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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.
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.
The letter from the Department of Education is giving schools in the country 14 days to show compliance starting from Feb. 14, 2025. All educational institutions that accept federal funding must show compliance or potentially risk losing their funding. (Photograph by B Christopher/Alamy Stock Photo)

Federally funded schools receive ultimatum from Department of Education

Omid Manavirad, News February 28, 2025
The Department of Education has issued a warning letter to colleges across the United States, requiring them to eliminate race-based inclusion policies within 14 days to comply or risk losing federal funding.
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.
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.
Sacramento State announces Erika Cameron as the new provost and senior vice president advisor for academic affairs. Cameron begins her position after March 17, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Palo Alto University, graphic created in Canva)

Sac State announces Erika Cameron as new provost

Jada Portillo, Digital/Newsletter Editor January 15, 2025
Sacramento State announced Erika Cameron as the new provost and senior vice president advisor for academic affairs.
The National Institute on Artificial Intelligence in Society (NIAIS) launched last year and has since begun steadily implementing new AI-enabled tools to help students and faculty succeed. (Graphic made in Canva)

Sac State’s NIAIS on the future of AI in education

Omid Manavirad, News Staffer October 23, 2024
The National Institute on Artificial Intelligence in Society or NIAIS at Sac State is in the process of developing custom AI tools for students and faculty.
The Collegian’s news page Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. The Collegian is an independent, student run newspaper at Pennsylvania State University and recently saw their newspapers removed from campus without notice.

OPINION – ‘A new form of administrative censorship’: Student journalism is under attack

Finneas Brumbaugh, Staffer October 21, 2024
Freedom of speech is under fire at two U.S. college student newspapers at Penn State and UT Dallas.
Lassen Hall houses the Student Service Center, currently accepting students who are still waiting for financial aid September 9, 2024. With FAFSA loans facing delays due to system changes, students have been seeking assistance at Lassen Hall’s financial service offices.

FAFSA delays and changes threaten Sac State’s financially vulnerable students

Finneas Brumbaugh, Staffer September 17, 2024
Sac State students are still struggling with FAFSA delays weeks after classes began.
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