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The promo art for “When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story” displays a picture of Eva Rutland holding the hands of her eldest daughters, Ginger and Patty-Jo. Most of Eva Rutland’s children were mentioned but never directly shown in the show, since only six actors comprised the cast. (Photo Courtesy of The Guild Theater)

‘When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story’ flips the script on Black theater narratives

Ismael Martinez Castillo, Staffer November 20, 2024
“When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story” written by Playwright Ginger Rutland is a story that focuses on the journey of a middle-class Black woman who grew up in the segregated South. The play then follows her move to Sacramento in 1952 with her family as they navigate life in a more integrated society.
(L-R) Sac State history professor Dr. Michael Vann, former President of Indonesia Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Northern Illinois history professor Eric Jones stand onstage in the University Ballroom Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. President Yudhoyono discussed his experiences with leadership and what he hopes to see from the nation in the future.

International Conference on Genocide concludes with a focus on global unity

Analah Wallace, DEI Editor November 17, 2024
The International Conference on Genocide closes off its last day with a special panel featuring the former President of Indonesia.
The Kwibuka flame of hope statue outside the University Union Ballroom III Nov. 15, 2024. The second day of the Conferance on Genocide put more of a focus on health and healing.

Day 2 of the International Conference on Genocide reflects on trauma and healing

Analah Wallace, DEI Editor November 16, 2024
Sac State hosted the second day of the International Conference on Genocide in the University Union, with panels ranging from narratives around genocide to group healing sessions.
Sac State students have expressed mixed feelings following the rhetoric around the U.S. election. Alexis Weremecszko, a fifth-year food nutrition major, said that the election has changed the way they interact with their loved ones. (Made in Canva)

OPINION: ‘Just to create an enemy’: Sac State students struggle with political rhetoric after election

Finneas Brumbaugh, Staffer November 15, 2024
The Sac State community speaks up about how political speech, extremism and polarization has affected them after the election.
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.
Michael Love, Outreach Coordinator for Project Rebound inside the student center Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. Love spends a large amount of time in the student center.

Transforming lives: Project Rebound Outreach Coordinator helps students get a second chance

Cheryl Howard, Staffer November 13, 2024
Michael Love takes the journey from corrections to college and inspires countless other former inmates to attend college and graduate through the Project Rebound program at Sac State.
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.
President Luke Wood alongside assemblymember James Ramos, Dr. Annette Reed and other community members at the Native American College announcement ceremony Friday, Nov. 8. The announcement was held in the morning at the state Capitol.

President Luke Wood announces opening of the Native American College

Aliza Imran, staffer November 9, 2024
President Luke Wood made an announcement on Nov. 8 at the State Capitol regarding the launch of the Native American College.
The ballot drop-off box in Sac State’s Welcome Center sits ready for voters Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. Californians will decide on Prop 3, a measure that proposes updating the state constitution to recognize marriage as a fundamental right.

California to decide on marriage equality with Proposition 3 vote

Greg Micek, Staffer November 4, 2024
Proposition 3 may have lasting ramifications for marriage in California. Whether the impacts are positive or negative remains up for debate.
One of the ofrendas set up in the library quad for Día de los Muertos, honoring the lives of children lost to U.S. custody Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. Ofrendas for children are often lined with toys and other memorabilia that children typically would enjoy, such as stuffed animals.

When the dead rejoin the living: Sac State’s fifth Día de los Muertos gathering

Analah Wallace, DEI Editor November 4, 2024
The 2024 Día de los Muertos communal gathering was held by the Barrio Arts and Ethnic Studies department in the library quad as students honor the lives of lost loved ones.
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