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 The 2025 Sacramento State ASI election is here, with voting running from April 16-17. Voting can be conducted both online and in person in front of the university union. (Graphic created in Canva by Analah Wallace, photos courtesy of the ASI election candidates)

Meet the presidential candidates: ASI election 2025

Analah Wallace, DEI Editor April 16, 2025
With the 2025 ASI election right around the corner, get to know the current running candidates for the presidential ticket, which includes ASI president and ASI Executive vice president.
Sacramento State Police Department conducted its biannual testing of campus security towers throughout the week of Monday, March 24, 2025. There are 256 emergency phones across campus, including standalone poles and wall-mounted units on campus and in parking garages.

Five emergency towers on campus remain inoperable after scheduled testing

Annie Biebl and Omid Manavirad April 16, 2025
The Sac State Police Department has repaired and ensured that nearly all of the emergency blue light towers on campus are operational.
Sacramento State students and faculty took part in a live Reddit AMA session with President Luke Wood Thursday, April 10, 2025. Wood answered student questions regarding recent news about the budget crisis, former Sacramento Kings player Mike Bibby becoming men’s basketball coach and much more. (Graphic created in Canva)

President Luke Wood answered student questions on his first live Reddit AMA session

Omid Manavirad, News Staffer April 14, 2025
Sac State students got the chance to ask their biggest questions directly to President Luke Wood, covering topics like the budget deficit, the new stadium, increased tuition and more on Reddit.
Multiple students with disabilities have expressed discontent with current classroom accessibility Tuesday, April 2, 2025. With upcoming updates to classroom furniture, the Sacramento State disabled community is optimistic about the future of accessibility on campus. (Graphic created in Canva)

Sac State set to update classroom furniture for greater accessibility

Lizeth Tello, News Staffer April 14, 2025
Sac State students with disabilities are cautiously optimistic about President Luke Wood’s announced classroom furniture upgrades, as some students remain critical.
President Luke Wood announced a critical budget update to faculty regarding terminations, revenue and fees on April 7, 2025. In an email statement, Sacramento State said that students will be notified of how fees will be changed moving forward. (Graphic made in Canva)

President Luke Wood updates financial plan to navigate $37 million deficit

Finneas Brumbaugh and Analah Wallace April 10, 2025
President Luke Wood released an updated financial plan to address a $37 million deficit in the budget. The update includes new details regarding layoffs, revenue and a new fee.
International students and alumni at CSUs are having their visas revoked by the federal government. According to the Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the number of visas cancelled “might be over 300.” (Graphic created in Canva by Analah Wallace and Aliza Imran)

International CSU students and alumni face visa revocations from federal government

Analah Wallace, DEI Editor April 7, 2025
United States President Donald Trump’s administration has revoked the visas of several international students throughout the CSU system, as confirmed by the CSU Office of the Chancellor.
Graphic created in Canva

Hive Insider: Campus workers seek unionization, former Sacramento King becomes basketball head coach and DEI support challenges

Jeremy Brown, Albert Gamez, and Jada Portillo April 1, 2025
In this episode of Hive Insider, Jada Portillo and Albert Gamez cover upcoming changes in sports and the shifting political climate affecting campus public affairs.
The Middle Class Scholarship is managed by the California Student Aid Commission. Since changes were made to the FAFSA application process, many students faced issues with the MCS. (Graphic made in Canva by Lizeth Tello)

Middle Class Scholarship delays cause financial stress

Rain Barron and Lizeth Tello March 29, 2025
The 2024-2025 Middle Class Scholarship was delayed due to changes to the FAFSA application and students are frustrated.
An art installation was seen at the doorway of Sacramento Hall on Thursday, March 27, 2025. This was in response to protests against the California State University system’s time, place and manner restrictions. (Photo courtesy of Students for Quality Education)

BREAKING: Protest art installation removed from Sacramento Hall

Jada Portillo and Finneas Brumbaugh March 27, 2025
An art installation was displayed by Students for Quality Education on the doorway of Sacramento Hall, where the President’s Office is located, Thursday morning.
Web pages for Sacramento State’s Anti Racism and Inclusive Campus Plan, DEI initiatives and Transgender Awareness Week have been removed. Sac State shouldn’t be reversing its public support for DEI in times of political pressure. (Graphic made in Canva)

OPINION: Sac State must act boldly and transparently to support DEI

Annie Biebl, News Staffer March 26, 2025
Sac State is attempting to balance student needs and government pressures, but it needs to choose where its priorities lie.
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