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    Associated Students, Inc. employees at Sacramento State voted over the course of two days to form a union Thursday, May 8, 2025. The unionization comes after allegations of employee mistreatment and a protest on March 4. (Graphic created in Canva)
    BREAKING: ASI workers vote to unionize
    The sign in front of Folsom Hall Thursday, May 8, 2025. Staff and faculty who have been at Folsom Hall for over a decade complained of feeling ignored during the football team’s move.
    Faculty and staff left feeling ignored and disrupted amidst football team’s Folsom Hall move
    Currently, International students within the CSU system are facing potential termination of their SEVIS or visa statuses. Here’s what those students can do in that situation. (Graphic created in Canva by Analah Wallace)
    FAQ: International students and visa/SEVIS terminations
    Speakers received special acknowledgment for the work they do inside the NHPI community on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Isa Whalen (left), Grace Fa’avesi (middle) and Manufou Liaiga-Anoa’i (right) spoke at the event.
    Sac State hosts first-ever Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Student Academic Success Summit
    The Collaborative Community Psychology Research & Action team in the psychology department has been collaborating with local elementary school students. Sac State psychology majors involved in COLLAB gain experience in gathering observational data while working with youth. (Graphic made in Canva)
    COLLAB helps psychology students positively impact the environment and the youth
    Sac State canceled plans for dean oversight amid impending budget cuts Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Students and faculty expressed anxiety and concerns over the operational control model during multiple town halls, which were taken into consideration for its cancellation. (Graphic created in Canva by Jada Portillo, photos by Brionna Woody and courtesy of Sac State/Bibiana Ortiz)
    BREAKING: Sac State cancels plans to consolidate college oversight
    An estimated 400 students and faculty participated in a walkout to protest recent actions by Sac State and the CSU system Thursday, April 24, 2025. The walk started at the library quad at 11 a.m. and made its way to Sacramento Hall, near President Luke Wood’s office.
    Students and faculty walk out over layoffs, course cuts and fee increases
    Fall registration is opening up next week for continuing students Thursday, April 17, 2025. The whole registration process is done online through the Sac State Student Center. (Graphic made in Canva)
    FAQ: Fall 2025 registration and enrollment
    Students use a piñata labeled “CSU Investments” representing the money the California State University system has in reserves Thursday, April 17, 2025. The California Faculty Association spoke out about layoffs, with members citing the large amount of money in the CSU reserves and investments.
    ‘I still live paycheck to paycheck’: CFA speaks out at Day of Action for Higher Education
    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
    Associated Students, Inc. employees at Sacramento State voted over the course of two days to form a union Thursday, May 8, 2025. The unionization comes after allegations of employee mistreatment and a protest on March 4. (Graphic created in Canva)
    BREAKING: ASI workers vote to unionize
    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
    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
    EL AVISPÓN DEL ESTADO BROADCAST (5/06/2025)
    EL AVISPÓN DEL ESTADO BROADCAST (5/06/2025)
    Se sabe o se sospecha que muchas de las salas y espacios de oficinas en el campus contienen asbesto. El asbesto es un mineral nocivo que se utilizó ampliamente en la construcción durante las décadas de 1960 y 1970, y se ha confirmado que su exposición prolongada causa daños. (Gráfico creado en Canva por Jade Brown)
    Los estudiantes expresan su frustración por el amianto en más de la mitad de las aulas del campus
    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
    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
    After stints at Arizona State and Georgia, ex-four star quarterback Jaden Rashada returns to Northern California to get his collegiate career back on track. Rashada signed with the Hornets on April 25, 2025.
    Northern California high school legend returns home to rewrite his legacy
    The sign in front of Folsom Hall Thursday, May 8, 2025. Staff and faculty who have been at Folsom Hall for over a decade complained of feeling ignored during the football team’s move.
    Faculty and staff left feeling ignored and disrupted amidst football team’s Folsom Hall move
    Freshman Gur Libal stands ready to return an oncoming ball Thursday, April 26, 2025. Sac State lost to Montana 4-0 in the Big Sky Conference Tournament in Phoenix, Arizona.
    Putting the season behind them, men’s tennis looks ahead to a bright future
    Jackson Slater stands looking forward after a game. Slater was selected in the fifth round of the NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans. (Photo Courtesy of Sac State Athletics/Graphic created in Canva by Siany Harts)
    Draft Diaries: Jackson Slater leaves NFL Draft with dreams fulfilled and new goals on the horizon
    Redshirt sophomore Jakob Poturnak clinks helmets with his teammates Thursday, April 17, 2025. Poturnak had 10 hits, including a home run, over the 3-game series against GCU.
    Hornets go antelope hunting in the high desert, return with first place in hand
    Sac State Says: New Coaches, New Era? Sac State students share their thoughts
    Sac State Says: New Coaches, New Era? Sac State students share their thoughts
    Sac State men’s basketball head coach Mike Bibby returns to Sacramento 24 years after making his debut with the Sacramento Kings. Bibby looks to bring life to what has been a struggling program.
    From Jesters to Royalty: Kings legend Mike Bibby is all in on Hornet hoops
    Sac State men's basketball hired Shaquille O'Neal to become their first general manager in a voluntary capacity. Here are some reactions from social media. (Graphic made in Canva by Jack Freeman)
    Social media reacts to Sac State hiring Shaquille O’Neal as new voluntary general manager of men’s basketball
    Sacramento State is hiring Shaquille O’Neal as the men’s basketball team’s voluntary general manager, Monday, April 28, 2025. The team has made major waves with the addition of head coach Mike Bibby and Shaq’s son, Shaqir O’Neal.
    BREAKING: Sac State hiring Shaquille O’Neal as men’s basketball voluntary general manager
    Senior forward Katie Peneueta embraces head coach Aaron Kallhoff before the final regular season game of her career, Monday March 3, 2025. Peneueta ended her career as the school’s greatest 3-point shooter.
    Trophies, Transfers, Tribulations: Sac State’s star forward looks ahead after a legendary college career
    Redshirt sophomore Jakob Poturnak clinks helmets with his teammates Thursday, April 17, 2025. Poturnak had 10 hits, including a home run, over the 3-game series against GCU.
    Hornets go antelope hunting in the high desert, return with first place in hand
    Senior right fielder Ryan Christiansen reaches second on a double against the Highlanders Friday, April 25, 2025. Christiansen scored four RBIs against Riverside, thanks to an RBI single and a 2-run homer.
    Hornets finish marathon week 3-2 after sweeping Highlanders
    Senior outfielder Tyler White walks back to the dugout after the end of an inning against Seattle University Saturday, April 12, 2025. White had three RBIs to go along with three hits, propelling the Hornets to a near-comeback.
    Sac State finds themselves lost in the shadow of snowy Sierras in double-digit defeat
    Senior center fielder Tyler White’s teammates cheer for the batter after he reaches on a hit by pitch Saturday, April 19, 2025. White went 2-8 against the Lancers but had an RBI in each of the final two games of the series.
    Hornets bring out the cavalry in series win against Lancers
    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
    After stints at Arizona State and Georgia, ex-four star quarterback Jaden Rashada returns to Northern California to get his collegiate career back on track. Rashada signed with the Hornets on April 25, 2025.
    Northern California high school legend returns home to rewrite his legacy
    The sign in front of Folsom Hall Thursday, May 8, 2025. Staff and faculty who have been at Folsom Hall for over a decade complained of feeling ignored during the football team’s move.
    Faculty and staff left feeling ignored and disrupted amidst football team’s Folsom Hall move
    Jackson Slater stands looking forward after a game. Slater was selected in the fifth round of the NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans. (Photo Courtesy of Sac State Athletics/Graphic created in Canva by Siany Harts)
    Draft Diaries: Jackson Slater leaves NFL Draft with dreams fulfilled and new goals on the horizon
    Sac State Says: New Coaches, New Era? Sac State students share their thoughts
    Sac State Says: New Coaches, New Era? Sac State students share their thoughts
    Jackson Slater looks ahead during his pro day at UC Davis, Monday, March 31, 2025. Slater was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the fifth round.
    BREAKING: Sac State offensive lineman picked by Tennessee Titans
    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 Faith Epperson yells in celebration after stealing third base Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Sac State won this game soundly, ending 9-1 against Pacific.
    Bats as hot as the weather: Hornets win big versus Pacific
    The Hornets celebrate one of their 26 runs Friday, April 25, 2025. Sac State added 38 runs total in its weekend sweep of Montana.
    Sac State freshmen lead the way in series sweep versus Montana
    Freshman third baseman Madison Evers-Lyles gets ready to make a play towards first base for an out Friday, April 18, 2025. The Hornets split on this day, but Evers-Lyles dominated, adding in two runs and a home run on the day.
    A bright spot in a series loss: Hornets’ head coach wins her 300th game
    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
    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
    Freshman Gur Libal stands ready to return an oncoming ball Thursday, April 26, 2025. Sac State lost to Montana 4-0 in the Big Sky Conference Tournament in Phoenix, Arizona.
    Putting the season behind them, men’s tennis looks ahead to a bright future
    Sacramento State Hornets raise the trophy as back-to-back champions Saturday, April 26, 2025. The Hornets swept in both the semifinals and the finals, moving to the NCAA Tournament where they’ll face the California Golden Bears.
    Championship ace in a familiar place: Hornets raise the trophy once again
    Sophomore Reese Walker sets up to return an oncoming ball from Montana State with a forehand motion Friday, March 21, 2025. Walker won her match at second singles, contributing to the 7-0 sweep against their Big Sky opponent.
    Sac State looks for second ring as they attempt to answer the call
    Sophomore Henry Lamchinniah returns with a backhand swing against UC Davis Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. Lamchinniah went on to lose the singles match at first, and the Hornets lost 1-4 against the Aggies.
    Sac State reloads, not rebuilds, in youth-driven title defense
    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
    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
    Alex Blaise, also known as SacBoyEats, enjoys a moment with a coffee in hand. The candid shot captures his enthusiasm for local coffee shops, a key part of his mission to celebrate Sacramento’s diverse food scene and local eateries. (Photo courtesy of Erin Blaise)
    Mentor and food blogger uplifts Sacramento students and small businesses
    State Hornet Spotlight: KSSU Promotions Director on his time at Sac State
    State Hornet Spotlight: KSSU Promotions Director on his time at Sac State
    “The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered” was shadow dropped Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Up to this point there had only been rumors circulating on whether it was going to be released. (Image courtesy of Bethesda Softworks, graphic made in Canva by Jeremy Brown)
    No rose colored glasses required: ‘The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered’ makes nostalgia look good
    The StingerStudio Makerspace celebrated this semester’s Create, Make and Share Faire Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The fair featured various art and innovations from staff and students alike, many of whom used the space’s tools and materials to complete their projects for no extra cost.
    Creativity was in the air at the Create, Make and Share Faire
    In a Nutshell Storytelling host and curator Keith Lowell Jensen talks to the crowd Monday, March 31, 2025. The next show is at The Sofia on April 30, 2025.
    The Sofia hosts storytellers to tell their personal tales ‘In a Nutshell’
    The StingerStudio Makerspace celebrated this semester’s Create, Make and Share Faire Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The fair featured various art and innovations from staff and students alike, many of whom used the space’s tools and materials to complete their projects for no extra cost.
    Creativity was in the air at the Create, Make and Share Faire
    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
    Alex Blaise, also known as SacBoyEats, enjoys a moment with a coffee in hand. The candid shot captures his enthusiasm for local coffee shops, a key part of his mission to celebrate Sacramento’s diverse food scene and local eateries. (Photo courtesy of Erin Blaise)
    Mentor and food blogger uplifts Sacramento students and small businesses
    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
    State Hornet Spotlight: KSSU Promotions Director on his time at Sac State
    State Hornet Spotlight: KSSU Promotions Director on his time at Sac State
    STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: deadbeatbeatdead takes a journey from math rock to dance music
    STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: deadbeatbeatdead takes a journey from math rock to dance music
    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
    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.
    GALLERY: The dance that connects your mind, body and soul
    Michael Angarano and Chris Smith’s “Sacramento” was released in theaters Friday, April 11. The film stars Angarano, Michael Cera, Kristen Stewart and Maya Erskine. (Photo courtesy of Falco Inc. Graphic made in Canva by Jocelyn Hill)
    ‘Sacramento’ is a long drive through freeways, friendship and fatherhood
    Sac State alumnus Ryan Coogler and his frequent collaborator Michael B. Jordan teamed up for the duo’s fifth project together. “Sinners” is Coogler’s first release since 2022’s “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” (Photo courtesy of Warner Bros., Graphic made in Canva)
    Something to sink your teeth into: ‘Sinners’ is an instant classic
    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
    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
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    Theater Rats Ep. #4: Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ is doll-lightful!
    Currently, International students within the CSU system are facing potential termination of their SEVIS or visa statuses. Here’s what those students can do in that situation. (Graphic created in Canva by Analah Wallace)
    FAQ: International students and visa/SEVIS terminations
    Speakers received special acknowledgment for the work they do inside the NHPI community on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Isa Whalen (left), Grace Fa’avesi (middle) and Manufou Liaiga-Anoa’i (right) spoke at the event.
    Sac State hosts first-ever Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Student Academic Success Summit
    Performers hold up Iranian drums called dafs at Sacramento State’s first-ever SWANA Festival Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The festival displayed different cultures from Southwest Asia and Northern Africa with performers, henna tattoos, special spiced coffee, bread with oils and spices and special treats for all to enjoy.
    First-ever SWANA festival celebrates culture with regional treats and 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
    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)
    Sac State set to update classroom furniture for greater accessibility
    EL AVISPÓN DEL ESTADO BROADCAST (5/06/2025)
    EL AVISPÓN DEL ESTADO BROADCAST (5/06/2025)
    Sac State Says: New Coaches, New Era? Sac State students share their thoughts
    Sac State Says: New Coaches, New Era? Sac State students share their thoughts
    STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: deadbeatbeatdead takes a journey from math rock to dance music
    STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: deadbeatbeatdead takes a journey from math rock to dance music
    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 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
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    Healthy Hive: Our personal relationship between health and technology
    State Hornet Spotlight: KSSU Promotions Director on his time at Sac State
    State Hornet Spotlight: KSSU Promotions Director on his time at Sac State
    Se sabe o se sospecha que muchas de las salas y espacios de oficinas en el campus contienen asbesto. El asbesto es un mineral nocivo que se utilizó ampliamente en la construcción durante las décadas de 1960 y 1970, y se ha confirmado que su exposición prolongada causa daños. (Gráfico creado en Canva por Jade Brown)
    Los estudiantes expresan su frustración por el amianto en más de la mitad de las aulas del campus
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    Healthy Hive: How education promotes well-being among marginalized groups
    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
    The State Hornet Podcast: Causeway Boxing Classic, rejection of Prop 6 and the Native American College
    The State Hornet Podcast: Causeway Boxing Classic, rejection of Prop 6 and the Native American College
    The State Hornet Podcast: 5k for breast cancer, Folklórico dance instructor, Día de Los Muertos
    The State Hornet Podcast: 5k for breast cancer, Folklórico dance instructor, Día de Los Muertos
    The State Hornet Podcast: Sac State football, GoldenSky Festival, 'For the People' gallery
    The State Hornet Podcast: Sac State football, GoldenSky Festival, ‘For the People’ gallery
    The State Hornet Podcast: Stadium renderings, La Bienvenida and Ace of Spades
    The State Hornet Podcast: Stadium renderings, La Bienvenida and Ace of Spades
    The State Hornet Podcast: Winter commencement to be held in Golden 1 Center, FAFSA delays cause issues
    The State Hornet Podcast: Winter commencement to be held in Golden 1 Center, FAFSA delays cause issues
    State Hornet Spotlight: KSSU Promotions Director on his time at Sac State
    State Hornet Spotlight: KSSU Promotions Director on his time at Sac State
    State Hornet Spotlight: Sac State professor on becoming a Multi-Hyphenate
    State Hornet Spotlight: Sac State professor on becoming a Multi-Hyphenate
    State Hornet Spotlight: Jared Gipson’s breakout season and TikTok success
    State Hornet Spotlight: Jared Gipson’s breakout season and TikTok success
    State Hornet Spotlight: Football recruit Carson Conklin comes to Sac State
    State Hornet Spotlight: Football recruit Carson Conklin comes to Sac State
    Former Sacramento State receiver Isiah Hennie tries to juke University of Incarnate Word freshman cornerback Marquis Britten Sept. 9, 2017 at Hornet Stadium. Hennie has spent the last four years searching for an opprotunity to play professional football. (Photo by Matthew Nobert. Graphic made in Canva by Mack Ervin III)
    Sac State alumni’s up-and-down football journey and USFL dream: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT SHORT
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    State Hornet Buzzed: Hispanic Heritage Month special, Growing up in Hispanic and Latinx culture
    Newsletter editor Odin Rasco, opinion editor Kris Hall and audience engagement staffer Krys Shahin debate the worthiness of Scooby-Doo being named the best movie franchise in the 2022 edition of State Hornet March Madness. Scooby-Doo beat out the MCU in the finals by a wide margin. (Graphic made in Photoshop by Mack Ervin III)
    Ruh Roh? Recapping the madness of State Hornet March Madness 2022: STATE HORNET BUZZED
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    Best and worst cheesecake flavors?!: State Hornet BUZZED
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    STATE HORNET BUZZED: Halloween Special
    EL AVISPÓN DEL ESTADO BROADCAST (5/06/2025)
    EL AVISPÓN DEL ESTADO BROADCAST (5/06/2025)
    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
    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
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    Estudiantes de Sac State se solidarizan con los inmigrantes indocumentados
    EL AVISPÓN DEL ESTADO BROADCAST (5/06/2025)
    EL AVISPÓN DEL ESTADO BROADCAST (5/06/2025)
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    Sac State Says: New Coaches, New Era? Sac State students share their thoughts
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    STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: deadbeatbeatdead takes a journey from math rock to dance music
    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
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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.
    GALLERY: Students come together for annual Out of the Darkness Campus Walk
    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
    The Denim Nuns start the week by rocking out at the KSSU radio station Thursday, March 20, 2025. The band performed songs from their newest album “Academic Comeback of the Century.”
    GALLERY: KSSU hosts inaugural Local Music Week at Sac State
    A1 Combat Fighter Amir Najjar lands a head kick against A1 Combat fighter Michael Seely Friday, March 7, 2025. Najjar won the bout by unanimous decision.
    GALLERY: Sac State hosts first-ever Battle at the Hive
    The view from the top of the State Capitol shows seemingly endless signs Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. Californians showed up en masse to join the the protest against Project 2025.
    GALLERY: A second protest breaks out at the Capitol for President’s Day
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