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Michael Pacheco, staff writer

Michael Pacheco is the ASI beat writer for the State Hornet and also covers a variety of other news topics. A Sacramento native, he was previously a staffer for American River College's publication, The Current. After graduation, he hopes to eventually get into education.
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Nursing students at Sacramento State sent a letter addressed to Sac State President Robert Nelsen on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, asking for the university to pay for their summer tuition for classes the cohort was previously unable to take due to COVID-19. In order to take the courses this summer, each student will have to pay $1,850 in tuition “out of our own pockets,” the students wrote. Graphic created in Canva.

Nursing students urge Sac State to cover tuition for classes missed in pandemic

May 14, 2021
Sacramento State’s ASI Vice President of Finance Prabhjyot Shinh discussed the new social justice scholarship with the Board of Directors during a board meeting Wednesday, May 12. The scholarship is geared towards students that advocate for social justice, anti-racism and diversity. Screenshot taken via Zoom.

Sac State ASI approves addition of social justice scholarship

May 12, 2021
Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen announced stimulus funds will be distributed to students in the fall during an Associated Students, Inc. working board meeting Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Nelsen said $50 million in federal funds has been allocated in total to help students with their basic needs. Screenshot taken via Zoom.

Nelsen announces another round of direct payments to Sac State students in fall

May 5, 2021
A “Caps > Cops” sign was taped to a protester’s car at a caravan in support of defunding university police in front of Sacramento State’s police department on Saturday May 1, 2021. “Caps” is in reference to an acronym of “Counseling And Psychology Services.”

[Photo] Sac State community calls for CSU to defund university police at caravan

May 1, 2021
(File photo) ASI President Noah Marty discusses the merits of supporting undocumented students for being eligible for federal aid during its Zoom meeting Wednesday, March 17, 2021. ASI passed a resolution in support of a medical amnesty policy towards students who are affected by substance abuse during its board meeting on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.

ASI calls on Sac State to amend alcohol and drug policy to include medical amnesty

April 29, 2021
Robert Gonzalez stands next to a t-shirt seller at a gas station during a George Floyd Protest in Fontana, California on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Gonzalez said he was shocked by the results of the Derek Chauvin trial. Background photos taken by Ian Ratliff (left) and Sara Nevis (right).

‘Justice is being served’: Sac State students react to Derek Chauvin verdict

April 21, 2021
Mark Montalvo, Sac State’s ASI financial and administrative director, discusses the budget for Sac State going into the 2021-2022 school year during an ASI meeting on Thursday, April 14, 2021. Montalvo said the budget projects ASI will face a $690,308 net loss. Screenshot taken via Zoom by Michael Pacheco.

Sac State ASI budget projects $690K loss amid campus return, lost revenue

April 15, 2021
File photo: Samantha Elizalde discusses her platform centered on recovering from the pandemic on Friday, April 2, 2021. Elizalde was elected ASI president for the 2021-2022 school year Thursday. Photo taken via Zoom.

Samantha Elizalde wins Sac State ASI presidency

April 8, 2021
(Left to right) Samantha Elizalde and Michael Beller are both running to be Associated Students, Inc. President for the 2021-2022 school year. Voting in ASI elections takes place April 7 and 8 on the ASI website. Background photo by Shaun Holkko. Candidate photos by Michael Pacheco.

ASI Board of Directors candidates share platforms ahead of elections

April 7, 2021
Sacramento State’s Associated Students, Inc. will be holding elections for positions on its 2021-2022 Board of Directors starting Wednesday morning. Voting will take place on the ASI website.

Sac State ASI elections for 2021-2022 Board of Directors starting Wednesday

April 6, 2021
Student graduates react to Sac State’s CARmencement

Student graduates react to Sac State’s CARmencement

April 5, 2021
ASI President Noah Marty discusses the merits of supporting undocumented students for being eligible for federal aid during its Zoom meeting Wednesday, March 17, 2021. ASI passed a resolution in support of making undocumented students eligible for federal aid.

ASI passes resolution supporting undocumented students being eligible for federal scholarships

March 17, 2021
Sacramento State holds a CARmencement graduation ceremony in the illustration above. The celebration will take place on Friday, May 21, 2021 for student graduates of 2020 and 2021. Graphic created in Canva.

FAQ: Everything you need to know about CARmencement

March 6, 2021
Noah Marty, ASI president, announces new ASI scholarships for Sac State students during ASI’s meeting Wednesday, March 3, 2021 over Zoom. Marty said a SacSend email will be sent to students Monday to inform them about the scholarships. Screenshot taken via Zoom.

ASI provides details on CARmencement, doubles amount of available scholarships

March 4, 2021
Wayne Cheung, left, and Francisco De La Torre III, right, were sworn in to the Sacramento State Associated Students, Inc. Board of Directors on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. Cheung and De La Torre filled the two remaining vacancies on the board. Screenshots taken by Michael Pacheco via Zoom.

ASI appoints two new members to fill out remaining board vacancies

February 17, 2021
The Sacramento State Hornets League of Legends team engages the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds in a team fight behind the dragon pit in the first game of the series on February 13. Screenshot taken by Michael Pacheco

Sac State League of Legends team dominates Southern Utah in 2-0 series

February 15, 2021
ASI President Noah Marty speaks to the Board of Directors on Jan. 20, 2021. Students interested in running for the ASI Board of Directors for the 2021-2022 school year can begin applications now. Screenshot taken via Zoom.

ASI seeking out potential candidates to run for student government

February 5, 2021
Sacramento State’s Associated Students’, Inc. President Noah Marty presents a resolution in support of assistance for college students that have been unemployed due to COVID-19 in a board meeting on Wednesday. Screenshot taken via Zoom.

ASI supports unemployment insurance for students

February 3, 2021
Every week The State Hornet compiles crimes recorded in the campus crime log into a map detailing their location and current status.

CRIME MAP: One theft on campus occured in the first 2 weeks of December

December 16, 2020
PODCAST: Updates given on police budget, Black students react to talent show incident

PODCAST: Updates given on police budget, Black students react to talent show incident

December 14, 2020
The Sacramento State Police Department continues to operate on campus despite the campus closure due to COVID-19. The police department’s current budget is estimated to be $6.6 million, according to Rose McAuliffe, associate vice president of budget planning and administration.

Sac State Police Department continues operations during campus closure with $6.6 million budget

December 10, 2020
Every week The State Hornet compiles crimes recorded in the campus crime log into a map detailing their location and current status.

CRIME MAP: 4 non-violent crimes on campus during first 2 weeks of November

November 18, 2020
Sacramento State's Vice President of Student Affairs Edward Mills said, “It may take us a few more days, maybe even through the weekend, before anything is really finalized.

Sac State counselors discuss how to cope with a post-election environment

November 5, 2020
Sac State Political Science Professors Kim Nalder, Kristina Flores Victor, Danielle Martin and Andrea Terry hold a question and answer section at the end of a webinar hosted by Friends of the Library on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. They discussed strategies on avoiding misinformation during an election season. Screenshot taken by Michael Pacheco via Zoom.

Sac State professors discuss misinformation in the 2020 election

October 30, 2020
Former ASI president Christian Landaverde and executive vice president Jennifer Gross resigned from their positions on March 13, 2020. Landaverde said he decided to step down due to the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down campus and his desire to focus on other opportunities.

Former ASI president Christian Landaverde says resignation was due to COVID-19 campus closure

October 12, 2020
Mulwa James Sumbi poses in front of the Sacramento State Police Department in his graduation robe. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Adorno.

Friends remember the life of Sac State grad Mulwa James Sumbi

September 22, 2020
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