Micah Yip

Micah Yip, News Staffer

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Micah Yip is a DEI staffer for The State Hornet. He is a political science/journalism major and is working towards a career in political journalism. Micah is passionate about advocating for positive change through his work and is driven by his firm belief in journalism’s power to uncover truth, expose injustices and shed light on issues that demand attention. Micah has previously written for pop culture news websites CBR and Goalcast.

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Defensores de los derechos trans en Sac State protestan en oposición al orador de Turning Point USA

Varias organizaciones estudiantiles se manifestaron durante horas contra el orador , alegando transfobia.

Arely Duran and Micah Yip
May 10, 2024

El capítulo de Turning Point USA en Sac State llama la atención con un evento de oradores invitados del club, causando una protesta liderada por los estudiantes.

Multiple California Faculty Association members resign over union’s ceasefire resolution

Resigning members say Jewish students and faculty are not supported

Micah Yip, Staffer
May 8, 2024

After the California Faculty Association voted on a pro-Palestine resolution, several members — including some Sac State faculty — penned an email expressing disappointment and announcing their resignations.

Pro-Palestine encampment draws support from students and community members at Sac State

The community largely embraced the encampment during its first day

Micah Yip, Staffer
May 1, 2024

Sacramento State students protest in support of Palestine, setting up an encampment in the middle of campus and garnering several reactions from students and locals alike.

Sac State’s ASI elections unveil student apathy and representation concerns

Low voter turnout reflects student disengagement and frustration

Micah Yip, Staffer
April 23, 2024

Sacramento State’s ASI elections for the 2024-2025 academic year are in, and Students weigh in with their thoughts.

Beyond the books: A Sac State librarian’s significant impact on campus

Antonia Peigahi’s perspective on education, social justice and intersectionality

Micah Yip, Staffer
April 16, 2024

Sac State’s faculty leader Ántonia Peigahi, shares her story of accepting her racial and gender identity, her pursuit of higher education and social justice work on campus.

Sac State trans rights advocates protest in opposition to Turning Point USA speaker

Several student organizations demonstrated for hours against the speaker, citing transphobia

Micah Yip, staffer
April 3, 2024

Sac State’s Turning Point USA chapter turns heads with club guest speaker event, leading to a student-led protest.

‘Making our college campuses safer is a top priority’: New bill aims to strengthen Title IX in California colleges

Senator Dodd’s SB 1166 expands on previous Title IX reforms

Micah Yip, Staffer
March 11, 2024

California State Senator Bill Dodd introduced SB 1166, which would strengthen Title IX protocols and improve transparency, consistency and accountability in investigations in UC, CSU and community college campuses.

Sac State hosts on-campus vote center for the 2024 primary election

Same-day registration, in-person voting and ballot drop-offs available

Micah Yip and Jenn Galinato
March 5, 2024

Sac State’s on-campus voting center is open to students and Sacramento County voters for the 2024 presidential primary election on March 5.

Sac State launches Black Success Initiative and Black Honors College

The university enrolls the highest number of Black students throughout the CSU system

Mia Huss, Micah Yip, and Sharmarke Holif
February 29, 2024

Sac State’s new Black Success Initiative and Black Honors College will work to improve Black students’ experience in and out of the classroom.

Sac State hosts first SJP and ASU banquet

Unity and resistance was on full display at Saturday’s banquet

Micah Yip and Jocelyn Hill
February 13, 2024

Sacramento State’s Students for Justice in Palestine and Arab Student Union joined together for their first annual banquet last Saturday.

Ring in the Lunar New Year with these can’t-miss events

Step into the Year of the Dragon by engaging in time-honored or modern traditions

Micah Yip, staffer
February 9, 2024

Lunar New Year 2024 is just around the corner. Here are several Sacramento events to celebrate the Year of the Dragon.

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