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The State Hornet

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The State Hornet

While swarms of students are back on campus, Sacramento State’s campus community saw significant news over the summer. Join The State Hornet in recapping some of the most important stories of the summer. (Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum, Photos by Jacob Peterson, Alyssa Branum and Cristian Gonzalez.)

Summer Recap: An armed robbery and more news

Jacob Peterson August 29, 2023
The State Hornet has all the summer news you missed from new administrators to a fatal car accident on campus.
Nida Niazy appears in court for sentencing at the Sacramento County Superior Court Friday Aug. 25, 2023. Niazy faces time in state prison for sexual assaults committed in 2022 before fleeing to Europe.

BREAKING: Sac State sexual assault suspect sentenced to two-year prison sentence

Jacob Peterson August 25, 2023
Nida Niazy will only be charged with assault while being forced to pay restitution to the victims as part of a plea deal.
Sacramento State President Luke Wood sits on the University Union Ballroom stage with wife, Idara Essien-Wood Thursday, Aug. 24, during his first fall address. This address is an opportunity for Wood to answer questions and set his expectations going into the new semester.

Sac State President Luke Wood delivers first fall address

Jacob Peterson August 24, 2023
Sacramento State President Jonathan Luke Wood promises to provide action in support of the campus community in his first fall address.
The California State Auditor releases a report on the California State University’s handling of sexual harassment allegations Tuesday, July 18, 2023. The report found the CSU had mishandled several investigations, including closing cases without formal investigations that warranted them. (Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum)

State audit finds CSU mishandled sexual harassment investigations

Jacob Peterson July 18, 2023
An audit of the California State University found severe mishandling of sexual harassment investigations.
Mildred García will be the 11th Chancellor of the CSU following an open session of the board, Wednesday, July 12, 2023. García has served as president of CSU Fullerton and CSU Dominguez Hills. (Graphic created in Canva by Jacob Peterson, photo courtesy of calstate.edu)

BREAKING: CSU Board of Trustees announces new Chancellor

Jacob Peterson July 12, 2023
The California State University Board of Trustees selects Mildred García as the new chancellor of the CSU.
The hearing for complaints filed against Nikita Akhumov by Isabella Jimenez for the 2023 ASI elections in the University Union, Wednesday, May 10, 2023. The Committee released its decision regarding that hearing on Wednesday, May 24, recommending Akhumov be disqualified for campaign interference.

Elections complaints committee recommends disqualification for ASI student candidate

Jacob Peterson May 25, 2023
Two complaints filed by election opponents sparked committee hearings and final recommendations.
Jonathan Luke Wood will take over as Sacramento State President on June 16, according to an email from the Office of the Chancellor, Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Wood is a Sac State alumnus, having earned his bachelors in Black history and politics. Photo of Wood courtesy of the CSU. Graphic created in Canva.

Board of Trustees appoints Jonathan Luke Wood as new Sac State President

Jacob Peterson May 24, 2023
The CSU Board of Trustees has selected the replacement for Robert Nelsen.
Runners near the start of the 5K Fun Run Thursday, April 27, 2023. The theme for this year's run was the 80s.

Flashback Fitness: Sac State’s WELL hosts 15th annual 5k Fun Run

Cristian Gonzalez April 29, 2023
Runners went back in time at The WELL's 80s-themed 5K Fun Run where neon colors, brass band tunes and retro outfits transformed the evening into a blast from the past. Participants embraced the tubular aerobic warm-up and transported themselves to an iconic decade.
The Out of the Darkness Campus Walk commences through the pathways at Sacramento State Thursday, April 6, 2023. Staff from Student Health Counseling Services in The WELL and Vice President of University Affairs, Alexandra Estrella lead the group.

GALLERY: Walk raises mental health awareness, remember victims of suicide

Alyssa Branum April 9, 2023
Hornets swarmed to participate in the event.
Grace Freeman, a third-year recreation, parks & tourism administration major, scales the rock climbing wall for the first time during the Mocktails and Open Climb event Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Freeman jokingly said they felt like mountain goats during the climb to the top.

PHOTO GALLERY: Mocktails and climbing

Alyssa Branum March 19, 2023
Event allows students to engage with Peak Adventures Challenge Course and learn about campus mental health resources.
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