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December 6, 2019
Political science major Floyd Johnson II, president emeritus of the Sac State College Republicans. Johnson was involved in an altercation with Sac State student Keaton Hill on Friday that was filmed and...
Flyers also dropped near the Golden 1 Center
May 3, 2019
A drone dropped flyers featuring swastikas and anti-media sentiments over Sacramento State’s annual “Bites on the Bridge” Farm-to-Fork dinner held Friday on the Guy West Bridge.
Flyers were also...
Student identified as 21-year-old William Molina
April 12, 2019
A Sacramento State student was shot and killed in a pellet gun shooting Friday morning, according to the university and the Sacramento Police Department.
The student was identified in Sac State’s...
March 4, 2019
The Sacramento County District Attorney’s announcement Saturday that charges will not be filed against the officers who shot and killed unarmed 22-year-old Stephon Clark has sparked protests and other...
Stevante announces weekend-long Stephon Clark legacy celebration
March 3, 2019
The Clark family held a press conference Sunday in response to the decision not to file charges against the officers who shot and killed unarmed 22-year-old Stephon Clark in 2018.
The family held a...
Community responds to DA’s decision to not charge officers
March 3, 2019
Arden Fair Mall was closed to the public Sunday as a crowd gathered in protest of the decision not to charge the two policemen who shot and killed 22-year-old, unarmed Stephon Clark.
Protests in the...
Sacramento County District Attorney says no crime was committed during incident
March 2, 2019
The Sacramento District Attorney’s office announced Saturday that no charges will be filed against two officers who shot and killed unarmed 22-year-old Stephon Clark on March 18, 2018.
The announcement...
January 31, 2019
Sacramento State's newest addition to campus is a four-wheeled, sandwich-box shaped autonomous vehicle named Olli. The vehicle arrived on campus Monday and is currently in its testing phases, preparing...
January 29, 2019
In an effort to increase transparency on campus, the State Hornet is taking a record of the 10 most notable crimes that occurred each week. The description of the crimes were gathered based on information...
January 23, 2019
Here’s your State Hornet approved guide to having a good time on campus this semester.
Makeup event to be held March 4
January 17, 2019
Sacramento State announced Thursday morning that it will postpone university President Robert Nelsen’s spring town hall meeting, citing illness.
The event was supposed to be held Thursday morning...
A look at what happened at Sacramento State in 2018
December 31, 2018
2018 has been a year of unrest both in the nation and in Sacramento, filled with protests and other political movements. Sacramento State was not excluded from this: students protested after Sacramento...
December 13, 2018
After a handwritten note making violent threats was found on its campus, California State University, Northridge canceled classes and moved finals off campus.
According to The Sundial, CSU Northridge's...
The university announced plans to hold commencement ceremonies at Golden 1 Center over 3 days
November 30, 2018
Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen announced plans to hold Spring 2019 commencement ceremonies — the university’s “largest graduation ever” — over three days at the Golden 1 Center.
“We...
November 14, 2018
Sacramento State will be closed again Friday due to poor air quality in the region caused by the Camp Fire.
Campus has been closed all week thus far — Monday for Veterans Day — because of the fire’s...
November 13, 2018
Sacramento State will be closed Wednesday due to poor air quality in the region caused by the Camp Fire.
In an email announcement, President Robert Nelsen said that all classes, activities, events...
November 8, 2018
President Donald Trump is considering naming Sacramento State alumna Janice Rogers Brown the nation’s next attorney general after Jeff Sessions resigned Wednesday morning, according to a McClatchy DC...
November 6, 2018
A line of Sacramento State students wrapped through and outside Modoc Hall Tuesday as they waited to cast their votes — many for their first time.
Some students came by briefly to drop off already...
Ariana Grande delivers yet another pop masterpiece
November 4, 2018
Right now, I’m in a state of mind.
In a surprising move, Ariana Grande, the princess of pop, dropped “thank u, next” Saturday night, an upbeat anthem about being thankful for the lessons her exes...
Helmetless and/or drunk idiots are ruining a good idea
September 27, 2018
Let’s get something established — I don’t hate Jump Bikes, I hate the people who use them.
Bros hailing from Natomas are using the motorized, candy-colored bikes emblazoned with the word “JUMP”...
Construction on Folsom Boulevard may cause delays through October, University officials say
September 10, 2018
The first week of the fall semester is historically a week with more traffic than normal — but this year, it posed a risk unseen in previous years.
An unsigned SacSend message from the Office of the...
August 30, 2018
Welcome back to school, Hornets! You may have noticed that we haven’t put out a print issue this week and wondered why. Well, I’ve got an answer for you.
First, let me introduce myself — my name...
Aaron Avitan’s bail reduced from almost $8 million to $45 thousand
August 22, 2018
The man who stole a California Highway Patrol car and drove onto Sacramento State’s campus Friday has been charged with 19 counts of kidnapping, carjacking and a litany of other charges.
Aaron Avitan,...
August 17, 2018
A man drove a stolen California Highway Patrol car onto Sacramento State’s campus Friday at 12:30 p.m., according to the Sacramento State Police Department.
Police say they apprehended the suspect,...
Air quality in the Sacramento region has become dangerous for some groups due to California wildfires
August 8, 2018
Smoke from California wildfires has caused air quality in the Sacramento Valley — including at Sacramento State — to decrease significantly.
The list of large scale fires burning for more than...
June 10, 2018
The “Missing in California” conference held at Sacramento State Saturday aimed to give family members and friends of missing people closure, according to spokesman for the Sacramento County Sheriff's...
June 8, 2018
The Sacramento Sheriff's Department and other Sacramento law enforcement will be hosting the “Missing in California” conference at the Sacramento State Alumni Center this Saturday, June 9.
The event,...
Group came to protest Sac State over resources for LGBTQ students
May 8, 2018
More than a hundred counter-protesters gathered in the Library Quad to protest the presence of members of the Westboro Baptist Church, who picketed at the J street entrance of Sacramento State for 30 minutes...
May 2, 2018
For years, Sacramento State’s Great Debate has served as a chance for the College Republicans and College Democrats to discuss both campus and nationwide issues.
But this year, the views of the right...
April 24, 2018
An audit by the California State Auditor’s office has found that the California State University system has not provided acceptable safety measures for students and employees working with unsafe chemicals....
April 18, 2018
A Sacramento State student wrote an open letter to President Robert Nelsen, the Women’s Resource Center and Associated Students, Inc. advocating for access to free feminine hygiene products on campus.
We...
Visit from Nana Akufo-Addo raises concerns over Ghana’s treatment of LGBT citizens
April 12, 2018
Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen addressed recent “concern and opposition” to the upcoming visit of the President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, in an email to the campus community Thursday.
Ghana...
March 27, 2018
An instance of sexual battery at Parking Structure I was reported early Tuesday morning, according to an announcement from the Sacramento State Police Department.
The victim reported that a man grabbed...
March 15, 2018
Spring break isn’t always about going out of town — staying here and relaxing can be just as exciting if you know where to look. If you’re looking to explore Sacramento without spending too much,...
March 7, 2018
Sacramento State posted — and later deleted — a comment made from its official Instagram account that made light of tuition increases.
The comment was left on a post made by Instagram user @csus_memes...
March 6, 2018
California Senate Fellows program director David Pacheco is no longer employed by the University after failing to report that a Sacramento State intern accused former state Sen. Tony Mendoza, D-Artesia,...
February 20, 2018
Sacramento State is revising its newly announced visual and sound productions policy after concerns were raised that the policy — which would have placed restrictions on campus media production — is...
February 7, 2018
Sacramento-based YouTube personalities Zebadiah Juniel and Jason Simpson — known for their channel The Minorities — know exactly where to film the content their core audience wants to see.
“It’s...
UTAPS director estimates more drivers will be hired by next week
January 24, 2018
The Gold Line of the Hornet Shuttle will no longer be operating from 7:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. due to a shortage of staff bus drivers, according to UTAPS Senior Director Tony Lucas.
Sacramento State University...
Some buildings are still without power
January 22, 2018
Update: Jan. 22, 8:13 p.m.
Power has been restored to Del Norte Hall and River Front Center with the use of generators, though CAMP and Dining Services offices remain without power.
Sacramento State...
December 14, 2017
A Sacramento State student was detained by campus police after he ran into a classroom where a final was being held, stole an exam out of the hands of a student, and fled the scene on Tuesday night, according...
December 6, 2017
Have you ever wondered where you may be most susceptible to becoming a victim of a crime on campus? The State Hornet analyzed Sacramento State's daily crime logs to find the most common crimes committed...
Residents with points left at the end of the semester get no refund
November 14, 2017
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Sacramento State students who purchase dining plans are faced with only two options at the end of the semester if they have leftover...
November 13, 2017
Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen announced Monday during a press conference that a record-breaking $6 million donation will be used to develop an “entrepreneurial center” in the University...
November 1, 2017
President Robert Nelsen tweeted Sunday that Sacramento State has signed six exchange agreements with three Chinese universities.
According to Paul Hofmann, the Assistant Vice President for International...
October 17, 2017
Multiple fires broke out and spread quickly in the North Bay Area the night of Oct. 8, leaving dozens dead, hundreds homeless and thousands to evacuate, according to Cal Fire’s latest numbers.
The...
October 11, 2017
Sacramento State alumna Diane Shima Rwigara was arrested in Rwanda on charges of tax evasion, forgery and inciting “insurrection” after she attempted to run against Paul Kagame in the presidential...
September 27, 2017
The presence of unknown fumes in Eureka Hall resulted in a number of early morning classes being cancelled Wednesday as students became “visibly ill,” according to one professor.
The fumes were...
September 19, 2017
Sacramento State broke ground on its $90 million Science II building Monday morning.
The building will be located next to the Hornet Bookstore and will hold interactive classrooms, labs and a planetarium....
September 19, 2017
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Congresswoman Doris Matsui joined a group of local legislators and Sacramento State leaders for a news conference Monday urging Congress to pass the Dream Act.
Pelosi...
September 12, 2017
The Trump administration formally announced its plans to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program on Sept. 5, a decision which inspired a host of reactions from members of the Sacramento...
Multiple protests were quickly organized after the Trump administration formally announced their plans to end DACA programs Tuesday morning
September 6, 2017
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The Trump administration formally announced its plans to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program early Tuesday morning,...
A group of employees plan to sue the university for workplace hazards resulting in medical conditions
September 6, 2017
The California State Auditor’s Office is currently conducting an investigation into health and safety at four CSU campuses — including Sacramento State.
Four state legislators requested an audit...
September 13, 2017
A crowd of local residents and Sac State students gather in downtown Sacramento Sept. 5 to protest, opposing the Trump administration's plans to eliminate DACA programs.
August 29, 2017
Traffic and parking on campus has been notably different this semester — Sacramento State is temporarily losing around 1,200 parking spots as well as undergoing construction of Parking Structure...
August 29, 2017
Dorms:
On August 25th, Sacramento State opened Riverview Hall, a brand new student living hall. The hall will house 416 students of all grade levels, and will eventually have features such...
May 11, 2017
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Safe Rides, a service provided by Associated Students, Inc., was recently voted best mode of transportation by The State Hornet’s readers.
Students, staff and faculty...
May 10, 2017
As a student taking 18 units and working two on-campus jobs, I spend the majority of my time here at Sacramento State. With my busy schedule, packing lunch daily is rarely a thing, meaning that I'm left...
April 28, 2017
Learning English wasn't easy for Sacramento State tennis sophomore Mikus Losbergs. Now, the Latvia-native can tell the story of a unique holiday celebrated in his home country in English with ease.
Go...
April 26, 2017
Sacramento State alumnae find a competitive outlet and family atmosphere on the gridiron of the International Women’s Football League with the Sacramento Sirens.
Katherine Axiak and Jenna Avansino...
March 20, 2017
The Sacramento State men’s tennis team lost its fourth straight match Sunday after a 5-2 defeat to Yale at the Rio Del Oro Racquet Club.
The Hornets (7-10, 5-2 Big Sky) began doubles with a win after...
March 8, 2017
With Women’s History Month in full swing, many posts about feminism have started to pop up on social media. Some argue that we don’t need feminism. Some argue that we do and explain the basics of how...
March 2, 2017
After hours of practicing in a patchy, muddy backyard on the edge of Oak Park, clad in a flannel and a backward baseball cap, rapper Hobo Johnson may have gotten the big break he was looking for.
Hobo...
February 22, 2017
The Sacramento Kings traded three-time NBA All-Star DeMarcus "Boogie" Cousins to the New Orleans Pelicans on Feb. 19. We decided to ask Sacramento State students what they thought of the blockbuster trade....
February 16, 2017
Keeping your Instagram feed on point is no easy feat, especially since there seems to be a new style trending every couple of weeks. Keeping up with the ever-changing world of fashion is hard on...
February 1, 2017
With all the things he has done, it can be easy to forget that President Donald Trump has only been in office since Jan. 20. Despite that short timeline, a lot has already happened. We asked Sac State...
December 1, 2016
As tuition continues to rise, students everywhere are finding unconventional ways to help them get through their four years of higher education.
In addition to working part time and receiving some financial...
November 10, 2016
As the new President-elect prepares to take over the White House on Jan. 20, 2017, we wanted to find out what Sac State students think President Barack Obama's legacy truly is. Join the conversation by...
November 2, 2016
Sacramento State will host the 39th annual Festival of New American Music from Nov. 4 to 13 with each day consisting of free concerts, workshops and discussions throughout the campus.
According to the...
October 14, 2016
If Sacramento State's Nooners, the School of Music's weekly showcases and the theater department's musicals are not enough to satisfy your music needs, then we've got just the thing: Six unique concerts...
October 12, 2016
The Library Quad was loud with music from large speakers Tuesday afternoon as dancers and members of various clubs and organizations on campus came together to celebrate Sacramento State’s first Cultural...
October 3, 2016
Following the successful Tinashe concert last fall, UNIQUE Programs has decided to invite another chart-topper to perform at Sacramento State this October: singer-songwriter Marc E. Bassy, whose hit single...
September 28, 2016
The Multi-Cultural Center held a reception to honor its 25th anniversary on Sept. 27 featuring dance performances and speeches from the organization’s founders.
Robin Carter, the executive director...
September 21, 2016
Cooler temperatures brought a larger-than-usual crowd to the University Union Serna Plaza to watch this week’s Nooner performance, Big Sticky Mess, playing its unique American-funk style for the Sacramento...
September 18, 2016
Sacramento State recently unveiled a new addition to the campus dining experience with the mobile Starbucks truck located across from Benicia Hall, which aims to offer quick coffee fixes to students who...
September 8, 2016
Sacramento State students returning to campus for first day of the new fall semester were shocked to see that the Java City in the Library Quad has been replaced by a different coffee brand unfamiliar...
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