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The State Hornet
The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Claire Morgan, Author

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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 went viral on twitter.

[Photo] Viral video shows attack on former Sac State College Republicans president

December 6, 2019
Flyers were dropped on both sides of the Guy West Bridge via aerial drone during Sac States annual Farm to Fork festival. The flyers featured anti-media propaganda, with one reading Stop the press!!! and another featuring a black swastika on a red background.

Drone drops flyers with swastikas over Sacramento State bridge dinner

May 3, 2019
Sac State student William Molina, 21, was killed Friday morning in a pellet gun shooting. He was a business major on track to graduate in May and a member of Pi Kappa Alpha.

Sac State student killed at ‘off-campus gathering,’ university says

April 12, 2019
Tanya Faison, Sacramentos Chapter Leader for Black Lives Matter chants with a group of protestors on March 2 outside the Sacramento Police Department headquarters on Freeport Boulevard. The Sacramento County District Attorneys decision not to charge the officers responsible for shooting and killing unarmed 22-year-old Stephon Clark has sparked multiple protests and other events to be planned in Sacramento and Sac State.

MAP: Protests and events in Sacramento following Stephon Clark decision

March 4, 2019
Stevante Clark, Stephon Clarks brother, speaks on behalf of his family at a press conference being held at at Genesis Church on Sunday. Stevante announced a weekend-long Stephon Clark legacy celebration that will feature brunches, socials and community ceremonies.

‘It was like he was killed again’: Stephon Clark’s family speaks out

March 3, 2019
From right, Starr Leverette-James, a 19-year-old Sac State Spanish major, holds a sign with two other protesters outside of BJs Restaurant and Brewhouse at the Arden Fair Mall in Sacramento. The shopping center was closed Sunday due to high potential for unsafe numbers to gather (Sunday), mall officials said.

Arden Fair Mall closed Sunday after overnight Stephon Clark protests

March 3, 2019
From left, Adam Jordan, Sonia Lewis and Patrick Durant wait outside the Sacramento District Attorneys office Saturday, March 2 as they watch a live video feed of the announcement regarding the fate of the officers involved in the shooting death of Stephon Clark last March. The officers will not be criminally charged for fatally shooting Clark, according to Sacramento District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert.

No charges filed against officers who shot and killed Stephon Clark

March 2, 2019

Video: Meet Sac State’s new resident, Olli the autonomous vehicle

January 31, 2019
A Sacramento State Police vehicle sits in front of The WELL. Sacramento State released its 2018 Annual Safety Plan Friday, Dec. 14.

CRIME LOGS: 10 most notable crimes over winter break

January 29, 2019
10 can’t miss Sac State events this spring

10 can’t miss Sac State events this spring

January 23, 2019
President Robert Nelsen speaks at the 2018 fall address. The 2019 spring address will be replaced with a town hall.

Sac State town hall meeting postponed

January 17, 2019
2018: A year in review

2018: A year in review

December 31, 2018
Sac State continues to make campus security improvements

Sac State continues to make campus security improvements

December 13, 2018
Graduates stand at the spring 2017 commencement ceremony at Golden 1 Center. Sac State announced that graduation will take place over the course of three days for the Spring 2019 ceremony.

Dates are set for Sac State’s ‘largest graduation ever’

November 30, 2018
Sacramento State Residence Life Coordinator Edgardo Palomo wears a respirator mask as he treks through the smoke-filled campus walkways on Nov. 14. President Robert Nelsen announced for the third day in a row that campus will be closed Thursday due to the poor air quality from the smoke of the Camp Fire in Butte County.

Sac State campus closure continues into Friday

November 14, 2018
Sac State cancelled its game against Northern Arizona on Saturday after the air quality index reached 218. Sac State does not allow athletic events to take place if the air quality index is recorded above 200.

Sac State campus closure continues into Wednesday

November 12, 2018
Then-President George W. Bush introduces his judicial nominees Justice Priscilla Owen, left, Justice Janice Rogers Brown, center, and Judge Carolyn Kuhl in the Oval Office Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003. Brown is being considered by President Donald Trump to replace Jeff Sessions as Attorney General, who quit Wednesday morning.

Report: Trump considering Sac State alumna to replace Sessions

November 8, 2018
Patrick Asberry (left), senior at Sac State, and Emily Franklin, sophomore at Sac State filling out their ballots inside Modoc Hall on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6 2018. Asberry and Franklin are two of many Sac State students who used the voting center on campus, the first of its kind at any CSU campus.

GALLERY: Sac State students spend Election Day at new voting center

November 6, 2018
Ariana Grande performs at the SNHU Arena during her Dangerous Woman tour on Feb. 19, 2017. Grande dropped thank u, next Saturday night, and it is the self-care anthem we all deserve.

REVIEW: ‘thank u, next’ is the self-care anthem we all deserve

November 4, 2018
Not one but two Jump Bikes were parked in front of the Sacramento State University Library in an area that bicycle parking is prohibited. Sac State updated its wheeled device policy to account for the introduction of electric scooters in Sacramento on Tuesday.

OPINION: Jump Bike riders are polluting the streets of Sacramento

September 27, 2018
Construction crews works on the Ramona Avenue extension project off of Folsom Boulevard. Two construction projects - the Ramona Avenue extension and the Elvas Avenue road widening project - may cause heavy traffic on Folsom Boulevard through the semester.

Notice a little extra traffic around campus? Here’s why

September 10, 2018
EDITORS NOTE: Wondering where this week’s print issue is? Here’s your answer.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Wondering where this week’s print issue is? Here’s your answer.

August 30, 2018
Aaron Avitan has been charged with 19 counts of kidnapping and other felonies after commandeering a CHP car and attempting to pull over a bus full of Delta College students.

Suspect in CHP car theft charged with 19 total counts of kidnapping, carjacking

August 22, 2018
A man drove a stolen CHP car onto campus on Friday.

Man drives stolen CHP car to Sac State, police say

August 17, 2018
Thick smoke can be seen in the air next to the riverfront center on Monday Aug 6. Smoke has drifted from Northern California wildfires into the region and made air quality in the Sacramento Valley dangerous for some groups of people.

Seeing smoke? You’re not alone.

August 8, 2018
A family checks in at the registration area at the Missing in California conference held at Sacramento State Saturday. A spokesperson from the Sacramento County Sheriffs department said the goal of the conference was to bring clarity to the family members and friends of those who have gone missing.

Missing persons conference aims to bring family closure

June 10, 2018
Sacramento State Police placed officers and patrol cars outside of the Union and other buildings following the school shooting threat left in a Union bathroom November 4, 2014. The Sacramento State Police Department will be at a missing persons conference held by the Sacramento Sheriffs Department at Sacramento State Saturday.

Sacramento law enforcement to host missing persons conference at Sac State

June 8, 2018
Liam Worrell-Olson, right, makes a heart with his hands while standing in front of picketers from the Westboro Baptist Church, who protested at the J Street entrance to Sac State on Tuesday, May 8. The Westboro Baptist Church is a Kansas-based Christian fundamentalist group known for its inflammatory anti-LGBT speech.

Students protest Westboro Baptist Church presence on campus

May 8, 2018
President of the Hornet Republicans Kyle Shallcross, left, participates in the Great Debate with fellow club member Dean Talley, right, in the Terrace Suite of The WELL on April 17, 2018. The Hornet Republicans have participated in two Great Debates this academic year while the College Republicans have participated in none.

Sac State Republican clubs battle for campus representation

May 2, 2018
After a hazardous chemical spill, the fourth and fifth floor chemical storage rooms in Sequoia Hall were part of the subject of a state health and safety audit of four California State University campuses. The audit, released Tuesday, found that the campuses have not complied with health and safety policies, training and proper laboratory inspection.

BREAKING: Audit of CSU finds health and safety oversight inadequate

April 24, 2018
A recent movement to make feminine hygiene products free on college campuses deserves support.

OPINION: Tampons should be made available campus-wide for free at Sac State

April 18, 2018
Nana Akufo-Addo poses at the European Development Days forum in Brussels on June 7, 2017. Akufo-Addo will be delivering the keynote speech at the Africa Peace Awards dinner at Sac State, despite numerous human rights concerns surrounding Ghana particularly with regard to the rights of gay, disabled and mentally ill people.

Ghanaian president invited to Sac State, despite country’s human rights record

April 12, 2018
A man drove a stolen CHP car onto campus on Friday.

BREAKING: Sexual battery reported at Parking Structure I

March 27, 2018
12 Ways to enjoy spring break without going spring broke

12 Ways to enjoy spring break without going spring broke

March 15, 2018
Sacramento State has removed a comment making light of tuition increases left on a post made by Instagram user @csus_memes. The post depicts Sac State welcoming tuition increases.

‘Inappropriate’ Instagram comment by Sac State account removed

March 7, 2018
California Senate Fellows program director David Pacheco was put on an indefinite leave of absence in November after failing to report that a Sacramento State intern accused former state Sen. Tony Mendoza, D-Artesia, of sexual harassment. The University announced Tuesday that Pacheco is no longer employed at Sacramento State.

Senate Fellows director no longer employed by Sac State after failing to report sexual harassment accusation against legislator

March 6, 2018
Sacramento State is revisiting its new campus media production policy, which technically could have applied even to students filming on their smartphones, after concerns were raised that the policy is unconstitutional.

Sac State media policy to be revised following concerns it is unconstitutional

February 20, 2018
Sacramento-based YouTube personalities Jason Simpson (left) and Zebadiah Juniel recieve tens of thousands of views on their videos. They tweeted a clip from their video titled “Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? | Sacramento State Edition” that garnered over 170,000 retweets and 323,000 favorites.

YouTube stars The Minorities make Sac State go viral

February 7, 2018
Hornet Shuttle Gold Line schedule limited due to inadequate staffing

Hornet Shuttle Gold Line schedule limited due to inadequate staffing

January 24, 2018
Students sit in Starbucks without light after an unscheduled campus-wide power outage took place Jan. 22. Restaurants inside River Front Center were temporarily closed and classes were cancelled in Del Norte Hall.

Power goes out on first morning of instruction at Sac State

January 22, 2018
(Photo by Claire Morgan)

Sac State student caught attempting to steal copy of final exam

December 14, 2017
MAP: The most dangerous spots on campus

MAP: The most dangerous spots on campus

December 6, 2017
Students who live in the residential halls are required to choose a meal plan for the rest of the semester. At the end of the semester, students who have meal plan points can purchase non perishable food in bulk from the Courtyard Market.

Campus meal plans leave students with money to burn

November 14, 2017
Dale and Katy Carlsen present a $6 million check to Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen in the Alumni Center on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. The check was the largest private donation in the Universitys history.

Sac State announces $6 million donation for entrepreneurship center

November 13, 2017
Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen, right, poses with the president of Hangzhou Normal University, Ye Gao Xiang, after agreeing to three exchange programs.

President Nelsen inks 6 deals with 3 Chinese universities to swap students, faculty

November 1, 2017
VIDEO: A debate on why some people love or hate Halloween

VIDEO: A debate on why some people love or hate Halloween

October 31, 2017
Aerial photographs from the California National Guard show entire neighborhoods leveled by burnings. At least 5,700 buildings have been destroyed in the fires spreading across Northern California since Oct. 8, according to state officials.

Sac State professor loses home in North Bay fires

October 17, 2017
Sacramento State alumna Diane Rwigara announced her plans to run for president of Rwanda in May. Shortly after her announcement, supposed nude photos of Rwigara were released in what her supporters say was a smear campaign. Rwigara was jailed on charges of tax evasion, forgery and insurrection after her petition to appear on the ballot was thrown out.

Alumna jailed after attempting presidential run in Rwanda

October 11, 2017
The presence of unknown fumes in Eureka Hall resulted in a number of early morning classes being cancelled Wednesday.

BREAKING: Fumes in Eureka Hall cause some professors to cancel class

September 27, 2017
Public officials finish taking first scoops of dirt at the construction site where the new science building is going to be during the groundbreaking ceremony on Sept. 18. Sacramento State President said that it took three years for the new building to get off the ground.

Sac State breaks ground on $90 million science building

September 19, 2017
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, left, and Congresswoman Doris Matsui, right, deliver separate speeches urging Congress to pass the Dream Act during a news conference in the University Union Redwood Room Monday.

Nancy Pelosi, Doris Matsui, local public officials call for Dream Act passage at Sac State conference

September 19, 2017
Diana Monroy hugs her daughter during a protest at Capitol Mall in Sacramento on Sept. 5. The protest was in response to the Trump administrations announcement that it would seek to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.

Reaction to DACA decision grows, California’s universities respond

September 12, 2017
Rosa Barrientos leads a chant while walking with a group of protesters around Sacramento State. The protest was one of multiple which happened in response to the Trump administrations decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) programs on Tuesday.

GALLERY: Sac State activists protest DACA decision

September 6, 2017
After a hazardous chemical spill, the fourth and fifth floor chemical storage rooms in Sequoia Hall were part of the subject of a state health and safety audit of four California State University campuses. The audit, released Tuesday, found that the campuses have not complied with health and safety policies, training and proper laboratory inspection.

Sac State under audit of CSU for safety conditions in science labs, lead contamination

September 6, 2017
A crowd of local residents and Sac State students gather in downtown Sacramento Sept. 5 to protest, opposing the Trump administrations plans to eliminate DACA programs.

[Photo] EDITORIAL: Stand with them, Sac State

September 13, 2017
A steady stream of cars lines University Drive East on the way into campus from J Street before 8 a.m. on Aug. 28. Many students arrived to campus hours before class to find parking.

Loss of student parking spots creates first week traffic jam

August 29, 2017
ICYMI: 5 news stories you may have missed over the summer

ICYMI: 5 news stories you may have missed over the summer

August 29, 2017
(Graphic by Vu Chau)

Safe Rides voted ‘Best Campus Transportation’ at Sac State

May 11, 2017
The beef bento box is most popular menu item at Hiraku Sushi — an eatery located in the River Front Center. (Photo by Claire Morgan)

The hunt for decent dining at Sac State — Part 1

May 10, 2017
Sacramento State sophomore Mikus Losbergs backhands the ball during a singles match against Grand Canyon at the Golden State Invite at the Sac State Tennis Courts on Saturday, March 11.

Sac State men’s tennis sophomore Mikus Losbergs

April 28, 2017
Sacramento State alumnae Katherine Axiak and Jenna Avansino play on the offensive line for the Sacramento Sirens of the 21-team International Women’s Football League. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sac State alumnae compete in the trenches for Sacramento Sirens

April 26, 2017
Sacramento State freshman Hermont Legaspi forehands the ball during a doubles match against Yale Sunday at Rio Del Oro Racquet Club. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sac State men’s tennis team falls to Yale 5-2

March 20, 2017
Opinion: Stop reducing women to their relations to men

Opinion: Stop reducing women to their relations to men

March 8, 2017
Derek Lynch, left, and Frank Lopes Jr., better known as Hobo Johnson and the Lovemakers, relax in the Oak Park backyard where they produce their music. The group is set to return to Concerts in the Park after last years performance in Cesar Chavez Plaza.

Meet the self-described ‘good kids’ behind Hobo Johnson

March 2, 2017
(Photos by Claire Morgan and Matthew Nobert)

#SacStateSays: What do you think of the Sacramento Kings trading away DeMarcus Cousins to the New Orleans Pelicans?

February 22, 2017
(Illustration by Vu Chau)

Here are some tips to stay cheap and chic

February 16, 2017
(Photos by Claire Morgan)

#SacStateSays: What grade would you give President Donald Trump for his first week in office?

February 1, 2017
(Photo from Creative Commons)

Students sugar date to help pay tuition

December 1, 2016
(Photos by Claire Morgan)

#SacStateSays: How will you feel when President Obama leaves the White House?

November 10, 2016
Manhattan-based Cassatt String Quartet will perform at FeNAM in Capistrano Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 8. (Photo by Anna Ablogina)

The 39th annual Festival of New American Music features diverse performers, classes

November 2, 2016
Sacramento-based band Be Brave Bold Robot (Courtesy of Be Brave Bold Robot)

Six concerts under $25: music that won’t break the bank

October 13, 2016
Members from various clubs and organizations on campus participated in the first-ever Cultural Clubs Fair on campus, Tuesday, Oct. 11. (Photo by Michael Zhang)

Colorful performances commence Sac State’s first-ever Cultural Clubs Fair

October 12, 2016
Marc E. Bassy will bring his chart-topping track You & Me, a collaboration with G-Eazy, to Sacramento State for a concert in the University Union Ballroom on Thursday, Oct. 6. (Photo courtesy of Creative Commons)

‘You & Me’ and Marc E. Bassy

October 2, 2016
Kanukai Chigamba and Camilla Avugwi of Daughters of Africa at the Multi-Cultural Centers 25th Anniversary reception at Sac States Alumni Center Sept. 28. (Photo by Marivel Guzman)

Multi-Cultural Center celebrates 25 years with reception

September 28, 2016
Davis-based funk group Big Sticky Mess performs on the University Union Serna Plaza on Sept. 21. (Photo by Claire Morgan)

Big Sticky Mess delivers quirky funk at Nooner

September 21, 2016
Starbucks Coffee Truck in front of Benicia Hall on Sept. 9, 2016. (Photo by Diana Rykun)

Starbucks wheels out new campus spot

September 18, 2016
Formerly housing Java City, the library breezeway is the U.K. coffee franchises first U.S. location, which brewed up its first cup of joe at Sac State on Friday, Aug. 26. [Photo by Diana Rykun]

Former Java City location annexed by U.K. invader Grumpy Mule

September 8, 2016
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