Jenna Cooper

Jenna Cooper, staff writer

Jenna Cooper joined The State Hornet in fall 2020 on the general assignment desk before becoming the ASI beat writer. She worked at Services for Students with Disabilities at Sacramento State prior to joining The State Hornet. After graduation, she hopes to pursue a career writing for a magazine publication.

All content by Jenna Cooper

Sac State COVID-19 protocol, unmasked

Affected students discuss how Sac State handles housing and sports

Jenna Cooper and Emmely Ramirez
December 17, 2020

As COVID-19 cases rise in Sacramento, what is Sac State doing to keep students on campus safe? Students living on campus share how they feel about Sac State’s COVID-19 protocols.

ASI announces COVID-19 surveillance testing for staff of Children’s Center

Approves resolution recommending trigger warnings prior to faculty or student presentations

Jenna Cooper
December 9, 2020

Sacramento State’s Associated Students, Inc. Board of Directors approved COVID-19 surveillance testing for the Children’s Center staff and passed a resolution that recommends the implementation of trigger warnings in faculty and student presentations in a board meeting Wednesday.

Sac State Trump and Biden supporters discuss presidential election

Students contemplate future of the U.S. post-election

Jenna Cooper
November 27, 2020

Sacramento State students who support Trump and students who support Biden discuss the presidential election and the future of the U.S. as Biden is set to take office in 2021.

ASI registers 1,767 students to vote in Buzz the Ballot campaign

Sac State takes third place in statewide Ballot Bowl

Camryn Dadey and Jenna Cooper
November 19, 2020

Sacramento State’s Associated Students, Inc. registered 1,767 students to vote in its Buzz the Ballot campaign, registering more than double its goal and placing Sac State third in the statewide Ballot Bowl.

Women at Sac State speak out on gender inequalities within athletics

Athletes discuss the need for women to get more coaching opportunities

Jenna Cooper
November 16, 2020

Sacramento State athletes discussed the importance of coaching opportunities and female representation in the male-dominated athletics.

Sac State athletes discuss the importance of voting on Election Day

Jenna Cooper
November 3, 2020

Sac State athletes discussed the importance of voting and advocated for others to do the same on Election Day.

Experts explain: California propositions, what they’ll cost

Sacramento Public Library and PIE at Sac State host legislative analysts in virtual event

Jenna Cooper
October 15, 2020

Staff of the Legislative Analyst’s Office explained the 2020 California ballot initiatives in a virtual event Tuesday evening hosted by the Sacramento Public Library and the Project for an Informed Electorate at Sacramento State.

Incoming CSU Chancellor Joseph Castro discusses COVID-19 plans and priorities

“You should know your chancellor and I want to know you,” Castro said.

Jenna Cooper
October 1, 2020

Incoming CSU chancellor Joseph Castro discussed his plans for the 23 CSU campuses to CSU student press. Castro spoke on COVID-19, diversity, university police departments, financial budgets and his top priorities as chancellor as he prepares to take office.

Sac State’s Fall 2020 Convocation addresses anti-racism efforts in higher education

Ibram X. Kendi and Shaun Harper speak on anti-racism

Jenna Cooper and Samaha Samy
September 30, 2020

Sacramento State held its Fall 2020 Convocation with featured speakers Ibram X. Kendi and Shaun Harper. The theme was “Advancing Our Commitment to Anti-racism.” Kendi, Harper, President Nelsen and more expanded on how we can instill anti-racism at Sac State.

Sac State hosts diversity trainer Jane Elliott, known for ‘Blue eyes/Brown eyes’ exercise

‘We are all shades of brown’: Elliott lectures on combating racism

Gavin Rock and Jenna Cooper
September 16, 2020

Jane Elliott, known for her “Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes” exercise, discussed her knowledge and experience on challenging racist beliefs to Sacramento State students via Zoom Wednesday.

The WELL to reopen outdoors Thursday

Reservations required for fitness equipment, weights

Jenna Cooper
September 15, 2020

The WELL at Sacramento State will reopen Thursday for outdoor socially distanced fitness and recreation after being approved by Sac State administration and Sacramento County. Reservations are required for some equipment use.

Sac State alumni featured on ‘Shark Tank’ speak on student entrepreneurial panel

Student entrepreneurs give advice on leading with an entrepreneurial mindset

Jenna Cooper
September 12, 2020

Sacramento State’s Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship hosted Sac State alumni featured on ‘Shark Tank’ and a student panel to discuss leading with an entrepreneurial mindset via Zoom Friday.

Load More Stories