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Construction to the student live-in dorms addition of Mt. Whitney Hall continues on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. Many students are reacting negatively to President Luke Wood’s mandatory freshmen housing policy for fall 2026.

Students express mixed reactions following housing requirements for incoming freshmen

Christa Ison and Gabriel Solis November 17, 2025
As President Luke Wood announces changes to housing requirements on campus for the following school year, students are reacting negatively to the new policy.
The College of Business located in Tahoe Hall Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. The new concentration in artificial intelligence management will teach students hands-on skills for using AI responsibly in the workplace.

College of Business to offer new artificial intelligence concentration next semester

Omid Manavirad, News Staffer November 17, 2025
An artificial intelligence concentration will be offered through the College of Business, focusing on practical applications of business majors using artificial intelligence in the workplace.
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The Nature of the Hive: Peaking in life with Peak Adventures!

Esmeralda Garcia and Eli Keller November 17, 2025
Feeling adventurous? Get to know more about what SacState’s Peak Adventures program has to offer in this interview with the program’s director, Valerie Regner, and their outdoor adventure manager, Kendal Willenbrock!
Sacramento State President Luke Wood holds a town hall over Zoom Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. Wood and his team addressed concerns about the university’s funding, decisions around athletics and post-game concerts, and the upcoming live-oin requirement.

President Luke Wood holds virtual town hall to address student concerns

Annie Biebl and Andrea Rivera November 17, 2025
President Luke Wood addressed student concerns at a virtual town hall on Wednesday. Students could not share their screens or audio, but they could send their questions in a private chat to Wood and his team. Main themes that emerged include budget and funding concerns, recent athletic moves and the upcoming housing requirement.

Hornet Hub: Basic Needs Resource Center

Nojixa Anacleto and Jaqueline Ruvalcaba November 17, 2025
The Basic Needs Resource Center in The WELL provides extra help for Sac State students in need.

Honoring Native American history and how to support the community

Nojixa Anacleto and Gabriel Solis November 15, 2025
Sacramento holds its second annual Native American Parade. Native American community members share their thoughts on the importance of Native American History Month.
A student was arrested after driving erratically in Parking Structure 1 and hitting another student with their vehicle Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. The vehicle, a white Ford Explorer, was equipped with red and blue lights and sirens, the driver was seen yelling “ICE-RAID.”

Sac State student arrested for assault and impersonation of a police officer on campus

Omid Manavirad, News Staffer November 14, 2025
On Nov. 10, a student was booked on charges of assault with a deadly weapon and impersonation of a police officer after hitting another student with a car equipped with lights and sirens.

Assembly Bill 1460: A Five-Year Retrospective

Vanessa Gomez and Nojixa Anacleto November 14, 2025
The State Hornet asks Sacramento State faculty about their time teaching ethnic studies in the five years since it became a requirement. We also take a brief look at the history of ethnic studies and how it's intertwined with the history of California’s public education.

Sac State Says: New housing requirements announced

Claire Harrell and Eli Keller November 13, 2025
Sacramento State will soon require incoming freshmen to stay in on-campus housing for two years. We asked students what they think about the new rule and whether the university is ready for it.
As Sacramento State students experience CalFresh delays, officials say more than 42% of students qualify for CalFresh assistance. The Oct. 1 federal government shutdown has halted funding for food assistance programs nationwide. (Created in Canva by Leah Lentz)

CalFresh delays hit Sac State students as government shutdown continues

Leah Lentz, News Staffer November 11, 2025
As the historic federal government shutdown continues, more than 3,600 Sacramento State students face CalFresh delays, according to Sac State officials. Campus resources, like the ASI Food Pantry and Basic Needs Resource Center, are working to meet an expected increase in demand.
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