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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!

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.
Cadet Executive Officer Jamielyn Juniega, representing the JROTC Army program at Rio Linda High School, marches in unison with fellow cadets at the west steps of the California State Capitol Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. Juniega said the ROTC program can develop leadership and life skills that can be beneficial for a cadet considering joining the armed forces.

Veterans honored during Veterans Day celebration at the California Capitol

Ellie Appleby, Visuals Staffer November 15, 2025
Veterans Day at the California State Capitol brought hundreds to celebrate and honor US veterans and Armed Forces during a ceremony and parade. Sacramento State Alumni Lindsey Sin, current Secretary of California Department of Veteran Affairs, spoke during the ceremony at the California State Capitol.

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.
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.

Sac State Says: Students react to library’s 11% budget cut

Jada Portillo and Jaqueline Ruvalcaba November 10, 2025
The University Library is facing an 11% decrease in budget funds for the 2025-26 academic year. Because of this, The State Hornet asked Sac State students how the cuts could impact research, study spaces and campus priorities.
Californians voted to pass Proposition 50 at a myriad of polling places Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. Local voting was held at Sierra College, though Sac State was not a listed polling place this election.

Sac State community buzzing: Students react to Prop 50 ballot box sweep

Aaron Smith, News Staffer November 6, 2025
Students react after California voters vote “yes” on Prop 50, approving a redraw of congressional boundaries across the state. Five Republican districts are effectively dissolved as a result of this process.
Sacramento State students have access to many sexual health resources on campus, such as condoms, pregnancy tests, health exams, STI testing and treatment, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. Students can access these resources at Student Health, Counseling and Wellness Services in The WELL or the Women’s Resource Center in the University Union. (Photo courtesy of Sacramento State, graphic made in Canva by Annie Biebl)

Students report disconnect between access and action in sexual health

Annie Biebl, News Staffer November 5, 2025
Sacramento State students have access to sexual health resources on campus but don’t always use protection or get tested regularly for STIs and STDs.
California will hold a special election to decide on Proposition 50 Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. The measure has sparked controversy due to its partisan gerrymandering of preexisting districts. (Graphic created in Canva by Jocelyn Hill)

What is Proposition 50? A guide to California’s special election in November

Jocelyn Hill, Copy Editor October 29, 2025
California is holding a statewide special election Tuesday, Nov. 4 to decide on Proposition 50, an emergency redistricting bill proposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Democrats. Read more to learn about the arguments for and against Prop 50 and its potential impacts.
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