
Analah Wallace, DEI Editor

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Spring 2025 midway diversity audit
Almost every section has increased production of diverse content since the last audit

Former ASI Children’s Center employees allege director cultivated hostile work environment
Former teachers accuse Sherry Velte of discrimination and intimidation

A new meaning to ‘Black metal’: Black musicians in the genre
Oceano, God Forbid and the band that started it all

Estudiantes de Sac State se solidarizan con los inmigrantes indocumentados
Estudiantes y organizadores comparten historias sobre la deportación y miedo

Sac State students stand in solidarity with undocumented immigrants
Students and organizers alike share life stories of deportation and fear

International Conference on Genocide concludes with a focus on global unity
The former President of Indonesia leaves a lasting impact on attendees

Day 2 of the International Conference on Genocide reflects on trauma and healing
Panels discuss conflict narratives and future violence prevention

6th International Conference of Genocide arrives at Sac State
Guest speakers from around the world share their experiences living through historical conflicts

When the dead rejoin the living: Sac State’s fifth Día de los Muertos gathering
Ofrendas, flowers, food and more help lead the dead home

Aftershock is for lovers: Emo and pop punk bands you missed in the 2024 lineup
2000s emos were right at home at this four-day festival favorites

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Spring’s end and fall 2024 first diversity audit
Production of diverse content has nearly doubled since the midway spring semester audit

Presidente de Sac State Luke Wood anuncia 4 de 5 incrementos aprobados para tarifas estudiantiles
Wood se sentó a platicar con reporteros del Avispón del Estado para discutir los incrementos

High-voltage performances to expect at Aftershock 2024
Slayer makes a comeback alongside legends Iron Maiden, Mötley Crüe, Slipknot and more

BREAKING: Sac State President Luke Wood announces 4 of 5 student fee increases approved
Wood sat down with The State Hornet to discuss the increases

Estudiantes marchan en contra de aumento de matrícula universitaria de 34%
CSU aumentará la matrícula universitaria por 6% cada año por los próximo cinco años

President Luke Wood extends encampment approval on second day of pro-Palestine protests
'The encampment can last as long as it continues to be what it is’

‘We’re going to be here until the CSU system divests’: Students and organizers comment on Sac State encampment
Protesters determined to stay put until change is made

Student-led tuition takeover rally continues fight against 34% increases
Approved proposal snowballs into campus-wide movement to ‘freeze the fees’

Students gather across campus to protest 34% tuition increase
CSU to raise tuition by 6% each year for the next five years

BREAKING: California Faculty Association reaches tentative agreement with CSU
CFA cancels its 5-day strike.

California Faculty Association starts off spring semester with on-campus strike
Sac State faculty demand CSU improve work conditions

BREAKING: Teamsters call off strike with the CFA
An agreement is being finalized with the CSU

BREAKING: Two suspects apprehended in recent transportation thefts
Sac State Police Department urges students to secure their bikes and scooters

CFA strike confirmed to take place first week of semester
CSU negotiators fail to satisfy their workers

Man pretends to shoot at pro-Palestine protesters on campus in racially motivated incident
Dr. Luke Wood and Students for Justice in Palestine give their statements

ASI Food Pantry provides resources for students with low food security
The pantry offers weekly access to fresh produce and groceries

BREAKING: Second ASI board member resigns
A second member of the student government steps down

CapRadio officials break down post-audit financial issues and revenues
Subscribers and community support help keep station alive

Carpenters’ union expresses concerns with upcoming student housing project’s contractor
Union alleges selected contractor has a past of wage theft

BREAKING: Possible arson committed at Riverview Hall
Campus police believe two trash can fires were set intentionally

Students can address mental health during their time at Sac State with on-campus counseling
Students share their thoughts on the mental health resources available to students

Students for Justice in Palestine hold a walkout
Students gathered in the Library Quad in support of their Palestinian peers

Former CapRadio employees recount the company’s deep-rooted problems
Former employees were unsurprised by recent audit

Students rally at Sac State in support of Palestine
Supporters of Palestine come together to speak against violence

Student petition looks to expand Title IX protections to include verbal harassment
The petition aims to add protections against death threats

Upsurge in electric scooter theft is cause for concern among students
The rise in thefts may be part of a bigger issue

BREAKING: CSU union representatives demonstrate ahead of potential strikes
CSUS workers gather in library quad in show of solidarity

The COVID-19 surge: what you need to know
The Department of Student Health, Counseling and Wellness advises caution be taken as COVID-19 cases rise

BREAKING: CSU Board of Trustees approves tuition increase proposal
Tuition increases to begin as of the 2024-2025 academic year

BREAKING: Sexual assault at Jenkins Hall
A new incident occurred within the first week of the semester at Jenkins Hall