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    The Middle Class Scholarship is managed by the California Student Aid Commission. Since changes were made to the FAFSA application process, many students faced issues with the MCS. (Graphic made in Canva by Lizeth Tello)
    Middle Class Scholarship delays cause financial stress
    An art installation was seen at the doorway of Sacramento Hall on Thursday, March 27, 2025. This was in response to protests against the California State University system’s time, place and manner restrictions. (Photo courtesy of Students for Quality Education)
    BREAKING: Protest art installation removed from Sacramento Hall
    Web pages for Sacramento State’s Anti Racism and Inclusive Campus Plan, DEI initiatives and Transgender Awareness Week have been removed. Sac State shouldn’t be reversing its public support for DEI in times of political pressure. (Graphic made in Canva)
    OPINION: Sac State must act boldly and transparently to support DEI
    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
    Protesters gather in support of Mahmoud Khalil at the Sacramento State Library Quad Tuesday, March 11, 2025. The speakers at the protest spoke about freedom of speech and President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at combating antisemitism.
    Sac State community stages walkout against Trump administration crackdowns on college protests
    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 California State University announced an initiative that will implement the first and largest AI-powered university system. The CSU plans to make these tools available in the next few weeks. (Graphic made in Canva by Kai Arellano)
    BREAKING: CSU announces initiative to make AI-powered University system
    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
    The ASI Children’s Center on campus Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Former student employees detailed multiple instances of mistreatment from the center’s director.
    Former ASI Children’s Center employees allege director cultivated hostile work environment
    Vice President of University Affairs Sabrina Charleston poses for ASI head shots in the fall 2024 semester. Charleston was removed by unanimous vote on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Photo Courtesy of ASI, graphic created in Canva by Aliza Imran)
    Vice President of University Affairs removed after failing to adhere to ASI operating rules
    Students gathered at the ASI Election results party in the Terrace Suite of The WELL Thursday, April 11, 2024. Student government leaders for the 2024-2025 academic year were chosen through the election, which saw a 13% voter turnout rate.
    Sac State’s ASI elections unveil student apathy and representation concerns
    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
    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
    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
    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
    JP Smith sits in the dugout at John Smith Field before practice Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Smith put in a lot of off-season work after breaking the home run record in the final game of the 2024 season, playing in the Cape Cod League for the Orleans Firebirds and working on his swing.
    Sac State slugger wants his legacy to be more than home runs
    Mike Bibby yells to his team against Prolific Prep at Chaparral High School Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. Bibby is now set to join Sac State as the head coach of their men’s basketball program.
    BREAKING: Former Sacramento King agrees on deal to become Sac State’s next men’s basketball head coach
    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
    JP Smith sits in the dugout at John Smith Field before practice Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Smith put in a lot of off-season work after breaking the home run record in the final game of the 2024 season, playing in the Cape Cod League for the Orleans Firebirds and working on his swing.
    Sac State slugger wants his legacy to be more than home runs
    Mike Bibby yells to his team against Prolific Prep at Chaparral High School Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. Bibby is now set to join Sac State as the head coach of their men’s basketball program.
    BREAKING: Former Sacramento King agrees on deal to become Sac State’s next men’s basketball head coach
    Redshirt junior guard Benthe Versteeg looks up at the scoreboard on Saturday, February 8, 2025. She scored 24 points, grabbed nine rebounds and dished out five assists to tie her own program record against Northern Arizona on Sunday.
    Sac State can’t keep Northern Arizona off the glass to end their Starch Madness run
    Sophomore guard Michael Wilson takes a contested jump shot against Weber State Saturday, March 8, 2025. The Hornets fell to Weber State in the Big Sky Conference tournament, ending their season.
    Weber State leaves Sac State starch-struck in first round loss
    Senior starter pitcher Evan Gibbons delivers a pitch Friday, March 7, 2025. Gibbons collected his third win of the season in Friday’s matchup against UT Arlington, going 6.2 innings while striking out six.
    Sac State sends UT Arlington to the glue factory with series victory
    Senior outfielder Tyler White celebrates after reaching first Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. White went 2-for-4 at the plate in Tuesday’s game against the Tigers, scoring once.
    Hornets declaw Tigers in double-digit, blow-out victory
    Redshirt sophomore Kade Brown delivers a pitch Friday, March 7, 2025 against the Pacific Tigers. Kade Brown has improved his team lead ERA to 0.61 in 14.2 innings pitched.
    Hornets lose the wind in their sails in doubleheader split
    Junior starting pitcher Ethan Lay delivers a pitch from the mound Sunday, March 9, 2025. The starter had a career performance, throwing seven innings with 11 strikeouts.
    Back to the zoo: Hornets walk-off Tigers despite dropping three of five
    JP Smith and Jakob Poturnak bash arms together after hitting back-to-back home runs Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. Poturnak added another in the fifth, adding to his team-leading six homers.
    Launch codes leaked: Sac State’s offense goes nuclear against South Dakota State
    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
    Sacramento State President Luke Wood at a press conference Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. Wood told The State Hornet that the stadium is set to be built in three phases.
    President Luke Wood reveals details on multi-use stadium construction and FBS jump
    (L-R) Athletic Director Mark Orr, incoming head coach Brennan Marion and President Luke Wood hold up a Sacramento State jersey Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. Marion said the support he’s received from Wood and Orr played an important role in him choosing Sac State.
    Mixing the old with the new: Brennan Marion brings his personality to Sac State football
    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 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
    Sac State’s softball team huddles up in the sun before a rainy game versus Cal Berkeley Thursday, March 13, 2025. The Hornets only managed five hits against the Golden Bears and ultimately lost 11-1.
    Sac State hits dry spell in erratic rainy-day matchup against Cal 
    Former Sac State third baseman Lewa Day rounds the bases Saturday, April 27, 2024. Day has returned as a graduate assistant to help coach the Hornets while pursuing her master’s degree.
    Former softball great returns home to coach while finishing master’s degree
    Senior pitcher Caroline Evans delivers a pitch Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. Evans received Big Sky Conference Pitcher of the Week after totaling 18 strikeouts during her two wins this weekend.
    Sac State Softball dominates going 3-1 as hosts of the NorCal Kickoff
    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 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
    Sophomore Reese Walker returns with a backhand hit in a singles set against Cal Poly on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. Walker took the match to a third set.
    Cross Court Chronicles: Women’s tennis falls back to Earth, men’s tennis plummets in winless weekend
    Senior Hayden Rand sets up to serve against St. Mary’s in a singles match Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. Sac State would go on to take the match at home.
    Cross Court Chronicles: Tennis tallies wins home and away amid the center of the season
    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
    Estudiantes reaccionan al nuevo álbum de Bad Bunny: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
    Estudiantes reaccionan al nuevo álbum de Bad Bunny: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
    Fierce female leads have become a staple in fantasy fiction. These five took on a lot and still came out on top. (Graphic made in Canva by Rinn Lee)
    The Book Nook: Female main characters that write their own stories
    Graphic made in Canva
    Theater Rats Ep. #4: Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ is doll-lightful!
    Naoe stands overlooking an enemy fortress in the winter waiting for a moment to strike. The in-game world shifts through the seasons about every 140-180 real-world minutes bringing driving rain, scorching sun or blinding snow. (Photo courtesy of Ubisoft)
    ‘Assassin’s Creed: Shadows’ narrowly escapes the shadow of its predecessors
    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
    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
    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’
    Pigeon Pit released their fourth album, “crazy arms,” on Jan. 17, 2025, followed by a tour spanning the West Coast. The record received a score of 7.7 on Pitchfork. (Courtesy of August Moore)
    Open the Pigeon Pit: diving into the band’s ‘crazy arms’
    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’
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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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    Crafting Identity: Women’s Resource Center helps students explore identity through art
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    Estudiantes reaccionan al nuevo álbum de Bad Bunny: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
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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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    Estudiantes y activistas en Sac State protestaron en solidaridad con la comunidad inmigrante
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    Hive Scores Episode 1: Escaping to the Country with Stardew Valley
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    Crafting Identity: Women’s Resource Center helps students explore identity through art
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    GALLERY: KSSU hosts inaugural Local Music Week at Sac State
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    GALLERY: A second protest breaks out at the Capitol for President’s Day
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    GALLERY: Silent disco is a continued banger from Sac State’s UNiQUE
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    GALLERY: Sac State victorious in inaugural Causeway Boxing Classic
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