Justine Chahal

Ethnic studies professor faces allegations of unethical practice, offered monetary extra credit

Students claim to have bought grades from softball fundraiser

Jasmine Ascencio and Justine Chahal
May 10, 2023

An ethnic studies professor’s softball pizza fundraiser allowed students to buy extra credit. The professor is now facing allegations of unfair practice.

‘We have to take back Sac State’: Survivors march across campus

Students advocate for change sexual assault awareness

Justine Chahal
April 27, 2023

Students talk about their experiences as survivors and marched against sexual violence.

Understanding, preventing theft on campus

Sac State PD: Bikes among most commonly stolen items at Sac State

Justine Chahal
April 27, 2023

Sac State PD provides theft prevention tips and students share how they keep their items safe on campus.

Blue emergency towers: Students call for awareness and accessibility

Emergency blue boxes spread across campus directly call police

Justine Chahal
April 11, 2023

Sac State PD monitored blue light towers provide campus goers an emergency service to allow anybody to receive assistance during an emergency. Students call for transparency and education on how to use them.

Day of Action educates students on Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Sac State kicks off the first annual event with activities in Library Quad

Justine Chahal
April 5, 2023

The Office For Equal Opportunity held activities in the Library Quad to spread awareness of sexual assault and share knowledge on sexual violence prevention.

Sac State discusses racism, explores inclusive learning at campus symposium

Students and faculty offer solutions to support marginalized communities

Justine Chahal and Cristian Gonzalez
March 29, 2023

The event allowed students to attend educational workshops to promote inclusivity.

Sac State in search of new Vice President for Public Affairs and Advocacy

Candidates discuss how they would prioritize campus needs

Justine Chahal and Peyton Sorosinski
March 17, 2023

Sac State is looking to hire a new Senior Associate Vice President for Public Affairs and Advocacy. The four candidates spoke during open forums to discuss possible plans.

Sac State hires second confidential advocate for sexual assault support

Major changes being made to WEAVE this semester

Justine Chahal
March 16, 2023

WEAVE hired a new confidential advocate specialized in supporting survivors at Sac State.

BREAKING: Sexual assault reported near Klamath Hall

Alleged rape occurred at Sac State in February

Justine Chahal
March 14, 2023

Klamath Hall is a co-ed residence hall for first-year students.

[Video] State Hornet broadcast: Strife in campus life

February 22, 2023

This week’s broadcast covers the campus safety march on Thursday and last week’s abortion protest. We also spoke to political science major Michael Lee-Chang, a first-year student who helped arrange last semester’s sexual assault town hall.

Black engineering students create a space for themselves at Sac State

NSBE members speak on their struggles to pursue their passion.

Justine Chahal
February 21, 2023

The National Society of Black Engineers allows students to find a community in a predominately non-black field. The organization strives to boost student confidence.

‘I don’t want to be fearful’: Sac State students march against sexual violence

Attendees demand change across a dark campus

Justine Chahal
February 17, 2023

A march against sexual assault and violence organized by the Sac State College Democrats was held on campus Thursday. Students spoke about their frustrations with campus safety and shared their hopes for the future.

[Video] State Hornet Broadcast: Sac State celebrates Lunar New Year and mourners remember Tyre Nichols at candlelit vigil

February 6, 2023

Welcome back to campus Sac State. Catch up with the APIDA Center’s Lunar New Year paint night, the opening of the ‘Cloth as Community’ gallery in the library and Tyre Nichols’ candlelit vigil in North Sacramento.

Sac State releases action plan to improve public safety

Students concerned about how long tasks will take

Justine Chahal
February 3, 2023

Sac State’s campus safety plan was created with student concerns in mind. However, students are bothered by how little of a change they have actually seen.

Mourning family, friends hold candlelight vigil for late Tyre Nichols

A remembrance of life and a look to the future

Justine Chahal and Alyssa Branum
January 31, 2023

A candlelight vigil was held for Tyre Nichols at Regency Parkway. Nichols’s family and friends spoke about his life and their desire for change.

Preguntas frecuentes: Lo que hay que saber sobre los servicios de agresión sexual de Sac State

Justine Chahal and Idaly Valencia
January 31, 2023

Lea más aquí sobre cómo presentar una denuncia y cómo recibir otros recursos.

‘Realmente se está empezando a sentir que nadie está seguro aquí’: Los estudiantes de Sac State demandan acción en ayuntamiento

Un foro dirigido por estudiantes fue la respuesta a múltiples casos de agresión sexual en el campus y sus alrededores.

Nancy Rodriguez Bonilla, Justine Chahal, Chris Woodard, and Itzel Espinoza
January 31, 2023

Una discusión organizada por estudiantes fue ocasionada en el edificio ‘The Unión’ en Sacramento State el 17 de Noviembre con respecto a los incidentes de agresión sexual en el campus y areas sercanas estre semestre.

Dismantling roadblocks: program provides second chance for previously incarcerated students

Project Rebound was established at Sac State in 2016

Justine Chahal, news staffer
December 19, 2022

Sac State’s Project Rebound program helps formerly incarcerated students not only financially and academically, but provides a community for them as well.

FAQ: What to know about Sac State’s sexual assault services

Justine Chahal
November 18, 2022

Read more here on how to file a report and how to receive other resources.

‘It is really starting to feel like no one is safe here’: Sac State students demand action at town hall

The student-led forum was in response to several sexual assaults on and near campus

Nancy Rodriguez Bonilla, Justine Chahal, and Chris Woodard
November 17, 2022

Student leadership hosts forum in the University Union to discuss recent sexual assaults on and around campus.

‘It’s my roots’: former migrant field worker becomes college student

Jonathan Santiago honors his family through education

Justine Chahal, news staffer
November 16, 2022

Second-year economics major Jonathan Santiago had done migrant fieldwork prior to coming to Sac State. Now, he’s focused on obtaining a higher education to honor his family’s struggles.

Student voters stress the importance of Midterm Elections

Sac State hosts polling center on Election Day

Alyssa Branum and Justine Chahal
November 9, 2022

Sac State held a voting poll center on Election Day at the Welcome Center. A look at issues student voters are passionate about.

‘It’s time to hang ‘em up’: President Nelsen’s descent into retirement

Student’s expectations for the future of Sac State

Alyssa Branum, Jacob Peterson, and Justine Chahal
November 7, 2022

President Robert S. Nelsen retires from his role at Sac State after seven years. Students share their reactions to his departure and their hopes for how they want the next president to be.

Fuel for the brain: The struggle with nutritional health

What students can eat to be ready to take their exams

Justine Chahal, news staffer
October 27, 2022

Some students are not eating healthy foods during midterms. The struggle of not eating well during this time can negatively impact mental and physical health.

Students concerned about safety following sexual assaults at Sac State

Three cases have occurred on campus this semester

Justine Chahal and Jacob Peterson
October 20, 2022

After the recent sexual assault and battery cases, students said they do not feel safe being on campus. Sac State has emergency resources available, but some students feel that these services could be better.

Secretary of State educates students on voter suppression

Shirley Weber and doctoral panel discuss voting responsibility

Justine Chahal
September 29, 2022

The dangers of voter suppression. Secretary of State Shirley Weber visits the university to spread information on voting and encourage students to cast their ballots.

The diamond anniversary: Sac State celebrates 75 years

The campus community gathers for the milestone

Justine Chahal
September 22, 2022

Sac State celebrated its 75th diamond anniversary with entertainment, food and by taking the annual Swarm photo.

Preparing Sac State students to vote in the upcoming midterm election

What students need to know before hitting the polls

Justine Chahal
September 19, 2022

Sacramento State provides resources for students in preparation for the upcoming election. What students need to know about voting this fall.

Sac State students remain on housing waitlists longer than anticipated

Higher enrollment has led to residence halls exceeding housing capacities.

Justine Chahal
September 16, 2022

Sac State students remain on housing waitlists longer than anticipated due to a surge in enrollment for the Fall semester.

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Justine Chahal, news reporter

Ethnic studies professor faces allegations of unethical practice, offered monetary extra credit

‘We have to take back Sac State’: Survivors march across campus

Understanding, preventing theft on campus

Blue emergency towers: Students call for awareness and accessibility

Day of Action educates students on Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Sac State discusses racism, explores inclusive learning at campus symposium

Sac State in search of new Vice President for Public Affairs and Advocacy

Sac State hires second confidential advocate for sexual assault support

BREAKING: Sexual assault reported near Klamath Hall

[Video] State Hornet broadcast: Strife in campus life

Black engineering students create a space for themselves at Sac State

‘I don’t want to be fearful’: Sac State students march against sexual violence

[Video] State Hornet Broadcast: Sac State celebrates Lunar New Year and mourners remember Tyre Nichols at candlelit vigil

Sac State releases action plan to improve public safety

Mourning family, friends hold candlelight vigil for late Tyre Nichols

Preguntas frecuentes: Lo que hay que saber sobre los servicios de agresión sexual de Sac State

‘Realmente se está empezando a sentir que nadie está seguro aquí’: Los estudiantes de Sac State demandan acción en ayuntamiento

Dismantling roadblocks: program provides second chance for previously incarcerated students

FAQ: What to know about Sac State’s sexual assault services

‘It is really starting to feel like no one is safe here’: Sac State students demand action at town hall

‘It’s my roots’: former migrant field worker becomes college student

Student voters stress the importance of Midterm Elections

‘It’s time to hang ‘em up’: President Nelsen’s descent into retirement

Fuel for the brain: The struggle with nutritional health

Students concerned about safety following sexual assaults at Sac State

Secretary of State educates students on voter suppression

The diamond anniversary: Sac State celebrates 75 years

Preparing Sac State students to vote in the upcoming midterm election

Sac State students remain on housing waitlists longer than anticipated