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The State Hornet

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The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The State Hornet’s spring 2024 first quarter audit reports on the diversity of coverage published by The State Hornet. While some areas have improved in coverage, there are still improvements to be made in covering the Native/Indigenous and the Latinx/Hispanic community. (Graphic created in Canva by Julianna Rodriguez)

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Spring 2024 first quarter audit results

Julianna Rodriguez, DEI Editor March 13, 2024
The State Hornet releases its first quarterly audit of the spring semester, continuing the publication’s commitment to diverse coverage that accurately and consistently reflects our audience.
MLK Center program coordinator Kaifa Yates poses outside Lassen Hall where the Cooper-Woodson College Enhancement Program is located Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. Yates is a mentor for the college working at the MLK Center and is responsible for coordinating workshops and students with resources to assist their success.

Cooper-Woodson College Enhancement centers academic success on Black excellence

Usamah Hammour and Mahrukh Siddiqui March 5, 2024
The Cooper-Woodson College Enhancement Program at Sacramento State helps Black students explore their Pan-African roots while building a community away from home.

The True Black History Museum brings over 1,000 ancient artifacts for students to view

Tyler Webb and Samin Vafaee March 1, 2024
“The True Black History Museum” brings over 1000 artifacts from the 1700’s to the student union in honor of Black History Month.
A graduate salutes to family in a crowded Golden 1 Center during their commencement for Sac State, May 23, 2023. A goal of the Black Student Success Task Force is to offer numerous resources to increase the amount of Black students earning a degree.

Sac State launches Black Success Initiative and Black Honors College

Mia Huss, Micah Yip, and Sharmarke Holif February 29, 2024
Sac State’s new Black Success Initiative and Black Honors College will work to improve Black students’ experience in and out of the classroom.
Black History Month is an annual month-long observance in February where we come together to celebrate the achievements and remember the sacrifices made on behalf of Black Americans throughout U.S. history. (Created in Canva by Julianna Rodriguez)

Black History Month 2024

Julianna Rodriguez, DEI Editor February 28, 2024
The State Hornet has put together a page dedicated to platforming the content produced this Black History Month, including Sac State events and Sacramento community profiles.
The State Hornet showcases top-performing Black Sac State student-athletes such as Jared Gipson, Solape Amusan and Zee Hamoda. (Photos courtesy of Sac State Athletics, Graphic created in Canva by Siany Harts)

Showcasing 10 outstanding Black Sac State student-athletes

Siany Harts, Social Media Editor February 22, 2024
Welcome to The State Hornet’s Black History Month Sac State Athlete Showcase. Discover more about players such as Jared Gipson, Solape Amusan and Armon Bailey who have left their triumphant mark on Sac State athletic program’s history.
 The “Black Artists in America: Civil Rights to the Bicentennial” exhibit, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento. Artists such as Alma Thomas, Joyce J. Scott and James A. Porter were on display for all to see in honor of Black History Month.

Black History is American History at the Crocker Art Museum

Katelyn Marano, Copy Editor February 19, 2024
The Sacramento Crocker Art Museum hosted a Black History Month festival in honor of its “Black Artists in America: Civil Rights to the Bicentennial” and “Joyce J. Scott: Messages” exhibits on Sunday featuring art by Alma Thomas and James A. Porter.
Students were led on a timeline of history told through the lens of historical artifacts in the University Union’s Ballroom, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. “The True Black History Museum” is a traveling history exhibit documenting the momentous achievements made by Black Americans.

The True Black History Museum: Instilling knowledge, awareness and pride

Julianna Rodriguez, DEI Editor February 17, 2024
From Kamala Harris to Aretha Franklin, “The True Black History Museum” captured the true essence of achievement for Black Americans throughout history.
The California Faculty Association planned a weeklong statewide strike from Jan. 22 -26, but was cut to just a day after a tentative agreement with California State University was reached. A vote about the ratification of the agreement between CFA and CSU took place between Feb. 12-18. (Graphic created in Canva by Julianna Rodriguez)

CFA tentative agreement: A step in the right direction

Mia Huss and Usamah Hammour February 16, 2024
After a one-day strike across the state and an upcoming vote in February, CFA shares its sentiment on the social justice impacts of a tentative agreement.
The political climate drives LGBTQ+ students such as senior international relations major and co-President of the Lavender Alliance Emilie Jocson, to help organize student groups to push back against anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric on campus. Student organizations such as the Lavender Alliance have committed themselves to helping students connect with their peers. (Photo by Brionna Woody. Graphic created in Canva by Mia Huss)

Sac State community discusses frustrations with anti-LGBTQ+ legislation

Mia Huss and Alexander Musa February 16, 2024
Sacramento State students weigh in on the 2024 presidential election and anti-LGBTQ+ legislation being instated nationwide as many fear for their rights being revoked
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