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Greg Micek

Greg Micek, News Staffer

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Greg Micek is a junior transfer student from Sierra College majoring in journalism. When he isn’t neck deep in homework, Greg enjoys history, aviation and spending time with his family. But really, he spends every waking moment on schoolwork.

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[Video] Sac State Says: Student reactions to the 2024 election results

Trump’s sweeping victory leaves students with both hopes and concerns
Amidst a deeply divided political scene, Donald Trump won the presidential race last week with 312 electoral votes and the popular vote. Sac State students shared their hopes and concerns in response to the news.
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.
The 2024 electoral map reveals presidential election results across the country.  The national election saw Republicans take the presidency and the Senate, while Democrats won a majority of state government positions in California. (Graphic made in Canva)

Election 2024: Presidential Outcome and Key California votes

Defying preliminary projections and controversy, Donald Trump will return to the White House
Greg Micek, Staffer
November 7, 2024
Republicans defy national projections in an electoral and popular vote landslide to take the White House and Senate. In California, progressive propositions faced both success and defeat after a mixed reception from the electorate.
The ballot drop-off box in Sac State’s Welcome Center sits ready for voters Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. Californians will decide on Prop 3, a measure that proposes updating the state constitution to recognize marriage as a fundamental right.

California to decide on marriage equality with Proposition 3 vote

If approved, measure would make marriage a fundamental right in California
Greg Micek, Staffer
November 4, 2024
Proposition 3 may have lasting ramifications for marriage in California. Whether the impacts are positive or negative remains up for debate.
Sacramento State Hispanic Serving Institution Director Lilia Contreras Ramirez outside of Riverfront Center Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. Ramirez brings her years of experience serving students and the community to her new position.

Sac State’s new HSI Director leads with service and dedication

Lilia Contreras Ramirez has a history of advocacy
Greg Micek, Staffer
October 14, 2024
Lilia Contreras Ramirez leads with service and dedication as Sac State’s Hispanic Serving Institution Director. Her commitment is to help shape the future for Hispanic and Latinx students.
El presidente Luke Wood habla en un ayuntamiento sobre aumento de tarifas en University Union el jueves 15 de agosto de 2024. Al anunciar los aumentos de tarifas, Wood dijo que los fondos adicionales respaldarían mejoras en la vida estudiantil en Sac State.

Presidente de Sac State Luke Wood anuncia 4 de 5 incrementos aprobados para tarifas estudiantiles

Wood se sentó a platicar con reporteros del Avispón del Estado para discutir los incrementos

This article is also available in English. El presidente de la Universidad Estatal de Sacramento, Luke Wood, ha aprobado la implementación de tarifas estudiantiles para todos los estudiantes después...

Students and alumni speak with Caltrans representatives at the Sac State Job & Internship Fair Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. The event allowed students to explore opportunities with a variety of employers and industries.

Sac State Career Center ‘made dreams a reality’ at fall fair

The Fall 2024 Job & Internship Fair offered more than work opportunities
Greg Micek, Staffer
October 9, 2024
Sac State's Fall 2024 Job & Internship Fair gave students and alumni more than job opportunities, with professional tools for career development.
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.
President Luke Wood speaks at a fee increase town hall in the University Union Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. In announcing the fee increases, Wood said the additional funds would support enhancements to student life at Sac State.

BREAKING: Sac State President Luke Wood announces 4 of 5 student fee increases approved

Wood sat down with The State Hornet to discuss the increases
Analah Wallace and Greg Micek
September 16, 2024
President Luke Wood approved an increase in student fees after meeting with the Student Fee Advisory Committee, set to be implemented in fall 2025.
Flores en señal de memoria para Kaylee Xiong en la intersección de Cosumnes River Boulevard y Franklin Boulevard el 6 de septiembre, 2024. Xiong acababa de comenzar  su primer semestre en Sac State.

Un estudiante de Sac State murió después de ser atropellada en el sur de Sacramento

El segundo accidente fatal involucrando un scooter en una semana
Brandon Aguilar, Alexander Musa, and Greg Micek
September 14, 2024

This article is also available in English. Un estudiante de primer año en la Universidad Estatal de Sacramento murió después de haber sido atropellada por un vehículo mientras manejaba su scooter...

Flowers stand as a memorial to Kaylee Xiong at the intersection of Cosumnes River Boulevard and Franklin Boulevard Sept. 6, 2024. Xiong had just begun her first semester at Sac State.

Sac State freshman deceased after scooter accident in South Sacramento

Fatal crash is second involving a scooter in Sacramento this past week
Alexander Musa and Greg Micek
September 6, 2024
Sac State freshman Kaylee Xiong died Thursday, Sept. 5, after she was struck by a vehicle while riding a scooter off campus.
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