#SacStateSays: ‘What do you think about college athletes taking endorsement deals’
Jordan Silva-Benham, News editor
September 14, 2019
The California Legislature unanimously passed SB 206, the Fair Pay for Play Act, Wednesday granting college athletes to profit off their own likeness pending Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature. The State Hornet talked to Sacramento State students about their thoughts on the bill.
VIDEO: Sac State administrators and students rappel down 16 stories in support of at-risk youth
Kelly Kiernan, Video editor
September 13, 2019
Sacramento State faculty, administrators and students participated in the Over The Edge fundraiser in support of at-risk youth on Friday. Participants gathered downtown at the Marriott Residence Inn at 7 a.m. and began the 16 story plunge.
State Hornet News Episode 3: Overenrollment
September 13, 2019
The third episode of the weekly State Hornet News Podcast covering the 3500 waitlisted students Sac State accidentally invited to Accepted Students Day and discussing the details with higher education reporter Max Connor. Stories covered: Sac State accidentally accepts 3,500 waitlisted stud...
Man arrested on suspicion of harassing students at Upper Eastside Lofts
September 12, 2019
A man suspected of harassing students at the Upper Eastside Lofts apartment complex was arrested and detained earlier this month. The apartment complex, only 1.2 miles from Sacramento State, reported a man later identified as Tyler Kruse to security Sept. 1. When security responded it was discove...
California college athletes could profit from endorsements if Newsom signs bill
September 12, 2019
Student athletes at California universities like Sacramento State may soon be able to make money through endorsement deals and other channels, thanks to a bill passed unanimously by the state Legislature Wednesday. Senate Bill 206, commonly known as The Fair Pay for Play Act, passed unanimously in the Assembly Monday and the Senate on Wednesday. ...
Sac State accidentally accepts 3,500 waitlisted students
September 12, 2019
Sacramento State accidentally invited 3,500 waitlisted students to Admitted Students Day this year, according to Vice President of Student Affairs Ed Mills. Mills said that 500 of those prematurely accepted are now enrolled. “We would have likely admitted that many students anyway,” said Mills. Mills...
After 3 weeks of delay, Academy65 residents move in to upper floors
Jordan Silva-Benham and Kelly Kiernan
September 11, 2019
‘Best Location for Sac State Students’ left 286 residents homeless
Survey finds Sacramento residents agree humans contribute to climate change
September 10, 2019
According to a recent survey by Sacramento State, a majority of residents in the capital region believe that humans have directly contributed to climate change. The survey, conducted by Sac State’s Institute of Social Research and environmental research firm Valley Vision, polled 985 individuals in...
Stephon Clark’s children to receive a $2.4 million settlement
Jordan Silva-Benham, News editor
September 10, 2019
Stephon Clark’s two children were granted a $2.4 million settlement with the city of Sacramento Wednesday, according to a declaration filed by an attorney representing the minors. Clark’s children, referred to as A.C. and C.C. in the declaration, are 5 and 2 respectively. The siblings are being repres...
Sac State connects undocumented students to resources at DRC open house
Chris Wong
September 7, 2019
Sacramento State’s Dreamer Resource Center (DRC) held an open house Friday in the Riverview Hall conference room to connect members of the undocumented community with resources and peers. Erik Ramirez, the center’s program coordinator, noted that while an open house’s purpose is to share a ...