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Hundreds protest Project 2025 amid Trump’s new policies at California Capitol

Jonathan Santiago, Skylar Findlay, and Madison Flewellyn February 11, 2025
Hundreds protest Project 2025 at California’s State Capitol in Sacramento Protesters voice feelings and frustrations with recent new polices and Trump’s plans. Many voiced concerns about undocumented individuals, the Department of Education and the LGBTQ+ community.
Former Sac State guard Jackson Slater trains for the Combine at Exos in Phoenix, Arizona. Slater was a consensus All-American at Sac State last season. (Photos courtesy of Priority Sports and Entertainment)

Draft Diaries: Sac State guard introduces himself to the next level at Senior Bowl

Jack Freeman, Editor-in-Chief February 11, 2025
Sacramento State guard Jackson Slater impressed NFL scouts, head coaches and general managers alike with a dominant performance at the Resse’s Senior Bowl.
Jaydia Martin sizes up an Idaho defender Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Martin finished the night with 18 points and five rebounds.

Late game heroics from Sac State forward secure a much needed win for Hornets

Jack Dann, Staffer February 11, 2025
Sac State took the reins late, taking down the Idaho Vandals 56-53 to secure another Big Sky Conference win.
Senior forward Jaydia Martin surveils the Eagles defense Thursday, Feb. 6, 2024. Martin scored 12 points, hitting four threes in the first half.

Sac State can’t contain EWU as the Eagles soar to a late victory

Jack Dann, Staffer February 8, 2025
Sac State kept the game close until the fourth quarter when Eastern Washington University exploded for 26 to sink the Hornets to depths of the Big Sky Conference.
Californians gathered on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 at the Capitol to take a stand against Donald 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.
Senior guard EJ Neal sets up the Hornet offense against the University of California, Berkeley Sunday, Nov. 24, 2025. Neal leads the Hornets in steals in his final season at Sac State and was a defensive anchor in their most recent game against Eastern Washington University.

Homesick: Sac State’s road woes continue against Eastern Washington

Mateo Davis, Staffer February 7, 2025
Sac State drops fourth in a row to Eastern Washington, despite late game comeback.
Multiple small and local businesses in the greater Sacramento area are hosting pop-up events in February for ‘Galentine’s’ and Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re looking to make plans for a date or a day with friends, we’ve got the best recommendations to celebrate romantic or platonic love. (Graphic made in Canva by Jocelyn Hill)

Pop-up Valentine’s Day events to celebrate your besties or beloved

Jocelyn Hill, Copy Editor February 7, 2025
Galentine’s Day and Valentine’s Day are coming up next week! Celebrate all forms of love in your life with these seven events in the Sacramento area.

STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: Lizzy Paris and friends spread self-love through jazz-infused R&B

Cristian Gonzalez February 6, 2025
Sac State alumni Lizzy Paris returns to the nest to perform new music, jazz band in tow.
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 2025 Lunar New Year is a 15-day celebration, running from January 29 to February 12, marking the year of the snake. Lunar New Year is celebrated with symbols like vibrant red lanterns. 
(Graphic made in Canva by Kai Arellano)

Lunar New Year celebrates history, culture and community

Cheryl Howard, Staffer February 5, 2025
Celebrating the past and present of Lunar New Year, Sac State students share their traditions, family and history on the holiday.
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