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Housing

Construction to the student live-in dorms addition of Mt. Whitney Hall continues Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. Many students are reacting negatively to President Luke Wood’s mandatory freshmen housing policy for fall 2026.

Students express mixed reactions following housing requirements for incoming freshmen

Christa Ison and Gabriel Solis November 17, 2025
As President Luke Wood announces changes to housing requirements on campus for the following school year, students are reacting negatively to the new policy.
Graphic created in Canva

Hive Insider: New live-in policy, post-concert statements, No Kings protest and more

Kristopher Caalim, Jada Portillo, and Sam Bierdeman November 5, 2025
In this episode, hosts Kristopher Caalim, Samuel Bierdeman and Jada Portillo discuss the new live-in requirement for freshmen, rising safety concerns after Lil Yachty's performance and various protests around campus.
As hundreds of students applying for housing have struggled to secure a spot, Sacramento State introduces a new live-in requirement for freshmen Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. To meet demand, existing dorm buildings like Riverview Hall will make transitions, while newer projects like Mt. Whitney Hall aim to expand housing availability. (Graphic made in Canva by Annie Biebl, photos courtesy of Sac State)

New live-in requirement for freshmen adds to campus housing pressure

Annie Biebl and Andrea Rivera October 27, 2025
Starting in 2026, Sacramento State will require freshmen to live on campus for two years. Sac State aims to expand housing options for both freshmen and upperclassmen with three new developments to open in the next few years.
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.
A USA women’s soccer player attempts to block Finland at the Homeless World Cup’s introductory street soccer match at Sacramento State’s Hornet Stadium July 8. Street Soccer USA brought the HWC to Sacramento from July 8 to July 15.

Get the ball rolling: Soccermento State hosts Homeless World Cup tournament

Mercy Sosa July 8, 2023
Sacramento State hosts the first tournament of the Homeless World Cup at Hornet Stadium on Saturday.
The police announced on Saturday, March 25, 2023 they are looking for a suspect in an attempted burglary. A suspect was caught on surveillance cameras pulling on a door in Amador Hall. (Photo from campus-wide email) (Graphic made in Canva): Alyssa Branum

BREAKING: Reported burglary at Sac State’s Amador Hall

Isaac Streeter and Tony Rodriguez March 25, 2023
A man approximately 5 feet 10 inches, was seen on camera attempting to enter Amador Hall 350 around midnight Saturday.
Women’s Homeless World Cup winners holding up their trophy in 2015. The tournament will be held at Hornet Stadium for its 20th anniversary in July.

‘People just need a chance’: Street soccer tournament featuring unhoused players comes to Sacramento

Dominique Williams February 9, 2023
During the tournament, Sac State will house 500 players who have experienced homelessness from more than 50 nations:
Building 1 at The Crossings student living facility on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. The shooting took place around 2:15 a.m. on the fourth floor after a fight started during a Halloween party. (Photo taken by Jacob Peterson. Graphic created in Canva.)

BREAKING: Officers respond to reports of shooting at student living facility

Dominique Williams and Jacob Peterson October 30, 2022
Sacramento State student and Crossings resident witness said they feel unsettled after the shooting that happened outside of their apartment door.
Second-year business major Fabian Vigil stands by The Lark on Monday, Sept. 29, 2022. Sacramento offers multiple off-campus housing options for Sac State students including (pictured L-R) The Mezzo Apartments, The Crossings and The Wexler. (Graphic created on Canva by Kamelia Varasteh)

Sac State student guide to off-campus housing

Stacy Hanson October 19, 2022
Forget hours of research! Check out this guide to help weigh your options for apartment-choosing.
Third-year photography student Cait Nelson reads in her American River Courtyard dorm on Sept. 14, 2022. Some waitlisted students remain in study lounges while awaiting a dorm to become available, but there are limited lounges.

Sac State students remain on housing waitlists longer than anticipated

Justine Chahal September 16, 2022
Sac State students remain on housing waitlists longer than anticipated due to a surge in enrollment for the Fall semester.
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