Julianna Rodriguez

Sac State updates encampment campus approval extension to May 8

Administration revises previous announcement

Julianna Rodriguez, DEI Editor
May 1, 2024

University administration has changed President Wood's indefinite approval for the encampment at Sacramento State to one week after questions were raised over the extension.

President Luke Wood extends encampment approval on second day of pro-Palestine protests

'The encampment can last as long as it continues to be what it is’

Alexander Musa, Mercy Sosa, Julianna Rodriguez, and Analah Wallace
April 30, 2024

President Luke Wood acknowledges the ongoing encampment at Sacramento State and CSU’s statement that they have no plans to fulfill calls for divestment.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Spring 2024 midway audit results

We experienced an increase in intersectional stories for more diverse coverage

Julianna Rodriguez, DEI Editor
April 29, 2024

The State Hornet releases its spring midway audit of the spring semester, continuing the publication’s commitment to providing diverse coverage that accurately and consistently reflects our audience.

Sac State student reported missing in Southern California area

Noelle Lynch was last seen in the Inglewood area

Julianna Rodriguez, DEI Editor
April 10, 2024

Sacramento State student Noelle Lynch was reported missing in Southern California earlier this month by family. She was last seen leaving an apartment building in Inglewood with no identification on her.

PRIDE Center coordinator and director positions remain vacant after both stepped down

Sac State is actively searching and hopes for coordinator spot to be filled by May

Julianna Rodriguez, DEI Editor
April 2, 2024

The former PRIDE Center coordinator stepped down the first week of spring semester, leaving a spot vacant at Sac State.

Women’s History Month 2024

Julianna Rodriguez, DEI Editor
March 31, 2024

The State Hornet has put together a page dedicated to the content produced this Women's History Month, including spotlighting female rising stars in media and those in the Sacramento community.

Sac State hosts showcase for progress of Antiracism & Inclusive Campus Action Plan

Students and faculty learned from a range of informative sessions

Julianna Rodriguez, DEI Editor
March 27, 2024

Members of Sac State’s Division of Inclusive Excellence and President Luke Wood showed students and faculty how they could make a more inclusive campus amid rise of anti-DEI laws.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Spring 2024 first quarter audit results

Restructuring our audit dates greatly affected our results

Julianna Rodriguez, DEI Editor
March 13, 2024

The State Hornet releases its first quarterly audit of the spring semester, continuing the publication’s commitment to diverse coverage that accurately and consistently reflects our audience.

Black History Month 2024

Julianna Rodriguez, DEI Editor
February 28, 2024

The State Hornet has put together a page dedicated to platforming the content produced this Black History Month, including Sac State events and Sacramento community profiles.

The True Black History Museum: Instilling knowledge, awareness and pride

Original artifacts take students on a journey to understanding the Black American experience

Julianna Rodriguez, DEI Editor
February 17, 2024

From Kamala Harris to Aretha Franklin, “The True Black History Museum” captured the true essence of achievement for Black Americans throughout history.

[Photo] CFA tentative agreement: A step in the right direction

Mia Huss and Usamah Hammour
February 16, 2024

The California Faculty Association planned a weeklong statewide strike from Jan. 22 -26, but was cut to just a day after a tentative agreement with California State University was reached. A vote about...

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: End of fall 2023 audit results

A decrease in content greatly affected our results

Jasmine Ascencio and Julianna Rodriguez
January 26, 2024

The State Hornet releases its end-of-fall 2023 audit which allows our publication to show transparency and and hold ourselves accountable to accurately reflect the diversity of our audience.

Sac State faculty strikes on campus to demand better pay and working conditions

Ryan Lorenz, Michael Pepper, Michaela Graves, and Julianna Rodriguez
December 7, 2023

Demonstrators at Sac State participate in the final day of statewide organized CFA strikes at CSU campuses on Thursday.

Sac State hosts panel discussion on recent Hispanic Economic Report findings

Panelists shared how economic disparities in the community have impacted enrollment

Julianna Rodriguez, Staffer
December 4, 2023

Sacramento State hosted a panel discussion with the Vice President of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to share how the Latino community has been disproportionately affected by the pandemic.

OPINION: Language exemptions are harming healthcare’s future

Latinos deserve for their care to be accessible

Julianna Rodriguez, Staffer
December 4, 2023

Sac State’s foreign language exemption is part of a growing problem of healthcare workers pawning ESL patients off to the mercy of family members or interpreters.

The life of a lowrider: destigmatizing Latin car culture

Exploring a controversial time in California history for Chicanos

Julianna Rodriguez, Staffer
November 27, 2023

Lowrider community members from across California open up about their hope for a future without cultural stigmatization as California takes its first steps to celebrate the history of cruising

BREAKING: Teamsters go on a one-day strike at Sac State

Members striking for better pay to keep up with rising inflation rates

Julianna Rodriguez and Jenn Galinato
November 14, 2023

Demonstrators from Teamsters Local 2010 held a one-day strike across CSU campuses, including Sac State, after the two parties failed to reach mediation on Oct. 31.

[Video] The State Hornet Broadcast: Pride Week, pro-Palestine protests and more CapRadio resignations

Get up-to-date on what’s happening at Sac State with Zoya and Tobi

Jonathan Santiago, Desiree McFarland, and Cristian Gonzalez
October 27, 2023

Students for Justice in Palestine organized a march, four more members resigned from CapRadio’s Board of Directors and the PRIDE Center held a Pride Fair in the Library Quad.

Building an Ofrenda: marigolds, memorabilia and guiding lights

A step-by-step guide on how to make the perfect Día de los Muertos ofrenda to honor your loved ones this year

Julianna Rodriguez, Staffer
October 19, 2023

As celebrations of Día de los Muertos grow across cultures, building the right ofrenda is important to honoring the loved ones who have passed away this holiday.

Former CapRadio employees recount the company’s deep-rooted problems

Former employees were unsurprised by recent audit

Julianna Rodriguez and Analah Wallace
October 19, 2023

Former CapRadio employees reveal the station’s poor management goes back over a decade.

California Museum honors artists for Día de Los Muertos

“Arte Activista Dia De Los Muertos” exhibit showcases 3B collective artists

Katelyn Marano and Julianna Rodriguez
October 17, 2023

California Museum’s annual “Día de los Muertos Fiesta” features a new “Arte Activista Día De Los Muertos” exhibit including art from 3B Collective artists that honor Mexican-American celebrities like Jesse Valdez and Jenni Rivera.

Drag shows, queer media and more this Pride Week

Join the PRIDE Center for a series of events connecting students with new friends and resources this Pride Week starting Oct. 16

Julianna Rodriguez, Staffer
October 12, 2023

Sacramento State’s PRIDE Center is celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month this October by kicking off a ‘Pride Week’ full of events for connecting students with resources, community building and a drag show with RuPaul Drag Race stars Kornbread Jeté and Jasmine Kennedie.

Safety taskforce begins work to reach out to the campus community

Surveys, recommendations and community involvement are critical to the taskforce

Julianna Rodriguez and Eric Davis
October 11, 2023

Announced by President Luke Wood in August, the Presidential Taskforce on Campus Safety has begun it’s mission of reaching out to the campus community

Sac State leaders weigh in on recent CapRadio woes

President Wood and ASI president see recent resignations as an opportunity to look forward

Mercy Sosa, Jacob Peterson, and Julianna Rodriguez
October 5, 2023

Both the president of Sacramento State and the President of Associated Students Inc. weighed in on the recent resignations from the CapRadio Board of Directors.

Native student center delay creates frustration in the community

Native students voice lack of communication and inclusivity following a third delay of community center

Maishia Sumpter and Julianna Rodriguez
October 5, 2023

Native students are disappointed in the lack of communication throughout the creation and opening of the ‘Esak’tima Center on Sacramento State’s campus.

BREAKING: CSU union representatives demonstrate ahead of potential strikes

CSUS workers gather in library quad in show of solidarity

Julianna Rodriguez and Analah Wallace
October 4, 2023

Sac State workers gathered in the Library Quad in a show of solidarity ahead of a potential CSU-wide strike.

‘We are very diverse’: Sac State professor reflects on migrant upbringing and overcoming adversity

CRISJ co-founder uses social justice to advocate for classroom representation

Julianna Rodriguez, Staffer
October 3, 2023

Sacramento State sociology professor Manuel Barajas’ mission to implement better Latinx faculty representation on the university level has led many of his former students on a path to higher education.

Culture, connection and Cumbia: Serna Center event celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

La Bienvenida event brings Latin cultures together in celebration

Julianna Rodriguez, Staffer
September 22, 2023

Sacramento State’s Serna Center held its annual event, La Bienvenida which welcomed Latin students back to campus with celebration and connection for Hispanic Heritage Month.