OPINION: Donald Trump failed America with his slow response to COVID-19 pandemic
April 4, 2020
When the coronavirus began to spread, many looked to President Donald Trump to mitigate the spread of the virus but since then, he’s done anything but that. The COVID-19 pandemic was in its early stages in the U.S. when Trump reassured us that the situation was under control. “We have it totally...
Sac State ASI, admin discussing credit/no credit course expansion
Madeleine Beck, Deputy Copy Editor
April 3, 2020
Sacramento State’s Associated Students, Inc. and administration are discussing potential options for expanding credit/no credit courses in light of classes being moved online due to the COVID-19 outbreak, according to ASI. Currently only about 12% of courses at Sac State can be taken for credit/no cred...
INFOGRAPHIC: What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
April 3, 2020
It's easy to be afraid during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of the symptoms of COVID-19 are commonly experienced, including coughing, tiredness and a fever. How do you know whether you are experiencing a cold, allergies or something more serious, such as COVID-19? Check out this infographic to know ...
CSU chancellor says on-campus fees will continue, student employees to receive administrative leave
April 2, 2020
In a livestream interview with nonprofit news organization CalMatters on Thursday, California State University Chancellor Timothy White addressed how CSU campuses are transitioning to online learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Felicia Mello, editor of the CalMatters College Journalism Network, and Aidan ...
Sac State ASI seeks student census participation online amid COVID-19 restrictions
April 1, 2020
Sacramento State Associated Students, Inc.’s push for student participation in the 2020 census has gone exclusively virtual due to California’s shelter-at-home order, according to ASI leadership. The census is a count of the population conducted every 10 years by the U.S. Census Bureau, a n...
NCAA grants spring athletes extra year of eligibility due to coronavirus cancellations
Robyn Dobson, Sports Editor
March 30, 2020
The NCAA announced Monday that council members voted to grant spring sport athletes an extra year of eligibility after their seasons were canceled due to coronavirus concerns. Talks of eligibility relief for student-athletes began on March 13, less than 24 hours after the NCAA had announced that all rem...
Sac State offers ‘drive-in wi-fi’ amid coronavirus-induced online classes
March 30, 2020
Sacramento State’s Information Resources & Technology Service Desk implemented “drive-in Wi-Fi” Friday in Parking Structure V for students with difficulty accessing the internet for online classes, according to a SacSend email Thursday from IRT. Internet access in Parking Structure V will ...
TIMELINE: How COVID-19 has affected Sac State
March 30, 2020
The first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Sacramento County on Feb. 21. Less than a month later the county issued a stay-at-home directive to ensure residents only leave their homes for essential chores, with breaking this order potentially resulting in a misdemeanor. Click the images and "Read more" links below...
Sac State moves all summer classes online amid COVID-19 spread
Gavin Rock, Chris Wong, and Erick Salgado
March 29, 2020
Sacramento State will hold all summer 2020 courses online due to the spread of the COVID-19, according to a SacSend email sent Sunday. In the email, Sac State President Robert Nelsen said the decision was made after consulting with the CSU Chancellor’s Office, the Faculty Senate Executive Commi...
The WELL offers partial refunds to Sac State faculty, staff, alumni
Madeleine Beck, Deputy Copy Editor
March 27, 2020
The WELL at Sacramento State will offer refunds to faculty, staff, alumni and sponsored members according to an email obtained by the State Hornet. “We are emailing all of our Monthly-EFT Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Sponsored members to inform you that we are currently processing a 50% refund fo...
