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Andrew Stoner, Michele Sponsler and Jonathan Swain reunited at Mesh restaurant in Indianapolis in Dec. 2017. Sponsler, Swain’s sister, was a former colleague of Stoner’s. (Photo courtesy of Jonathan Swain)

A mentor and friend: Dr. Andrew Stoner remembered by students and colleagues

Casey Rafter, staff writer February 18, 2022
Sac State professor of communications if remembered by former students and friends after his death on Feb. 9.
Freshman guard Katie Peneueta at the free throw line in the Nest on Jan. 10, where Peneueta went one for three.  The Hornets lost the game 68-57 against Northern Arizona at the Nest on Jan.10, 2022.

Tillman leads Sac State women’s basketball to win over Northern Colorado

John Cabales February 14, 2022
The Sacramento State women’s basketball team have now won eight of their last nine games after they defeated Northern Colorado 65-55.
Black Alumni President Khalil Ferguson at Sacramento State on Nov. 9 2021. Ferguson Is one of the co-founders of Black Student Union from its reactivation in 2015, and he engages in local policymaking to this day.

Black Alumni president reminisces on early life and activism at Sac State

Keyshawn Davis, Diversity, Equity and Identity Editor February 2, 2022
Black Alumni president Khalil Ferguson reminisces about early life co-founding BSU and activism at Sac State.
Senior guard Jazmin Carrasco prepares to pass the ball into the paint at the Hornets’ game against Eastern Washington at the Nest on Jan. 20, 2022. Carrasco and the Hornets would get their second win in a row after defeating Eastern Washington 59-49.

Sacramento State women’s basketball team dominates Eastern Washington in 59-49 win

John Cabales January 22, 2022
Sac State women’s basketball showed dominance on defense to secure their second win in a row and also their second win in the Big Sky.
Graduate guard Lianna Tillman dribbling the ball down court in the Hornet's Nest on Jan. 10, 2022. The Hornets lost to Northern Arizona University 68-57, Lianna finished the game with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.

Sac State women’s basketball team suffers 68-57 loss against Northern Arizona

John Cabales January 15, 2022
The Hornets’ slow start in their Big Sky game against Northern Arizona was too much to overcome in the fourth quarter.
The university union pictured during the COVID-19 pandemic Oct. 25, 2020. Sacramento State announced the Spring 2022 semester would begin virtually during a surge of cases in Sacramento County. (Madeleine Beck)

Sac State announces virtual instruction for first two weeks of spring semester

Jordan Parker, editor in chief January 4, 2022
Sacramento State announced that students will mostly have virtual instruction from January 24 to February 6 due to the Omicron variant surge.
The University Union remains closed due to the campus shutdown prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic on Oct. 25, 2020. The CSU announced that it will require boosters for staff, faculty, and students accessing campus by Feb. 28, 2022.

Boost up! CSU to require an additional COVID-19 shot by February

Jordan Parker, Editor-in-Chief December 22, 2021
The CSU announced that COVID-19 boosters are required for students by February 28, 2022.
William ‘Skip’ Bishop, Interim Vice President of Inclusive Excellence and Director of Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at Sacramento State, is leaving the university at the end of October, according to a SacSend email from President Robert Nelsen. Bishop is leaving to work as San Jose State’s Title IX and gender equity officer, according to the email. Photo courtesy of Sac State.

Skip Bishop becomes fourth Black administrator to leave Sac State in the last year

Jordan Parker, editor in chief October 6, 2021
Sacramento State Interim Vice President of Inclusive Excellence and Director of Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) William ‘Skip’ Bishop is leaving Sac State, according to a SacSend email from university President Robert Nelsen.
Sophomore midfielder Axel Ramirez (left) and assistant coach Pedro Lupercio (right) at Hornet Field after the spring exhibition game on May 8, 2020. Ramirez said the team was excited to finally get back on the field after a year and a half of no games.

Sac State men’s soccer team made their return to the pitch in spring exhibition season

Adeola Ogunsanya May 19, 2021
Sac State men’s soccer team had the opportunity to compete in exhibition games after having their regular season canceled in both the fall and the spring.
Sacramento State’s Division of Inclusive Excellence announced that Sac State students, employees, faculty and administration are allowed to choose their gender pronouns that are displayed on their Student Center and profile pages. The State Hornet compiled this FAQ about pronouns and LGBTQ+ inclusivity at Sac State. (Photo by Kayleen Carter.)

FAQ: How to add your pronouns to your Student Center

Estefany Nuñez May 19, 2021
Sacramento State’s Division of Inclusive Excellence announced that Sac State students, employees, faculty and administration are allowed to choose the pronouns that are displayed on their Student Center and profile pages. The State Hornet compiled this FAQ about pronouns and LGBTQ+ inclusivity at Sac State.
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