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The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

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The Teamsters Local 10 union participated in the wage strike alongside the California Faculty Association on Dec. 7, 2023. Notable members of the union were spotted protesting and giving speeches in support of better pay and working conditions.

BREAKING: Teamsters call off strike with the CFA

Analah Wallace, News Editor January 20, 2024
Teamsters Local 10 plans to call off the Jan. 22-26 strike with the California Faculty Association after coming to an agreement with California State University.
The first week of school beginning with a strike can leave students confused on how to navigate the upcoming spring 2024 semester. The strike is set to take place on Jan. 22 through Jan. 26. (Graphic created in Canva by Analah Wallace)

How to navigate classes during Sac State’s CFA Strike

Analah Wallace, News Editor January 18, 2024
Sacramento State students must navigate their first week of the spring 2024 semester as the California Faculty Association hold a 23-campus-wide strike. Here are some frequently asked questions.
Protestors cover the Sacramento State sign in red and white CFA posters during the initial CFA strike Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. Strikers held signs demanding better pay and better mental health accommodations for students and staff alike.

CFA strike confirmed to take place first week of semester

Analah Wallace, News Editor January 9, 2024
California Faculty Association to strike at Sacramento State campus the first week of classes after California State University gives unsatisfactory pay increase.
Faculty picketing in front of Sac State at the intersection of J Street and State University Drive during a strike Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. If no deal is reached between the CSU and CFA during the next round of negotiations the planned strike would impact all 23 campuses.

BREAKING: CFA announces potential statewide strike for late January

Michael Pepper, Staffer December 20, 2023
The CFA union Board of Directors called for potential strikes with the teamsters at all California State University campuses to begin at the start of the spring semester, the union is asking for increased pay and better working conditions.
California Faculty Association protesters outside of Sacramento State marching on J Street Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. The CFA strike at Sac State was the final day of the four day strike across California State University campuses.

Sac State faculty strikes on campus to demand better pay and working conditions

Demonstrators at Sac State participate in the final day of statewide organized CFA strikes at CSU campuses on Thursday.
Provost Carlos Nevarez in his office, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Nevarez said he was eager to see the changes the bill could make to the local Sacramento economy in tandem with previously passed bills.

CSU to offer independent professional and applied doctoral degrees

Erick Mendoza, Staffer December 4, 2023
New career pathways are coming for CSU students who pursue doctorate degrees thanks to the signing of Assembly Bill 656 into law.
CFA announced a date for a strike in December on Thursday, Nov. 9th, 2023. For some students, the strike brings worry to both their academics and careers. (Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum)

Higher stakes for higher education: Students worry about strike impact

Michaela Graves and Jenn Galinato November 17, 2023
With a potential faculty strike looming, some Sac State students are left both worried and wondering how they’ll be able to finish the academic term successfully.
The CapRadio downtown facility, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. Sacramento State President Luke Wood said the university has committed $12 million to aid the organization and expected to spend $5 million more.

Sac State leaders weigh in on recent CapRadio woes

Mercy Sosa, Jacob Peterson, and Julianna Rodriguez October 5, 2023
Both the president of Sacramento State and the President of Associated Students Inc. weighed in on the recent resignations from the CapRadio Board of Directors.
Lassen Hall services, such as the Bursar’s Office pictured Tuesday Sept. 19, 2023, will become an even stronger resource for students seeking financial aid following the CSU System 6% increase. The tuition increase will leave many students wondering how this will impact their finances over the course of their time at Sac State.

‘How much are you willing to pay for your dreams?’: CSU to increase tuition

Jenn Galinato, Staffer September 25, 2023
Organizations and students on campus speak on the approval of a multi-year tuition increase proposal on Sept. 13.
New Interim Vice President of Student Affairs Aniesha Mitchell in her office at Lassen Hall, Tuesday, Sep. 12, 2023. Her appointment to the role was announced via SacSend on Sep. 8.

Aniesha Mitchell appointed interim vice president of Student Affairs

Jenn Galinato, Staffer September 20, 2023
Aniesha Mitchell fills the role of Sac State’s Interim Vice President of Student Affairs, a position previously held by Ed Mills before he left at the end of spring 2023.
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