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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

International students and alumni at CSUs are having their visas revoked by the federal government. According to the Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the number of visas cancelled “might be over 300.” (Graphic created in Canva by Analah Wallace and Aliza Imran)

International CSU students and alumni face visa revocations from federal government

Analah Wallace, DEI Editor April 7, 2025
United States President Donald Trump’s administration has revoked the visas of several international students throughout the CSU system, as confirmed by the CSU Office of the Chancellor.
Web pages for Sacramento State’s Anti Racism and Inclusive Campus Plan, DEI initiatives and Transgender Awareness Week have been removed. Sac State shouldn’t be reversing its public support for DEI in times of political pressure. (Graphic made in Canva)

OPINION: Sac State must act boldly and transparently to support DEI

Annie Biebl, News Staffer March 26, 2025
Sac State is attempting to balance student needs and government pressures, but it needs to choose where its priorities lie.
JP Smith sits in the dugout at John Smith Field before practice Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Smith put in a lot of off-season work after breaking the home run record in the final game of the 2024 season, playing in the Cape Cod League for the Orleans Firebirds and working on his swing.

Sac State slugger wants his legacy to be more than home runs

Logan Chrisp, Staffer March 25, 2025
Sacramento State baseball’s slugger, JP Smith, broke the home run record while growing African American representation in baseball for his community.
The spring 2025 semester is here, and with it comes the first DEI audit results of the year for The State Hornet. Since the previous audit, our coverage of DEI communities has increased. (Graphic created in Canva)

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Spring 2025 midway diversity audit

Analah Wallace, DEI Editor March 19, 2025
The results of the midway State Hornet DEI audit for the 2025 spring semester is here, with stats on our coverage of underrepresented communities.
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.
Sacramento State was among 60 universities that received a letter from the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights following accusations of on-campus antisemitism Monday, March 10, 2025. The letter warned that universities who are found to have discriminated against Jewish students, in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, could lose federal funding. (Photos courtesy of Analy Carrillo via Flickr and U.S. Army Heraldry Directorate, graphic made in Canva by Brionna Woody)

BREAKING: Sac State among 60 schools warned by Department of Education for alleged antisemitism

Nancy Rodriguez Bonilla, Managing Editor March 11, 2025
Sac State received a letter from the U.S. Department of Education informing them about investigations or monitoring as a result of alleged antisemitism. If found to be in violation of Title VI, the university could lose federal funding.
A student walks by the Lassen Hall Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Lassen Hall is home to multiple cultural centers available on campus, including the Esak’timá Center, the APIDA Center and the MLK Jr. Center.

Sac State students concerned about federal DEI and immigration-related policy changes

Lizeth Tello and Omid Manavirad March 10, 2025
Sacramento State DEI programs are facing uncertainty after President Donald Trump signed executive orders attempting to dissolve student cultural centers.
Senior forwards Jaydia Martin and Katie Peneueta ahead of senior night Monday, March 3, 2025. The pair combined for 17 points in their final game at The Nest.

Reunited at last: Sac State’s star seniors are ready for one last tournament run

Jack Dann, Staffer March 7, 2025
Sac State seniors and childhood friends reunite in the final season to make one last push for a Big Sky title.
Sac State assistant men’s basketball coach Zach Chappell prepares for gametime Thursday, Feb. 13 2025. Chappell is in his first season as a college basketball coach.

Returning Sac State basketball star determined to give back to his hometown

Mateo Davis, Staffer March 4, 2025
Sacramento native and former Sac State basketball star has his sights set on growing the community he grew up in.
The ASI Children’s Center on campus Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Former student employees detailed multiple instances of mistreatment from the center’s director.

Former ASI Children’s Center employees allege director cultivated hostile work environment

Analah Wallace and Jack Freeman March 4, 2025
Former employees of Sac State’s ASI Children’s Center have alleged that the director used intimidation and discrimination to create a hostile working environment.
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