Women’s History Month is celebrated during the month of March, when we highlight women worldwide. For this month’s coverage, we feature book recommendations for women, artists showcasing women’s empowerment through art and more. (Graphic created in Canva)

Women’s History Month 2025

Jada Portillo, Digital/Newsletter Editor • March 20, 2025

Women’s History Month is a month to celebrate women and their accomplishments throughout history and in the present. This month is observed annually from March 1 through March 31 and is celebrated worldwide.

The State Hornet has put together a page showcasing our coverage of Women’s History Month, ranging from art galleries, childhood best friends going from athletic rivals to Sacramento State teammates and more.

Scroll down to view our stories:

Painting outside the lines: Sacramento artists aim to inspire the next generation of women

By Chris D. Johnson, Staffer | March 17, 2025

To commemorate Women’s History Month, Sacramento based artists Michelle Dahl and Gina Grice have their artwork on display at Gallery 1075 located in the West Sacramento Community Center.

Reunited at last: Sac State’s star seniors are ready for one last tournament run

By Jack Dann, Staffer | March 7, 2025

Sac State seniors and childhood friends reunite in the final season to make one last push for a Big Sky title.

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Freshman forward Summah Hanson shoots a free throw against San Diego State University Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Hanson was named the Big Sky Conference Freshman of the Year. (Photos courtesy of Sac State Athletics, graphic created in Canva by Jahson Nahal)

Down under to downtown: Freshman forward left her mark on Sac State

By Jahson Nahal, Staffer | March 30, 2024

Black Indigenous and People of Color are dominating the music industry in all genres, from R&B, pop, and indie music. Learn about these leading BIPOC women who have set the tone for the future of the music industry (Graphic created in Canva by Mia Huss).

Symphonies of success: Rising women in the music industry

By Mia Huss, Staffer | March 29, 2024

Here are some of the diverse women in the media industry who are making waves right now. From “Barbie” to “The Bear,” these women have starred in some of the most critically acclaimed shows and films. (Graphic created in Canva by Mia Huss)

Rewriting the script for diverse women in media

By Mia Huss, Staffer | March 28, 2024

Yolanda Lopez recreates her own version of The Virgin Mary in the Library Gallery on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. Lopez’s interpretation of The Virgin Mary displays women’s empowerment as she herself represents Mary.

70s Bay Area feminist art takes over University Art Gallery

By Christa Ison and Mahrukh Siddiqui | February 14, 2024

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Jada Portillo, Digital/Newsletter Editor

(she/her) Jada Portillo is a transfer student from Delta College where she wrote for the Collegian. She is currently on her third semester at The State Hornet where she is the digital/newsletter editor. In the future, Portillo hopes to earn her master’s degree in journalism.