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Associated Students Inc. Vice President of University Affairs Alec Tong poses for his election candidate photo for the board position earlier in the spring 2023 semester. Tong resigned from his position on Monday, Nov. 27. (Photo courtesy of ASI, Graphic created in Canva by Jacob Peterson)
BREAKING: Second ASI board member resigns
Curtis Smith, department chair of World Languages and Literatures, said the department was asked by the dean’s office to reduce their schedule by 5% due to budget cuts. The 5% reduction of the schedule will lower the number of sections offered per foreign language course beginning next spring. (Graphic created in Canva by Ariel Caspar and Alyssa Branum)
World Languages and Literatures classes diminished by 5% for upcoming semester
The ‘Red Zone’ is the time on college campuses between dorm move-in and Thanksgiving break when sexual assaults are more likely to occur. Sacramento State has multiple resources to support survivors. (Graphic created in Canva by Analah Wallace)
Continued vigilance: campus safety challenges beyond the ‘Red Zone’
CapRadio, the NPR-member station, has plans on how to face their financial challenges after the recent audit, Interim President Tom Karlo said. According to the station’s Linkedin, the station has almost 500,000 weekly listeners. . (Photo by James Fife, Graphic created in Canva by Analah Wallace)
CapRadio officials break down post-audit financial issues and revenues
CFA announced a date for a strike in December on Thursday, Nov. 9th, 2023. For some students, the strike brings worry to both their academics and careers. (Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum)
Higher stakes for higher education: Students worry about strike impact
Curtis Smith, department chair of World Languages and Literatures, said the department was asked by the dean’s office to reduce their schedule by 5% due to budget cuts. The 5% reduction of the schedule will lower the number of sections offered per foreign language course beginning next spring. (Graphic created in Canva by Ariel Caspar and Alyssa Branum)
World Languages and Literatures classes diminished by 5% for upcoming semester
A Low Rider Block Party hosted by the California Museum lined all of 11th Street in downtown Sacramento with lowriders from local car clubs Sunday Oct. 29, 2023. The party was hosted in celebration of the new Boulevard Dreams California exhibit and featured cars from clubs across California such as the one from “Family First Car & Bike Club” located in Sacramento.
The life of a lowrider: destigmatizing Latin car culture
A few board members from the Nigerian Student Association share their dearest Thanksgiving memories and recipes. A brief glimpse into their holiday festivities reveals values and meaning that surpass the food and feast. (Photo Courtesy of Ozichukwu Opara. Graphic created in Canva by Maishia Sumpter)
More than a meal: Capturing the essence of Nigerian students’ Thanksgiving beyond food
The Solidarity Saturday line on Oct. 14, 2023, as volunteers prepare to distribute items to the displaced community. Every second Saturday volunteers arrive early to prepare food and donations for the unhoused community to enjoy. (Photo Courtesy of Kachiside Madu)
Standing in solidarity one Saturday at a time
The State Hornet’s fall midway 2023 audit reports on the diversity of coverage published by The State Hornet. Many communities require improved coverage. (Graphic created in Canva by Jasmine Ascencio)
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Fall midway 2023 audit results
CFA announced a date for a strike in December on Thursday, Nov. 9th, 2023. For some students, the strike brings worry to both their academics and careers. (Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum)
Higher stakes for higher education: Students worry about strike impact
The CapRadio downtown facility, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. Sacramento State President Luke Wood said the university has committed $12 million to aid the organization and expected to spend $5 million more.
Sac State leaders weigh in on recent CapRadio woes
Lassen Hall services, such as the Bursar’s Office pictured Tuesday Sept. 19, 2023, will become an even stronger resource for students seeking financial aid following the CSU System 6% increase. The tuition increase will leave many students wondering how this will impact their finances over the course of their time at Sac State.
‘How much are you willing to pay for your dreams?’: CSU to increase tuition
New Interim Vice President of Student Affairs Aniesha Mitchell in her office at Lassen Hall, Tuesday, Sep. 12, 2023. Her appointment to the role was announced via SacSend on Sep. 8.
Aniesha Mitchell appointed interim vice president of Student Affairs
Sacramento State President Luke Wood sits on the University Union Ballroom stage with wife, Idara Essien-Wood Thursday, Aug. 24, during his first fall address. This address is an opportunity for Wood to answer questions and set his expectations going into the new semester.
Sac State President Luke Wood delivers first fall address
Associated Students Inc. Vice President of University Affairs Alec Tong poses for his election candidate photo for the board position earlier in the spring 2023 semester. Tong resigned from his position on Monday, Nov. 27. (Photo courtesy of ASI, Graphic created in Canva by Jacob Peterson)
BREAKING: Second ASI board member resigns
Associated Students Inc. Director of Arts & Letters Christian Hernandez-Hunter poses for his election candidate photo for the board position earlier in the spring semester. Hernandez-Hunter has since resigned from his position after continuous hardships with others led to the decision. (Photo courtesy of ASI, Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum)
ASI director resigns from the board
The CapRadio downtown facility, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. Sacramento State President Luke Wood said the university has committed $12 million to aid the organization and expected to spend $5 million more.
Sac State leaders weigh in on recent CapRadio woes
Sac State students visit the Parents & Families Program office during Phlagleblast inside the University Union Sept. 8, 2023. The University Union houses many of the student resources campus has to offer.
Unleash your potential with a treasure trove of campus resources
The Associated Students Inc. executive board meeting takes place in the Green & Gold room in the University Union, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. ASI Director of Graduate Studies Hisham Hussain was set to appeal his strike, but the hearing was called off after the strike was changed to a warning.
ASI director issued warning for failing to respond to emails
The ‘Red Zone’ is the time on college campuses between dorm move-in and Thanksgiving break when sexual assaults are more likely to occur. Sacramento State has multiple resources to support survivors. (Graphic created in Canva by Analah Wallace)
Continued vigilance: campus safety challenges beyond the ‘Red Zone’
The Sacramento State Police Department responded to a call of a fire near Riverview Hall, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Currently, police believe the fire was set intentionally. (Graphic created in Canva by Chris Woodard, Photo courtesy of Sacramento State Police Department)
BREAKING: Possible arson committed at Riverview Hall
Guy West Bridge, April 2, 2023 at Sacramento State where there were reports of a person with a possible rifle, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. The Sacramento State Police Department investigated the reports and found that they were unfounded.
BREAKING: Reports of rifle on campus unfounded
A scooter and bike properly locked up at the stairs by Sequoia Hall in the campus provided spots Thursday, Sept. 26, 2023. Multiple accounts of various types of theft continue to be reported to the Sacramento State Police according to the CSUS crime log.
Upsurge in electric scooter theft is cause for concern among students
Sacramento County Sheriff deputies on the scene of an arrest following a pursuit of a stolen vehicle by Parking Structure 5, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. A deputy on the scene said the damage to the vehicle occurred due to it hitting a pole.
BREAKING: Stolen vehicle pursuit ends with arrest on campus
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El Panteón de Sacramento: Celebracion de Dia de los Muertos
Discutiendo Dìa de los Muertos: SIN FILTRO
Discutiendo Dìa de los Muertos: SIN FILTRO
Esta imagen muestra los personajes de la Llorona, el Cucuy, el Chupacabras, el Sombrerón, los Duendes y el Charro Negro. Los personajes de algunas de las leyendas más conocidas de Latinoamérica. Imágenes cortesía de Film Affinity, Encyclopædia Britannica, PR Newswire, Medium, Elvira Méndez y México Desconocido. Grafico creado en Canva por Angelica Vera-Franco
Leyendas Para Halloween
Mariachi Tonantzin La Familia inaugurando el comienzo de la Feria de Educación un evento lleno de recursos para estudiantes que buscan aplicar a la universidad el sábado 7 de octubre. La feria era bilingüe en inglés y español.
Sac State’s Feria de Educación ofrece información de colegiatura a hispanohablantes
Miembros de la Banda Uriense miran a la multitud en la celebración del Día de la Independencia de México en Sac State el Jueves 14 de Septiembre de 2023. Esta celebración anual se llama El Grito.
Iniciando el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con El Grito
Junior guard Seilala Lautaimi drives to the basket against the Aggies at The Nest Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023. Lautaimi had a total of 12 points and seven rebounds.
Sac State struggles to limit scoring runs in consecutive losses
Junior quarterback Kaiden Bennett scrambles while looking downfield against UC Davis Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Bennett led the Sac State offense in passing yards and rushing yards in the 42-35 win over North Dakota.
Sac State’s high-powered offense lifts Hornets over Fighting Hawks
Freshman quarterback Carson Conklin throws a pass Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Conklin is the first true freshman quarterback to play for Sac State since 2015.
‘All gas, no brakes’: Sac State heads into program’s first FCS playoff road game
Bridgette Smith holds the trophy and celebrates with the rest of her team after defeating Montana Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Sac State volleyball won the Big Sky regular season title and secured the number one seed heading into the Big Sky Tournament. (Photo courtesy of Montana Athletics)
Hornet volleyball leaves Montana with a Big Sky trophy
Junior wideout Anderson Grover runs upfield Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Grover transferred to Sac State after spending his first two years at Washington State.
Sac State gets shut down in must-win Causeway Classic
Junior guard Seilala Lautaimi drives to the basket against the Aggies at The Nest Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023. Lautaimi had a total of 12 points and seven rebounds.
Sac State struggles to limit scoring runs in consecutive losses
Sophomore forward Duncan Powell floats the ball above the rim on his way to a 20 point game on Tuesday Nov. 14, 2023. Powell shot perfect from the field and snagged 13 rebounds.
Home opener for men’s basketball is full of records
Sac State announced that all indoor sports would be moving to a new event center in The WELL as soon as fall 2024. The Board of Directors of Union WELL Inc. voted to approve $5.2 million from reserves to complete the project. (Credit: State Hornet Archives, Graphic created in Canva by Jacob Peterson)
Sac State announces new event center in The WELL
Freshman forward Summah Hanson goes up for a layup against the Wolfpack in Reno, Nevada Thursday Nov. 10, 2023. Hanson had a total of 22 points and 11 rebounds in the game.
Sac State suffers a pair of double-digit defeats
Zee Hamoda rises above defender for a jump shot Nov.9 against Nevada. Hamoda finished the game with 11 points.
Sac State men’s basketball loses steam running with the Wolfpack
[FILE] Freshman shortstop Wehiwa Aloy takes an at bat versus UC Davis Tuesday, April 11, 2023. With his fifth inning home run on Saturday, Aloy became the all time leader in Sacramento State’s Division I history for home runs hit by a freshman with 12.
‘Pass the Bat’: Hornets baseball wins second conference series of year
Sacramento State senior closer Jack Zalasky stands on top of parking structure three overlooking John Smith field on Wednesday, April 20, 2023. Zalasky ranks third in Sacramento State history career saves with 23 saves.
Like father like son: Sac State closer follows in his dads steps
[FILE] (L-R) Freshman shortstop Wehiwa Aloy and junior third baseman Jorge Bojorquez set up on defense against UC Davis Tuesday, April 11, 2023. The left side of the infield started every game this series and combined to go 10-26 with four extra base hits including a home run each.
‘We gotta get it going’: Sac State baseball drops two more conference games
Freshman pitcher and outfielder Jaxon Byrd makes his collegiate pitching debut versus UC Davis Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Byrd made his first collegiate start versus ninth ranked Stanford on Tuesday, April 18, throwing two innings and striking out two.
‘We were gonna win’: Sac State stuns #9 Stanford
Junior pitcher Cooper Rons throws a pitch to freshman catcher Jacob Cortez Sunday, April 16, 2023, at John Smith Field. Rons threw three and one-third innings on Sunday, setting a career high for strikeouts with six.
Weekend recap: Sac State baseball drops fourth conference series of year
Junior quarterback Kaiden Bennett scrambles while looking downfield against UC Davis Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Bennett led the Sac State offense in passing yards and rushing yards in the 42-35 win over North Dakota.
Sac State’s high-powered offense lifts Hornets over Fighting Hawks
Freshman quarterback Carson Conklin throws a pass Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Conklin is the first true freshman quarterback to play for Sac State since 2015.
‘All gas, no brakes’: Sac State heads into program’s first FCS playoff road game
Junior wideout Anderson Grover runs upfield Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Grover transferred to Sac State after spending his first two years at Washington State.
Sac State gets shut down in must-win Causeway Classic
Senior linebacker Armon Bailey flexes after making a tackle against UC Davis Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Bailey leads the Hornets’ defense with 73 tackles in just nine games.
Sac State meets UC Davis for monumental 69th Causeway Classic
Freshman quarterback Carson Conklin looks ahead to make a pass during the Hornets’ final home game in Hornet Stadium Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. This game marked Conklin’s first start as Sac State’s quarterback with 313 passing yards and a 65.4% completion rate.
Hornets’ potent offense secures a win over Cal Poly
Swarm Report Week 2: Women’s Golf tournament victory, Football’s Historic Start & More
Swarm Report Week 2: Women’s Golf tournament victory, Football’s Historic Start & More
Cagnei Duncan runs during the 2021 cross-country Mark Covert Classic for Sacramento State on Sept. 4, 2021. She said that this past season, her 10th season running competitively overall, was her favorite season. (Photo courtesy of Cagnei Duncan)
Cross-country runner makes Sac State history
Weekend Swarm Report: Baseball completes sweep and track starts strong
Weekend Swarm Report: Baseball completes sweep and track starts strong
Sports editor Shaun Holkko and copy editor Robbie Pierce. Both of these State Hornet editors participated in sports they felt had lower profiles in high school.
SPORTS PODCAST: Stories of underrepresented sports
Sac State cross country coach David Monk and a few members of the womens team watch as their fellow teammates run during practice on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
Hornets have high hopes and goals with rest of season ahead
Sacramento State junior defender Isabella Vinsonhaler and junior midfielder Ali Fuamatu-Ma’afala protest a foul called against them on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023 playing the Idaho Vandals. The Hornets had similar problems with the ref in the quarterfinals.
Sac State women’s soccer chokes in the Big Sky quarterfinals
The Sacramento State men’s soccer team before their match against UC Santa Barbara Oct. 18, 2023. The Hornets finished the season with a 4-10-4 record.
Victory at last: Sac State knocks off UC Davis in season finale
Sacramento State junior midfielder and captain Abigail Lopez sitting outside Yosemite Hall at Sac State Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. Lopez is the top scorer for her team with four goals.
Sac State women’s soccer captain treats her team like family
The Sacramento State men’s soccer team in a huddle before the match Saturday Oct. 21, 2023 against UC Irvine. They would end up losing to Irvine 2-0, eliminating them from playoff contention.
UC Irvine puts an end to Sac State’s playoff hopes
Robert and Jhared together on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. They are playing together on the same team for the first time.
Brotherly love: The siblings fulfilling their dreams at Sac State
Swarm Report Week 7: Checking in with softball and baseball
Swarm Report Week 7: Checking in with softball and baseball
FILE: Sacramento State softball celebrates after a win against Southern Utah March 3, 2023 at Shea Stadium. The Hornets swept the University of Maine in a doubleheader Wednesday to move their record to 14-9 on the season.
Sac State softball takes first season sweep over University of Maine
Junior pitcher Savannah Wahl throws a pitch on the mound at Shea Stadium on Friday, March 3, 2023.. Wahl transferred from Butte community college in Oroville, California to Sacramento State this year.
Sac State softball brings heat at Capital Classic
The Sac State softball team huddles around home plate on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023 at Sac State. The Hornets opened their season with the NorCal kickoff tournament where they won 2 of 5 games.
RECAP: Sac State softball drop 3 of 5 games in opening tournament
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Buzzin’ Dozen – Edition 1
Swarm Report Week 2: Women’s Golf tournament victory, Football’s Historic Start & More
Swarm Report Week 2: Women’s Golf tournament victory, Football’s Historic Start & More
Sacramento State track and field throwers Shantel Nnaji (left) and Erin Whelan (right) pose in front of Tahoe Hall Friday, April 29, 2022. Both have made their names in Sac State track and field history through succeeding in record-breaking throws.
Breaking Sac State records two throwers at a time
Sacramento State Sophomore sprinter LaTrouchka Duke poses at Hornet Stadium track on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Duke has recently placed second in the 60 meter Big Sky championship finale.
Sac State Track and Field sophomore sprinter makes strong return
Devonn Johnson and teammate keep the lead on San Jose State at Sacramento States Hornet Invitational at Hornet Stadium on Saturday March 20, 2021. Sacramento State’s relay team placed second against San Jose.
Photo Gallery: Sac State Track and field team hosts Hornet Invitational
Setter Ashtin Olin sets the ball for teammates Bridgette Smith or Sarah Falk to spike during the third set of Sacramento State’s last game at home against Portland State University at the Nest Sunday, March 13, 2021. The Hornets lost the match against Portland State with a final score of 3-1.
SWARM REPORT MARCH 13: Rough day for Sac State sports, all teams lose
(L-R) Juniors Mate Voros and Mark Keki during their home match versus Saint Mary’s at Sacramento State Tennis courts on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. The duo went 20-1 in doubles play during the 2022 season. Photos by Hugo Quintanilla. Graphic created in canva by Chris Woodard
Two is better than one: Hungarian national champions serve aces for Sac State
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Buzzin’ Dozen – Edition 1
Maddy Ferreros stands in front of the Sac State tennis court after finishing her training on April 20, 2022. She was named the Big Sky Conference womens tennis co-player of the week on April 5, 2022.
Sacramento State women’s tennis newcomer gleams in first season
Sac State junior Ori Maior serving against Montana State Thursday, April 14th, 2022 at the Bobcat-Anderson Tennis Center. The Hornets dropped their regular-season finale against the Bobcats 7-0.
Sac State’s Men’s Tennis suffers massive loss at Montana State
Sac State sophomore Rudolfs Aksenoks returns a serve to teammate Mate Voros on the other side of the court, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, Asenoks is 4-0 this season in singles matches.
PREVIEW: Sac State’s men’s tennis team faces Saint Mary’s after two straight losses.
Bridgette Smith holds the trophy and celebrates with the rest of her team after defeating Montana Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Sac State volleyball won the Big Sky regular season title and secured the number one seed heading into the Big Sky Tournament. (Photo courtesy of Montana Athletics)
Hornet volleyball leaves Montana with a Big Sky trophy
Senior middle blocker Tiyanane Kamba-Griffin going up for a block against Portland State’s senior middle blocker Ashleigh Barto, Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. Portland State won the match 3-1.
Portland State serves Sac State volleyball their second Big Sky loss
Senior middle blocker Kalani Hayes and senior opposite hitter Karlee Soderberg going up for a block against Idaho Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Sac State celebrated Senior day against Idaho.
Volleyball weekend ends with two wins, tears and smiles
Junior setter Hailey Plugge setting the ball for senior middle blocker Tiyanane Kamba-Griffin against Northern Arizona Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (Courtesy of Northern Arizona Athletics)
Big Sky Conference swept clean by Sac State Volleyball
Senior middle blocker Tiyanane Kamba-Griffin blocks a ball against Montana at The Nest Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. Kamba-Griffin had a total of six kills and four blocks.
Sac State volleyball defends the Nest against Montana and Montana State
Kachiside Madu at his “Homeless to Heartfull” exhibit on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 posed in front of his “Black Jesus” black and white portrait at the Brickhouse Gallery. His exhibit features over 8 different black and white pieces, with metal framed portraits, canvas and prints.
A photographer’s goal of changing the world one snapshot at a time
In this edition of Stinger Style, staffer Maddie Thielke provides some fall clothing essentials to add to your new capsule wardrobe. With these staple pieces, you will stay cozy and stylish this season. (Graphic created in Canva by Maddie Thielke)
Stinger Style: Fall essentials for your closet
STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: Rainbow City Park brings alt-rock-indie vibes to the newsroom
STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: Rainbow City Park brings alt-rock-indie vibes to the newsroom
A Low Rider Block Party hosted by the California Museum lined all of 11th Street in downtown Sacramento with lowriders from local car clubs Sunday Oct. 29, 2023. The party was hosted in celebration of the new Boulevard Dreams California exhibit and featured cars from clubs across California such as the one from “Family First Car & Bike Club” located in Sacramento.
The life of a lowrider: destigmatizing Latin car culture
Black Friday is here and it can get crazy at stores
Black Friday is here and it can get crazy at stores
Get ready to shine this summer with these stunning makeup looks! These recommendations will take the personal beauty game to the next level. (Graphic created in Canva by Hailey Valdivia)
Sweat-Proof Summer Saviors: Must-Have Makeup Essentials!
Business marketing major Stacy Sei modeled an earth-inspired outfit at the Forces of Nature fashion show Sunday, April 23, 2023. An overarching theme of the show was sustainability in clothing.
GALLERY: Fashion on an elemental mission
(L-R) Fashion merchandising and management majors Joanne Lee and Sophy Xiong put the final touches on Lees dress design at the Forces of Nature dress rehearsal Thursday, April 13, 2023. Designers picked from one of four elements for inspiration: fire, water, earth and air.
Sac State’s Fashion Club primed for spring fashion show
A gas mask on the wall near the entrance of the Smog Collectors exhibit at the Library Gallery Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. The lens reveals an image depicting various agents of pollution in modern society; the inscription on the filter provides some background behind the inspiration for the piece.
Grim gallery shows haunting future for generations to come
(L–R) Jacqueline Sandoval, Josue Sanchez and Andrea Obando stomp their feet in unison on the dance floor of Solano Hall during their performance Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Their set, “Suhu (Life’s Ritual)” showcases a Chinese ritual dance with choreography by Philip Agayapong.
GALLERY: The dance that connects your mind, body and soul
Figuring out what to bring to the Friendsgiving table can be difficult, but The State Hornet has you covered. With these three easy recipes, you will be the hit of the party. (Graphic created in Canva by Hailey Valdivia)
Three easy Friendsgiving recipes that will surprise your college besties
Coffee shops are great places to study if you need a break from studying at home. These five locations across the Sacramento region have unique indoor and outdoor spaces and great items on the menu to try. (Created in Canva by Ariel Caspar)
The five best coffee shops for studying
Summer is finally here, and so is the fun! Here are some activities to keep your endless summer vacation going all season long. (Graphic created in Canva by Mercy Sosa)
Heat up your summer with blazing new activities
BTDT Been There Done That
Been There, Done That Ep 2: $100 vs. San Francisco
Classy Bag Lady’s Chic Boutique proprietor Connie McBride’s tile art on display at her booth at the Sacramento Black Expo on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. McBride’s boutique is a Sacramento-based mobile fashion business that offers unique clothing, jewelry and accessories.
Sacramento hosts annual celebration of Black Expo
Halloween is approaching this weekend and now is the perfect time to immerse yourself in the spooky essence. From timeless classic “Monster Mash” to modern hits “Calling All The Monsters,” this playlist has no tricks, only treats for everyone this year! (Graphic created in Canva by Madelaine Church)
Hits for a Monster Mash
Maren Morris performing on the Visit Sacramento stage at GoldenSky Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. GoldenSky was a two-day country music festival hosted at Discovery Park. (Photo by Nathan Zucker)
Country acts reflect on their GoldenSky experience
This graphic shows a handful of the artists that are being appreciated in this post, from notable figures such as Kali Uchis, Omar Apollo, Christian Nodal, Fuerza Regida, and Cuco. These artists range from the traditional Latin sounds to alternative, this playlist has a good variety that will sure catch the attention of anyone this Hispanic Heritage Month. (Images courtesy of Getty, Euphoria, HypeBeast and El Mañana. Christian Nodal by JG is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED. Graphic made in Picsart by Anthony Golston)
The State Hornet’s Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 playlist
The Farm House at the GoldenSky music festival in 2022. GoldenSky returns to Discovery Park for the second consecutive year this weekend.
Get your cowboy hats and boots ready for the return of GoldenSky
Headliner My Chemical Romance stuns the crowd as they close the festival at the Jack Daniels stage on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. After a six-year hiatus, My Chemical Romance played at Aftershock during the North America leg of their Reunion Tour.
These bands will rock your socks off at Aftershock
(L-R) Antonio Hernandez, Victoria Chung, Brenna Dunivan, Isabella Ignacio, Anthony Tran, Ella Acosta and Mia Kaanapu in “Everybody” at Playwrights Theatre inside Shasta Hall Wednesday, March 8, 2023. They all play multiple characters in this production.
This production is for ‘Everybody’
(L–R) Jacqueline Sandoval, Josue Sanchez and Andrea Obando stomp their feet in unison on the dance floor of Solano Hall during their performance Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Their set, “Suhu (Life’s Ritual)” showcases a Chinese ritual dance with choreography by Philip Agayapong.
GALLERY: The dance that connects your mind, body and soul
The cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in Playwrights’ Theatre Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. The performance will feature multiple musical numbers.
Can you spell: T-H-E-A-T-E-R? The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee comes to stage at Sac State
Lead actress McKenna Sennett sits on a bench in front of Shasta Hall theater on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Sac State’s production of “Hamlet” runs from April 1 to April 10 and can be attended in the theater.
‘To be or not to be’: Meet the leading lady of Sac State’s ‘Hamlet’
The tone of the scene shifts early into ‘The Best Man’ when Former President Art Hocksteader (Stephen Kauffman, right) announces he is dying to presidential candidate Bill Russel (Tom Loeprich, left). Russel struggles to pursue political success while still staying true to his ethical principles.
Review: Gore Vidal’s ‘The Best Man’ at Sutter Street Theatre
Blending horror with stop-motion animation, the 2021 flick, “Mad God” presents a grotesque and awe-inspiring world. With a veteran of stop-motion at the helm, this film will have you unable to avert your eyes through its entire runtime. (Graphic created in Canva by Ariel Caspar, Image courtesy of Shudder)
Hornet Horrors: ‘Mad God’
Released in 2004, “Club Dread” was created by the Broken Lizard comedy troupe, best known for “Super Troopers.” Whereas the latter is remembered as a cult hit, the former is barely remembered at all. (Graphic created in Canva by Ariel Caspar, Image courtesy if Searchlight Pictures)
Hornet Horrors: ‘Club Dread’
“The Strangers” manages to thrill and frighten by making use of a slow build up to its scares. With solid performances and a simple but effective premise, this movie will make you check your door twice for many nights to come. (Graphic created in Canva by Ariel Caspar, Image courtesy of Universal Pictures)
Hornet Horrors: ‘The Strangers’
A controversial entry in the “Halloween” franchise, “Season of the Witch” is held up by some as one of the series worst and others as an underrated classic. Featuring androids, pagan rituals and the worlds most annoying commercial, this cheesy but gorey 80’s horror movie may be just what you’re looking for. (Graphic created in Canva by Ariel Caspar, Image courtesy of Universal Pictures)
Hornet Horrors: ‘Halloween III: Season of the Witch’
Getting a limited release in 2006, “Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon” does a lot with its microbudget of under $70,000. While it still doesn’t fully live up to its premise, it still manages to be a solid addition to any horror movie lineup. (Graphic created in Canva by Ariel Caspar, Image Courtesy of GlenEcho Entertainment)
Hornet Horrors: ‘Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon’
STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: Rainbow City Park brings alt-rock-indie vibes to the newsroom
STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: Rainbow City Park brings alt-rock-indie vibes to the newsroom
Black Friday is here and it can get crazy at stores
Black Friday is here and it can get crazy at stores
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The State Hornet Broadcast: Pride Week, pro-Palestine protests and more CapRadio resignations
Palestine rountable
Students left unsatiated after Israel-Palestine roundtable discussion
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STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: Venetian Veil spell lush soundscapes with cosmic tones
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The State Hornet Podcast #9: Teamsters strike, Leaders of Tomorrow and Hornet Harvest Gathering
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Beyond the Hive Ep 4: Hustlin’ and Bustlin’
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Guerillas Of Sacramento Ep #2 : Effects Make Gross Special With Dan Acosta
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The State Hornet Podcast #8: CFA strike dates, arson on campus and Hmong New Year
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Swarm Report #5: Basketball season, volleyball’s win streak, the ups and downs of football
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The State Hornet Podcast #9: Teamsters strike, Leaders of Tomorrow and Hornet Harvest Gathering
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The State Hornet Podcast #8: CFA strike dates, arson on campus and Hmong New Year
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The State Hornet Podcast #4: CapRadio board members resign, Aftershock Festival and another delay for the ‘Esak’tima Center
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The State Hornet Podcast #2: Hispanic Heritage Month, COVID-19 surging on campus and a new Disability Cultural Center
The State Hornet Podcast #1: Tuition, Crime, Music and Football!
The State Hornet Podcast #1: Tuition, Crime, Music and Football!
State Hornet Spotlight: Jared Gipson’s breakout season and TikTok success
State Hornet Spotlight: Jared Gipson’s breakout season and TikTok success
State Hornet Spotlight: Football recruit Carson Conklin comes to Sac State
State Hornet Spotlight: Football recruit Carson Conklin comes to Sac State
Former Sacramento State receiver Isiah Hennie tries to juke University of Incarnate Word freshman cornerback Marquis Britten Sept. 9, 2017 at Hornet Stadium. Hennie has spent the last four years searching for an opprotunity to play professional football. (Photo by Matthew Nobert. Graphic made in Canva by Mack Ervin III)
Sac State alumni’s up-and-down football journey and USFL dream: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT SHORT
Discussing the journey of women of color in modern-day America: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT
Discussing the journey of women of color in modern-day America: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT
How Sac State students can receive confidential support for sexual violence: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT
How Sac State students can receive confidential support for sexual violence: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT
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State Hornet Buzzed: Hispanic Heritage Month special, Growing up in Hispanic and Latinx culture
Newsletter editor Odin Rasco, opinion editor Kris Hall and audience engagement staffer Krys Shahin debate the worthiness of Scooby-Doo being named the best movie franchise in the 2022 edition of State Hornet March Madness. Scooby-Doo beat out the MCU in the finals by a wide margin. (Graphic made in Photoshop by Mack Ervin III)
Ruh Roh? Recapping the madness of State Hornet March Madness 2022: STATE HORNET BUZZED
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Best and worst cheesecake flavors?!: State Hornet BUZZED
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The best and worst cheesecakes from The Cheesecake Factory: STATE HORNET BUZZED
STATE HORNET BUZZED: Halloween Special
STATE HORNET BUZZED: Halloween Special
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El Panteón de Sacramento: Celebracion de Dia de los Muertos
Discutiendo Dìa de los Muertos: SIN FILTRO
Discutiendo Dìa de los Muertos: SIN FILTRO
Esta imagen muestra los personajes de la Llorona, el Cucuy, el Chupacabras, el Sombrerón, los Duendes y el Charro Negro. Los personajes de algunas de las leyendas más conocidas de Latinoamérica. Imágenes cortesía de Film Affinity, Encyclopædia Britannica, PR Newswire, Medium, Elvira Méndez y México Desconocido. Grafico creado en Canva por Angelica Vera-Franco
Leyendas Para Halloween
Mariachi Tonantzin La Familia inaugurando el comienzo de la Feria de Educación un evento lleno de recursos para estudiantes que buscan aplicar a la universidad el sábado 7 de octubre. La feria era bilingüe en inglés y español.
Sac State’s Feria de Educación ofrece información de colegiatura a hispanohablantes
Miembros de la Banda Uriense miran a la multitud en la celebración del Día de la Independencia de México en Sac State el Jueves 14 de Septiembre de 2023. Esta celebración anual se llama El Grito.
Iniciando el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con El Grito
STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: Rainbow City Park brings alt-rock-indie vibes to the newsroom
STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: Rainbow City Park brings alt-rock-indie vibes to the newsroom
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The State Hornet Broadcast: Cultural celebrations, CapRadio’s financial mishandlings and football heroics
STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: The Bad Barnacles splash into The State Hornet
STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: The Bad Barnacles splash into The State Hornet
STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: Former Animals take over the newsroom
STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: Former Animals take over the newsroom
Exit interview with President Robert Nelsen, reflects on legacy at Sac State
Exit interview with President Robert Nelsen, reflects on legacy at Sac State
In this edition of Stinger Style, staffer Maddie Thielke provides some fall clothing essentials to add to your new capsule wardrobe. With these staple pieces, you will stay cozy and stylish this season. (Graphic created in Canva by Maddie Thielke)
Stinger Style: Fall essentials for your closet
Blending horror with stop-motion animation, the 2021 flick, “Mad God” presents a grotesque and awe-inspiring world. With a veteran of stop-motion at the helm, this film will have you unable to avert your eyes through its entire runtime. (Graphic created in Canva by Ariel Caspar, Image courtesy of Shudder)
Hornet Horrors: ‘Mad God’
Released in 2004, “Club Dread” was created by the Broken Lizard comedy troupe, best known for “Super Troopers.” Whereas the latter is remembered as a cult hit, the former is barely remembered at all. (Graphic created in Canva by Ariel Caspar, Image courtesy if Searchlight Pictures)
Hornet Horrors: ‘Club Dread’
In this edition of Stinger Style, staffer Maddie Thielke shares some skincare products that she recommends you add to your fall and winter rotation. (graphic created in Canva by Maddie Thielke)
Stinger Style: Stay radiant all winter long with these five skincare products
“The Strangers” manages to thrill and frighten by making use of a slow build up to its scares. With solid performances and a simple but effective premise, this movie will make you check your door twice for many nights to come. (Graphic created in Canva by Ariel Caspar, Image courtesy of Universal Pictures)
Hornet Horrors: ‘The Strangers’
Alexis Jimenez, an anthropology student, addressing the panel of administrators regarding the recent sexual assaults on and near campus in the Redwood Room of the University Union on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. The State Hornet calls on the administration and the Sac State Police Department to increase transparency with the campus community and provide concrete plans for the solutions proposed. Graphic created in Canva by Mercy Sosa. Photo by Alyssa Branum.
EDITORIAL: How are you keeping your campus community safe, Sac State? Your students would like to know
Women at Sacramento State walk around campus, their rights in the hands of a majority male US Senate, protected by a pro-choice California State Senate. Women at Sac State have more jurisdiction over their bodies than women in Texas, who have very little time to decide what’s best for them when they discover they are pregnant. Graphic made in Canva.
EDITORIAL: ‘Liberty and Justice for All’ means women, too
Joseph Castro speaks to Sacramento State over Zoom as well as in person during his first visit to the campus as Chancellor on Nov. 3, 2021. Castro lied about the constant Title IX violations of his Vice President of Student Affairs in order to become chancellor.
Editorial: Joseph Castro never deserved to be CSU Chancellor
Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen addresses students in the crowd of California Faculty Association protestors at the University Union on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021. Nelsen said he could not get involved in the bargaining of CFA’s contracts. Photo of Nelsen taken by John Cabales. Graphic created in Canva.
EDITORIAL: President Nelsen, we don’t accept your apology — you should resign
The State Hornet Editorial Board urges Sac State students to vote no on the California gubernatorial recall election that could see Gavin Newsom ousted from office should it succeed. The election will take place Tuesday, Sept. 14.
EDITORIAL: Sac State students, you must vote no on the California recall election
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Cinema Obscura S2 Ep. 1 : ‘The Cable Guy’ vs. ‘Excalibur’
Graphic created in Canva by Elena Burgé and Gavin S. Hudson. (Movie posters courtesy of Lionsgate)
The Big Picture – John Wick 4
Newsletter editor and film critic Gavin S. Hudson has been reviewing movies since high school. “The Whale” has been nominated for three Oscars; is it worthy? Graphic created in Canva by Elena Burgé and Gavin S. Hudson | movie posters courtesy of A24.
The Big Picture – ‘The Whale’
Series promotional poster featuring Cassian Andor, played by Diego Luna and supporting cast. “Wouldn’t you rather give it all at once to something real?” (Picture courtesy of Disney+. Graphic created in Canva by Ryan Ascalon).
‘Andor’ grounds Star Wars universe in storytelling
(L-R) Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Joel (Pedro Pascal) looking out at post-apocalyptic Boston. They are about set out for an adventure that will change both of their lives (Photo courtesy, Sony Pictures)
‘The Last Of Us’ stands among the best game to-screen adaptations
In this edition of Stinger Style, staffer Maddie Thielke provides some fall clothing essentials to add to your new capsule wardrobe. With these staple pieces, you will stay cozy and stylish this season. (Graphic created in Canva by Maddie Thielke)
Stinger Style: Fall essentials for your closet
Blending horror with stop-motion animation, the 2021 flick, “Mad God” presents a grotesque and awe-inspiring world. With a veteran of stop-motion at the helm, this film will have you unable to avert your eyes through its entire runtime. (Graphic created in Canva by Ariel Caspar, Image courtesy of Shudder)
Hornet Horrors: ‘Mad God’
Released in 2004, “Club Dread” was created by the Broken Lizard comedy troupe, best known for “Super Troopers.” Whereas the latter is remembered as a cult hit, the former is barely remembered at all. (Graphic created in Canva by Ariel Caspar, Image courtesy if Searchlight Pictures)
Hornet Horrors: ‘Club Dread’
In this edition of Stinger Style, staffer Maddie Thielke shares some skincare products that she recommends you add to your fall and winter rotation. (graphic created in Canva by Maddie Thielke)
Stinger Style: Stay radiant all winter long with these five skincare products
“The Strangers” manages to thrill and frighten by making use of a slow build up to its scares. With solid performances and a simple but effective premise, this movie will make you check your door twice for many nights to come. (Graphic created in Canva by Ariel Caspar, Image courtesy of Universal Pictures)
Hornet Horrors: ‘The Strangers’
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BROOKE’S UHLENBOPS S1E7: Jordan Loves The Strokes

Brooke Uhlenhop, Jordan Silva-Benham, and Robbie Pierce
April 15, 2020

This week on Brooke’s UhlenBops, host Brooke Uhlenhop and copy editor Jordan Silva-Benham discuss the latter’s love of the best of the Early-2000s-Alternative-Bands-That-Start-With-‘The,’ The Strokes,...

OPINION: I have OCD. Now, it seems like everybody else does too

OPINION: I have OCD. Now, it seems like everybody else does too

Irrational behavior seems rational in light of the coronavirus pandemic
Jordan Silva-Benham, Copy Editor
April 1, 2020

When I was 10 years old, I asked my mom if there was anything I could do to never have to face germs again. She told me no — it was not rational to hide from what is only natural.  That same year,...

A Cal Fit building on Zinfadel Road in Rancho Cordova. Cal Fit has tabled at Sac State, but SO&L announced Friday that they are no longer allowed to table on campus as a vendor.

[Photo] Sac State students say Cal Fit tricked them with aggressive sales tactics

December 7, 2019

A Cal Fit building on Zinfadel Road in Rancho Cordova. Cal Fit has tabled at Sac State, but SO&L announced Friday that they are no longer allowed to table on campus as a vendor.

The outside of Capistrano Hall. In 2018, Lihua Tangs child fell through a staircase railing in the building.

Woman files lawsuit after 4-year-old daughter falls through Sac State staircase railing

Lihua Tang is seeking damages over $25,000
Jordan Silva-Benham, news editor
December 4, 2019

After her daughter fell through a staircase railing in Sacramento State’s Capistrano Hall last year, Lihua Tang filed a lawsuit Nov. 13 against the California State University Board of Trustees regarding...

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 universitys chapter refer to the home as The Fratican.

Recent Sac State investigation of Pi Kappa Alpha unrelated to Molina death

Fatal 'off-campus gathering' will not receive closer look from university
Jordan Silva-Benham, news editor
November 22, 2019

Following the end of a six-month police investigation into the death of William Molina, a Sacramento State student and Pi Kappa Alpha member, university officials said they will not investigate the fraternity...

NEWS PODCAST: No charges filed in case of Sac State student’s death

NEWS PODCAST: No charges filed in case of Sac State student’s death

Jordan Silva-Benham and Will Coburn
November 15, 2019

Podcast editor Will Coburn sits down with news editor Jordan Silva-Benham to discuss the unanswered questions after the Sacramento County District Attorney decided no to press charges in relation to the...

No charges filed in case of Sac State fraternity member’s death

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
Jordan Silva-Benham, news editor
November 14, 2019

The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office decided not to press charges in the fatal shooting of William Molina, a business major and Pi Kappa Alpha member at Sacramento State.  Molina was...

CRIME MAP: Three sexual assaults, one hit-and-run with injury reported on campus

CRIME MAP: Three sexual assaults, one hit-and-run with injury reported on campus

Sac State crime map for the week of Nov. 4
Jordan Silva-Benham, news editor
November 12, 2019

Every week, The State Hornet will compile crimes recorded in the campus crime log into a map detailing their location and current status. During the week of Nov. 4, 11 crimes were logged in the Sacramento...

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.

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.
Jordan Silva-Benham, news editor
November 9, 2019

The California State University’s Office of the Chancellor will host an open forum at Sacramento State on Tuesday in the University Union Ballroom from noon to 2 p.m. to begin its search for the next...

yle Watson, a managing information systems major and member of the College Republicans, attended the Tim Wise lecture in Sac States University Union Ballroom Thursday, Nov. 7. Wise spoke about the rise of hate speech during President Donald Trump’s administration and the need for acceptance of other races.

[Photo] Anti-racism author speaks at Sac State about Trump, multiculturalism

November 7, 2019

yle Watson, a managing information systems major and member of the College Republicans, attended the Tim Wise lecture in Sac State's University Union Ballroom Thursday, Nov. 7. Wise spoke about the rise...

CRIME LOG: Multiple thefts and hit-and-runs reported at Sac State

CRIME LOG: Multiple thefts and hit-and-runs reported at Sac State

Crime map for the week of Oct. 20
Jordan Silva-Benham, news editor
October 28, 2019

Every week, The State Hornet will compile crimes recorded in the campus crime log into a map detailing their location and current status. During the week of Oct. 20, Sac State saw two instances of burglary...

CSUs and UCs to offer abortion pill on campus

The ‘College Student Right to Access Act’ will go into law in 2023
Jordan Silva-Benham, news editor
October 17, 2019

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 24, also known as the “College Student Right to Access Act,” Friday, mandating all public universities in California to offer medicated abortions starting Jan....

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Sac State to pilot new form of data collection on students

Degree Analytics says they want to improve retention rates through data
Max Connor and Jordan Silva-Benham
October 7, 2019

Sacramento State will be the pilot California State University to use a new form of data collection on its students.  Degree Analytics operates through students’ devices that are connected to the...

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 Newsoms signature.

CSU and UC campuses to offer abortion services if Newsom signs bill

College Students Right to Access Act passed Assembly floor Friday
Jordan Silva-Benham, news editor
September 17, 2019

A new bill that would mandate California public universities like Sacramento State to offer on-campus abortion medication passed the state Assembly Friday and is currently awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s...

#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
Jordan Silva-Benham, news editor
September 14, 2019

The California Legislature unanimously passed SB 206, the Fair Pay for Play Act, Wednesday granting college athletes to profit off their own likeness pending Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature. The State...

Academy65 leasing office located on 65th St. Move-in started at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10.

After 3 weeks of delay, Academy65 residents move in to upper floors

Jordan Silva-Benham and Kelly Kiernan
September 11, 2019
‘Best Location for Sac State Students’ left 286 residents homeless
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.

Stephon Clark’s children to receive a $2.4 million settlement

Settlement comes a year and a half after father was killed by police
Jordan Silva-Benham, news editor
September 10, 2019

Stephon Clark’s two children were granted a $2.4 million settlement with the city of Sacramento Wednesday, according to a declaration filed by an attorney representing the minors. Clark’s children,...

Construction at Academy65. The apartment complexs delay is irresponsible.

[Photo] EDITORIAL: Academy65’s delay is irresponsible and unacceptable

September 9, 2019

Construction at Academy65. The apartment complex's delay is irresponsible.

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.

‘Situational homelessness’: 286 residents still awaiting move-in at apartments near Sac State

Lawyer says residents could pursue class action lawsuit
Margherita Beale and Jordan Silva-Benham
August 30, 2019

The 286 residents who are still awaiting move-in at Academy65, an apartment complex near Sacramento State primarily aimed at students, were asked to sign a lease addendum and general release Thursday,...

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.

Apartments near Sac State delay move-in for 286 residents

Academy 65 is housing residents in hotels until construction completion
Jordan Silva-Benham, news editor
August 26, 2019

The newest student housing complex near Sacramento State delayed the move-in day by more than three weeks after the start of the semester due to construction issues. Academy 65, located on 65th St....

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.

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.
Jordan Silva-Benham and Cory Jaynes
August 22, 2019

A rally for Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders filled Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Sacramento on Thursday afternoon, following the release of the senator’s Green New Deal. Most of...

OPINION: Weight Watchers’ new app for children is dangerous

OPINION: Weight Watchers’ new app for children is dangerous

The app could lead children toward a lifetime of disordered eating habits.
Jordan Silva-Benham, News editor
August 22, 2019

I was a fat kid. More so, I was an obese kid. I grew up in a family of women who used food to cope, and, by age nine, I did too. Being an obese kid, I quickly learned all the tricks and trades of dieting....

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.

No island getaway: Police nab suspect after American River swim

Suspect was casing bicycles at Sac State, officials say
Cory Jaynes and Jordan Silva-Benham
August 20, 2019

A suspected felon drew crowds along the Guy West Bridge and the American River Tuesday morning as he attempted to escape police by swimming downstream. According to Anita Fitzhugh, Sacramento State...

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.

Former Sac State lecturer charged in decades-old violent sex crimes

Suspect made first court appearance Friday
Jordan Silva-Benham, news editor
July 8, 2019

A Sacramento State alumnus and former lecturer was charged with three counts of rape from the early ‘90s following California’s first ever “placeholder arrest warrant” using only DNA evidence,...

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 OSullivan.

Hundreds gather at Sac State vigil honoring slain police officer

Tara O’Sullivan “a true hero,” President Nelsen said
Jordan Silva-Benham
June 24, 2019

Hundreds of law enforcement officers, community members and students gathered at Sacramento State for a vigil Sunday evening to honor fallen alumna and Sacramento Police officer Tara O’Sullivan. O’Sullivan...

The 1988 Div. II semifinals game is the furthest the Hornets have gone in the team’s postseason history. During the season, the team beat local rival University of California, Davis twice — once during the regular season, and once during the playoffs.

FROM THE ARCHIVES: 1988 was Hornet football’s best year ever

Jordan Silva-Benham
April 24, 2019

November of 1988 is the farthest that Sacramento State’s football team has ever advanced in the playoffs. Then staff writer for The State Hornet, Joe Krieg, said the Hornets “pummel[ed]” the North...

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.

Sac State 2019 ASI election results announced

Roughly 10% of the student body voted this year, ASI said
Jordan Silva-Benham and Ronaldo Gomez
April 11, 2019

Christian Miguel Landaverde and Jennifer Gross were elected President and Executive Vice President for the 2019-20 school year after Sacramento State’s Associated Students, Inc. elections held on Tuesday...

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.

Stephon Clark Legacy Weekend begins with a trauma focused workshop

Weekend will include a mother’s brunch and remembrance at the Capitol
Jordan Silva-Benham
March 16, 2019

The Stephon Clark Legacy Weekend kicked off with a teen summit and community healing conversation, including speeches, breathing exercises and meditation, in the Meadowview community Friday. The weekend...

From left: Kristen Tudor, Sarah Kirby-Gonzalez and Rebecca Kluchin speak at the Women in Politics - Does Policy Make a Difference? panel on Tuesday, March 12 in the Hinde auditorium. The panel was a part of a series to help celebrate womens history month on campus.

Sac State panel discusses future of women in politics

Jordan Silva-Benham
March 14, 2019

Sacramento State hosted a panel featuring five women who spoke on the topic of women in politics following the 2018 “Year of the Woman” — a perceived “wave” election of women candidates who won...

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

Council addresses ways to decrease police violence

The Sacramento Community Police Review Commission discussed the lack of consequences surrounding deadly force by police
Jordan Silva-Benham
March 13, 2019

The Sacramento Community Police Review Commission held its monthly city council meeting Monday at city hall, its first since the announcement that two Sacramento Police Department officers wouldn’t be...

TKeyah 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.

Vigil honors Stephon Clark, marches through Meadowview neighborhood

Protesters marched to Clark family home
Francina Sanchez and Jordan Silva-Benham
March 9, 2019

Nearly 100 peaceful protestors gathered for a candlelight vigil in Meadowview on Friday night to honor Stephon Clark and call for the imprisonment of the officers who shot him, Terrence Mercadal and Jared...

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.

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
Jordan Silva-Benham and Camille Escovedo
March 8, 2019

  Researcher Kelly Lytle Hernández shared her research of the history and cost of mass incarceration in Los Angeles, California with Sacramento State students Thursday evening in the University...

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.

‘A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, and A Prayer’ seeks to represent marginalized voices

The inaugural presentation replaces ‘The Vagina Monologues’
Jordan Silva-Benham
February 27, 2019

Sacramento State held its inaugural presentation of “A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, and A Prayer” (MMRP) on Tuesday evening in the University Union Ballroom. The production is a collection of monologues...

Advertisement of Fleetwood Mac performing at UC Davis. The Sacramento State Special Collections and University Archives will be home to Dennis Newhalls collection of over 3,000 concert posters, ticket stubs and newspaper articles.

Sac State library celebrates donation of thousands of vintage concert posters

Over 3,000 items of local concert memorabilia dating back to the 1950s
Jordan Silva-Benham
February 12, 2019

Throughout high school, Sacramento native Dennis Newhall began covering his walls with local concert posters. Over 50 years later, his collection features over 3,000 posters, newspaper articles and ticket...

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.

Project Rebound hosts screening of documentary ‘They Call Us Monsters’

Film attempts to humanize juvenile offenders
Jordan Silva-Benham
February 5, 2019

Over 50 Sacramento State students, faculty and guests gathered in the University Union’s Hinde Auditorium on Monday to view the documentary “They Call Us Monsters." The documentary explores the...

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