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Election signage setup outside Modoc Hall Saturday, March 2, 2024. Voters can return their mail-in ballots, file a conditional voter registration and vote in person inside through Election Day.

FAQ: Voting in the California primary election

Michael Pepper, Staffer March 4, 2024
With the California presidential primary approaching quickly, here are Sac State students' frequently asked questions about voting and other information about the election.
A graduate salutes to family in a crowded Golden 1 Center during their commencement for Sac State, May 23, 2023. A goal of the Black Student Success Task Force is to offer numerous resources to increase the amount of Black students earning a degree.

Sac State launches Black Success Initiative and Black Honors College

Mia Huss, Micah Yip, and Sharmarke Holif February 29, 2024
Sac State’s new Black Success Initiative and Black Honors College will work to improve Black students’ experience in and out of the classroom.
The Sacramento State sign covered with a banner at the on-campus CFA strike Jan. 22, 2024. The majority of CFA members voted in favor of the tentative agreement which extends into the upcoming academic term. (Photo by Alyssa Branum, Graphic created in Canva by Analah Wallace)

CFA votes to ratify tentative agreement

Jenn Galinato, Staffer February 19, 2024
California Faculty Association announced the results of their vote for the tentative agreement proposed by California State University’s management, with 76% of the membership voting to approve.
The California Faculty Association planned a weeklong statewide strike from Jan. 22 -26, but was cut to just a day after a tentative agreement with California State University was reached. A vote about the ratification of the agreement between CFA and CSU took place between Feb. 12-18. (Graphic created in Canva by Julianna Rodriguez)

CFA tentative agreement: A step in the right direction

Mia Huss and Usamah Hammour February 16, 2024
After a one-day strike across the state and an upcoming vote in February, CFA shares its sentiment on the social justice impacts of a tentative agreement.
The political climate drives LGBTQ+ students such as senior international relations major and co-President of the Lavender Alliance Emilie Jocson, to help organize student groups to push back against anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric on campus. Student organizations such as the Lavender Alliance have committed themselves to helping students connect with their peers. (Photo by Brionna Woody. Graphic created in Canva by Mia Huss)

Sac State community discusses frustrations with anti-LGBTQ+ legislation

Mia Huss and Alexander Musa February 16, 2024
Sacramento State students weigh in on the 2024 presidential election and anti-LGBTQ+ legislation being instated nationwide as many fear for their rights being revoked
Sacramento State Police Department released a timely warning notice today after the arsons committed Sunday, Feb. 11, around 9:45 pm. Sac State PD apprehended the suspects Wednesday, Feb. 14.(Graphic created in Canva by Analah Wallace)

Two suspects spotted in arson incidents on campus

Alexander Musa, Staffer February 12, 2024
Sacramento State Police Department has released photos of two suspects involved with late Sunday night arson incidents, near the Hornet Bookstore and University Union.

CFA strike on the first day of spring 2024

Jonathan Santiago, Multimedia Editor February 9, 2024
The California Faculty Association went on strike for the second time this academic year, trying to negotiate for higher wages, better working conditions and benefits. We spoke with faculties and students about the strike.
From his time as a student to working on our campus and serving as President of the University’s employees union, Richard Perry will be remembered as a memorable part of the Sac State community. His legacy lives in the many progressive communities he served during his time. (Photo courtesy of Linda Roberts. Graphic created in Canva by Analah Wallace)

In Memoriam: Sac State alumnus Richard Perry

Christa Ison and Analah Wallace February 5, 2024
Sacramento State Alumnus, groundskeeper and civil rights advocate Richard Perry passed away on Jan. 15 after battling Parkinson’s disease.
Chair of the World Languages and Literatures department Curtis Smith, junior kinesiology major Ozzie Garcia, and senior sociology major DJ Johnson pictured outside of Eureka hall Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, with art professor Joy Bertinuson pictured outside Mendocino hall. (Photo by Michael Pepper, Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum)

Sac State staff and students discuss opinions on CFA tentative agreement

Michael Pepper, Staffer February 2, 2024
Sacramento State students and faculty express their feelings about the CFA’s tentative agreement with the CSU, the strike, missed classes and inflation.
The State Hornet’s end of fall 2023 audit reports on the diversity of coverage published by The State Hornet. While some areas have improved in coverage, there are still improvements to be made in covering the Native/Indigenous people and the LGBTQ+ community. (Graphic created in Canva by Julianna Rodriguez)

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: End of fall 2023 audit results

Jasmine Ascencio and Julianna Rodriguez January 26, 2024
The State Hornet releases its end-of-fall 2023 audit which allows our publication to show transparency and and hold ourselves accountable to accurately reflect the diversity of our audience.
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