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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor
Cristian Gonzalez

Cristian Gonzalez, visual reporter

(he/him)

Cristian Gonzalez is a visuals staffer for The State Hornet. He is a political science and journalism major and has collected AAs in hospitality management, math, and physical sciences on his way to Sac State. He is interested in incorporating his love for local music, art and food into his work.
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 The WEAVE headquarters located in Midtown on March 14, 2023. With Sacramento State hiring a second advocate, the current advocate will work remotely in Midtown while the new advocate works on campus.

[Photo] Sac State hires second confidential advocate for sexual assault support

March 16, 2023

The WEAVE headquarters located in Midtown on March 14, 2023. With Sacramento State hiring a second advocate, the current advocate will work remotely in Midtown while the new advocate works on campus.

(L-R) Business administration students, Kathryne Duran-Jimenez and Jessica Gill browse the art of Kim Abeles in the Library Gallery Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. Both students favorite piece was the table lined with pollutants book-ended by fabric-chairs suspended from the ceiling.

[Photo] Grim gallery shows haunting future for generations to come

March 14, 2023

(L-R) Business administration students, Kathryne Duran-Jimenez and Jessica Gill browse the art of Kim Abeles in the Library Gallery Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. Both students' favorite piece was the table...

Sacramento State alumnus Myron Horse singing and playing a drum at the APIDA open house in Lassen Hall on Tuesday Feb. 28, 2023. Horse is a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe from Pine Ridge South Dakota.

[Photo] Celebrating community: Sac State APIDA Center opens, MLK Center expands

March 2, 2023

Sacramento State alumnus Myron Horse singing and playing a drum at the APIDA open house in Lassen Hall on Tuesday Feb. 28, 2023. Horse is a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe from Pine Ridge South Dakota....

Michael Love, a fourth year communications major, in the Project Rebound office where he serves as an office assistant Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. Love said he believes Project Rebound students will benefit from the housing project because it will give them a safe space to achieve their degree.

[Photo] Housing to be provided for formerly incarcerated students

March 1, 2023

Michael Love, a fourth year communications major, in the Project Rebound office where he serves as an office assistant Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. Love said he believes Project Rebound students will benefit...

Fourth-year ethnic studies major Jenny Ruiz-Sanchez near Riverfront Feb. 20, 2023. With the release of Sacramento State’s Sexual, Violence, Safety, and Support plan, Ruiz-Sanchez said she feels the plan is a step in the right direction but said the university needs to share this information with more students.

[Photo] Sac State support plan seeks to spread sexual assault prevention awareness

February 28, 2023

Fourth-year ethnic studies major Jenny Ruiz-Sanchez near Riverfront Feb. 20, 2023. With the release of Sacramento State’s Sexual, Violence, Safety, and Support plan, Ruiz-Sanchez said she feels the plan...

Vegan tacos on menu at The WELL

Cristian Gonzalez
February 25, 2023

A Health and Wellness Promotion team of Sac State student interns hosted a free cooking class at The WELL Wednesday afternoon. Hornets learned how to make vegan roasted cauliflower tacos and cowboy...

A vendor shows an attendee educational literature about African American Inventors on Friday Feb. 24, 2023. In addition to the market, the Sacramento Black Expo features various organizations aimed at bringing awareness to the public about Black history and community development.

[Photo] Sacramento hosts annual celebration of Black Expo

February 25, 2023

A vendor shows an attendee educational literature about African American Inventors on Friday Feb. 24, 2023. In addition to the market, the Sacramento Black Expo features various organizations aimed at...

Members of the National Society of Black Engineers during a club meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. NSBE is a networking opportunity for Black Engineering students, according to its members.

[Photo] Black engineering students create a space for themselves at Sac State

February 21, 2023

Members of the National Society of Black Engineers during a club meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. NSBE is a networking opportunity for Black Engineering students, according to its members.

Senior center Callum McRae spectates his teammates in front of Idaho State defender Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in a 70-65 win over Idaho State. McRae led the Hornets win with 21 points and 15 rebounds.

[Photo] RECAP: Sac State men’s basketball defeats idaho State 70-65 on senior night

February 19, 2023

Senior center Callum McRae spectates his teammates in front of Idaho State defender Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in a 70-65 win over Idaho State. McRae led the Hornets win with 21 points and 15 rebounds.

Fourth-year communications major and Black Student Union board member Nilaja Robertson-Thompson conversing in the Library quad Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Robertson-Thompson was excited to bring Little Africa” back to campus for the first time since 2019 and leaders of Black campus organizations hope to increase Black student retention with more events like this.

[Photo] Little Africa: Rebuilding connection and success within the Black student body

February 17, 2023

Fourth-year communications major and Black Student Union board member Nilaja Robertson-Thompson conversing in the Library quad Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Robertson-Thompson was excited to bring "Little Africa”...

Senior guard Zach Chappell follows through on a shot around a Weber State defender Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023 in a 52-49 Hornet loss at The Nest. Chappell had a team-high 17 points in Thursday’s loss.

[Photo] RECAP: Sac State men’s basketball lose a nail-biter to Weber State in last seconds

February 17, 2023

Senior guard Zach Chappell follows through on a shot around a Weber State defender Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023 in a 52-49 Hornet loss at The Nest. Chappell had a team-high 17 points in Thursday’s loss.

California Secretary of State Shirley Weber talking on a panel abouton reparations in the University Union Ballroom on Feb. 7, 2023. At the event, Weber emphasized the need for reparations for Black Californians.

[Photo] Shirley Weber advocates for reparations at Sac State

February 8, 2023

California Secretary of State Shirley Weber talking on a panel abouton reparations in the University Union Ballroom on Feb. 7, 2023. At the event, Weber emphasized the need for reparations for Black Californians.

[Video] State Hornet Broadcast: Sac State celebrates Lunar New Year and mourners remember Tyre Nichols at candlelit vigil

February 6, 2023
Welcome back to campus Sac State. Catch up with the APIDA Center’s Lunar New Year paint night, the opening of the ‘Cloth as Community’ gallery in the library and Tyre Nichols’ candlelit vigil in North Sacramento.
El activista de justicia social Stevante Clark habló sobre las imágenes publicadas por el Departamento de Policía de Memphis que involucran el arresto de Tyre Nichols el 27 de enero de 2023. Clark es el hermano de Stephon Clark, quien murió en un tiroteo en el que participó un oficial en 2018.

[Photo] ‘Estoy harto y cansado de estar harto y cansado’: La comunidad de Sacramento lamentan la muerte de Tyre Nichols

February 4, 2023

El activista de justicia social Stevante Clark habló sobre las imágenes publicadas por el Departamento de Policía de Memphis que involucran el arresto de Tyre Nichols el 27 de enero de 2023. Clark es...

Members of the Advisory Committee for the Selection of the New University President Committee taking feedback from a student during an open forum in the University Union Ballroom Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. The forum heard concerns and feedback from students.

[Photo] Sac State students want university president who understands their struggles

February 3, 2023

Members of the Advisory Committee for the Selection of the New University President Committee taking feedback from a student during an open forum in the University Union Ballroom Friday, Feb. 3, 2023....

Eureka Hall at night with recently enhanced lighting on Jan. 31, 2022. Lighting has been added and upgraded around Eureka Hall as a result of the newly released campus safety plan, according to President Robert Nelsen.

[Photo] Sac State releases action plan to improve public safety

February 3, 2023

Eureka Hall at night with recently enhanced lighting on Jan. 31, 2022. Lighting has been added and upgraded around Eureka Hall as a result of the newly released campus safety plan, according to President...

Social justice activists in Sacramento persist in calls for institutional change to policing

Cristian Gonzalez
January 29, 2023
Videos released by the Memphis Police Department in connection with the arrest and death of Tyre Nichols inspired Sacramento activists to take to the streets in protest of police brutality.

[Video] Sac State Says: Students dissatisfied with lack of safety improvements on campus

December 11, 2022
Sexual assaults this semester have caused students to feel uneasy about being on campus. Students have reconsidered their enrollment at Sac State, worried about their own safety.

[Video] Students For Quality Education suggest defunding campus police.

Cristian Gonzalez, Multimedia Reporter
November 18, 2022
The Sac State community continues discussion of over-policing on campus.

[Video] State Hornet Broadcast: Spooky edition

October 24, 2022
Kris Hall and Chris Woodard present the Halloween Broadcast; get spooky with the State Hornet.
Bracelet-making station at the Associated Student Inc. booth during Pride Fair on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. The booth organized by ASI allowed students to make bracelets in one of the entrances to the library quad.

[Photo] GALLERY: Pride Fair celebrated at Library quad

October 22, 2022

Bracelet-making station at the Associated Student Inc. booth during Pride Fair on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. The booth organized by ASI allowed students to make bracelets in one of the entrances to the library...

[Video] State Hornet Broadcast: October update

October 11, 2022
Two art galleries and a pro-union win at the capital, The State Hornet fills you in on what you might have missed: feat. artist and activist Xico Gonzalez and Rage Against the Machine Guitarist Tom Morello
Berkley chef, Sergio Manleón waves UFW flag near the capitol building steps on Sept. 21, 2022. Manleon is one amongst multiple supporters who have traveled to Sacramento to support the United Farm Workers.

[Photo] GALLERY: Swipe to see the United Farm Workers efforts at the California State Capitol Building

September 28, 2022

Berkley chef, Sergio Manleón waves UFW flag near the capitol building steps on Sept. 21, 2022. Manleon is one amongst multiple supporters who have traveled to Sacramento to support the United Farm Workers....

[Video] State Hornet Broadcast: Hispanic Heritage Month 2022

September 26, 2022
Check out the first fall semester broadcast featuring concerts, ice cream and VapoRub.

[Video] Mexico’s independence celebrated at Serna Plaza

El Grito returns to campus with live music and dance
Julie Blunt and Cristian Gonzalez
September 21, 2022
UNIQUE and Gamma Zeta Alpha Inc. hosted a concert in honor of Mexican Independence for Sac State’s Hispanic community.
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