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President Luke Wood announced a critical budget update to faculty regarding terminations, revenue and fees on April 7, 2025. In an email statement, Sacramento State said that students will be notified of how fees will be changed moving forward. (Graphic made in Canva)

President Luke Wood updates financial plan to navigate $37 million deficit

Finneas Brumbaugh and Analah Wallace April 10, 2025
President Luke Wood released an updated financial plan to address a $37 million deficit in the budget. The update includes new details regarding layoffs, revenue and a new fee.
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Hive Insider: Campus workers seek unionization, former Sacramento King becomes basketball head coach and DEI support challenges

Jeremy Brown, Albert Gamez, and Jada Portillo April 1, 2025
In this episode of Hive Insider, Jada Portillo and Albert Gamez cover upcoming changes in sports and the shifting political climate affecting campus public affairs.
Nate Duke Lopez as Christopher Boone reaching upward in the Playwrights’ Theatre on March 18, 2025. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time delves into the story of a 15-year-old neurodivergent boy as he goes on a journey to solve unexpected mysteries. (Photo by Charr Crail)

‘Does that mean I can do anything?’: Sac State play aims to demystify neurodivergency

Delaney Joyce, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 25, 2025
Sacramento State’s Theatre & Dance Department’s newest production, “A Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” puts a unique spin on a coming-of-age-story with performances occurring through the weekend.
Mae Heffiman performs to Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather,” Wednesday, March 19, 2025. She came on for a second performance after changing into a nude bodysuit.

Life’s a drag, but not at Sac State’s drag show

Alyssa Earnest, Staffer March 25, 2025
Kings, queens and monarchs alike performed their hearts out to songs we know and love.
Dancers open the night for Sacramento State’s Talent Show in the University ballroom Thursday, March 6, 2025. This was inspired by Amateur Night at The Apollo in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City.

Stars were made on stage at Sac State’s Apollo Night

Cheryl Howard, Staffer March 15, 2025
The ultimate talent show was experienced at Sac State, where student performers took the prize for their talent in a remake of the Apollo Amateur contest
Protesters gather in support of Mahmoud Khalil at the Sacramento State Library Quad Tuesday, March 11, 2025. The speakers at the protest spoke about freedom of speech and President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at combating antisemitism.

Sac State community stages walkout against Trump administration crackdowns on college protests

Jocelyn Hill and Jada Portillo March 14, 2025
Sacramento State students gathered at the library quad on March 11 to protest the detention of pro-Palestinian student activist Mahmoud Khalil and support freedom of speech.
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Hive Insider: Black History Month, Sac State’s Habit Burger and ASI Children’s Center

Alex Wong and Kristopher Caalim March 13, 2025
In this episode, Kristopher Caalim and Alex Wong discuss stories that honor Black History Month, new on-campus eateries and more.
Many of the lecture halls and office spaces on campus are known or suspected to contain asbestos. Asbestos is a harmful mineral that was widely used in construction during the 1960s and 1970s, over a long period of exposure it has been confirmed to cause harm. (Graphic created in Canva by Jade Brown)

Students raise frustrations about asbestos in over half of the lecture halls on campus

Omid Manavirad, News Staffer March 13, 2025
Students raise frustration over asbestos in over half of Sac State’s lecture halls, but school officials say removal is not necessary.
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Life of a Hornet Ep. 1: 19-year-old senior prepares to leave the nest

Alex Wong, Staffer March 12, 2025
In this episode, Alex Wong interviews Atish Ciriaco about his experiences at Sac State.
More than 20 students shared their concerns with President Luke Wood at the March 4 President’s Forum Tuesday, March 4, 2025. They expressed similar frustrations regarding the administration’s handling of recent events, such as the $37 million budget deficit and federal attacks on inclusivity. (Stadium rendering courtesy of Sac State Athletics, photo of Luke Wood courtesy of Sac State and visuals courtesy of Canva, graphic created in Canva by Annie Biebl)

Students present their concerns to President Luke Wood at town hall

Annie Biebl and Rain Barron March 12, 2025
At the March 4 President’s Forum, Sac State President Luke Wood responded to students’ concerns about the administration’s approach to recent attacks on trans and immigrant communities, inclusivity efforts, AI usage, accessibility challenges and budget issues.
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