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The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

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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.
President Luke Wood speaks at a fee increase town hall in the University Union Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. In announcing the fee increases, Wood said the additional funds would support enhancements to student life at Sac State.

BREAKING: Sac State President Luke Wood announces 4 of 5 student fee increases approved

Analah Wallace and Greg Micek September 16, 2024
President Luke Wood approved an increase in student fees after meeting with the Student Fee Advisory Committee, set to be implemented in fall 2025.
Sac State President Luke Wood made his annual fall Address on Aug. 22, 2024 about the challenges and success stories over the past year. Wood described the university rising into a leadership role for the entire CSU, despite financial challenges.

President’s fall address highlights Sac State’s assistive programs for students

Alexander Musa, News Editor August 28, 2024
Sac State President Luke Wood’s annual fall address on Aug. 15 highlighted setbacks of the past year and successes that provided valuable services to the student body.
Third-year ethnic studies major William Robey delivers remarks criticizing President Luke Wood on August 15, 2024, garnering applause from other students in attendance. Wood left the town hall after his opening speech.

Students voice concern as Sac State proposes fee increases

Alexander Musa, News Editor August 23, 2024
President Luke Wood joined Sacramento State faculty members to propose over $1000 in student fee increases at listening sessions held between Aug. 12-15.
Members of the pro-Palestine encampment during a press conference at Sacramento State’s Library Quad Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Collectively named the Popular University of Gaza, the protestors consisted of members of Students for Justice in Palestine, Students for Quality Education, and local community members.

‘You sign a treaty with your enemies, not with your students’: Sac State encampment packs up after investment policy changes

Alexander Musa and Alyssa Branum May 10, 2024
After pro-Palestine protesters negotiate with President Luke Wood, Sac State will become the first CSU campus to fully withdraw from investments related to ethnic cleansing and genocide.
The WPJ is a required submission for any undergraduate student hoping to progress towards graduation. Further information on the WJP requirements can be found on the Sac State website. (Graphic created in canva by Analah Wallace)

FAQ: Everything you need to know about the WPJ requirements

Santana LaTour, Staffer May 9, 2024
Sac State’s WPJ is due soon and students have questions about the requirements. Here is everything they need to know.
Protesters hold up signs at the Students for Justice in Palestine press conference Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Sac State is now the first CSU campus to announce divestment.

Multiple California Faculty Association members resign over union’s ceasefire resolution

Micah Yip, Staffer May 8, 2024
After the California Faculty Association voted on a pro-Palestine resolution, several members — including some Sac State faculty — penned an email expressing disappointment and announcing their resignations.
Sac State has partnered with the Elk Grove Unified School District to share offers of conditional enrollment with over 2,000 low income and first-generation college seniors in the district. The sign outside the district office on Friday, April 19, 2024, located at 9510 Elk Grove Florin Rd.

Sac State offers guaranteed admission to eligible Elk Grove Unified students

Michael Pepper and Sharmarke Holif April 25, 2024
Sac State is opening the door to college for over 2,000 high school graduates in the Elk Grove Unified School District.
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