The Divine Nine present champions of adversity at Black Org Night 2023

Black Org Night is an event held by the National Pan-Hellenic Council which showcases Greek life for Black students at Sac State

The National Pan-Hellenic Council hosted Black Org Night, an informational gathering accompanied by performances by Black fraternities and sororities, on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.

The event showcased Greek life opportunities available to Sacramento State students. Student organizations offered a wide range of services, above all showing the community how they can get involved.

The Hornet community came together to share identity and culture. Black Greek organizations, including Alpha Phi Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Kappa Alpha Psi, Phi Beta Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta displayed their unique histories, breathing life into the everyday college experience.

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Devyn Savitch, Social Media Staffer

(she/her) Devyn Savitch was born and raised in Los Angeles and transferred to Sacramento State in the fall of 2022. She is studying political science and journalism and is set to graduate in spring of 2024. Devyn hopes to one day work in political commentary/ broadcasting.

Zoya Altabaa, Multimedia Staffer

(she/her) Zoya Altabaa is a second year journalism major at Sacramento State University, where she's persuing her dream of becoming a voice for immigrants around the world. Currently she works as a Social Media Manager for the International Office at Sac State, She is also part of the multimedia team at the State Hornets.

Desiree McFarland, Visuals Staffer

(she/her) Desiree McFarland is in her last semester at Sacramento State University. Holding a bachelor's in communication studies from CSU Sacramento, Spring 2023, she joined the Hornet after declaring a minor in journalism in Fall 2023. McFarland has also worked for an outside journalism non-profit organization that helps the black community thrive in the field of media. McFarland's uses her experience as a public speaker, multi-media reporter and podcast DJ on "916 to Life," to show her passion and enthusiasm for journalism as an art form.

Cristian Gonzalez, Multimedia Editor

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Cristian Gonzalez is the multimedia editor for The State Hornet. He is a political science and journalism major and has collected AAs in hospitality management, math, and physical sciences on his way to Sac State. He is interested in incorporating his love for local music, art and food into his work.