The State Hornet

Assembly Bill 1460: A Five-Year Retrospective

Vanessa Gomez and Nojixa Anacleto • November 14, 2025

The State Hornet looks into the implementation of Assembly Bill 1460, which established an ethnic studies graduation requirement for the California State University. The Hornet asks if students know of...

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

Jack Dann, Chris D. Johnson, Zachary Hernandez, and Eli Keller • November 4, 2025

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.

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

Nojixa Anacleto, Vanessa Gomez, and Jaqueline Ruvalcaba • October 15, 2025

The State Hornet staffers try conchas from local bakeries and markets in the Sacramento area. Which one reigns supreme?

Beyond the Buzzer: Mikey Williams

Jack Dann, Zachary Hernandez, Eli Keller, and Chris D. Johnson • October 10, 2025

Incoming Sacramento State transfer guard Mikey Williams has joined the men’s basketball team for the 2025-26 season under new head coach Mike Bibby.

Sac State Says: Surviving the Hornet parking lot

Claire Harrell and Nojixa Anacleto • October 6, 2025

Parking at Sacramento State is a tough task. The State Hornet went to gather students’ opinions and tips on the parking situation at hand.

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