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Sacramento State President Luke Wood signs the memorandum with Compton College President and CEO Keith Curry in Sacramento Hall Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. The memorandum is a stepping stone to future programs and establishes a pipeline between CC and Sac State for transfer students.
President Luke Wood signs memorandum with Compton College, establishing direct pipeline to attend Sac State
The partnership provides framework for future plans and allows students to gain priority to the Black Honors College
Finneas Brumbaugh, Staffer • December 13, 2024
Sac State solidified a partnership with Compton College for eligible students to attend Sac State and gain priority to the Black Honors College on Thursday, Dec. 12.
A group of inmates walk to perform their work duties at Folsom State Prison Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. Prop 6 would have allowed the incarcerated the option to decline work assignments.
Defeated at the polls, California voters reject Proposition 6
The ballot measure to prevent involuntary servitude in prisons failed to resonate with voters
Cheryl Howard, Staffer • November 17, 2024
Proposition 6’s defeat blocked the effort to eliminate mandatory prison labor in California. Sanctions against inmates for refusing work assignments will remain legal under California law.
(L-R) Sac State history professor Dr. Michael Vann, former President of Indonesia Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Northern Illinois history professor Eric Jones stand onstage in the University Ballroom Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. President Yudhoyono discussed his experiences with leadership and what he hopes to see from the nation in the future.
International Conference on Genocide concludes with a focus on global unity
The former President of Indonesia leaves a lasting impact on attendees
Analah Wallace, DEI Editor • November 17, 2024
The International Conference on Genocide closes off its last day with a special panel featuring the former President of Indonesia.
The Kwibuka flame of hope statue outside the University Union Ballroom III Nov. 15, 2024. The second day of the Conferance on Genocide put more of a focus on health and healing.
Day 2 of the International Conference on Genocide reflects on trauma and healing
Panels discuss conflict narratives and future violence prevention
Analah Wallace, DEI Editor • November 16, 2024
Sac State hosted the second day of the International Conference on Genocide in the University Union, with panels ranging from narratives around genocide to group healing sessions.
The annual Causeway Classic Blood Drive will be held in the University Union Ballroom from Nov. 18-20. Students can register to donate blood and help Sac State defeat UC Davis in a blood drive competition. (Graphic made in Canva)
Annual Causeway Classic Blood Drive returns to the hive
Hornets and Aggies face off outside the field
Jada Portillo, staffer • November 15, 2024
The annual Causeway Classic Blood Drive between Sac State and UC Davis returns to the University Union Ballroom Nov.18-20.
Sac State students have expressed mixed feelings following the rhetoric around the U.S. election. Alexis Weremecszko, a fifth-year food nutrition major, said that the election has changed the way they interact with their loved ones. (Made in Canva)
OPINION: ‘Just to create an enemy’: Sac State students struggle with political rhetoric after election
Students share concern over family, conflict and dehumanization on campus
Finneas Brumbaugh, Staffer • November 15, 2024
The Sac State community speaks up about how political speech, extremism and polarization has affected them after the election.
The Rwanda Minister of Justice and Attorney General Emmanuel Ugirashebuja giving his speech at the opening ceremony, Thursday, November 14, 2024. Ugirashebuja spoke about his own experience living through the genocide against the Tutsi.
6th International Conference of Genocide arrives at Sac State
Guest speakers from around the world share their experiences living through historical conflicts
Analah Wallace, DEI Editor • November 15, 2024
Guest speakers from all over the world came together to hold the sixth international Conference of Genocide at Sac State, sharing their knowledge and experiences with genocide and other conflicts.
Students made their voices heard at an open forum hosted by the Multicultural Center after election day Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024.  Hornets responded to the results with a mix of hope, fear and caution. (Made in Canva by Brionna Woody)
OPINION: ‘Everyone’s cautious’: Sac State students make their voices heard after election results
Students respond to the results of the 2024 election with anxiety, fear and caution.
Finneas Brumbaugh, Staffer • November 14, 2024
Sac State students react after the landslide conclusion to the 2024 presidential election, citing concerns over their livelihoods and safety.
(L-R) Coordinators Juana Zaragoza from the Serna Center, Kimberly Gomez from the Dreamer Resource Center and Hei Fok from the Pride Center open up the reflection session, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2024. During the event, many of the staff members affirmed that they were there to support students and inform them of student resource services on campus.
Post-election reflection held at the Multicultural Center
The Sac State community weighs in on the future of politics
Finneas Brumbaugh and Emilie Jocson November 14, 2024
With election results in, students and staff weigh in on the state of politics on Sac State’s campus. The Multicultural Center’s post-election event offered students and staff a moment of respite.
Michael Love, Outreach Coordinator for Project Rebound inside the student center Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. Love spends a large amount of time in the student center.
Transforming lives: Project Rebound Outreach Coordinator helps students get a second chance
Michael Love leads by example for students to realize a brighter future for themselves
Cheryl Howard, Staffer • November 13, 2024
Michael Love takes the journey from corrections to college and inspires countless other former inmates to attend college and graduate through the Project Rebound program at Sac State.
Sacramento Hall houses the California Tribal College’s office for its space sharing program with Sac State Thursday, Nov. 7. The CTC made promises when recruiting students in the spring that could not be followed through.
‘It didn’t feel right’: California Tribal College failed to deliver on promises to Native students
Most indigenous students recruited by California Tribal College from all over the country left Sac State
Finneas Brumbaugh and Greg Micek November 11, 2024
Native American students from throughout the country turned away from Sac State following miscommunications between the California Tribal College and campus administration.
President Luke Wood alongside assemblymember James Ramos, Dr. Annette Reed and other community members at the Native American College announcement ceremony Friday, Nov. 8. The announcement was held in the morning at the state Capitol.
President Luke Wood announces opening of the Native American College
The Native American College will open in fall 2025
Aliza Imran, staffer • November 9, 2024
President Luke Wood made an announcement on Nov. 8 at the State Capitol regarding the launch of the Native American College.
The 2024 electoral map reveals presidential election results across the country.  The national election saw Republicans take the presidency and the Senate, while Democrats won a majority of state government positions in California. (Graphic made in Canva)
Election 2024: Presidential Outcome and Key California votes
Defying preliminary projections and controversy, Donald Trump will return to the White House
Greg Micek, Staffer • November 7, 2024
Republicans defy national projections in an electoral and popular vote landslide to take the White House and Senate. In California, progressive propositions faced both success and defeat after a mixed reception from the electorate.
The ballot drop-off box in Sac State’s Welcome Center sits ready for voters Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. Californians will decide on Prop 3, a measure that proposes updating the state constitution to recognize marriage as a fundamental right.
California to decide on marriage equality with Proposition 3 vote
If approved, measure would make marriage a fundamental right in California
Greg Micek, Staffer • November 4, 2024
Proposition 3 may have lasting ramifications for marriage in California. Whether the impacts are positive or negative remains up for debate.
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