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State Hornet Spotlight: Science of Play with Dr. Jorgensen-Easterla

State Hornet Spotlight: Science of Play with Dr. Jorgensen-Easterla

Aliza Imran and Jeremy Brown May 14, 2025
In this episode of State Hornet Spotlight, hosts Aliza Imran and Jeremy Brown interview professor of recreation, parks and tourism administration Dr. Jorgensen-Easterla, about the science behind play and her journey to Sac State.
Sac State has proposed a Student Success Fee to address Academic Affairs’ ongoing budget shortfall. The fee would be the first of its kind at the university, and must be voted on by the student body in order to be approved.  (Graphic made in Canva)

Deans share crucial information about proposed Student Success Fee

Annie Biebl, News Staffer May 9, 2025
Deans of Sac State host panels to share information about proposed Student Success Fee to remedy structural deficit in Academic Affairs.
Associated Students, Inc. employees at Sacramento State voted over the course of two days to form a union Thursday, May 8, 2025. The unionization comes after allegations of employee mistreatment and a protest on March 4. (Graphic created in Canva)

BREAKING: ASI workers vote to unionize

Jada Portillo, Digital/Newsletter Editor May 9, 2025
On Thursday afternoon, Associated Students, Inc. employees at Sacramento State voted to form a union.
The sign in front of Folsom Hall Thursday, May 8, 2025. Staff and faculty who have been at Folsom Hall for over a decade complained of feeling ignored during the football team’s move.

Faculty and staff left feeling ignored and disrupted amidst football team’s Folsom Hall move

Adam Camarena and Jack Freeman May 8, 2025
Sac State staff and faculty were left feeling frustrated after the football team’s unannounced move to the third floor of Folsom Hall, home to the school’s nursing and physical therapy departments.
State Hornet Spotlight: KSSU Promotions Director on his time at Sac State

State Hornet Spotlight: KSSU Promotions Director on his time at Sac State

Kristopher Caalim, Staffer May 5, 2025
Host Kristopher Caalim talks with Orlando Rodriguez about what it’s like being a student while working with KSSU, his time with music and Dj-ing and more.
 Sac State canceled plans for dean oversight amid impending budget cuts Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Students and faculty expressed anxiety and concerns over the operational control model during multiple town halls, which were taken into consideration for its cancellation. (Graphic created in Canva by Jada Portillo, photos by Brionna Woody and courtesy of Sac State/Bibiana Ortiz)

BREAKING: Sac State cancels plans to consolidate college oversight

Lizeth Tello, News Staffer April 30, 2025
President Luke Wood announced Tuesday that Sac State will no longer go through with its temporary operational control model plans.
An estimated 400 students and faculty participated in a walkout to protest recent actions by Sac State and the CSU system Thursday, April 24, 2025. The walk started at the library quad at 11 a.m. and made its way to Sacramento Hall, near President Luke Wood’s office.

Students and faculty walk out over layoffs, course cuts and fee increases

Annie Biebl, News Staffer April 29, 2025
Sac State students and faculty protest faculty layoffs, course cuts and potential fee increases.
Fall registration is opening up next week for continuing students Thursday, April 17, 2025. The whole registration process is done online through the Sac State Student Center. (Graphic made in Canva)

FAQ: Fall 2025 registration and enrollment

Lizeth Tello, News Staffer April 22, 2025
Fall 2025 at Sac State is fast approaching, here is what you need to know to register for your classes.
The ASI board elects at the announcement party April 18, 2025. The 16% voter turnout is the highest since 2004.

Sac State’s ASI election results announced with 16% voter turnout

Chris D. Johnson, A&E Staffer April 18, 2025
Sacramento State’s 2025 ASI election results were announced alongside a voter turnout of 16%, registering the highest percentage of voters since 2004.
Sacramento State Police Department conducted its biannual testing of campus security towers throughout the week of Monday, March 24, 2025. There are 256 emergency phones across campus, including standalone poles and wall-mounted units on campus and in parking garages.

Five emergency towers on campus remain inoperable after scheduled testing

Annie Biebl and Omid Manavirad April 16, 2025
The Sac State Police Department has repaired and ensured that nearly all of the emergency blue light towers on campus are operational.
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