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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.
A couple of the many examples of Native American art posted throughout the Esak’timá Center Tuesday, Nov. 27th, 2024. The center is filled with artistic works from Native artists.

Esak’timá Center empowers Native American heritage on campus

Jessica Shona-Stewart, Staffer November 27, 2024
The Esak’timá Center at Sac State opened this year as a resource for Native American students where they can receive academic advising, free printing and much more.
The Rwanda Minister of Justice and Attorney General Emmanuel Ugirashebuja giving his speech at the opening ceremony, Thursday, November 14, 2024. Ugirashebuja spoke about his own experience living through the genocide against the Tutsi.

6th International Conference of Genocide arrives at Sac State

Analah Wallace, DEI Editor November 15, 2024
Guest speakers from all over the world came together to hold the sixth international Conference of Genocide at Sac State, sharing their knowledge and experiences with genocide and other conflicts.
Sacramento Hall houses the California Tribal College’s office for its space sharing program with Sac State Thursday, Nov. 7. The CTC made promises when recruiting students in the spring that could not be followed through.

‘It didn’t feel right’: California Tribal College failed to deliver on promises to Native students

Finneas Brumbaugh and Greg Micek November 11, 2024
Native American students from throughout the country turned away from Sac State following miscommunications between the California Tribal College and campus administration.
The planetarium connects to and can be accessed by the Ernest E. Tschannen science complex Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. Planetarium shows cover different topics such as black holes, the birth of stars and how the sky looked during the first Christmas.

Have an astro-nomical day at Sac State’s planetarium with these shows

Alyssa Earnest, Staffer October 31, 2024
Sacramento State’s planetarium hosts three different shows for attendees to enjoy with themes of the James Webb Space Telescope, Pink Floyd and Queen.
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