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The State Hornet Broadcast: ASI election results, International student visa revoked, CFA protest and sports

Skylar Findlay and Jonathan Santiago May 20, 2025
The State Hornet Broadcast dives into the most recent news on campus such as the ASI election results, the revocation of international students’ visas, California Faculty Association protests, sports and more.

Anything But Sports! Ep. 4: Playdough & Perspective with Bo Beatty

Siany Harts May 20, 2025
7-foot Aussie center Bo Beatty joins host Siany Harts to tell his tall tales on the latest episode of Anything But Sports!
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.
Fairy tales are old, many and vary widely. Countless authors have used them as inspiration to write their own stories. (Graphic created in Canva)

The Book Nook: Fairy tales remastered

Rinn Lee, Copy Editor May 14, 2025
Fairy tales have captured people's attention for generations, inspiring many modern authors like Alexandra Christo, Marissa Meyer and E.D. Baker to make those stories their own. Here are just a few.
State Hornet Spotlight: Science of Play with Dr. Jorgensen-Easterla

State Hornet Spotlight: Science of Play with Dr. Jorgensen-Easterla

Aliza Imran and Jeremy Brown May 14, 2025
In this episode of State Hornet Spotlight, hosts Aliza Imran and Jeremy Brown interview professor of recreation, parks and tourism administration Dr. Jorgensen-Easterla, about the science behind play and her journey to Sac State.
Having dietary restrictions isn’t a reason not to enjoy good food! Find out about five local Sacramento restaurants and the delicious meals they serve, accommodating everything from vegan to gluten-free options. (Graphic made in Canva)

Alternative restaurants for your dietary needs

Giancarlo Diloy and Alyssa Earnest May 12, 2025
Sacramento’s worry-free alternatives have more to satisfy than just your dietary needs. Discover five local restaurants that are sure to have you craving more.
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.
Sac State has proposed a Student Success Fee to address Academic Affairs’ ongoing budget shortfall. The fee would be the first of its kind at the university, and must be voted on by the student body in order to be approved.  (Graphic made in Canva)

Deans share crucial information about proposed Student Success Fee

Annie Biebl, News Staffer May 9, 2025
Deans of Sac State host panels to share information about proposed Student Success Fee to remedy structural deficit in Academic Affairs.
After stints at Arizona State and Georgia, ex-four star quarterback Jaden Rashada returns to Northern California to get his collegiate career back on track. Rashada signed with the Hornets on April 25, 2025.

Northern California high school legend returns home to rewrite his legacy

Jack Dann, Staffer May 9, 2025
Sac State rocks the Big Sky Conference, adding former Georgia and Arizona State quarterback Jaden Rashada ahead of their potential FBS push.
Associated Students, Inc. employees at Sacramento State voted over the course of two days to form a union Thursday, May 8, 2025. The unionization comes after allegations of employee mistreatment and a protest on March 4. (Graphic created in Canva)

BREAKING: ASI workers vote to unionize

Jada Portillo, Digital/Newsletter Editor May 9, 2025
On Thursday afternoon, Associated Students, Inc. employees at Sacramento State voted to form a union.
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