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ASI Student Engagement and Outreach office, where ASI employees work to promote programs and services Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Students and campus faculty have discussed forming a new union after multiple allegations of union-busting and discrimination were raised against ASI.

Campus workers seek to form union following allegations against ASI

Lizeth Tello and Omid Manavirad March 17, 2025
Campus workers have begun forming a union after allegations of discrimination and union busting were raised against ASI.
Protesters gather in support of Mahmoud Khalil at the Sacramento State Library Quad Tuesday, March 11, 2025. The speakers at the protest spoke about freedom of speech and President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at combating antisemitism.

Sac State community stages walkout against Trump administration crackdowns on college protests

Jocelyn Hill and Jada Portillo March 14, 2025
Sacramento State students gathered at the library quad on March 11 to protest the detention of pro-Palestinian student activist Mahmoud Khalil and support freedom of speech.
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Hive Insider: Black History Month, Sac State’s Habit Burger and ASI Children’s Center

Alex Wong and Kristopher Caalim March 13, 2025
In this episode, Kristopher Caalim and Alex Wong discuss stories that honor Black History Month, new on-campus eateries and more.
Many of the lecture halls and office spaces on campus are known or suspected to contain asbestos. Asbestos is a harmful mineral that was widely used in construction during the 1960s and 1970s, over a long period of exposure it has been confirmed to cause harm. (Graphic created in Canva by Jade Brown)

Students raise frustrations about asbestos in over half of the lecture halls on campus

Omid Manavirad, News Staffer March 13, 2025
Students raise frustration over asbestos in over half of Sac State’s lecture halls, but school officials say removal is not necessary.
More than 20 students shared their concerns with President Luke Wood at the March 4 President’s Forum Tuesday, March 4, 2025. They expressed similar frustrations regarding the administration’s handling of recent events, such as the $37 million budget deficit and federal attacks on inclusivity. (Stadium rendering courtesy of Sac State Athletics, photo of Luke Wood courtesy of Sac State and visuals courtesy of Canva, graphic created in Canva by Annie Biebl)

Students present their concerns to President Luke Wood at town hall

Annie Biebl and Rain Barron March 12, 2025
At the March 4 President’s Forum, Sac State President Luke Wood responded to students’ concerns about the administration’s approach to recent attacks on trans and immigrant communities, inclusivity efforts, AI usage, accessibility challenges and budget issues.
The California State University Employee Union was joined by other unions and activist groups for a rally in the library quad Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Union members are determined to fight for workers’ rights at Sacramento State, whether they are involved with the organization or not. (Graphic made in Canva by Brionna Woody)

CSU Employee Union hosts rally in support of ASI unionization

Jocelyn Hill and Lizeth Tello March 11, 2025
CSUEU hosted a rally on March 4 to gather more support for unionization at Sac State, sharing stories of mistreatment and presenting information about the union.
Sacramento State was among 60 universities that received a letter from the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights following accusations of on-campus antisemitism Monday, March 10, 2025. The letter warned that universities who are found to have discriminated against Jewish students, in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, could lose federal funding. (Photos courtesy of Analy Carrillo via Flickr and U.S. Army Heraldry Directorate, graphic made in Canva by Brionna Woody)

BREAKING: Sac State among 60 schools warned by Department of Education for alleged antisemitism

Nancy Rodriguez Bonilla, Managing Editor March 11, 2025
Sac State received a letter from the U.S. Department of Education informing them about investigations or monitoring as a result of alleged antisemitism. If found to be in violation of Title VI, the university could lose federal funding.
A student walks by the Lassen Hall Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Lassen Hall is home to multiple cultural centers available on campus, including the Esak’timá Center, the APIDA Center and the MLK Jr. Center.

Sac State students concerned about federal DEI and immigration-related policy changes

Lizeth Tello and Omid Manavirad March 10, 2025
Sacramento State DEI programs are facing uncertainty after President Donald Trump signed executive orders attempting to dissolve student cultural centers.
The ASI Children’s Center on campus Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Former student employees detailed multiple instances of mistreatment from the center’s director.

Former ASI Children’s Center employees allege director cultivated hostile work environment

Analah Wallace and Jack Freeman March 4, 2025
Former employees of Sac State’s ASI Children’s Center have alleged that the director used intimidation and discrimination to create a hostile working environment.
Black male students are more likely to experience anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts than many of their peers. Studies have shown that this correlates with lower academic success, especially in college. (Graphic made in Canva)

‘It’s an uphill battle’ – Black men speak on mental health struggles in higher education

Finneas Brumbaugh, News Editor February 28, 2025
Black men in higher education are at an increased risk of mental health issues with less resources available to them. Sac State’s Black male students speak about their struggles and the stigma around mental health.
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