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Sac State responds to pro-Trump extremists storming the U.S. Capitol

Mercy Sosa and Chris Wong • January 6, 2021

A mob of domestic terrorists supporting President Donald Trump broke into the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday while Congress convened to certify the presidential election declaring Joe Biden as a winner. Here’s what the Sac State community had to say.

PHOTOS: Trump supporters rally in downtown Sacramento for third consecutive week

A Trump supporter clashes with other members of his group where were all protesting the election results in Sacramento, California, Saturday Nov. 21, 2020. The argument was over the police action taken against the marchers at Cesar Chavez Plaza.

Sara Nevis, Ian Ratliff, and Dominic Vitiello • November 23, 2020

Trump supporters rallied for the third consecutive at the California State capitol. After protesters marched to Cesar Chavez Plaza an order to disperse was given by Sacramento Police after punches were exchanged between pro-Trump protesters and counter-protesters.

OPINION: Biden needs to bridge the gap between McConnell and Democrats

The McConnell Center welcomed Vice President Joe Biden as a part of the McConnell Center's Distinguished Speakers series Feb. 11, 2011. Biden's relationship with McConnell will be the key to a successful presidency, says opinion writer Jordan Parker.

Jordan Parker • November 19, 2020

Opinion writer Jordan Parker talks about why President-elect Joe Biden needs to re-establish a connection with current Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to advance his agenda.

ASI registers 1,767 students to vote in Buzz the Ballot campaign

Lisa Dalton, ASI's executive and board associate, and Lexie Tesch, a civic engagement coordinator for ASI's Office of Governmental Affairs, discuss their roles in ASI's 2020 Buzz the Ballot campaign. ASI registered 1,767 students to vote in the 2020 election through its campaign, coming in third place in the statewide Ballot Bowl. Photos taken via Zoom by Jenna Cooper. Promotional graphics provided by ASI.

Camryn Dadey and Jenna Cooper • November 18, 2020

Sacramento State’s Associated Students, Inc. registered 1,767 students to vote in its Buzz the Ballot campaign, registering more than double its goal and placing Sac State third in the statewide Ballot Bowl.

OPINION: Joe Biden was not my first choice for president- I settled

Magaly Muñoz, opinion editor • November 16, 2020

Opinion editor Magaly Muñoz went to social media to ask students whether Joe Biden was their first choice as president, or if they settled like she did.

Pro-Trump protesters and counter-protesters clash outside Capitol

Mercy Sosa and TJ Martinez • November 14, 2020

A “Recount America and Anti-Lockdown” protest was held by the Freedom Angels at California's State Capitol Saturday. A counter-protest was promoted by Antifa Sacramento that called for an anti-racist demonstration.

MULTIMEDIA: Trump supporters protest vote counts in California

Chantay Ross (left) and other protestors sing to the closing lyrics of the United States national anthem at the California State Capitol on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, for a Trump rally calling for recounting votes in California and in battleground states. Ross states her cause for a recount due to not trusting the voting process. (Rahul Lal)

Sara Nevis, Dominic Vitiello, and Rahul Lal • November 8, 2020

Trump supporters rallied in downtown Sacramento Saturday, calling for recounts of votes in California and battleground states following the announcement that Joe Biden is the new president-elect.

Sac State counselors discuss how to cope with a post-election environment

Sacramento State's Vice President of Student Affairs Edward Mills said, “It may take us a few more days, maybe even through the weekend, before anything is really finalized.

Michael Pacheco • November 5, 2020

Sac State Division of Student Affairs and other counselors discussed coping strategies to deal with the stress of a post-2020 election environment.

The State Hornet Voter Guide 2020

November 5, 2020

For some, this is our first election. For others, this is one of many. For all of us, this is a monumental election. Get information on the election by students, for students, here.

Presidential dissatisfaction and election anxiety key topics of MLK Center’s voter dialogue

Sacramento State's Martin Luther King Jr. Center outreach coordinator Kaifa Yates said, “I voted for everything else but the president.” The Martin Luther King Jr. center held a voter dialogue that focused on the election and its impact on the Black community Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. via Zoom. Screenshots taken by Gerardo Zavala via Zoom.

Gerardo Zavala • November 5, 2020

The Martin Luther King Jr. Center at Sacramento State University held a voter dialogue that focused on the election and its impact on the Black community Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. via Zoom.

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Pfizer vaccine expected to arrive this week at Sac State, Nelsen says

Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen spoke about how COVID-19 testing will be implemented on campus and Sac State’s budget Thursday at his livestreamed spring address.

ASI fills 2 vacant board positions before spring semester begins

Sacramento State’s Associated Students, Inc. filled 2 vacant positions on its Board of Directors after a third ASI director resigned over winter break.

Sac State residents will not be tested for COVID-19 weekly

In an email to residents on Wednesday, Sacramento State University Housing Services will conduct mandatory no-cost COVID-19 testing for housing residents and weekly COVID-19 surveillance testing.