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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor
Attendees to the Antiracism and Inclusive Campus Plan showcase discuss at a roundtable in the Union Ballroom Monday, March 25, 2024. The group was instructed to talk amongst the group to formulate ideas and address concerns from the action plan.
SacState hosts showcase for progress of Antiracism & Inclusive Campus Action Plan
Students and faculty learned from a range of informative sessions
Julianna Rodriguez, DEI Editor • March 27, 2024
Members of Sac State’s Division of Inclusive Excellence and President Luke Wood showed students and faculty how they could make a more inclusive campus amid rise of anti-DEI laws.
The Sacramento Police Department responded to a shooting at the University and 65th Street light rail station around 3 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2024. The suspects in the shooting allegedly carjacked someone at gunpoint nearby on Folsom Blvd, the car was found abandoned on campus in parking lot 2.
The near-campus shooting and carjacking: What we know
The university and campus police pledge to improve communication process
Michael Pepper, Staffer • March 27, 2024
As the hunt for the suspects in Thursday's deadly shooting continues, here’s what we know about the investigation so far and how Sacramento Police, Sac State Police and university administration responded to the events.
The shooting incident occurred at the University and 65th Street light rail station Thursday March 21, 2024. Light rail service was interrupted in both directions as Sac City PD detectives and CSI processed the crime scene.
Shooting and carjacking incidents leave Sac State students wishing for more communication
Students say emails don’t feel like enough when it comes to safety
Michael Pepper and Santana LaTour March 27, 2024
Sac State students question their safety on campus after the Sac City Police Department announces a shooting and carjacking that occurred near campus during the week of spring break.
 Sacramento City Police Department and CSI vehicles parked outside the University and 65th Street light rail station Thursday, March 21, 2024. The shooting was said by Sac City PD to have taken place here, separately from the carjacking incident.
BREAKING: One dead and two injured in near-campus shooting and carjacking
Suspects have yet to be identified
Jenn Galinato, Staffer • March 21, 2024
A carjacking occurred at the University/65th Street light rail station near Sacramento State’s campus in the same place as a shooting that left one dead and two injured.
The State Hornet’s spring 2024 first quarter audit reports on the diversity of coverage published by The State Hornet. While some areas have improved in coverage, there are still improvements to be made in covering the Native/Indigenous and the Latinx/Hispanic community. (Graphic created in Canva by Julianna Rodriguez)
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Spring 2024 first quarter audit results
Restructuring our audit dates greatly affected our results
Julianna Rodriguez, DEI Editor • March 13, 2024
The State Hornet releases its first quarterly audit of the spring semester, continuing the publication’s commitment to diverse coverage that accurately and consistently reflects our audience.
An official voter information guide at Sac State’s Vote Center for the Tuesday, March 5, 2024, primary election. While SB 1166 is not on this ballot, it is expected to be discussed in a policy meeting this month.
‘Making our college campuses safer is a top priority’: New bill aims to strengthen Title IX in California colleges
Senator Dodd’s SB 1166 expands on previous Title IX reforms
Micah Yip, Staffer • March 11, 2024
California State Senator Bill Dodd introduced SB 1166, which would strengthen Title IX protocols and improve transparency, consistency and accountability in investigations in UC, CSU and community college campuses.
 Signage notating the entrance, language assistance and hours of the vote center located in the Willow Suite, Room 1 in Modoc Hall Monday, March 4, 2024. The Vote Center is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. to assist students with all their voting needs during Super Tuesday.
Sac State hosts on-campus vote center for the 2024 primary election
Same-day registration, in-person voting and ballot drop-offs available
Micah Yip and Jenn Galinato March 5, 2024
Sac State’s on-campus voting center is open to students and Sacramento County voters for the 2024 presidential primary election on March 5.
MLK Center program coordinator Kaifa Yates poses outside Lassen Hall where the Cooper-Woodson College Enhancement Program is located Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. Yates is a mentor for the college working at the MLK Center and is responsible for coordinating workshops and students with resources to assist their success.
Cooper-Woodson College Enhancement centers academic success on Black excellence
Black students offered unique experience focusing on Pan-Africanism
Usamah Hammour and Mahrukh Siddiqui March 5, 2024
The Cooper-Woodson College Enhancement Program at Sacramento State helps Black students explore their Pan-African roots while building a community away from home.
Election signage setup outside Modoc Hall Saturday, March 2, 2024. Voters can return their mail-in ballots, file a conditional voter registration and vote in person inside through Election Day.
FAQ: Voting in the California primary election
Michael Pepper, Staffer • March 4, 2024
With the California presidential primary approaching quickly, here are Sac State students' frequently asked questions about voting and other information about the election.
A graduate salutes to family in a crowded Golden 1 Center during their commencement for Sac State, May 23, 2023. A goal of the Black Student Success Task Force is to offer numerous resources to increase the amount of Black students earning a degree.
Sac State launches Black Success Initiative and Black Honors College
The university enrolls the highest number of Black students throughout the CSU system
Mia Huss, Micah Yip, and Sharmarke Holif February 29, 2024
Sac State’s new Black Success Initiative and Black Honors College will work to improve Black students’ experience in and out of the classroom.
The Sacramento State sign covered with a banner at the on-campus CFA strike Jan. 22, 2024. The majority of CFA members voted in favor of the tentative agreement which extends into the upcoming academic term. (Photo by Alyssa Branum, Graphic created in Canva by Analah Wallace)
CFA votes to ratify tentative agreement
Over 76% CFA members voted to ratify the tentative agreement
Jenn Galinato, Staffer • February 19, 2024
California Faculty Association announced the results of their vote for the tentative agreement proposed by California State University’s management, with 76% of the membership voting to approve.
The California Faculty Association planned a weeklong statewide strike from Jan. 22 -26, but was cut to just a day after a tentative agreement with California State University was reached. A vote about the ratification of the agreement between CFA and CSU took place between Feb. 12-18. (Graphic created in Canva by Julianna Rodriguez)
CFA tentative agreement: A step in the right direction
Faculty remain hopeful for future agreements to achieve long-term goals
Mia Huss and Usamah Hammour February 16, 2024
After a one-day strike across the state and an upcoming vote in February, CFA shares its sentiment on the social justice impacts of a tentative agreement.
The political climate drives LGBTQ+ students such as senior international relations major and co-President of the Lavender Alliance Emilie Jocson, to help organize student groups to push back against anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric on campus. Student organizations such as the Lavender Alliance have committed themselves to helping students connect with their peers. (Photo by Brionna Woody. Graphic created in Canva by Mia Huss)
Sac State community discusses frustrations with anti-LGBTQ+ legislation
The upcoming presidential election causes concern for voters as well
Mia Huss and Alexander Musa February 16, 2024
Sacramento State students weigh in on the 2024 presidential election and anti-LGBTQ+ legislation being instated nationwide as many fear for their rights being revoked
Sacramento State Police Department released a timely warning notice today after the arsons committed Sunday, Feb. 11, around 9:45 pm. Sac State PD apprehended the suspects Wednesday, Feb. 14.(Graphic created in Canva by Analah Wallace)
Two suspects spotted in arson incidents on campus
Sac State Police Department confirms both suspects at scene of the fires
Alexander Musa, Staffer • February 12, 2024
Sacramento State Police Department has released photos of two suspects involved with late Sunday night arson incidents, near the Hornet Bookstore and University Union.
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