Jordan Silva-Benham, Author
![OPINION: I have OCD. Now, it seems like everybody else does too](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/final-is-this-cute-_-900x643.jpg)
OPINION: I have OCD. Now, it seems like everybody else does too
Irrational behavior seems rational in light of the coronavirus pandemic
![The outside of Capistrano Hall. In 2018, Lihua Tang's child fell through a staircase railing in the building.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/USE-1-900x600.jpg)
Woman files lawsuit after 4-year-old daughter falls through Sac State staircase railing
Lihua Tang is seeking damages over $25,000
![Large Greek letters are visible next to a backyard pool over the fence of the home where 21-year-old Sac State business major and Pi Kappa Alpha member William Molina died after being shot by a pellet gun Friday, April 12. Members of the university's chapter refer to the home as 'The Fratican.'](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/letters-copy-900x600.jpg)
Recent Sac State investigation of Pi Kappa Alpha unrelated to Molina death
Fatal 'off-campus gathering' will not receive closer look from university
![No charges filed in case of Sac State fraternity member’s death](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/18527891_224626481361542_1293691453094182787_n-1-900x900.jpg)
No charges filed in case of Sac State fraternity member’s death
County DA’s decision comes after 6-month police investigation of Will Molina’s death
![CRIME MAP: Three sexual assaults, one hit-and-run with injury reported on campus](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/CRIME-LOG-1-e1569285342756-900x581.png)
CRIME MAP: Three sexual assaults, one hit-and-run with injury reported on campus
Sac State crime map for the week of Nov. 4
![CSU Chancellor Timothy White hosts an open panel with the public at the CSU Long Beach on Thursday Jan. 21, 2016. White announced his retirement last month and Sac State will be hosting the first listening forum as part of the search for his replacement.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/THIS_ONE-900x600.jpg)
Sac State to hold open forum concerning the next CSU chancellor
It will take place in the University Union Ballroom Tuesday from 12 to 2 p.m.
![CRIME LOG: Multiple thefts and hit-and-runs reported at Sac State](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Image-from-iOS-900x675.png)
CRIME LOG: Multiple thefts and hit-and-runs reported at Sac State
Crime map for the week of Oct. 20
CSUs and UCs to offer abortion pill on campus
The ‘College Student Right to Access Act’ will go into law in 2023
![Photo illustration](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Screen-Shot-2019-10-07-at-4.10.28-PM-900x597.png)
Sac State to pilot new form of data collection on students
Degree Analytics says they want to improve retention rates through data
![California college students and Senator Connie Leyva rallied in support of SB 24, which would bring medicated abortions to CSU and UC campuses by Jan. 1, 2023. The bill passed the Assembly floor on Friday and is awaiting Newsom's signature.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_2895-900x600-1-900x600.jpg)
CSU and UC campuses to offer abortion services if Newsom signs bill
College Students Right to Access Act passed Assembly floor Friday
#SacStateSays: ‘What do you think about college athletes taking endorsement deals?’
If signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, SB 206 would allow students to profit off of their likeness
![Protestors outside of the Sacramento Police department in March demanded responsibility from the Sac PD for the officers who shot Stephon Clark a year prior. Clark’s children were awarded a $2.4 million settlement from the city on Wednesday.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Eucario-Calderon.-The-State-Hornet-900x600.jpg)
Stephon Clark’s children to receive a $2.4 million settlement
Settlement comes a year and a half after father was killed by police
![Construction at Academy 65. The housing complex, located on 65th St. Across from Elvas Ave., has had to delay move-in dates by over three weeks.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/construction-at-Academy-65.-Jordan-Silva-Benham.-The-State-Hornet.--900x600.jpg)
‘Situational homelessness’: 286 residents still awaiting move-in at apartments near Sac State
Lawyer says residents could pursue class action lawsuit
![Construction at Academy 65. The housing complex, located on 65th St. Across from Elvas Ave., has had to delay move-in dates by over three weeks.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/construction-at-Academy-65.-Jordan-Silva-Benham.-The-State-Hornet.--900x600.jpg)
Apartments near Sac State delay move-in for 286 residents
Academy 65 is housing residents in hotels until construction completion
![Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders addresses the crowd at Cesar Chavez Plaza on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019. Sanders speech focused on his platform of climate change, Medicare for All, and student debt.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/BernieHeader-900x600.jpg)
Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders talks Green New Deal at Sacramento rally
Sanders spoke about education, criminal justice, climate change, women’s rights and economic reform.
![OPINION: Weight Watchers’ new app for children is dangerous](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Weight-Watchers.-JeepersMedia.-CC-2.0-900x853.jpg)
OPINION: Weight Watchers’ new app for children is dangerous
The app could lead children toward a lifetime of disordered eating habits.
![Sacramento County Park Rangers assist the Sacramento State Police Department and Sacramento police apprehend a suspect who fled into the American River on Tuesday, August 20. The suspect fled downstream onto an island north of the J-Street Bridge where he surrendered to police.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/20190820_105427-900x506.jpg)
No island getaway: Police nab suspect after American River swim
Suspect was casing bicycles at Sac State, officials say
![Mark Manteuffel was arrested on June 28 and charged with three violent rapes that occurred in the early '90s. Manteuffel spent time at Sac State as both a student and a part-time lecturer.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Mark-Manteuffel-booking-photo.-Sac-County-District-Attorney.jpg)
Former Sac State lecturer charged in decades-old violent sex crimes
Suspect made first court appearance Friday
![President Nelsen and LECS Founder Shelby Moffatt were among those who gave speeches at the vigil for slain Sac PD officer and Sac State alumna Tara O'Sullivan.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/PSX_20190624_152422-900x675.jpg)
Hundreds gather at Sac State vigil honoring slain police officer
Tara O’Sullivan “a true hero,” President Nelsen said
![Newly-elect Associated Students, Inc. Vice President of Finance Denisse Garcia celebrating with former ASI President Mia Kagianas. Garcia was elected into her new position at an election party held at The Well April 10, 2019.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/0P1A0988-900x600.jpg)
Sac State 2019 ASI election results announced
Roughly 10% of the student body voted this year, ASI said
![Attendees for the summit stand in line for a free meal courtesy of The Rose Family Creative Empowerment Center during the Stephon Clark Legacy Weekend in Meadowview Friday. They work to aid vulnerable youth throughout the Sacramento area and worked with the Clark family to organize the summit.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Attendees-receiving-food.-Jordan-Silva-Benham.-The-State-Hornet-900x600.jpg)
Stephon Clark Legacy Weekend begins with a trauma focused workshop
Weekend will include a mother’s brunch and remembrance at the Capitol
![Tanya Faison speaks to the Community Police Review Commission on her concerns regarding Sac PD. Faison noted the lack of consequences for police officers who use deadly force](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Tanya-Faison.-Jordan-Silva-Benham.-The-State-Hornet-Edited-900x600.jpg)
Council addresses ways to decrease police violence
The Sacramento Community Police Review Commission discussed the lack of consequences surrounding deadly force by police
![T'Keyah Robinson holds a sign at a vigil for Stephon Clark in Meadowview on Friday. The vigil was held to honor Clark and demand for the imprisonment of the officers who shot him.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/vigil-900x675.jpg)
Vigil honors Stephon Clark, marches through Meadowview neighborhood
Protesters marched to Clark family home
![UCLA Professor Kelly Lytle Hernández lectures at Sac State Thursday. Hernández spoke about the history and costs of mass incarceration in Los Angeles, and her digital mapping project of the fiscal costs throughout the area.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Kelly-Lytle-Hernandez.-Jordan-Silva-Benham.-The-State-Hornet-Edited-900x663.jpg)
Researcher visits Sac State to discuss cost of mass incarceration
UCLA professor presents findings on “million dollar hoods” where LA spends millions incarcerating mostly men of color
![Sacramento activist Ebony Ava Harper gives the introductory speech at the inaugural presentation of “A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, and A Prayer” on Tuesday Feb. 26, 2019. The production is a collection of monologues by prominent female authors and Sac State students that describe their experiences dealing with racism, misogyny, homophobia and xenophobia.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Image-from-iOS-4-900x675.jpg)
‘A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, and A Prayer’ seeks to represent marginalized voices
The inaugural presentation replaces ‘The Vagina Monologues’
![Advertisement of Fleetwood Mac performing at UC Davis. The Sacramento State Special Collections and University Archives will be home to Dennis Newhall's collection of over 3,000 concert posters, ticket stubs and newspaper articles.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/fleet-900x666.jpeg)
Sac State library celebrates donation of thousands of vintage concert posters
Over 3,000 items of local concert memorabilia dating back to the 1950s
![From left, Antonio Hernandez, Jared Nava and Juan Gamez, the subjects of the documentary 'They Call Us Monsters." Hernandez was part of the panel and showing put together by Project Rebound on Monday.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/tcum1.jpg)
Project Rebound hosts screening of documentary ‘They Call Us Monsters’
Film attempts to humanize juvenile offenders