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Finneas Brumbaugh

Finneas Brumbaugh, News Staffer

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Finneas is a third-year political science and journalism major entering his first semester with The State Hornet. Born and raised in San Francisco, Finneas strives to report on untold stories and underprivileged communities. In his free time, Finn enjoys drawing, cooking and curating music. He is currently the host of several shows on KSSU and a member of the Hornet Speech & Debate Team, and hopes to persue a career in investigative journalism.

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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)

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
Finneas Brumbaugh, Staffer
November 15, 2024
The Sac State community speaks up about how political speech, extremism and polarization has affected them after the election.
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)

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.
Finneas Brumbaugh, Staffer
November 14, 2024
Sac State students react after the landslide conclusion to the 2024 presidential election, citing concerns over their livelihoods and safety.
(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.

Post-election reflection held at the Multicultural Center

The Sac State community weighs in on the future of politics
Finneas Brumbaugh and Emilie Jocson
November 14, 2024
With election results in, students and staff weigh in on the state of politics on Sac State’s campus. The Multicultural Center’s post-election event offered students and staff a moment of respite.
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.

‘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
Finneas Brumbaugh and Greg Micek
November 11, 2024
Native American students from throughout the country turned away from Sac State following miscommunications between the California Tribal College and campus administration.
A Folklórico dance pair performs on Sac State’s amphitheater stage at Feria de Educación Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Feria de Educación offered workshops and resources to the Spanish-speaking community.

[Photo] ‘It gives you a sense of freedom’: Sac State Folklórico instructor teaches intersectionality through dance

Delaney Joyce, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 31, 2024

A Folklórico dance pair performs on Sac State’s amphitheater stage at Feria de Educación Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Feria de Educación offered workshops and resources to the Spanish-speaking community.

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.

‘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
Finneas Brumbaugh, Staffer
October 31, 2024
Students voice their concerns over the fee increase, in the wake of tuition hikes and a proposed new stadium. Students say they feel blindsided by the announcement.
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.

OPINION – ‘A new form of administrative censorship’: Student journalism is under attack

Student newspapers are being silenced by campus administrations across the nation
Finneas Brumbaugh, Staffer
October 21, 2024
Freedom of speech is under fire at two U.S. college student newspapers at Penn State and UT Dallas.
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.

Feria de Educación opens doors to education for Latin students

Workshops and entertainment were offered in Sac State’s latest Spanish-speaking event
Finneas Brumbaugh, Staffer
October 9, 2024
Feria de Educación offers education and resources to thousands of Latin families.
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.

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.
Maritza Ascencion and Finneas Brumbaugh
September 29, 2024

Los estudiantes de la Universidad Estatal de Sacramento enfrentan retrasos en la Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes, conocida como FAFSA, después que la extensión de la fecha diferida...

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.

Reports of campus crime rose over 200% since 2021, according to Clery Report

Sac State sees increased reports of rape, stalking and property crimes
Greg Micek and Finneas Brumbaugh
September 25, 2024
Student safety concerns rise as crime on and around campus increases, according to Clery report.
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.

FAFSA delays and changes threaten Sac State’s financially vulnerable students

Hornets forced to choose between college education and financial stability
Finneas Brumbaugh, Staffer
September 17, 2024
Sac State students are still struggling with FAFSA delays weeks after classes began.
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