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California legislators have rejected and restructured proposed budget cuts for California State Universities from Governor Gavin Newsom Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. In light of this, Sacramento State’s own budget deficit has been reduced, but the university will still be working to compensate for the deficit. (Graphic created in Canva by Omid Manavirad)

Legislature delays $144 million CSU cut, Sac State budget deficit is reduced

Omid Manavirad, News Staffer September 23, 2025
While Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to cut CSU budgets is postponed, Sacramento State’s budget deficit is reduced.
Sac State’s academic landscape is undergoing an overhaul Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Some big changes include the restructuring of the General Education Program, the disbandment of the Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration department and a resolution supporting Women’s & Gender Studies. (Graphic created in Canva)

General education changes throw Sac State for a whirl

Lizeth Tello, Leah Lentz, and Molly Mellon September 19, 2025
Since fall 2024, Sacramento State has gone through with the disbandment of the RPTA program, major revisions to the general education program and announced its support of the Women and Gender Studies program.
President Luke Wood speaking to the crowd assembled in the Redwood Room for the vigil of Charlie Kirk at the Student Union on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025. The vigil hosted almost 100 people, some of whom gave speeches in remembrance of Kirk and his impact on the conservative community.

Turning Point USA holds on-campus vigil in remembrance of Charlie Kirk

Jack Dann, Sports Editor September 14, 2025
Members of the Sacramento State community gather in remembrance of Charlie Kirk, the CEO and founder of Turning Point USA.
Political activist and CEO of Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk was fatally shot Sep. 10, 2025. The shooting occurred at Utah Valley University during a campus event held by Turning Point USA. (Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore via Flickr, graphic created in Canva by Jada Portillo)

BREAKING: Charlie Kirk, CEO and founder of Turning Point USA, fatally shot at Utah Valley University

Jada Portillo and Finneas Brumbaugh September 10, 2025
CEO and founder of Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during an event hosted by his organization at Utah Valley University.
Asher Franco-Carreño walks by Lassen Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Carreño works as an orientation leader and says that the University Union’s Ballroom was packed with incoming students.

Too many students, not enough classes: Sac State students struggle amid high enrollment

Finneas Brumbaugh, News Editor September 10, 2025
Amid budget cuts, slashed class sections and high enrollment rates, Sac State students struggle to get the classes they need.
Sac State has reaffirmed its support for immigrant and undocumented students by providing information and support to its students, faculty and staff. The campus offers various avenues of support through webpages, legal services, resource centers and counseling. (Graphic created in Canva by Omid Manavirad)

FAQ: What to do if ICE comes to Sac State

Omid Manavirad and Lou Baudouin September 8, 2025
Answers to frequently asked questions about rights, safety and campus support during ICE activity. Here’s what the hornet community needs to know.
New head coach Brennan Marion speaks in a press conference, Jan. 8, 2025. The Cal Expo stadium can house 20,000 spectators. (Photo taken by Brionna Woody, graphic created in Canva by Chris D. Johnson)

BREAKING: Cal Expo board votes unanimously to enter exclusive negotiations with Sac State

Jack Dann, Sports Editor August 28, 2025
By rebuilding and renovating the horse racing track, Sacramento State and Cal Expo enter an exclusive negotiation window for building a football stadium, with plans to play Hornet football at Cal Expo in 2026.
References to toppling royalty were abundant in signs held by No Kings Day protestors Saturday, June 14, 2025. The crowd began forming in front of the Capitol at 10 a.m. and continued until the crowd began to disperse around 1 p.m..

GALLERY: Thousands gather at State Capitol for “No Kings Day” protest

Jack Dann, Sports Editor June 15, 2025
Sacramentans flood Capitol Park during nationwide “No Kings Day” protest.
President Wood addressed faculty concerns at an open forum Thursday, March 27, 2025. A majority of the faculty present were worried over the budget and how cuts and reductions would affect different departments, resources, faculty and students. (Photo by Lizeth Tello, graphic created in Canva)

‘This university is a disaster’ Everything we know about Sac State’s budget crisis

Annie Biebl, Lizeth Tello, and Omid Manavirad May 17, 2025
Sac State will not be merging colleges just yet, instead implementing cost-saving measures to resolve its budget crisis. Other concerns regarding faculty lay-offs, athletics, research funding and DEI programs were discussed.
Samira stands next to the Palestinian flag Friday, May 5, 2025. Samira is partaking in the hunger strike and is currently on day 5, as of May 9.

Students partake in hunger strike demanding divestment and policy changes

Nancy Rodriguez Bonilla and Aliza Imran May 12, 2025
Co-ordinated by Sac State’s Students for Justice in Palestine, students are partaking in the CSU-wide hunger strike in solidarity with Palestine and demanding the CSU system to divest from companies that supply weapons and surveillance technology.
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