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Sacramento State was among 60 universities that received a letter from the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights following accusations of on-campus antisemitism Monday, March 10, 2025. The letter warned that universities who are found to have discriminated against Jewish students, in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, could lose federal funding. (Photos courtesy of Analy Carrillo via Flickr and U.S. Army Heraldry Directorate, graphic made in Canva by Brionna Woody)

BREAKING: Sac State among 60 schools warned by Department of Education for alleged antisemitism

Nancy Rodriguez Bonilla, Managing Editor March 11, 2025
Sac State received a letter from the U.S. Department of Education informing them about investigations or monitoring as a result of alleged antisemitism. If found to be in violation of Title VI, the university could lose federal funding.
Senior forwards Jaydia Martin and Katie Peneueta ahead of senior night Monday, March 3, 2025. The pair combined for 17 points in their final game at The Nest.

Reunited at last: Sac State’s star seniors are ready for one last tournament run

Jack Dann, Staffer March 7, 2025
Sac State seniors and childhood friends reunite in the final season to make one last push for a Big Sky title.
The ASI Children’s Center on campus Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Former student employees detailed multiple instances of mistreatment from the center’s director.

Former ASI Children’s Center employees allege director cultivated hostile work environment

Analah Wallace and Jack Freeman March 4, 2025
Former employees of Sac State’s ASI Children’s Center have alleged that the director used intimidation and discrimination to create a hostile working environment.
Redshirt junior guard Benthe Versteeg surveils the Montana State defense, Thursday, January 30, 2025. Versteeg scored 17 points and recorded 11 assists and seven rebounds.

No bricks at The Brick: Sac State topples Montana State in a thriller

Jack Dann, Staffer March 2, 2025
Sac State prevails over Big Sky undefeated Montana State, spoiling the Bobcats’ chance at conference history.
The letter from the Department of Education is giving schools in the country 14 days to show compliance starting from Feb. 14, 2025. All educational institutions that accept federal funding must show compliance or potentially risk losing their funding. (Photograph by B Christopher/Alamy Stock Photo)

Federally funded schools receive ultimatum from Department of Education

Omid Manavirad, News February 28, 2025
The Department of Education has issued a warning letter to colleges across the United States, requiring them to eliminate race-based inclusion policies within 14 days to comply or risk losing federal funding.
State Hornet Spotlight: Sac State professor on becoming a Multi-Hyphenate

State Hornet Spotlight: Sac State professor on becoming a Multi-Hyphenate

Jeremy Brown, Staffer February 27, 2025
Jeremy Brown talks with Dr. Andrea L. Smith about everything from growing up in theEast Bay, becoming a teacher, Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show and more.
Former Sac State third baseman Lewa Day rounds the bases Saturday, April 27, 2024. Day has returned as a graduate assistant to help coach the Hornets while pursuing her master’s degree.

Former softball great returns home to coach while finishing master’s degree

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer February 26, 2025
Former Sacramento State softball star Lewa Day returns home to coach former teammates as she pursues a master’s degree.
Nedric Miller is in the student center waiting to serve another student Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. Miller works everyday with Project Rebound students.

Breaking barriers: Sac State graduate goes from prison to diploma

Cheryl Howard, Staffer February 26, 2025
Sac State Project Rebound worker and student has a story to tell. Nedrick Miller excels above and beyond society’s expectations by graduating college and he has more to come.
A spread of various items from the Habit Burger in the Sac State University Union Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. Since opening its first location in Santa Barbara, CA in 1969, the burger franchise has grown to 395 locations worldwide.

What makes a bad habit? An honest Habit Burger Review

Giancarlo Diloy, Staffer February 24, 2025
The State Hornet A&E section reviews fast food chain the Habit Burger & Grill as a new location opens on campus.
Vice President of University Affairs Sabrina Charleston poses for ASI head shots in the fall 2024 semester. Charleston was removed by unanimous vote on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Photo Courtesy of ASI, graphic created in Canva by Aliza Imran)

Vice President of University Affairs removed after failing to adhere to ASI operating rules

Aliza Imran, Podcast Editor February 13, 2025
ASI’s Vice president of University Affairs has been removed from the board of directors after surpassing the three-strike limit.
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