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President Luke Wood speaks at a fee increase town hall in the University Union Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. In announcing the fee increases, Wood said the additional funds would support enhancements to student life at Sac State.

BREAKING: Sac State President Luke Wood announces 4 of 5 student fee increases approved

Analah Wallace and Greg Micek September 16, 2024
President Luke Wood approved an increase in student fees after meeting with the Student Fee Advisory Committee, set to be implemented in fall 2025.
Redshirt freshman quarterback Carson Conklin leading the Hornets in their first home game of the year Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Conklin went on to lead the Hornets to a 34-7 win against Nicholls.

‘That’s not even our full potential out there’: Hornets dominate first home game

Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor September 15, 2024
Sac State football crushed the Nicholls Colonels as they cruised their way toward a 34-7 lead.
Flowers stand as a memorial to Kaylee Xiong at the intersection of Cosumnes River Boulevard and Franklin Boulevard Sept. 6, 2024. Xiong had just begun her first semester at Sac State.

Sac State freshman deceased after scooter accident in South Sacramento

Alexander Musa and Greg Micek September 6, 2024
Sac State freshman Kaylee Xiong died Thursday, Sept. 5, after she was struck by a vehicle while riding a scooter off campus.
Senior running back Ezra Moleni breaking tackles during practice Aug. 8. The Sacramento State Hornets will now face off against the Fresno State Bulldogs on Sept. 7 to end their FBS two-game matchup.

Sac State looks to keep the dogs at bay in Fresno

Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor September 5, 2024
Sacramento State Hornets go against the Fresno State Bulldogs in an FCS-FBS football match-up for their second Mountain West Conference matchup.
Senior quarterback Kaiden Bennett at the line of scrimmage during their 42-24 loss against the San Jose State Spartans. The Hornets had five turnovers and the pass game was inconsistent in the second half to build momentum.

Hornets run out of gas late and fall short of upset in California Clash

Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor August 30, 2024
Sac State Hornets football lost a sloppy game against the San Jose State Spartans at CEFCU Stadium.
Sacramento State football scrimmaging at their first day of practice with full tackling Aug. 8, 2024. The team will unveil their starting offense and defense on Thursday, Aug. 29 when they go against the San Jose State Spartans.

“It’s all about us”: Hornets look inward before 2024 campaign

Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor August 26, 2024
The Big Sky Conference’s 2024 Sacramento State football players Kaiden Bennett, Jackson Slater, head coach Andy Thompson and the rest of the Hornets prepare for their first match against Mountain West Conference’s San Jose State Spartans.
Record-breaking pop trio Lovelytheband members Jordan Greenwald, Mitchy Collins and Sam Price release self-titled album preceding Sacramento Ace of Spades show on Sept. 30.

Lovelytheband’s latest album navigates life’s highs and lows

Delaney Joyce, Arts & Entertainment Editor August 23, 2024
Lovelytheband lead singer Mitchy Collins talks about inspiration behind self-titled studio album release preceding Sacramento show at Ace of Spades on Sept. 30.
CapRadio’s downtown Sacramento location, Thursday Oct. 5, 2023. CapRadio faced significant turnovers in leadership and management following the September 2023 audit.

BREAKING: Sac State releases independent forensic examination of CapRadio

Alexander Musa, News Editor August 5, 2024
Sacramento State has released the results of an independent forensic examination of Capital Public Radio following up on September 2023’s audit that revealed “significant financial discrepancies and organizational deficiencies.”
Members of the pro-Palestine encampment during a press conference at Sacramento State’s Library Quad Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Collectively named the Popular University of Gaza, the protestors consisted of members of Students for Justice in Palestine, Students for Quality Education, and local community members.

‘You sign a treaty with your enemies, not with your students’: Sac State encampment packs up after investment policy changes

Alexander Musa and Alyssa Branum May 10, 2024
After pro-Palestine protesters negotiate with President Luke Wood, Sac State will become the first CSU campus to fully withdraw from investments related to ethnic cleansing and genocide.
Protesters adorned the encampment in the Library Quad with signs supporting the Palestinian people Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Sac State became the first California State University to announce divestment.

BREAKING: Sac State to alter investment policies in light of pro-Palestine encampment

Alexander Musa and Chris Woodard May 8, 2024
Sacramento State becomes the first California State University to announce divestment from “corporations that profit from genocide,” according to revised policies from President Luke Wood.
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