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Finneas Brumbaugh, News Editor
![President Donald Trump announced a memorandum Monday to pause trillions of dollars in federal aid funding. This freeze is to take effect Tuesday at 5 p.m. EST. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead, graphic made in Canva by Jada Portillo)](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/column-book-1200x675.png)
President Donald Trump sends orders to pause federal funding for aid programs
The federal memorandum targets DEI programs, such as those at Sac State
![Sacramento State President Luke Wood signs the memorandum with Compton College President and CEO Keith Curry in Sacramento Hall Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. The memorandum is a stepping stone to future programs and establishes a pipeline between CC and Sac State for transfer students.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/lead-1200x800.jpg)
President Luke Wood signs memorandum with Compton College, establishing direct pipeline to attend Sac State
The partnership provides framework for future plans and allows students to gain priority to the Black Honors College
![Sac State students have expressed mixed feelings following the rhetoric around the U.S. election. Alexis Weremecszko, a fifth-year food nutrition major, said that the election has changed the way they interact with their loved ones. (Made in Canva)](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/LEADGraphic-1200x675.jpg)
OPINION: ‘Just to create an enemy’: Sac State students struggle with political rhetoric after election
Students share concern over family, conflict and dehumanization on campus
![Students made their voices heard at an open forum hosted by the Multicultural Center after election day Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Hornets responded to the results with a mix of hope, fear and caution. (Made in Canva by Brionna Woody)](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Lead-Use--1200x675.jpg)
OPINION: ‘Everyone’s cautious’: Sac State students make their voices heard after election results
Students respond to the results of the 2024 election with anxiety, fear and caution.
![(L-R) Coordinators Juana Zaragoza from the Serna Center, Kimberly Gomez from the Dreamer Resource Center and Hei Fok from the Pride Center open up the reflection session, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2024. During the event, many of the staff members affirmed that they were there to support students and inform them of student resource services on campus.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/gathering-lead-1200x800.jpg)
Post-election reflection held at the Multicultural Center
The Sac State community weighs in on the future of politics
![Sacramento Hall houses the California Tribal College’s office for its space sharing program with Sac State Thursday, Nov. 7. The CTC made promises when recruiting students in the spring that could not be followed through.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Lead-CTC-1200x800.jpg)
‘It didn’t feel right’: California Tribal College failed to deliver on promises to Native students
Most indigenous students recruited by California Tribal College from all over the country left Sac State
![Students react to fee and tuition increases, months after their approval. Many feel blindsided by the new stadium announcement, as they believe spending could be better used.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/font.5-1200x675.png)
‘Some of us barely get by’: Students voice concerns over spending months after fee increase approval
New stadium announcement complicates students' feelings toward fee increases
![The Collegian’s news page Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. The Collegian is an independent, student run newspaper at Pennsylvania State University and recently saw their newspapers removed from campus without notice.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1-Penn-Lead-1200x675.jpg)
OPINION – ‘A new form of administrative censorship’: Student journalism is under attack
Student newspapers are being silenced by campus administrations across the nation
![Mariachi de Familia performs for the families attending Feria de Educación Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. The fair offered several workshops and resources to the Spanish-speaking community.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Feria-de-Educacion-5-1200x900.jpg)
Feria de Educación opens doors to education for Latin students
Workshops and entertainment were offered in Sac State’s latest Spanish-speaking event
![El Centro de Servicios Estudiantiles está localizado en Lassen Hall. El centro está aceptando a estudiantes que siguen esperando ayuda financiera el 9 de septiembre, 2024. Con préstamos de FAFSA siendo retrasados debido a cambios del sistema, los estudiantes han buscado ayuda en las oficinas de servicio financiero de Lassen Hall.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/fafsa.jpg)
Cambios y retrasos de FAFSA amenazan a los estudiantes financieramente vulnerables de Sac State.
Estudiantes obligados a decidir entre una educación universitaria o seguridad económica.
![A Sacramento State Police car along the American River Bike Trail after responding to a call Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Sac State PD released the Clery report last Tuesday, informing students of the rise in crime on and around campus.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Campus-Police-Car-1200x800.jpg)
Reports of campus crime rose over 200% since 2021, according to Clery Report
Sac State sees increased reports of rape, stalking and property crimes
![Lassen Hall houses the Student Service Center, currently accepting students who are still waiting for financial aid September 9, 2024. With FAFSA loans facing delays due to system changes, students have been seeking assistance at Lassen Hall’s financial service offices.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/0P1A9374-1200x800.jpg)
FAFSA delays and changes threaten Sac State’s financially vulnerable students
Hornets forced to choose between college education and financial stability