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Sac State Says: New housing requirements announced

Claire Harrell and Eli Keller November 13, 2025
Sacramento State will soon require incoming freshmen to stay in on-campus housing for two years. We asked students what they think about the new rule and whether the university is ready for it.

Sac State Says: Students react to library’s 11% budget cut

Jada Portillo and Jaqueline Ruvalcaba November 10, 2025
The University Library is facing an 11% decrease in budget funds for the 2025-26 academic year. Because of this, The State Hornet asked Sac State students how the cuts could impact research, study spaces and campus priorities.

Beyond the Buzzer: Shaqir O’Neal

Shaqir O’Neal, son of new Sacramento State general manager Shaquille O’Neal, has his sights set on changing the culture of the program as a leader and veteran player.

Sac State Says: A Hornet Halloween Guide

Claire Harrell and Vivian Gonzalez October 30, 2025
As Halloween creeps up upon Sacramento State students, The State Hornet went around campus to get students' thoughts and opinions on “Halloweekend.”

Sacramento speaks out: ‘No Kings’ protest at the State Capitol

Zachary Hernandez, Eli Keller, and Vivian Gonzalez October 22, 2025
On Oct. 18, thousands gathered in Sacramento for the "No Kings" protest, calling out threats to democracy and urging accountability from the Trump administration.

Platicando con Toribio Cuevas: De Todo un Poco Podcast

Galilea Duran and Angelica Brito October 17, 2025

"De Todo un Poco" es un pódcast bilingüe donde figuras destacadas de Sac State comparten anécdotas de su infancia, sus metas profesionales y participan en juegos populares dentro de la cultura hispana...

Senior mechanical engineering major John Anderson (right) gives second-year mechanical engineering major Kyle Clemons (left) last minute instructions Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.  Clemons was one of the drivers for Hornet Racing that raced on the small skid-pad at Thunderhill Raceway in Willows.

Sac State racing team revved up for first NorCal Shootout

Ellie Appleby, Visuals Staffers October 17, 2025
College racing teams tested their speed and endurance at Thunderhill Raceway over a two-day event.

Dancing Through Heritage: Sac State students and alumni spotlight the significance of folklórico

Vanessa Gomez, Nojixa Anacleto, and Nathalie Thomas October 16, 2025
The State Hornet visited Ballet Folklorico Nube De Oro, a studio based in Sacramento taught by artistic director Osvaldo Ramírez Vidales, a current professor at Sacramento State. Ballet Folkorico is also home to many Sac State students and alumni.

Conchas and Culture: A bite of Hispanic heritage

The State Hornet staffers try conchas from local bakeries and markets in the Sacramento area. Which one reigns supreme?
Women’s freshman guard Jamiah Fontenberry and men’s sophomore guard Mikey Williams take the Hornet Madness floor Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. Hornet Madness was the final Sacramento State basketball event at The Nest.

GALLERY: Sacramento State basketball ends The Nest era with Hornet Madness

Chris D. Johnson, Andrew A. Brown, and Logan Chrisp October 13, 2025
Fans gathered to watch Hornet Madness at The Nest on Friday to build hype for the men’s and women’s basketball teams’ upcoming campaigns. The event also officially signaled the finale of Hornet basketball at the venue.
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