Aaron Smith

Aaron Smith, News Staffer

(he/him)

Aaron Smith is a senior political science and journalism major, dedicating his last semester here on campus to no-nonsense journalism at The State Hornet. Armed with a fierce sense of social justice, he seeks to understand the lives and stories of the people he meets.

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Protestors and President Luke Wood standoff over housing requirement and affordability

“It’s hard to see it as an opportunity when opportunity implies choice”

Aaron Smith, Annie Biebl, and Andrea Rivera
November 24, 2025

Students participated in a protest over the upcoming housing requirement for incoming freshmen and overall affordability concerns on Nov. 20. The demonstration led to a conversation between protestors and President Luke Wood.

Sac State community buzzing: Students react to Prop 50 ballot box sweep

Students weigh in on the passing of California’s redistricting bill

Aaron Smith, News Staffer
November 6, 2025

Students react after California voters vote “yes” on Prop 50, approving a redraw of congressional boundaries across the state. Five Republican districts are effectively dissolved as a result of this process.

‘No Fear, No Hate, No ICE at Sac State’: Students demand action to protect Latinx students

Student Chicano advocacy organization, MEChA, call for Sac State to denounce ICE and the Trump administration

Aaron Smith, News Staffer
October 29, 2025

Sacramento State students gathered in the Library Quad in protest of immigration enforcement Monday. Students demanded that university leadership resist the demands of the Trump Administration.

‘No Crowns. No Thrones. No Kings.’ – 50501 Movement Returns to Sacramento

Americans took to cities across the country once more Saturday, in protest of President Trump

Aaron Smith and Lou Baudouin
October 20, 2025

The ‘No Kings’ movement has mobilized again, with Sacramento being one of many cities across America protesting President Donald Trump’s administration Saturday. With over 2500 demonstrations nationwide, it is one of the largest political undertakings in U.S. history.

Rising costs, rising concerns: navigating price hikes and tariffs

Sacramento State students report growing financial stress as a result of rising prices

Annie Biebl and Aaron Smith
October 9, 2025

Sacramento State students face mixed effects from new federal tariffs, which are driving up costs and affecting low-income, commuter students and small businesses hardest.

Gavin Newsom signs bill creating new protections for undocumented students

The bill creates protective policies for students and staff regarding ICE in state-funded schools

Aaron Smith, News Staffer
October 3, 2025

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 98, which creates new procedures in California’s schools and colleges regarding immigration enforcement.

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