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Chris Johnson

Chris Johnson, A&E Staffer

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Chris Johnson is a journalism transfer student from the Los Rios Community College District. He is currently in his first semester at the State Hornet, and has hopes of working in music journalism in the future. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music and watching sports.

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Sac State students were able to see live music, buy from student vendors and partake in an array of fun activities at UNiQUE's WEUSI event on Friday, Sept. 13. (Graphic created in Canva by Delaney Joyce)

UNiQUE brings a vibrant atmosphere at the annual WEUSI music festival

Hornet treats brought to students on Friday the 13th
Ishana Warren and Chris Johnson
September 17, 2024
Students enjoyed live music from local Sacramento artists and Sac State student vendors at UNiQUE’s WEUSI event.

Changes in student visas may affect enrollment

Chris Johnson
May 1, 2002

Enrollment in the Sacramento State English Language Institute may be affected by recent proposals by the Immigration and Naturalization Service to crack down on potential terrorists who remain in the United...

Students march

Chris Johnson
April 17, 2002

Sac State students joined community activists Thursday at the State Capitol building to demand an end to what they labeled as "Israeli aggression" and American complicity against Palestinians? goals. The...

Professors call for religious dialogue to ease global tensions between groups

Chris Johnson
April 2, 2002

A panel of Sacramento State religious studies professors stressed the importance of interfaith dialogue in resolving global conflicts to a religiously diverse audience last month at the Alumni Center.

Professor Brad Nystrom moderated the March 17 forum titled "The Impact of Sept. 11 on Interfaith Dialogue." The program was one of a four part series of university-sponsored events in response to the events of Sept. 11.

"We Americans pride ourselves on tolerance," he said. "However, millions of Americans are not involved in interfaith dialogue."

By promoting direct dialogue between differing faiths, the program aimed to break through barriers, Nystrom said.

Robert Platzner, professor of Jewish Studies, discussed what he called the irrationality of the concept of Holy War and its influence in modern conflicts.

"The ultimate object [of Holy War] is to eliminate from the earth any people who have become so repugnant in the eyes of the deity that they do not deserve to live," he said. "You cannot mobilize the irrational to achieve rational goals."

Patzner said that the conflict in Israel and Palestine cannot be resolved unless both groups re-examine their past to find the ideologies that have led them to war.

"Unless there is a shift in the way each group perceives one another, I don?t see the possibility of lasting peace," he said.

Maria Jaoudi discussed mysticism, which she argued is shared by all religions and can be used to find common ground between opposing faiths.

Human beings relate to the world through experience, and common experiences can be used to break down walls created by differing doctrines, Jaoudi said.

"The importance is in the experience of a meal, not the menu," she said. Rosalie Cuneo Amer also stressed the search for common ground between religions as an important aspect of interfaith dialogue in her presentation on Islam.

She presented to the audience a matrix identifying the similarities and differences between Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

"Common ground is fertile for the people of the book," Amer said. "We must explore our common patterns and themes, yet acknowledge our differences."

She said that attitudes on the campus and community have become more open to education about Islam since Sept. 11.

"There is a very different atmosphere in our classrooms," Amer said.

During the question and answer session following the presentations, the panelists encouraged the audience to attend services in a mosque or synagogue and to engage in constructive dialogue with people of different faiths.

"Make a point to make contact with someone of another faith," Nystrom said.

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Campus interest in Middle East issues up since Sept. 11

Chris Johnson
March 20, 2002

There may be a silver lining to tragedy for Sacramento State students, according to the Muslim Students? Association whose members have responded to the growing interest in Islam in the aftermath of Sept....

CSUS professor moderates media panel

Chris Johnson
March 6, 2002

A panel moderated by a Sacramento State professor examined media coverage of the war in Afghanistan as part of the California Journalism Conference and Awards dinner at the Sheraton Grand Hotel. Government...

Terrorism no deterrant to studies abroad

Chris Johnson
February 27, 2002

Student interest in global education has increased at Sacramento State, despite safety concerns arising from the events of September 11 and the subsequent war on terrorism. Dr. Monica Freeman, coordinator...

Student-athletes honored for excellence in the

Chris Johnson
May 16, 2001

The Hornet Bookstore held its ninth annual student-athlete awards reception Thursday on the main floor of the bookstore. Sacramento State athletes were rewarded not only for their excellence in their sport,...

Construction on campus an attempt to beautify and maintain

Chris Johnson
May 9, 2001

Many students have come across roadblocks and temporary fences in the rush to get from one class to the next. These construction projects are part of the ongoing effort to keep Sacramento State looking...

Sac State weightlifter excels at championships

Chris Johnson
May 8, 2001

Kathy Redcher-Bowling, a Sac State student athlete, tied for third place at the United States National Olympic Weightlifting Championships on April 21 at Louisiana State Universtiy. Bowling competes on...

YRO increases number of courses

Chris Johnson
May 2, 2001

Those students staying in Sacramento this summer might want to consider the expanded version of Sacramento State?s summer semester. This semester operates from June 4 through August 26 and offers a wide...

River City Classic Preview

Chris Johnson
March 30, 2001

Sac State and Davis will build off their long time rivalry in a game to be played at Raley Field on Tuesday April 3 at 6:30. With the help of River City Baseball, the game will be played at the home of...

Campus prepared for blackouts

Chris Johnson
March 28, 2001

Californians continue to sit on the edge of their seats in hope that the lights will stay on in their homes and businesses for yet another day. Sacramento State has yet to be hit by the rolling blackouts...

Louisville beats Sac State 12-7; Its late rally stings Hornets

Chris Johnson
March 21, 2001

Following Thursday's 0-2 start in the Capital Classic, Sac State hopedfor a better showing Friday, but it lost to Louisville in an afternoongame at the Sacramento Softball Complex. Freshman pitcher Nicole...

Sac State defeats Morehead State 2-1 for only victory

Chris Johnson
March 21, 2001

After losing the first of two games on Friday at the Capital Classic,the Hornets turned the tide in the nightcap against Morehead State,taking a 2-1 victory, and going into bracket play with a record of...

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