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Marivel Guzman, Author

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The dining commons is where most student residents spend the points from their meal plans. By the end of the semester, however, the meals provided here aren't available with points.

OPINION: The no-rollout policy for on-campus meal plans robs students

Marivel Guzman
November 14, 2017

(Go to StateHornet.com/TheFoodIssue for more food-related stories) In the fall of 2015, I applied to six different universities, but my dream was to attend Sacramento State. The journalism program was...

G. Ravi kiran in front of the Marundeeswarar Temple in Chennai, India. He will open the World Music Series at Capistrano Concert Hall Oct. 7.

World Music Series at Sac State to feature South Indian carnatic music

Marivel Guzman
September 27, 2017

The School of Music will bring the ancient sounds of classical South Indian music to Sacramento State as part of its annual World Music Series, which features one guest each year. School of Music director...

Left to right, Cameron McCord, Theo Scott-Femenella, Madison Rane Montgomery and Myles Taylor meet for practice at Collective Record Studios on Sept. 13. McCord and Myles are members of Freequensee and will perform alongside Scott-Femenella on Sept. 22 at The Boardwalk.

Artist advocates for social justice in music, life

Marivel Guzman
September 18, 2017

Hip-hop artist Theo Scott-Femenella integrates social justice in his music and through volunteer work at various children’s music programs and humanitarian efforts abroad. Scott-Femenella, 21, first...

Members of the Latin Jazz Ensemble rehearsal for their Nov. 29 concert inside Capistrano Hall.
(Photo by Marivel Guzman)

Nation’s only Latin jazz ensemble to headline own Sac State concert

Marivel Guzman
November 29, 2016

Sacramento State’s own Latin Jazz Ensemble will perform at its own concert at Capistrano Hall tonight. The Latin Jazz Ensemble is consisted of timbalero Billy Thompson, baritone saxophonist Domenic...

(Left to right) Jonny Allen, Terry Sweeney, Ian Rosenbaum and Victor Caccese take a bow at the end of their performance at the opening gala concert for the 39th annual Festival of New American Music in Capistrano Hall on Friday, Nov. 5.
(Photo by Marivel Guzman)

Festival of New American Music kicks off with medley of performers

Marivel Guzman
November 7, 2016

The 39th annual Festival of New American Music officially kicked off with a gala concert on Friday night at Capistrano Hall, featuring appearances from music groups Sandbox Percussion and Earplay. The...

Junior music major Paul Towber, 23, rehearses his composition ‘A Red, Red Rose,’ which is inspired by a poem of Robert Burns. Towber will be conducting his piece at the "Music of Heaven and Earth" concert on Nov. 5 at the Sacred Heart Church. (Photo by Marivel Guzman)

[Photo] Campus choir goes to church with a heaven and earth-inspired concert

Brian Ingebretsen
November 4, 2016

Junior music major Paul Towber, 23, rehearses his composition ‘A Red, Red Rose,’ which is inspired by a poem of Robert Burns. Towber will be conducting his piece at the "Music of Heaven and Earth"...

Motivational speaker Kim Katrin Milan, founder of The People Project, speaks at the Third Annual Empowering Women of Color Conference in the Orchard Suite at Sacramento State's Univesity Union on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016. (Photo by Marivel Guzman)

Conference seeks to empower women of color

Marivel Guzman
October 26, 2016

The Third Annual Empowering Women of Color Conference, whose theme was Speaking Our Truth to Power, was held at Sacramento State’s University Union on Friday. The conference consisted of workshops...

Sopranos Elise Savoy, Nicole James and Paige Kelly perform a song at at the MOSAIC: School of Music Gala Concert at Capistrano Hall, Sunday, Oct. 2.
(Photo by Marivel Guzman)

School of Music showcases second MOSAIC gala concert

Marivel Guzman
October 5, 2016

The MOSAIC: School of Music Gala Concert at Capistrano Hall on Sunday night showcased musical talents of Sacramento State students with performances ranging from jazz to opera. In addition, the concert...

Sacramento State professor Annette Reed is presented with a framed proclamation by Assemblyman Kevin McCarty at the Native American Day celebration on the west steps of the Capitol on Friday, Sept. 23. (Photo by Marivel Guzman)

Sac State professor recognized by the State Assembly on Native American Day

Marivel Guzman
September 28, 2016

A Sacramento State professor was recognized by the California State Assembly for her work in the field of education and her commitment to the success of Native American Day during the 49th annual Native...

Kanukai Chigamba and Camilla Avugwi of Daughters of Africa at the Multi-Cultural Center's 25th Anniversary reception at Sac State's Alumni Center Sept. 28.
(Photo by Marivel Guzman)

[Photo] Multi-Cultural Center celebrates 25 years with reception

Claire Morgan
September 28, 2016

Kanukai Chigamba and Camilla Avugwi performing "Daughters of Africa," at the Multi-Cultural 25th Anniversary, at Sac State's Alumni Center. Sept. 28

A student shares her experience and concerns regarding the current issues faced by the black community during a panel discussion in the University Ballroom on Sept. 21. (Photo by Marivel Guzman)

[Photo] ‘We are in perilous times in this country’: panel discussion analyzes race and gender issues

Rin Carbin
September 27, 2016

A student shares her experience and concerns regarding the current issues faced by the black community during a panel discussion in the University Ballroom on Sept. 21. (Photo by Marivel Guzman)

Campus police Lt. Christina Lofthouse chats with a Sac State student at the Coffee With The Cops event at the Wellness Hub on Sept. 14. (Photo by Marivel Guzman)

[Photo] Coffee with the Cops event promotes open dialogue

Daniel Wilson
September 19, 2016

Campus police Lt. Christina Lofthouse chats with a Sac State student at the Coffee With The Cops event at the Wellness Hub on Sept. 14. (Photo by Marivel Guzman)

Members of jazz vocal group C-Sus Voices rehearse together to prepare for their performance at the Monterey Jazz Festival on Sunday, Sept. 18.
(Photo by Marivel Guzman)

University’s jazz group C-Sus Voices to perform at world’s largest jazz festival

Marivel Guzman
September 17, 2016

After winning the 2016 Next Generation Jazz Festival in April, Sacramento State's own jazz vocal group C-Sus Voices will perform at the world-renowned Monterey Jazz Festival Sunday, Sept. 18 in Monterey,...

(Photo by Francisco Medina)

Dorming after 50

Marivel Guzman
September 16, 2016

My family lives in Southern California and I left them behind to pursue my dreams. I’m a 54-year-old mother of four — Christian, 27, Ali, 26, Majd, 25, and Christina, 21 — as well as two grandkids,...

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