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Vice President of University Affairs Sabrina Charleston poses for ASI head shots in the fall 2024 semester. Charleston was removed by unanimous vote on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Photo Courtesy of ASI, graphic created in Canva by Aliza Imran)

Vice President of University Affairs removed after failing to adhere to ASI operating rules

Aliza Imran, Podcast Editor February 13, 2025
ASI’s Vice president of University Affairs has been removed from the board of directors after surpassing the three-strike limit.
Sacramento State students show solidarity during the immigration protest Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 at the Library quad. The protest consisted of personal testimonials, informative speeches and chants in support of the immigrant community.

Sac State students stand in solidarity with undocumented immigrants

Analah Wallace and Rain Barron February 12, 2025
A protest against ICE raids and current Immigration policies was held Tuesday in the Sac State Library quad by Brown Issues and other human rights organizations.

Hundreds protest Project 2025 amid Trump’s new policies at California Capitol

Jonathan Santiago, Skylar Findlay, and Madison Flewellyn February 11, 2025
Hundreds protest Project 2025 at California’s State Capitol in Sacramento Protesters voice feelings and frustrations with recent new polices and Trump’s plans. Many voiced concerns about undocumented individuals, the Department of Education and the LGBTQ+ community.
Californians gathered on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 at the Capitol to take a stand against Donald Trump and Project 2025. Only 30 minutes into the scheduled start of the 50501 protest, the Capitol was flooded with signs and people chanting.

Protest against Project 2025 and Trump’s policies brings people together at California Capitol

Jade Brown, Staffer February 7, 2025
California residents joined together against President Donald Trump and Project 2025 on Feb. 5, 2025 at the State Capitol.
The welcome sign in the Dreamer Resource Center Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. The Dreamer Resource Center aims to provide support to undocumented students at Sac State.

Resources for undocumented students or mixed-status families facing uncertainty

Aliza Imran, Podcast Editor February 5, 2025
As uncertainty and fear rises over immigration raids, here is a compiled list of resources, organizations and information.
The 2025 Lunar New Year is a 15-day celebration, running from January 29 to February 12, marking the year of the snake. Lunar New Year is celebrated with symbols like vibrant red lanterns. 
(Graphic made in Canva by Kai Arellano)

Lunar New Year celebrates history, culture and community

Cheryl Howard, Staffer February 5, 2025
Celebrating the past and present of Lunar New Year, Sac State students share their traditions, family and history on the holiday.
The California State University announced an initiative that will implement the first and largest AI-powered university system. The CSU plans to make these tools available in the next few weeks. (Graphic made in Canva by Kai Arellano)

BREAKING: CSU announces initiative to make AI-powered University system

Jada Portillo, Digital/Newsletter Editor February 4, 2025
The California State University announced an initiative that will implement an AI-powered university system across all 23 CSUs. The Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom along with tech companies will be working to implement AI in CSU schools.
The Sacramento State chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine hosts a table for Club Days Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. SJP, along with other Sacramento activist groups, participated in an encampment in spring 2024 to protest the genocide in Gaza.

Sac State community reacts to ceasefire in Gaza with hope and skepticism

Jocelyn Hill, Copy Editor February 3, 2025
Sac State’s students and faculty members react with both hope and caution to the first stage of a ceasefire in Gaza, which began Jan. 19.
President Donald Trump announced a memorandum Monday to pause trillions of dollars in federal aid funding. This freeze is to take effect Tuesday at 5 p.m. EST. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead, graphic made in Canva by Jada Portillo)

President Donald Trump sends orders to pause federal funding for aid programs

Finneas Brumbaugh and Jada Portillo January 28, 2025
President Trump announced Monday in an official memorandum that the federal government will pause trillions of dollars in aid programs. The pause will go into effect today at 5 p.m. EST and will impact funding nationwide, including at Sac State.
Sacramento State President Luke Wood delivers the annual Spring Address in the University Union Ballroom Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. Wood described how Sac State’s diverse student population helps it stand out from other CSU schools. (Photo courtesy of Bibiana Ortiz, Sacramento State)

President Luke Wood’s 2025 Spring Address celebrates milestones amidst budget cuts

Omid Manavirad, News Staffer January 18, 2025
Among budget cuts and a concerning political landscape, Sacramento State President Luke Wood outlines the silver linings of the academic year ahead.
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