: Think You’ve Heard it All? Here’s Our Unpopular Opinions
    Playboi Carti dropped his fourth major label project “MUSIC” on March 14. The album has 30 songs and features artists such as Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd and Travis Scott. (Photo courtesy of AWGE and Interscope Records, Graphic made in Canva by Chris D. Johnson)
    Playboi Carti plays by his own rules on his newest album ‘MUSIC’
    Mike Infante posed for the camera in front of greenery at Sacramento State March 28, 2025. Infante gained media attention through performing in bodybuilding competitions and has since made it to the big screen playing Nick in the recently released “Freaky Tales.”
    From curtain call to camera roll: Sac State student, actor and disability advocate makes Hollywood debut
    Nate Duke Lopez as Christopher Boone reaching upward in the Playwrights’ Theatre on March 18, 2025. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time delves into the story of a 15-year-old neurodivergent boy as he goes on a journey to solve unexpected mysteries. (Photo by Charr Crail)
    ‘Does that mean I can do anything?’: Sac State play aims to demystify neurodivergency
    The promo art for “When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story” displays a picture of Eva Rutland holding the hands of her eldest daughters, Ginger and Patty-Jo. Most of Eva Rutland’s children were mentioned but never directly shown in the show, since only six actors comprised the cast. (Photo Courtesy of The Guild Theater)
    ‘When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story’ flips the script on Black theater narratives
    (L-R) Antonio Hernandez, Victoria Chung, Brenna Dunivan, Isabella Ignacio, Anthony Tran, Ella Acosta and Mia Kaanapu in “Everybody” at Playwrights Theatre inside Shasta Hall Wednesday, March 8, 2023. They all play multiple characters in this production.
    This production is for ‘Everybody’
    (L–R) Jacqueline Sandoval, Josue Sanchez and Andrea Obando stomp their feet in unison on the dance floor of Solano Hall during their performance Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Their set, “Suhu (Life’s Ritual)” showcases a Chinese ritual dance with choreography by Philip Agayapong.
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    Theater Rats Ep. #3: Next stop, ‘Sky High!’
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    From curtain call to camera roll: Sac State student, actor and disability advocate makes Hollywood debut
    Multiple students with disabilities have expressed discontent with current classroom accessibility Tuesday, April 2, 2025. With upcoming updates to classroom furniture, the Sacramento State disabled community is optimistic about the future of accessibility on campus. (Graphic created in Canva)
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    International CSU students and alumni face visa revocations from federal government
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    Students held a banner at the front of the Out of the Darkness Walk Thursday, April 10, 2025. The banner stated the name of the event.
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    The State Hornet Broadcast: ASI Children’s Center, Antisemitism Investigation, Sac State’s budget deficit and sports
    Senior guard Jackson Slater jumps during pro day Monday, March 31, 2025. Slater reached a 32.5” vertical, his best in the pre-draft process.
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    The State Hornet Podcast: 5k for breast cancer, Folklórico dance instructor, Día de Los Muertos
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    The State Hornet Podcast: Sac State football, GoldenSky Festival, ‘For the People’ gallery
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    The State Hornet Podcast: Stadium renderings, La Bienvenida and Ace of Spades
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    The State Hornet Podcast: Winter commencement to be held in Golden 1 Center, FAFSA delays cause issues
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    State Hornet Spotlight: Sac State professor on becoming a Multi-Hyphenate
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    State Hornet Spotlight: Jared Gipson’s breakout season and TikTok success
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    State Hornet Spotlight: Football recruit Carson Conklin comes to Sac State
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    Discussing the journey of women of color in modern-day America: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT
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    The State Hornet Broadcast: ASI Children’s Center, Antisemitism Investigation, Sac State’s budget deficit and sports
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    Estudiantes reaccionan al nuevo álbum de Bad Bunny: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
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    Hive Scores Episode 1: Escaping to the Country with Stardew Valley
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