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Sac State students protest on campus Sept. 5, 2017 to oppose the Trump administration's plans to eliminate DACA programs. In his first day in office, President Biden sent a bill (The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021) to congress to modernize the U.S. immigration system. 

[Photo] Sac State students and faculty share expectations for the Biden presidency

Sac State students protest on campus Sept. 5, 2017 to oppose the Trump administration's plans to eliminate DACA programs. In his first day in office, President Biden sent a bill (The U.S. Citizenship Act...

Runners begin the 5K in front of The WELL on May 4. (Photo by Khanlin Rodgers)

[Photo] The WELL hosts ninth annual 5K Fun Run

Alec Romero
May 8, 2017

Runners begin the 5K in front of The WELL on May 4. (Photo by Khanlin Rodgers)

The Sacramento State track and field team honors its 20 seniors Saturday at Hornet Stadium. (Photo by Raul Hernandez)

[Photo] Hornets win 16 events in Sacramento State Open

Andre Newell
May 7, 2017

The Sacramento State track and field team honors its 20 seniors Saturday at Hornet Stadium. (Photo by Raul Hernandez)

Sacramento State senior Trent Goodrich swings and makes contact against the Nevada Wolf Pack Tuesday at John Smith Field. (Photo by Max Jacobs)

[Photo] Late rally not enough for Sac State in 6-5 loss

Max Jacobs
May 2, 2017

Sacramento State senior Trent Goodrich swings and makes contact against the Nevada Wolf Pack Tuesday at John Smith Field. (Photo by Max Jacobs)

Sacramento State freshman pitcher Parker Brahms throws the ball for a strike against CSU Bakersfield on April 29 at John Smith Field. Brahms was named the Western Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week for the period of April 17-23.
 (Photo by Andre Newell)

[Photo] Sac State freshman pitcher fits right into starting rotation

Max Jacobs
May 2, 2017

Sacramento State freshman pitcher Parker Brahms throws the ball for a strike against CSU Bakersfield on April 29 at John Smith Field. Brahms was named the Western Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week...

Attendees and staff members of the PRIDE Center dance and celebrate the center's 10th anniversary in the University Union Ballroom on April 28. (Photo by Khanlin Rodgers)

[Photo] PRIDE Center celebrates 10th anniversary with party

Sharlene Phou
May 1, 2017

Attendees and staff members of the PRIDE Center dance and celebrate the center's 10th anniversary in the University Union Ballroom on April 28. (Photo by Khanlin Rodgers)

The 'Get Out' discussion panel features Sacramento State professors John Johnson, left, Davin Brown, center, and Michele Foss-Snowden, right, in the University Union Ballroom on April 27. (Photo by Cameron Leng)

[Photo] ‘Get Out’ screening gives chills to Sac State audience, follows by panel discussion

Cameron Leng
May 1, 2017

The 'Get Out' discussion panel features Sacramento State professors John Johnson, left, Davin Brown, center, and Michele Foss-Snowden, right, in the University Union Ballroom on April 27. (Photo by Cameron...

Sacramento State freshman pitcher Parker Brahms throws the ball for a strike against CSU Bakersfield Saturday at John Smith Field. (Photo by Andre Newell)

[Photo] Sac State baseball team drops 3rd-straight home series

Max Jacobs
April 30, 2017

Sacramento State freshman pitcher Parker Brahms throws the ball for a strike against CSU Bakersfield Saturday at John Smith Field. (Photo by Andre Newell)

The Hornet Hyperloop team meets to discuss its pod's structural design on April 18 in Santa Clara Hall. The team will begin construction of the pod and project to finish in August. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Hornet Hyperloop in final round of Elon Musk’s SpaceX competition

Matthew Nobert
April 19, 2017

The Hornet Hyperloop team meets to discuss its pod's structural design on April 18 in Santa Clara Hall. The team will begin construction of the pod and project to finish in August. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sacramento State's drinking water sources are currently being tested for lead contamination by consultant group CIH Services, and results are expected to be announced in May. (Photo by Kameron Schmid)

[Photo] Lead testing results put on hold

Kameron Schmid
April 19, 2017

Sacramento State's drinking water sources are currently being tested for lead contamination by consultant group CIH Services, and results are expected to be announced in May. (Photo by Kameron Schmid)

Sacramento State staff members attended the  WSCUC open forum in the Folsom Room in the University Union. (Photo by Raul Hernandez)

[Photo] Sac State accreditation team hosts forum as part of campus visit

Rebecca Armbruster
April 14, 2017

Sacramento State staff members attended the WSCUC open forum in the Folsom Room in the University Union. (Photo by Raul Hernandez)

Some water fountains at Sacramento State will remain shut off until the university completes its second comprehensive test for lead contamination, which will not be finished until May — not April as previously indicated — according to a school official. (Photo by Kameron Schmid)

[Photo] Lead test results delayed until May, school says

John Ferrannini
April 14, 2017

Some water fountains at Sacramento State will remain shut off until the university completes its second comprehensive test for lead contamination, which will not be finished until May — not April as...

Sacramento State alumnus George Raya stands in front of the Capitol in downtown Sacramento, where he successfully lobbied for the repeal of laws banning 'sodomy' and 'oral copulation.' (Photo by John Ferrannini)

[Photo] Meet the man who sued Sac State for right to form an official LGBT club on campus — and won

John Ferrannini
April 12, 2017

Sacramento State alumnus George Raya stands in front of the Capitol in downtown Sacramento, where he successfully lobbied for the repeal of laws banning 'sodomy' and 'oral copulation.' (Photo by John Ferrannini)

The PRIDE Center is housed in the same room in the University Union as the Women’s Resource Center. The PRIDE Center is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. (Photo by John Ferrannini)

[Photo] PRIDE Center celebrates 10th anniversary on campus

John Ferrannini
April 12, 2017

The PRIDE Center is housed in the same room in the University Union as the Women’s Resource Center. The PRIDE Center is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. (Photo by John Ferrannini)

Sacramento State sophomore James Outman celebrates with his teammates after hitting a home run against UC Davis on April 11 at John Smith Field. (Photo by Max Jacobs)

[Photo] Hornets’ home run achieves revenge over UC Davis baseball

Max Jacobs
April 11, 2017

Sacramento State sophomore James Outman celebrates with his teammates after hitting a home run against UC Davis on April 11 at John Smith Field. (Photo by Max Jacobs)

Sacramento State senior pitcher Taylor Tessier throws the ball for a strike against Montana on April 9 at Shea Stadium. (Photo by Raul Hernandez)

[Photo] Hornets drop doubleheader, lose 3-game series against Montana

Raul Hernandez
April 9, 2017

Sacramento State sophomore Sydney Rasmussen throws ball to first for the out against Montana Sunday at Shea Stadium. (Photo by Raul Hernandez)

Transgender poet, activist Jade Phoenix Martinez performs in the University Union Ballroom on April 6. (Photo by Ricardo Coronado)

[Photo] Transgender poet highlights Pride Week opening night

Ricardo Coronado
April 9, 2017

Transgender poet, activist Jade Phoenix Martinez performs in the University Union Ballroom on April 6. (Photo by Ricardo Coronado)

Students Isabel Chavarria, left, and Grace Soria hold signs they made for the Out of the Darkness walk. (Photo by Ricardo Coronado)

[Photo] Students walk ‘Out of the Darkness’ in solidarity for survivors and victims of suicide

Sharlene Phou
April 8, 2017

Students Isabel Chavarria, left, and Grace Soria hold signs they made for the Out of the Darkness walk. (Photo by Ricardo Coronado)

Mustafa Shaheen, right, receives the first prize award from Rebecca Voorhees, left, at the 42nd Student Purchase Awards reception. (Photo by Khanlin Rodgers)

[Photo] Student artists honored at the 42nd Annual Student Purchase Awards

Khanlin Rodgers
April 3, 2017

Mustafa Shaheen, right, receives the first prize award from Rebecca Voorhees, left, at the 42nd Student Purchase Awards reception. (Photo by Khanlin Rodgers)

Sacramento State senior Taylor Tessier and freshmen Jessica Scott talk about the game plan against Idaho State at Shea Stadium on March 31

[Photo] Sac State softball falls to Idaho State University in doubleheader

Sami Soto
April 3, 2017

Sacramento State senior Taylor Tessier and freshmen Jessica Scott talk about the game plan against Idaho State at Shea Stadium on March 31

Sacramento State freshman Artearra Coffey, left, and senior Kristen Robinson, right, sprint in the women's 100-meter hurdle race in the Mondo Team Challenge April 1 at Hornet Stadium. (Photo by Andre Newell)

[Photo] Track and field teams finish first, second at Mondo Team Challenge

Andre Newell
April 1, 2017

Sacramento State freshman Artearra Coffey, left, and senior Kristen Robinson, right, sprint in the women's 100-meter hurdle race in the Mondo Team Challenge April 1 at Hornet Stadium. (Photo by Andre Newell)

Sacramento State freshman Suzy Brookshire swings before making contact with the ball against Idaho State Friday at Shea Stadium. (Photo by Matthew Nobert)

[Photo] Sac State softball team drops doubleheader against Idaho State

Matthew Nobert
March 31, 2017

Sacramento State freshman Suzy Brookshire swings before making contact with the ball against Idaho State Friday at Shea Stadium. (Photo by Matthew Nobert)

Sacramento State freshman Sofia Gulnova forehands the ball against Cal Poly Thursday at the Campus Tennis Courts. (Photo by Raul Hernandez)

[Photo] Women’s tennis team edged 4-3 by Cal Poly

Alec Romero
March 30, 2017

Sacramento State junior Ana Loaiza Esquivias prepares to receive the serve against Cal Poly Thursday at the Sac State Campus Courts. Loaiza won her fourth Big Sky Player of the Week honor Tuesday. (Photo...

Sacramento State junior second baseman Zamari Hinton throws the ball to first base for a double play against UC Santa Barbara on March 28 at Shea Stadium. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Sac State strands four runners in 4-0 loss to Gauchos

Noah Alvarez
March 28, 2017

Sacramento State junior second baseman Zamari Hinton swings and makes contact with the ball against UC Santa Barbara Tuesday at Shea Stadium. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Aunt Sponge (voiced by Michelle Pollack), left, and Aunt Spiker (voiced by Taylor Fleer), middle, — the two terrible aunts that James (Angel Rodriguez), right, lives with after his parents are eaten by a rhinoceros. The aunts bully James into a miserable life of chores. (Photo by Rin Carbin)

[Photo] Last Sac State play of semester, based on Roald Dahl book, to start April 5

Andro Palting
March 29, 2017

Angel Rodriguez, right, plays the lead character during a rehearsal of Sacramento State's final play of the semester, "James and the Giant Peach." The play will run from April 5 to 16 at the University...

Sacramento State junior Sammy Scheuer leads the pack in the 1,500 meter race in the Hornet Invitational Saturday at Hornet Stadium. (Photo by Andre Newell)

[Photo] Track and field teams finish second, third in Hornet Invitational

Matthew Nobert
March 19, 2017

Sacramento State junior Sammy Scheuer leads the pack in the 1,500 meter race in the Hornet Invitational Saturday at Hornet Stadium. (Photo by Andre Newell)

Sacramento State freshman Sofia Gulnova backhands the ball against Idaho State Saturday at the Campus Tennis Courts. (Photo by Cameron Leng)

[Photo] Sac State endures illness and darkness en route to doubleheader sweep

Will Moon
March 19, 2017

Sacramento State junior Ana Loaiza Esquivias backhands the ball against Idaho State Saturday at the Campus Tennis Courts. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sacramento State junior Vinny Esposito swings and makes contact with the ball against Minnesota Friday at John Smith Field. (Photo by Andre Newell)

[Photo] Hornets strand 10 baserunners in 9-2 loss against Minnesota

Andre Newell
March 18, 2017

Sacramento State freshman pitcher Parker Brahms throws the ball for a strike against Minnesota Saturday at John Smith Field. (Photo by Andre Newell)

Sacramento State senior Trent Goodrich swings and makes contact with the ball against Minnesota Thursday at John Smith Field. (Photo by Rebecca Armbruster)

[Photo] Three-run eighth inning pushes Hornets over Minnesota baseball team

Rebecca Armbruster
March 16, 2017

Sacramento State senior Brandon Hunley catches the ball for an out against Minnesota Thursday at John Smith Field. (Rebecca Armbruster)

From left to right, panelists Noor Mashal, Hemza Salem, Riad Morrar and Mohammad JD tell their stories of their time in Greece for the "Through the Eyes of Refugees" panel on March 14. (Photo by Khanlin Rodgers)

[Photo] Overseas volunteers speak at ‘Through the Eyes of Refugees’ panel

Khanlin Rodgers
March 16, 2017

From left to right, panelists Noor Mashal, Hemza Salem, Riad Morrar and Mohammad JD tell their stories of their time in Greece for the "Through the Eyes of Refugees" panel on March 14. (Photo by Khanlin...

Nolan Kawanami, Kyle Bolla and Trent Tanzi of post-hardcore band Anxious Arms perform at Cafe Colonial on March 10. (Photo by Khanlin Rodgers)

[Photo] Sac State, UC Davis students find musical alliance through Craigslist ad

Khanlin Rodgers
March 16, 2017

Nolan Kawanami, Kyle Bolla and Trent Tanzi of post-hardcore band Anxious Arms perform at Cafe Colonial on March 10. (Photo by Khanlin Rodgers)

Aya Khalifeh, the president of Students for Justice in Palestine, holds a copy of SJP's divestment resolution, which calls for the CSU to let contracts with certain corporations expire. (Photo by John Ferrannini)

[Photo] Students for Justice in Palestine calls on CSU to divest

John Ferrannini
March 16, 2017

Aya Khalifeh, the president of Students for Justice in Palestine, holds a copy of SJP's divestment resolution, which calls for the CSU to let contracts with certain corporations expire. (Photo by John...

Attendees visit the Bot Bash booth at Sacramento State’s Engineering and Computer Science Exposition on March 11. (Photo by Khanlin Rodgers)

[Photo] Hands-on science offered at engineering expo

Kameron Schmid
March 13, 2017

The Association for Computing Machinery showcases recent virtual reality technology they have been working on at Sacramento State’s Engineering and Computer Science Exposition on March 11. (Photo by...

Keynote speaker Christine Chavez, granddaughter of Cesar Chavez, speaks at the Cesar Chavez Legacy Luncheon that was dedicated to civil rights activists on Wednesday in the University Union Ballroom. (Photo by Raul Hernandez)

[Photo] Granddaughter of Cesar Chavez speaks at luncheon dedicated to civil rights activists

Raul Hernandez
March 10, 2017

Keynote speaker Christine Chavez, granddaughter of Cesar Chavez, speaks at the Cesar Chavez Legacy Luncheon that was dedicated to civil rights activists on Wednesday in the University Union Ballroom. (Photo...

Sacramento State freshman Ricky Martinez swings before making contact with the ball against Penn State Thursday at John Smith Field. (Photo by Myha Sandeford)

[Photo] Sac State baseball team drops series opener against Penn State, 4-2

Max Jacobs
March 10, 2017

Sacramento State freshman Ricky Martinez swings before making contact with the ball against Penn State Thursday at John Smith Field. (Photo by Myha Sandeford)

Sacramento State softball team huddles up before the second game of a doubleheader against Nevada Wednesday at Shea Stadium. (Photo by Raul Hernandez)

[Photo] Softball team shuts out Nevada in doubleheader

Noah Alvarez
March 8, 2017

Sacramento State softball team huddles up before the second game of a doubleheader against Nevada Wednesday at Shea Stadium. (Photo by Raul Hernandez)

Sacramento State junior gymnast Jennifer Brenner performs her beam routine against UC Davis and Seattle Pacific Saturday at the Nest. (Photo by Myha Sanderford)

[Photo] Senior night ends in second place finish for gymnastics team

Thomas Frey
March 5, 2017

Sacramento State junior gymnast Jennifer Brenner performs her beam routine against UC Davis and Seattle Pacific Saturday at the Nest. (Photo by Myha Sanderford)

Students brandish anti-Donald Trump signs during the campus protest the day after Trump was elected president. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)

[Photo] 2017: A political tragedy

John Ferrannini
February 23, 2017

Students brandish anti-Donald Trump signs during the campus protest the day after Trump was elected president. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)

Cynthia Pettross speaks about Christian women issues at the "Women in Christianity and Islam" event in the Hinde Auditorium on Feb. 15. (Photo by Ricky Coronado)

[Photo] Religious groups fight online after speaker mix-up

Cassie Dickman
February 22, 2017

Cynthia Pettross speaks about Christian women issues at the "Women in Christianity and Islam" event in the Hinde Auditorium on Feb. 15. (Photo by Ricky Coronado)

Untitled - Shaun Burner and Franceska Gamez (Photo by Sami Soto)

[Photo] Gallery: Temporary exhibit ArtStreet spotlights Sacramento's art scene

February 13, 2017

Untitled - Shaun Burner and Franceska Gamez (Photo by Sami Soto)

Water fountains in Placer Hall, as well as six other Sacramento State buildings, are currently shut off after a research project over winter break found excess levels of lead. '90 percent' of water sources were tested, but there is no indication of when the rest will be tested. (Photo by Kameron Schmid)

[Photo] No timeline set for water source tests

Kameron Schmid
February 9, 2017

Water fountains in Placer Hall, as well as six other Sacramento State buildings, are currently shut off after a research project over winter break found excess levels of lead. '90 percent' of water sources...

The Sacramento State softball team is projected to finish in second place by the Big Sky coaches' preseason poll. Sac State finished last year with a 28-22 overall record and 16-6 in back-to-back conference seasons. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Softball team looks to make first-place leap in 2017

Noah Alvarez
January 31, 2017

The Sacramento State softball team is projected to finish in second place by the Big Sky coaches' preseason poll. Sac State finished last year with a 28-22 overall record and 16-6 in back-to-back conference...

Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg delivers the keynote speech at the annual "Interlude to the Season" awards gala at Sacramento State University Union Ballroom Wednesday, Jan. 25.
(Photo by Itzel Ponce)

[Photo] Leaders in arts honored at Sac State’s annual gala

Sharlene Phou
January 29, 2017

A table of award trophies that were given to winners at the gala Wednesday, Jan. 25 at the University Union Ballroom. (Photo by Itzel Ponce)

Sacramento State junior Ana Loaiza Esquivias serves the ball to Kristy Jorgensen of UC Davis during a singles match at the Sacramento State Tennis Courts, Jan. 28. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Sac State women’s tennis team edged by UC Davis 4-3

Will Moon
January 28, 2017

Sacramento State junior Ana Loaiza Esquivias serves the ball to Kristy Jorgensen of UC Davis during a singles match at the Sacramento State Tennis Courts, Jan. 28. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sacramento State men's basketball coach Brian Katz talks strategy with his team during a timeout at the Nest against UC Merced on Dec. 3, 2016. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Men’s basketball team nears bottom of Big Sky

Angel Guerrero
January 27, 2017

Sacramento State men's basketball coach Brian Katz talks strategy with his team during a timeout at the Nest against UC Merced on Dec. 3, 2016. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Brent Clark, a graduate student of sociology, stressed the need for students to support professors who create an inclusive environment at a panel discussing the role of empathy on campus. The panel took place on Wednesday, Nov. 30 in the Hinde Auditorium. (Photo by Rin Carbin)

[Photo] Panel asks how to build empathetic, inclusive campus

Rin Carbin
December 5, 2016

Brent Clark, a graduate student of sociology, stressed the need for students to support professors who create an inclusive environment at a panel discussing the role of empathy on campus. The panel took...

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