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Californians gathered on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 at the Capitol to take a stand against Trump and Project 2025. Only 30 minutes into the scheduled start of the 50501 protest, the Capitol was flooded with signs and people chanting.

Protest against Project 2025 and Trump’s policies brings people together at California Capitol

Jade Brown, Staffer February 7, 2025
California residents joined together against President Donald Trump and Project 2025 on Feb. 5, 2025 at the State Capitol.
The welcome sign in the Dreamer Resource Center Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. The Dreamer Resource Center aims to provide support to undocumented students at Sac State.

Resources for undocumented students or mixed-status families facing uncertainty

Aliza Imran, Podcast Editor February 5, 2025
As uncertainty and fear rises over immigration raids, here is a compiled list of resources, organizations and information.
The California State University announced an initiative that will implement the first and largest AI-powered university system. The CSU plans to make these tools available in the next few weeks. (Graphic made in Canva by Kai Arellano)

BREAKING: CSU announces initiative to make AI-powered University system

Jada Portillo, Digital/Newsletter Editor February 4, 2025
The California State University announced an initiative that will implement an AI-powered university system across all 23 CSUs. The Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom along with tech companies will be working to implement AI in CSU schools.
The Sacramento State chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine hosts a table for Club Days Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. SJP, along with other Sacramento activist groups, participated in an encampment in spring 2024 to protest the genocide in Gaza.

Sac State community reacts to ceasefire in Gaza with hope and skepticism

Jocelyn Hill, Copy Editor February 3, 2025
Sac State’s students and faculty members react with both hope and caution to the first stage of a ceasefire in Gaza, which began Jan. 19.
Sacramento State President Luke Wood at a press conference Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. Wood told The State Hornet that the stadium is set to be built in three phases.

President Luke Wood reveals details on multi-use stadium construction and FBS jump

Jack Freeman, Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2025
President Luke Wood details how Sac State will build its new stadium in three phases, starting in 2025, and his vision for the school’s potential leap to the FBS.

The sweetest and spiciest rankings of popular Mexican candy

Nancy Rodriguez Bonilla January 31, 2025
Follow along as State Hornet editors and staffers evaluate and rank Mexican candies like “Pelon Pelo Rico” tamarindo and “de la Rosa” mazapan to the lesser-known “Slaps” candy.
A Sacramento State football helmet worn on the sidelines during the Causeway Classic Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The loan of $2.5 million provided by Associated Students, Inc. is half of what Sac State would need to transfer to the FBS.

BREAKING: ASI approves conversations of $2.5 million loan for a potential FBS transfer

Adam Camarena and Logan Chrisp January 31, 2025
Sacramento State’s Associated Students, Incorporated voted to approve a loan of $2.5 million for a potential FBS transfer.
President Donald Trump announced a memorandum Monday to pause trillions of dollars in federal aid funding. This freeze is to take effect Tuesday at 5 p.m. EST. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead, graphic made in Canva by Jada Portillo)

President Donald Trump sends orders to pause federal funding for aid programs

Finneas Brumbaugh and Jada Portillo January 28, 2025
President Trump announced Monday in an official memorandum that the federal government will pause trillions of dollars in aid programs. The pause will go into effect today at 5 p.m. EST and will impact funding nationwide, including at Sac State.
Sacramento State President Luke Wood delivers the annual Spring Address in the University Union Ballroom Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. Wood described how Sac State’s diverse student population helps it stand out from other CSU schools. (Photo courtesy of Bibiana Ortiz, Sacramento State)

President Luke Wood’s 2025 Spring Address celebrates milestones amidst budget cuts

Omid Manavirad, News Staffer January 18, 2025
Among budget cuts and a concerning political landscape, Sacramento State President Luke Wood outlines the silver linings of the academic year ahead.
(L-R) Athletic Director Mark Orr, incoming head coach Brennan Marion and President Luke Wood hold up a Sacramento State jersey Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. Marion said the support he’s received from Wood and Orr played an important role in him choosing Sac State.

Mixing the old with the new: Brennan Marion brings his personality to Sac State football

Jack Freeman, Editor-in-Chief January 8, 2025
Sac State’s new head coach Brennan Marion was introduced on Wednesday, promising to bring an exciting and unique, explosive brand of football to Sacramento.
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