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The State Hornet

An out of order sign on an emergency blue light tower at Hornet Commons April 29, 2023. This tower is one of seven that are not currently functioning at Hornet Commons, a student living facility at Sacramento State where multiple sexual assaults have taken place. (Photo taken by Emma Hall and graphic created in Canva by Mercy Sosa).

Out of order: All blue light emergency towers inoperative at Hornet Commons

Peyton Sorosinski May 17, 2023
Female residents voice safety concerns while the blue light emergency towers at Hornet Commons are all currently out of order.
Sacramento State students gather closely around Daniel John Lee in the Library Quad as he preached how he felt masturbation was a sinful act Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Many students disagreed with Lee’s beliefs and argued against him during the three days he attended campus.

Students engage in heated debates with self-proclaimed religious preacher

Madelaine Church May 12, 2023
Sac State students express outrage over repeated demonstrations.
Report of indecent exposure at Hornet Commons

Report of indecent exposure at Hornet Commons

Johnathan Rutz May 12, 2023
Suspect described as a white male in his 50s, according to police.
Sacramento State seniors will be graduating May 19-21 at Golden 1 Center, as confirmed by President Robert Nelsen May 1. To prepare for commencement, The State Hornet went over the rules and regulations for entry at Golden 1. (Illustration by Justine Chahal).

Light the Beam Green: A guide to Sac State commencement

Tierra Tilby May 11, 2023
Last minute commencement information every graduate and their guests should know.
Amador Hall’s sign contains labels for departments found in the hall on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. Sacramento State Professor Rashad Baadqir is being accused of unethical academic practices after offering monetary extra credit fall 2022.

Ethnic studies professor faces allegations of unethical practice, offered monetary extra credit

Jasmine Ascencio and Justine Chahal May 10, 2023
An ethnic studies professor’s softball pizza fundraiser allowed students to buy extra credit. The professor is now facing allegations of unfair practice.
Mia Settles-Tidwell, the vice president for Inclusive Excellence, speaking at the Antiracism and Inclusive Campus Plan Spring Symposium in the University Union Tuesday, March 28, 2023. As the head of the Divison of Inclusive Excellence, Settles-Tidwell outlined the bias reporting tool process.

Bias Reporting Tool, how to report at Sac State

Johnathan Rutz and Peyton Sorosinski May 4, 2023
Focus centered on restorative justice approach from Division of Inclusive Excellence.
Sacramento State’s Placer Center will serve as a gateway for Sierra College transfer and students of Placer County to further their college education with Sacramento State. The center is planned to open in 2027. (Photo courtesy of Placer Ranch, Inc.)

Sac State to bring satellite campus to Placer County

Tierra Tilby May 2, 2023
Sac State will open a joint campus with Sierra College in Placer County, set to open in 2027.
Lisa Cardoza, Sacramento State’s vice president of University Advancement will be leaving the university this July according to an announcement sent to the campus community on April 28, 2023. Cardoza will be serving as American River College’s president after her departure from Sac State. (Photo courtesy of Sacramento State, graphic made in Canva by Emma Hall).

Vice president of University Advancement to depart Sac State

Tierra Tilby April 28, 2023
Lisa Cardoza will become the next President for American River College this coming July.
Students march together at the Take Back the Night event starting in the Library Quad at Sacramento State Wednesday, April 26, 2023. The event is put on annually to support survivors of sexual assault.

‘We have to take back Sac State’: Survivors march across campus

Justine Chahal April 27, 2023
Students talk about their experiences as survivors and marched against sexual violence.
Sandra Pantoja, a fourth-year history major, sits between Tahoe Hall and The WELL Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Pantoja said she always carries her belongings with her so they won’t get stolen.

Understanding, preventing theft on campus

Justine Chahal April 27, 2023
Sac State PD provides theft prevention tips and students share how they keep their items safe on campus.
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