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Humanities and child development librarian Ántonia Peigahi at Sac State stands by the User Services desk at the University Library Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Though Peigahi’s office is located in the library, she spends most of her time interacting with colleagues and students while on campus.
Beyond the books: A Sac State librarian’s significant impact on campus
Students, administration, faculty and members of the campus community came together to participate in Sacramento State’s 13th annual Out of Darkness walk at The WELL Thursday, April 11, 2024. The Out of Darkness Walk Campus Walks Greater Sacramento Area chapter and Pacific Clinic members led participants around campus.
GALLERY: Sac State hosts 13th-annual Out of the Darkness Walk
The Associated Students, Inc. holds a results party for the student government elections in the Terrace Suite of The WELL Thursday, April 11, 2024. Family and friends of the candidates were able to come out to the event and show support.
Voters support second term for current ASI president with 13% turnout
Students for Quality Education’s student intern Michael Lee-Chang leading protesters toward Sacramento Hall Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Protesters rallied outside the building before dropping SQE flyers at President Luke Wood’s office.
Students gather across campus to protest 34% tuition increase
Women’s Resource Center program coordinator Stephanie Alcala stands outside the entrance to the center’s room Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Alcala is a student at Sacramento State, mother and has been working at the resource center for just under a year.
The Women’s Resource Center provides students a sanctuary
Students for Quality Education’s student intern Michael Lee-Chang leading protesters toward Sacramento Hall Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Protesters rallied outside the building before dropping SQE flyers at President Luke Wood’s office.
Students gather across campus to protest 34% tuition increase
Signage notating the entrance, language assistance and hours of the vote center located in the Willow Suite, Room 1 in Modoc Hall Monday, March 4, 2024. The Vote Center is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. to assist students with all their voting needs during Super Tuesday.
Sac State hosts on-campus vote center for the 2024 primary election
Election signage setup outside Modoc Hall Saturday, March 2, 2024. Voters can return their mail-in ballots, file a conditional voter registration and vote in person inside through Election Day.
FAQ: Voting in the California primary election
The Sacramento State sign covered with a banner at the on-campus CFA strike Jan. 22, 2024. The majority of CFA members voted in favor of the tentative agreement which extends into the upcoming academic term. (Photo by Alyssa Branum, Graphic created in Canva by Analah Wallace)
CFA votes to ratify tentative agreement
CFA strike on the first day of spring 2024
CFA strike on the first day of spring 2024
The Associated Students, Inc. holds a results party for the student government elections in the Terrace Suite of The WELL Thursday, April 11, 2024. Family and friends of the candidates were able to come out to the event and show support.
Voters support second term for current ASI president with 13% turnout
The ASI Student Government election begins Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. and will run through the evening of Thursday, April 11, 2024. (Graphic created in Canva by Analah Wallace)
FAQ: 2024 ASI student government elections
Mixed canned fruit and veggies on the shelves of the Associated Students, Inc. Food Pantry, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. The food pantry provides both fresh produce and groceries, according to its website.
ASI Food Pantry provides resources for students with low food security
Associated Students Inc. Vice President of University Affairs Alec Tong poses for his election candidate photo for the board position earlier in the spring 2023 semester. Tong resigned from his position on Monday, Nov. 27. (Photo courtesy of ASI, Graphic created in Canva by Jacob Peterson)
BREAKING: Second ASI board member resigns
Associated Students Inc. Director of Arts & Letters Christian Hernandez-Hunter poses for his election candidate photo for the board position earlier in the spring semester. Hernandez-Hunter has since resigned from his position after continuous hardships with others led to the decision. (Photo courtesy of ASI, Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum)
ASI director resigns from the board
A fatal shooting and carjacking bring different feelings to Sac State students.
A fatal shooting and carjacking bring different feelings to Sac State students.
The Sacramento Police Department responded to a shooting at the University and 65th Street light rail station around 3 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2024. The suspects in the shooting allegedly carjacked someone at gunpoint nearby on Folsom Blvd, the car was found abandoned on campus in parking lot 2.
The near-campus shooting and carjacking: What we know
The shooting incident occurred at the University and 65th Street light rail station Thursday March 21, 2024. Light rail service was interrupted in both directions as Sac City PD detectives and CSI processed the crime scene.
Shooting and carjacking incidents leave Sac State students wishing for more communication
Sacramento City Police Department and CSI vehicles parked outside the University and 65th Street light rail station Thursday, March 21, 2024. The shooting was said by Sac City PD to have taken place here, separately from the carjacking incident.
BREAKING: One dead and two injured in near-campus shooting and carjacking
Sacramento State Police Department released a timely warning notice today after the arsons committed Sunday, Feb. 11, around 9:45 pm. Sac State PD apprehended the suspects Wednesday, Feb. 14.(Graphic created in Canva by Analah Wallace)
Two suspects spotted in arson incidents on campus
El Departamento de Policía de Sacramento y vehículos de CSI estacionados afuera de la estación de tren ligero en las calles 65th y University el jueves, 21 de marzo de 2024. La policía de Sacramento dijo que el tiroteo tuvo lugar aquí, aparte del incidente del robo de auto.(Foto por Michael Pepper)
Un muerto y dos heridos en tiroteo, robo de auto cerca del campus
Las elecciones del Gobierno Estudiantil ASI comienzan el miércoles 10 de abril, 2024, a las 8:00 a.m., y se extenderán durante la tarde del jueves 11 de abril de 2024. (Gráfico creado en Canva por Analah Wallace y traducido por Angelica Brito).
Preguntas Frecuentes: 2024 elecciones estudiantiles de ASI
Presidenta de ASI dedica su tiempo, esfuerzo y amor a los estudiantes: ‘SOMOS’ Podcast
Presidenta de ASI dedica su tiempo, esfuerzo y amor a los estudiantes: ‘SOMOS’ Podcast
Señalización electoral colocada afuera de Modoc Hall sábado 2 de marzo de 2024. Los votantes pueden devolver sus boletas de votar por correo, presentar un registro de votante condicional y votar en persona hasta el día de elección.
Preguntas frecuentes: Votando en las elecciones primarias presidenciales
Una mujer sentada en un cobija pensando en la frase “ni de aqui ni de alla”. Esta frase es común en los que se sienten divididos entre dos identidades. Gráfico hecho en Canva por Rosienelly Salguero.
‘Ni de aqui, ni de allá’ Las luchas de ser de EEUU con raíces Latinoamericanas
Humanities and child development librarian Ántonia Peigahi at Sac State stands by the User Services desk at the University Library Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Though Peigahi’s office is located in the library, she spends most of her time interacting with colleagues and students while on campus.
Beyond the books: A Sac State librarian’s significant impact on campus
The ‘BECOMING’ mural is a central focal point of the murals revealed near the University Union and was created by Heather Hogan, a professor at Sacramento City College Wednesday, April 10, 2024. The murals are the second installment of the university’s “A Place of Belonging Murals” multiyear mural project.
A brush with legacy: Campus mural art unveiling marks a milestone
Senior studio art major Alejandra Ruiz and her art piece depicting Our Lady of Guadalupe from her collection “Tonantzin.” This is one of many paintings where Ruiz depicts religious figures. (Graphic created in Canva and photo taken by Rodrigo Martinez)
BIPOC artists at Sac State bring color and culture to the world of fine arts
The Women’s Leadership Summit is returning for the second year in a row on Friday in the University Union. This event is presented by ASI and the Women’s Resource Center. (Graphic made in Canva by Maddie Thielke)
PREVIEW: Women’s Resource Center and ASI bring back Women’s Leadership Summit
Women’s Resource Center program coordinator Stephanie Alcala stands outside the entrance to the center’s room Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Alcala is a student at Sacramento State, mother and has been working at the resource center for just under a year.
The Women’s Resource Center provides students a sanctuary
Junior catcher Elie Kligman taking a lead at first base at John Smith Field against California Baptist University Friday, April 5, 2024. Kligman is the second player on the team who can switch hits along with senior shortstop Gunner Gouldsmith.
Sac State left seeing red in Stanford
Senior pitcher Marissa Bertuccio pitching against Portland State at home Friday, April 12, 2024. Bertuccio currently has the lowest ERA in the Big Sky Conference and holds second place in strikeouts and wins.
Sac State softball struggles to get their bats going against Portland State
Senior third baseman Jorge Bojorquez getting ready to swing against California Baptist University on Friday, April 5, 2024. Bojorquez holds the school record for the most runs by a player in Sacramento State with 143 runs.
Sac State leaves some angry birds in Bellevue
Senior shortstop Gunner Gouldsmith gauging the pitcher’s timing against California Baptist University on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Gouldsmith is one of the two batters that can switch hit along with junior catcher Elie Kiligman.
Sac State gets in some fowl-play in Oregon
Seniors Mate Voros and Mark Keki with Sac State men’s tennis head coach Kevin Kurtz after receiving their awards for their achievements Saturday April 6, 2024. The senior ceremony happened after their doubles match against Portland State.
Hornets leave the nest smiling after brutal beatdown of the Vikings
Freshman forward Summah Hanson shoots a free throw against San Diego State University Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Hanson was named the Big Sky Conference Freshman of the Year. (Photos courtesy of Sac State Athletics, graphic created in Canva by Jahson Nahal)
Down under to downtown: Freshman forward left her mark on Sac State
Junior guard Zee Hamoda in the Big Sky Conference Tournament semifinals on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Hamoda was one of four Hornets to finish with double-digit points.
Sac State shaken awake from dream run as they fall short in semifinals
Freshman forward Summah Hanson, distance runner Brandon Moreno, sophomores Kara Houghton and guard Benthe Versteeg, junior Zoe Ewell and senior third baseman Lewa Day all broke individual and season records in February of the spring semester. Six total records were broken by the Hornets and three more were tied. (Photos by Brionna Woody and Rinn Lee, photos courtesy of Sac State Athletics and Rhianna Kahley / NAU Athletics, graphic created in Canva by Ryan Lorenz)
Sac State finishes a month full of records
Freshman guard Lina Falk shoots a three-pointer against Northern Arizona Sunday March 10, 2024. Falk had 22 points over Sac State’s two Big Sky Tournament games.
Sac State women’s basketball falls in Big Sky Tournament second round
Sac State head coach David Patrick and junior guard Austin Patterson embrace after the Hornets’ huge win over top-seeded Eastern Washington on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Sac State will now advance to the semifinals on Tuesday.
So long 1 seed: Sac State makes Big Sky Tournament history
Junior catcher Elie Kligman taking a lead at first base at John Smith Field against California Baptist University Friday, April 5, 2024. Kligman is the second player on the team who can switch hits along with senior shortstop Gunner Gouldsmith.
Sac State left seeing red in Stanford
Senior third baseman Jorge Bojorquez getting ready to swing against California Baptist University on Friday, April 5, 2024. Bojorquez holds the school record for the most runs by a player in Sacramento State with 143 runs.
Sac State leaves some angry birds in Bellevue
Senior shortstop Gunner Gouldsmith gauging the pitcher’s timing against California Baptist University on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Gouldsmith is one of the two batters that can switch hit along with junior catcher Elie Kiligman.
Sac State gets in some fowl-play in Oregon
Senior shortstop Gunner Gouldsmith hitting a line drive against California Baptist University Friday, April 5, 2024. Gouldsmith had no hits in his three at-bats but would induce one walk.
Sac State learns hard lesson against California Baptist University
Redshirt freshman center fielder Brett Ott sliding into third base on a close play against the University of San Francisco Monday, April 1, 2024. Ott went one for four and scored two runs against the USF.
Sac State regroups after a tough weekend in Phoenix
Senior linebacker Armon Bailey makes sure to stay locked into the turf, avoiding a fault during the broad jump event Thursday, March 14, 2024. Bailey was a vital centerpiece in the Hornets’ defense.
Hornets showcase skills at Sac State pro day with NFL scouts in attendance
In 2016, Colin Kaepernick decided to sit down during the national anthem and later kneeled in support of the fight against police brutality, discrimination and racial inequality. His legacy serves as a powerful reminder of the intersection between sports and social change. (Graphic made in Canva by Hailey Valdivia)
OPINION: The NFL blackballed Colin Kaepernick and never apologized
Senior running back Marcus Fulcher runs ahead against South Dakota Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Fulcher scored twice against the Coyotes in his final game as a Hornet.
Sac State loses heavyweight playoff bout against South Dakota
Senior running back Marcus Fulcher runs downfield against Cal Poly Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Fulcher was held to just 48 yards on 10 carries against North Dakota
Sac State’s explosive offense meets South Dakota’s stonewall defense
Junior quarterback Kaiden Bennett scrambles while looking downfield against UC Davis Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Bennett led the Sac State offense in passing yards and rushing yards in the 42-35 win over North Dakota.
Sac State’s high-powered offense lifts Hornets over Fighting Hawks
Swarm Report Week 2: Women’s Golf tournament victory, Football’s Historic Start & More
Swarm Report Week 2: Women’s Golf tournament victory, Football’s Historic Start & More
Cagnei Duncan runs during the 2021 cross-country Mark Covert Classic for Sacramento State on Sept. 4, 2021. She said that this past season, her 10th season running competitively overall, was her favorite season. (Photo courtesy of Cagnei Duncan)
Cross-country runner makes Sac State history
Weekend Swarm Report: Baseball completes sweep and track starts strong
Weekend Swarm Report: Baseball completes sweep and track starts strong
Sports editor Shaun Holkko and copy editor Robbie Pierce. Both of these State Hornet editors participated in sports they felt had lower profiles in high school.
SPORTS PODCAST: Stories of underrepresented sports
Sac State cross country coach David Monk and a few members of the womens team watch as their fellow teammates run during practice on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
Hornets have high hopes and goals with rest of season ahead
Sac State sophomore midfielder Hasan Alsakati surveys the field for an open teammate during a friendly against Chico State on Saturday, March 9, 2024. The game ended in a 0-0 draw after both goalkeepers made important saves.
Spring opener ends in stalemate for Sac State
Sacramento State junior defender Isabella Vinsonhaler and junior midfielder Ali Fuamatu-Ma’afala protest a foul called against them on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023 playing the Idaho Vandals. The Hornets had similar problems with the ref in the quarterfinals.
Sac State women’s soccer chokes in the Big Sky quarterfinals
The Sacramento State men’s soccer team before their match against UC Santa Barbara Oct. 18, 2023. The Hornets finished the season with a 4-10-4 record.
Victory at last: Sac State knocks off UC Davis in season finale
Sacramento State junior midfielder and captain Abigail Lopez sitting outside Yosemite Hall at Sac State Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. Lopez is the top scorer for her team with four goals.
Sac State women’s soccer captain treats her team like family
The Sacramento State men’s soccer team in a huddle before the match Saturday Oct. 21, 2023 against UC Irvine. They would end up losing to Irvine 2-0, eliminating them from playoff contention.
UC Irvine puts an end to Sac State’s playoff hopes
Senior pitcher Marissa Bertuccio pitching against Portland State at home Friday, April 12, 2024. Bertuccio currently has the lowest ERA in the Big Sky Conference and holds second place in strikeouts and wins.
Sac State softball struggles to get their bats going against Portland State
Senior left fielder Alexis Parish batting against Santa Clara Friday, March 5, 2024. Alexis Parish was seven for ten in their three game series against Northern Colorado.
Sac State softball plays ring around the bases against Northern Colorado
Freshman forward Summah Hanson, distance runner Brandon Moreno, sophomores Kara Houghton and guard Benthe Versteeg, junior Zoe Ewell and senior third baseman Lewa Day all broke individual and season records in February of the spring semester. Six total records were broken by the Hornets and three more were tied. (Photos by Brionna Woody and Rinn Lee, photos courtesy of Sac State Athletics and Rhianna Kahley / NAU Athletics, graphic created in Canva by Ryan Lorenz)
Sac State finishes a month full of records
Senior third baseman Lewa Day on second base against Santa Clara University Friday, March 1, 2024. Day has 23 RBIs so far this season.
Sac State softball captain adds her name to the record book again
Senior pitcher Caroline Evans pitching against San Jose State Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. Evans has pitched five games for Sac State this season, more than all the other pitchers so far, and has been credited with a victory twice.
Sac State softball orders up a 4 for 4 in last two tournaments
Freshman forward Summah Hanson, distance runner Brandon Moreno, sophomores Kara Houghton and guard Benthe Versteeg, junior Zoe Ewell and senior third baseman Lewa Day all broke individual and season records in February of the spring semester. Six total records were broken by the Hornets and three more were tied. (Photos by Brionna Woody and Rinn Lee, photos courtesy of Sac State Athletics and Rhianna Kahley / NAU Athletics, graphic created in Canva by Ryan Lorenz)
Sac State finishes a month full of records
Swarm Report Week 2: Women’s Golf tournament victory, Football’s Historic Start & More
Swarm Report Week 2: Women’s Golf tournament victory, Football’s Historic Start & More
Sacramento State track and field throwers Shantel Nnaji (left) and Erin Whelan (right) pose in front of Tahoe Hall Friday, April 29, 2022. Both have made their names in Sac State track and field history through succeeding in record-breaking throws.
Breaking Sac State records two throwers at a time
Sacramento State Sophomore sprinter LaTrouchka Duke poses at Hornet Stadium track on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Duke has recently placed second in the 60 meter Big Sky championship finale.
Sac State Track and Field sophomore sprinter makes strong return
Devonn Johnson and teammate keep the lead on San Jose State at Sacramento States Hornet Invitational at Hornet Stadium on Saturday March 20, 2021. Sacramento State’s relay team placed second against San Jose.
Photo Gallery: Sac State Track and field team hosts Hornet Invitational
Seniors Mate Voros and Mark Keki with Sac State men’s tennis head coach Kevin Kurtz after receiving their awards for their achievements Saturday April 6, 2024. The senior ceremony happened after their doubles match against Portland State.
Hornets leave the nest smiling after brutal beatdown of the Vikings
Freshman Women’s Tennis player Reese Walker poses for a picture outside Yosemite Hall Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Walker has started the 2024 season off with eight wins while having a total of seven losses as well.
Texas born freshman is the missing piece in puzzle for Sac State women’s tennis
Sacramento State’s women’s tennis freshman Irene Riva celebrates a point in her doubles match against the UC San Diego Tritons on Thursday, March 28, 2024. The Hornets defeated the Tritons 4-0 in their match-up winning the doubles and the singles.
Hornets’ rackets create a racket for UC San Diego
Sophomore Adam Chodur getting ready to return in his singles match against Northern Arizona University freshman Semen Agynskyy on Friday, March 15, 2024. Chodur won his singles match after winning a tiebreak in his second set, but the Hornets would lose the match 4-3.
First tennis home loss comes from rival’s rackets
Freshman Irene Riva in her singles match against Weber State Saturday, March 16, 2024. The Hornets extended their winning streak to eight behind four singles wins.
Sac State women’s tennis rallies in singles for eighth straight win
Senior Kalani Hayes practicing her receiving and hitting during beach volleyball practice Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. Hayes was an honorable mention all-Big West Conference player last season and will start to build her resume to make it again on Friday.
Positive vibes, strategy and teamwork has Sac State beach volleyball looking sunny
Junior outside hitter Ellie Tisko goes up for a kill against two UNLV blockers in the first round of the Women’s National Invitational Volleyball Championship Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. The Hornets would go on to win the game 3-0, but lose in the next round to Montana State.
Sac State volleyball’s stellar season ends against familiar foe
Senior middleblocker Kalani Hayes and junior outside hitter Ellie Tisko going up for a block against Weber State Saturday, Oct. 12, 2023. The Hornets played Weber State for the third time this season in the semifinals of the Big Sky Tournament and lost 3-2.
A group of stars fall in the Big Sky tournament
Bridgette Smith holds the trophy and celebrates with the rest of her team after defeating Montana Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Sac State volleyball won the Big Sky regular season title and secured the number one seed heading into the Big Sky Tournament. (Photo courtesy of Montana Athletics)
Hornet volleyball leaves Montana with a Big Sky trophy
Senior middle blocker Tiyanane Kamba-Griffin going up for a block against Portland State’s senior middle blocker Ashleigh Barto, Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. Portland State won the match 3-1.
Portland State serves Sac State volleyball their second Big Sky loss
The movie poster of “Some Kind of Wonderful” which is a romantic film starring Lea Thompson, Mary Stuart Masterson and Eric Stoltz. (Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures and graphic made in Canva by Alyssa Branum)
Back to the 80s: ‘Some kind of wonderful’
Two people take a stroll along the Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail with a view of Sac State’s Guy West Bridge in the foreground Thursday, March 14, 2024. Many students often walk or bike the different trails near campus.
Trek the trails of Sacramento: 5 spots for running and cycling
Listening to Girl in Red’s new album “I’m Doing It Again, Baby!” is like a glimpse into her diary as an artist. Songs about unrequited love, heartache and mental health struggles are just a few of the topics Girl in Red touches on in her second album. (Photo courtesy of Columbia Records, graphic in Canva by Mia Huss)
Girl in Red is most definitely ‘Doing It Again, Baby!’
The ‘BECOMING’ mural is a central focal point of the murals revealed near the University Union and was created by Heather Hogan, a professor at Sacramento City College Wednesday, April 10, 2024. The murals are the second installment of the university’s “A Place of Belonging Murals” multiyear mural project.
A brush with legacy: Campus mural art unveiling marks a milestone
Students, administration, faculty and members of the campus community came together to participate in Sacramento State’s 13th annual Out of Darkness walk at The WELL Thursday, April 11, 2024. The Out of Darkness Walk Campus Walks Greater Sacramento Area chapter and Pacific Clinic members led participants around campus.
GALLERY: Sac State hosts 13th-annual Out of the Darkness Walk
The ‘BECOMING’ mural is a central focal point of the murals revealed near the University Union and was created by Heather Hogan, a professor at Sacramento City College Wednesday, April 10, 2024. The murals are the second installment of the university’s “A Place of Belonging Murals” multiyear mural project.
A brush with legacy: Campus mural art unveiling marks a milestone
Senior studio art major Alejandra Ruiz and her art piece depicting Our Lady of Guadalupe from her collection “Tonantzin.” This is one of many paintings where Ruiz depicts religious figures. (Graphic created in Canva and photo taken by Rodrigo Martinez)
BIPOC artists at Sac State bring color and culture to the world of fine arts
The “Black Artists in America: Civil Rights to the Bicentennial” exhibit, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento. Artists such as Alma Thomas, Joyce J. Scott and James A. Porter were on display for all to see in honor of Black History Month.
Black History is American History at the Crocker Art Museum
Yolanda Lopez recreates her own version of The Virgin Mary in the Library Gallery on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. Lopez’s interpretation of The Virgin Mary displays women’s empowerment as she herself represents Mary.
70s Bay Area feminist art takes over University Art Gallery
Get ready to shine this summer with these stunning makeup looks! These recommendations will take the personal beauty game to the next level. (Graphic created in Canva by Hailey Valdivia)
Sweat-Proof Summer Saviors: Must-Have Makeup Essentials!
A Panda Express worker at the University Union prepares a meal for a Sac State student who ordered Monday, Oct.16, 2023. Featured here is orange chicken, Beijing beef, chow mein and white steamed rice. (Photo by: Asyah Zamani)
The University Union’s must-get food places
(L-R) Lead Student Assistant at Student Health, Counseling and Wellness Services Lauren Batoon, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Jennifer Campbell and CalFresh Healthy Living Student Assistant Macey Briones in The Cove Kitchen on the first floor at The WELL Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. Campbell is the supervisor for the cooking demos in The Cove Kitchen. (Photo by Alyssa Branum)
Cooking demos teach students to make budget friendly recipes
Figuring out what to bring to the Friendsgiving table can be difficult, but The State Hornet has you covered. With these three easy recipes, you will be the hit of the party. (Graphic created in Canva by Hailey Valdivia)
Three easy Friendsgiving recipes that will surprise your college besties
Coffee shops are great places to study if you need a break from studying at home. These five locations across the Sacramento region have unique indoor and outdoor spaces and great items on the menu to try. (Created in Canva by Ariel Caspar)
The five best coffee shops for studying
Summer is finally here, and so is the fun! Here are some activities to keep your endless summer vacation going all season long. (Graphic created in Canva by Mercy Sosa)
Heat up your summer with blazing new activities
Listening to Girl in Red’s new album “I’m Doing It Again, Baby!” is like a glimpse into her diary as an artist. Songs about unrequited love, heartache and mental health struggles are just a few of the topics Girl in Red touches on in her second album. (Photo courtesy of Columbia Records, graphic in Canva by Mia Huss)
Girl in Red is most definitely ‘Doing It Again, Baby!’
Black Indigenous and People of Color are dominating the music industry in all genres, from R&B, pop, and indie music. Learn about these leading BIPOC women who have set the tone for the future of the music industry (Graphic created in Canva by Mia Huss).
Symphonies of success: Rising women in the music industry
An image of Beyoncé in a rhinestone outfit channeling her inner diva that reflects the genre of her new country music singles. Her new songs are an example of many Black contributions to the country music genre. (Photo courtesy of Beyoncé via Instagram, graphic created in Canva by Mia Huss and Karina Torres)
Black artists in country music: Beyoncé and beyond
STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: Jesse Crosson embarks on his own frequency
STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: Jesse Crosson embarks on his own frequency
STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: The Color Wild perform a semi-unplugged set of catchy tunes
STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: The Color Wild perform a semi-unplugged set of catchy tunes
(L-R) Antonio Hernandez, Victoria Chung, Brenna Dunivan, Isabella Ignacio, Anthony Tran, Ella Acosta and Mia Kaanapu in “Everybody” at Playwrights Theatre inside Shasta Hall Wednesday, March 8, 2023. They all play multiple characters in this production.
This production is for ‘Everybody’
(L–R) Jacqueline Sandoval, Josue Sanchez and Andrea Obando stomp their feet in unison on the dance floor of Solano Hall during their performance Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Their set, “Suhu (Life’s Ritual)” showcases a Chinese ritual dance with choreography by Philip Agayapong.
GALLERY: The dance that connects your mind, body and soul
The cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in Playwrights’ Theatre Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. The performance will feature multiple musical numbers.
Can you spell: T-H-E-A-T-E-R? The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee comes to stage at Sac State
Lead actress McKenna Sennett sits on a bench in front of Shasta Hall theater on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Sac State’s production of “Hamlet” runs from April 1 to April 10 and can be attended in the theater.
‘To be or not to be’: Meet the leading lady of Sac State’s ‘Hamlet’
The tone of the scene shifts early into ‘The Best Man’ when Former President Art Hocksteader (Stephen Kauffman, right) announces he is dying to presidential candidate Bill Russel (Tom Loeprich, left). Russel struggles to pursue political success while still staying true to his ethical principles.
Review: Gore Vidal’s ‘The Best Man’ at Sutter Street Theatre
The movie poster of “Some Kind of Wonderful” which is a romantic film starring Lea Thompson, Mary Stuart Masterson and Eric Stoltz. (Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures and graphic made in Canva by Alyssa Branum)
Back to the 80s: ‘Some kind of wonderful’
“The Lost Boys” original 80s movie poster. A traditional spin on vampire lore. (Photo Courtesy of Warner Brothers Pictures and graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum)
Back to the 80s: ‘Lost boys’
The 1986 film, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” is a cult classic film based on the dream of every high school student, the perfect and most unforgettable ditch day. Ferris Bueller, played by Matthew Broderick does an unforgettable performance within the film. (Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum and Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures)
Back to the 80s: ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’
The 1980 western romance film called “Urban Cowboy” takes toxic love to new heights. (Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum and photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures)
Back to the 80s: ‘Urban Cowboy’
The 1983 film “Flashdance” is a poor portrayal of the 80s niche of dancing-themed movies. (Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum and photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures)
Back to the 80s: ‘Flash Dance’
Student protest takes over Sac State campus regarding 34% tuition increase
Student protest takes over Sac State campus regarding 34% tuition increase
Students, administration, faculty and members of the campus community came together to participate in Sacramento State’s 13th annual Out of Darkness walk at The WELL Thursday, April 11, 2024. The Out of Darkness Walk Campus Walks Greater Sacramento Area chapter and Pacific Clinic members led participants around campus.
GALLERY: Sac State hosts 13th-annual Out of the Darkness Walk
A fatal shooting and carjacking bring different feelings to Sac State students.
A fatal shooting and carjacking bring different feelings to Sac State students.
Anything But Sports! Ep. 2 Storytime & Homemade Slime with Carlos Hill
Anything But Sports! Ep. 2 Storytime & Homemade Slime with Carlos Hill
Sac State Says: The most significant women in our lives
Sac State Says: The most significant women in our lives
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The State Hornet Podcast #7: Tuition increase protest and the ‘Day of Action’ fair
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Law & Hornet Ep. 1: Legislative Journalist from Spectrum News
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The State Hornet Podcast: Episode 6: Shooting and carjacking near Sac State and a trans-rights protest.
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Beyond the Hive Episode 8: Sports, steak and shopping from Argentina
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Inside The Ring Ep. #1: Sacramento Pro Wrestler discusses wrestling journey
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The State Hornet Podcast #7: Tuition increase protest and the ‘Day of Action’ fair
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The State Hornet Podcast: Episode 6: Shooting and carjacking near Sac State and a trans-rights protest.
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The State Hornet Podcast #5: The Online Pacemaker, Title IX legislation and movie reviews
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The State Hornet Podcast #4: Black Student Success Task Force and upcoming podcasts
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The State Hornet Podcast #3: CFA ratification, anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and a wild opening series for baseball
State Hornet Spotlight: Jared Gipson’s breakout season and TikTok success
State Hornet Spotlight: Jared Gipson’s breakout season and TikTok success
State Hornet Spotlight: Football recruit Carson Conklin comes to Sac State
State Hornet Spotlight: Football recruit Carson Conklin comes to Sac State
Former Sacramento State receiver Isiah Hennie tries to juke University of Incarnate Word freshman cornerback Marquis Britten Sept. 9, 2017 at Hornet Stadium. Hennie has spent the last four years searching for an opprotunity to play professional football. (Photo by Matthew Nobert. Graphic made in Canva by Mack Ervin III)
Sac State alumni’s up-and-down football journey and USFL dream: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT SHORT
Discussing the journey of women of color in modern-day America: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT
Discussing the journey of women of color in modern-day America: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT
How Sac State students can receive confidential support for sexual violence: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT
How Sac State students can receive confidential support for sexual violence: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT
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State Hornet Buzzed: Hispanic Heritage Month special, Growing up in Hispanic and Latinx culture
Newsletter editor Odin Rasco, opinion editor Kris Hall and audience engagement staffer Krys Shahin debate the worthiness of Scooby-Doo being named the best movie franchise in the 2022 edition of State Hornet March Madness. Scooby-Doo beat out the MCU in the finals by a wide margin. (Graphic made in Photoshop by Mack Ervin III)
Ruh Roh? Recapping the madness of State Hornet March Madness 2022: STATE HORNET BUZZED
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Best and worst cheesecake flavors?!: State Hornet BUZZED
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The best and worst cheesecakes from The Cheesecake Factory: STATE HORNET BUZZED
STATE HORNET BUZZED: Halloween Special
STATE HORNET BUZZED: Halloween Special
Presidenta de ASI dedica su tiempo, esfuerzo y amor a los estudiantes: ‘SOMOS’ Podcast
Presidenta de ASI dedica su tiempo, esfuerzo y amor a los estudiantes: ‘SOMOS’ Podcast
Señalización electoral colocada afuera de Modoc Hall sábado 2 de marzo de 2024. Los votantes pueden devolver sus boletas de votar por correo, presentar un registro de votante condicional y votar en persona hasta el día de elección.
Preguntas frecuentes: Votando en las elecciones primarias presidenciales
Una mujer sentada en un cobija pensando en la frase “ni de aqui ni de alla”. Esta frase es común en los que se sienten divididos entre dos identidades. Gráfico hecho en Canva por Rosienelly Salguero.
‘Ni de aqui, ni de allá’ Las luchas de ser de EEUU con raíces Latinoamericanas
Eventos en conmemoración al Mes de Herencia Hispana, la reacción estudiantil a noticias sobre DACA, y más: EL AVISPÓN DEL ESTADO BROADCAST (12/5/23)
Eventos en conmemoración al Mes de Herencia Hispana, la reacción estudiantil a noticias sobre DACA, y más: EL AVISPÓN DEL ESTADO BROADCAST (12/5/23)
El Centro de Recursos para Soñadores, también conocido como el Dreamer Resource Center, está ubicado en el Riverfront Center el 28 de diciembre de 2023. El centro es un recurso que ofrece apoyo legal y financiero para estudiantes que son inmigrantes y más. Gráfico hecho en Canva por Angelica Brito.
Lo que ofrece el Centro de Recursos para Soñadores en Sac State
Student protest takes over Sac State campus regarding 34% tuition increase
Student protest takes over Sac State campus regarding 34% tuition increase
A fatal shooting and carjacking bring different feelings to Sac State students.
A fatal shooting and carjacking bring different feelings to Sac State students.
Anything But Sports! Ep. 2 Storytime & Homemade Slime with Carlos Hill
Anything But Sports! Ep. 2 Storytime & Homemade Slime with Carlos Hill
Sac State students celebrate spring break in style
Sac State students celebrate spring break in style
Jazz, funk and R&B: The Band Hayez
Jazz, funk and R&B: The Band Hayez
Students, administration, faculty and members of the campus community came together to participate in Sacramento State’s 13th annual Out of Darkness walk at The WELL Thursday, April 11, 2024. The Out of Darkness Walk Campus Walks Greater Sacramento Area chapter and Pacific Clinic members led participants around campus.
GALLERY: Sac State hosts 13th-annual Out of the Darkness Walk
A collage of Peak Adventures trips from 2021 to 2023 . Madelaine Church shares her experiences through her skills as a journalism student who documented over 10 trips she attended during her time in college. (Photos by Madelaine Church, graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum and Madelaine Church)
Scrapbook: The experience of a frequent Peak Adventure traveler
Pink Out 2023
Pink Out 2023
The movie poster of “Some Kind of Wonderful” which is a romantic film starring Lea Thompson, Mary Stuart Masterson and Eric Stoltz. (Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures and graphic made in Canva by Alyssa Branum)
Back to the 80s: ‘Some kind of wonderful’
“The Lost Boys” original 80s movie poster. A traditional spin on vampire lore. (Photo Courtesy of Warner Brothers Pictures and graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum)
Back to the 80s: ‘Lost boys’
The 1986 film, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” is a cult classic film based on the dream of every high school student, the perfect and most unforgettable ditch day. Ferris Bueller, played by Matthew Broderick does an unforgettable performance within the film. (Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum and Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures)
Back to the 80s: ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’
The 1980 western romance film called “Urban Cowboy” takes toxic love to new heights. (Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum and photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures)
Back to the 80s: ‘Urban Cowboy’
The 1983 film “Flashdance” is a poor portrayal of the 80s niche of dancing-themed movies. (Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum and photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures)
Back to the 80s: ‘Flash Dance’
The State Hornet has decided to allow our Latin sources to choose their identifiers. Whether they identify as Latinx, Latino, Hispanic or Chicanx, we will adjust our use of the terms based on their choice. (Graphic created in Canva by Mercy Sosa)
EDITORIAL: Latino, Latinx or Hispanic?
Alexis Jimenez, an anthropology student, addressing the panel of administrators regarding the recent sexual assaults on and near campus in the Redwood Room of the University Union on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. The State Hornet calls on the administration and the Sac State Police Department to increase transparency with the campus community and provide concrete plans for the solutions proposed. Graphic created in Canva by Mercy Sosa. Photo by Alyssa Branum.
EDITORIAL: How are you keeping your campus community safe, Sac State? Your students would like to know
Women at Sacramento State walk around campus, their rights in the hands of a majority male US Senate, protected by a pro-choice California State Senate. Women at Sac State have more jurisdiction over their bodies than women in Texas, who have very little time to decide what’s best for them when they discover they are pregnant. Graphic made in Canva.
EDITORIAL: ‘Liberty and Justice for All’ means women, too
Joseph Castro speaks to Sacramento State over Zoom as well as in person during his first visit to the campus as Chancellor on Nov. 3, 2021. Castro lied about the constant Title IX violations of his Vice President of Student Affairs in order to become chancellor.
Editorial: Joseph Castro never deserved to be CSU Chancellor
Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen addresses students in the crowd of California Faculty Association protestors at the University Union on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021. Nelsen said he could not get involved in the bargaining of CFA’s contracts. Photo of Nelsen taken by John Cabales. Graphic created in Canva.
EDITORIAL: President Nelsen, we don’t accept your apology — you should resign
The 1980 western romance film called “Urban Cowboy” takes toxic love to new heights. (Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum and photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures)
Back to the 80s: ‘Urban Cowboy’
Paul Atreides and Chani played by Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya the film shows Paul’s ascension as a messianic figure for the people of the desert planet Arrakis. This is the second installment of a planned Dune trilogy by director Denis Villeneuve. (Photo courtesy of Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Pictures)
‘Dune: Part 2’ a Sci-Fi supernova for audiences
George Lopez kisses his daughter Mayan Lopez on the head after expressing how proud he is that she can speak Spanish. Mayan Lopez has been lying about being able to speak Spanish because she feels ashamed for never learning in Episode 3: Lopez vs Español. (Photo courtesy of Universal Television)
‘Lopez vs Lopez’ depicts the realities many Latinx families face
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Cinema Obscura S2 Ep. 1 : ‘The Cable Guy’ vs. ‘Excalibur’
Graphic created in Canva by Elena Burgé and Gavin S. Hudson. (Movie posters courtesy of Lionsgate)
The Big Picture – John Wick 4
The movie poster of “Some Kind of Wonderful” which is a romantic film starring Lea Thompson, Mary Stuart Masterson and Eric Stoltz. (Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures and graphic made in Canva by Alyssa Branum)
Back to the 80s: ‘Some kind of wonderful’
“The Lost Boys” original 80s movie poster. A traditional spin on vampire lore. (Photo Courtesy of Warner Brothers Pictures and graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum)
Back to the 80s: ‘Lost boys’
The 1986 film, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” is a cult classic film based on the dream of every high school student, the perfect and most unforgettable ditch day. Ferris Bueller, played by Matthew Broderick does an unforgettable performance within the film. (Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum and Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures)
Back to the 80s: ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’
The 1987 film “Mannequin” stars Andrew McCarthy and Kim Cattrall in an unexpected romance of objectophilia love. McCarthy and Cattrall take quirky to new heights. (Photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox, Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum)
Back to the 80s: ‘Mannequin’
In this Stinger Style, staffer Maddie Thielke explores five sustainable businesses and their way to shop local, smart and for quality over quantity. (Graphic created in Canva by Maddie Thielke)
Stinger Style: Local sustainable businesses strive for an eco-friendly community
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Pink Out 2023

Pink Out 2023

State Hornet Staff
September 30, 2023

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Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a speech about racial inequality in front of approximately 7,000 students at Sacramento State College, now named Sacramento State, on Oct. 16, 1967. Sac State was chosen because Dr. King spoke there on a college speaking tour six months before he was killed.

From the archives: King enumerates right defects

The State Hornet’s coverage of King’s 1967 visit to Sac State is now online
State Hornet Staff
January 20, 2020

The following is a transcription of an article by Steve Haskins on civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.’s visit to Sac State originally published in The State Hornet’s Oct. 17, 1967 issue. A...

Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a speech about racial inequality in front of approximately 7,000 students at Sacramento State College, now named Sacramento State, on Oct. 16, 1967. Sac State was chosen because Dr. King spoke there on a college speaking tour six months before he was killed.

From the archives: King enumerates right defects

The State Hornet’s coverage of King’s 1967 visit to Sac State is now online
State Hornet Staff
January 21, 2019

The following is a transcription of an article by Steve Haskins on civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.’s visit to Sac State originally published in The State Hornet’s Oct. 17, 1967 issue. A...

Hillary Clinton and Doris Matsui

State Hornet Staff
June 5, 2016

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton with Congresswoman Doris Matsui following Matsui’s glowing introduction at Clinton’s Get Out The Vote rally at Sacramento City College on Sunday, June...

Sac State graduate students supporting Hillary Clinton

State Hornet Staff
June 5, 2016

Sacramento State graduate students Tali Torres, left, and Bridie Carinci, right, show their support for Hillary Clinton at the democratic candidate’s Sacramento rally at Sacramento City College on Sunday,...

Trump rally

State Hornet Staff
June 2, 2016

Trump protesters marched throughout the line of attendees waiting to get inside while holding signs reading “fight white supremacy,” “deport Trump” and “build a wall around Trump,” among others.

Sac State football players aim for NFL greatness

Sac State football players aim for NFL greatness

State Hornet Staff
May 31, 2016

Sacramento State had three former Hornets—quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson formerly of the Philadelphia Eagles, wide receiver DeAndre Carter of the New England Patriots and linebacker Todd Davis...

CSU chancellor Timothy White visits campus

State Hornet Staff
May 5, 2016

Timothy White, chancellor of the California State University, held an open forum on Tuesday, May 3 in the University Theater.The forum, held as part of White's tour of the 23 campuses in the CSU system,...

Students giving blood at the Blood Drive in the University Ballroom on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016.

BloodSource returns to campus for more donations

State Hornet Staff
May 2, 2016

BloodSource held its twice-a-semester Sacramento State blood drive on Tuesday, April 26 and Wednesday, April 27 in the University Union Ballroom.According to BloodSource, in order to be a viable blood...

Faculty Senate nominates officers for next school year

Faculty Senate nominates officers for next school year

State Hornet Staff
April 27, 2016

The Sacramento State Faculty Senate held two sequential meetings on Thursday, April 21 in the University Union Foothill Suite.The first of the two meetings focused on nominating Senate officers for the...

Sac State students go on to CSU research competition

Sac State students go on to CSU research competition

State Hornet Staff
April 27, 2016

Sacramento State will be sending 11 students to the 30th annual California State University Research Competition at CSU Bakersfield on April 29 and 30.The students representing Sacramento State in the...

Internship week kicks off at Sac State

Internship week kicks off at Sac State

State Hornet Staff
April 25, 2016

The week of April 25 to 29 will be dedicated to helping Sacramento State students procure internships.The events, which will end with the Fun in the Sun Fair, will take place in the University Union’s...

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Choose where your $64 goes

State Hornet Staff
April 14, 2016

The Associated Students, Inc. elections are approaching and it is important to consider having the voice of students be recognized through the voting process.Last year, Sacramento State had the largest...

Faculty senate hears tentative strike agreement announcement

State Hornet Staff
April 13, 2016

The Sacramento State Faculty Senate meeting on Thursday, April 7, saw the announcement that a tentative agreement had been reached between the California State University and the California Faculty Association.This...

Penultimate candidate forum held for ASI election candidates

State Hornet Staff
April 13, 2016

The penultimate Associated Students, Inc. candidate forum was held on Tuesday, April 12 in the University Union California Suite.Tuesday’s forum featured candidates running for executive vice president...

Melissa Bardo, ASI President doing an interview at the well for sexual assault awarness month at the well. Monday Mar 28

Sac State recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness month

State Hornet Staff
April 7, 2016

At Sacramento State, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The month, which actually began on Monday, March 28, will feature various events with the aim to increase support for and awareness of sexual...

Make Sac State a Safe Haven campus

Make Sac State a Safe Haven campus

State Hornet Staff
March 30, 2016

Recent events involving a border patrol car around The Well at Sacramento State have left some students unnerved.The incident was later clarified through an email from Sac State President Robert Nelsen...

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Faculty receives awards in ceremony at Faculty Senate meeting

State Hornet Staff
March 28, 2016

The Sacramento State Faculty Senate meeting struck a more positive note on Thursday, March 17 in the University Union Redwood Room.Interim Provost Ming-Tung “Mike” Lee and Faculty Senate Chair Sylvester...

Students share their experience with accessibility

Students share their experience with accessibility

State Hornet Staff
March 28, 2016

The diverse community of disabled students at Sacramento State is speaking out in order to bring a new meaning to the term “disabled.”“I have a genetic disorder which affects my vision,” said Jessica...

Alina Soltanici

State Hornet Staff
March 22, 2016

Sacramento State's sophomore Alina Soltanici prepares to backhand the ball during her singles match against Weber State University's junior Agata Bachanek on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at the Rio Del Oro...

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Diversity merits year-round attention on campus

State Hornet Staff
March 17, 2016

Sacramento State is currently celebrating gender equality and racial diversity through a series of events and discussions on campus. These events help spotlight groups that are often marginalized in society....

Incidents on campus unnerve undocumented students

State Hornet Staff
March 16, 2016

Sacramento State is endeavoring to be a diverse, inclusive campus community, but some undocumented students do not feel safe.On Wednesday, March 9, Rosa Isela Barrientos, a junior majoring in Chicano studies...

Including students with disabilities in diversity conversation is lacking

Including students with disabilities in diversity conversation is lacking

State Hornet Staff
March 15, 2016

Diversity has recently become a buzzword at Sacramento State.Sac State is billed as a diverse campus community, and the proof is in the students' pudding. The topic of diversity is often narrowed down...

Faculty Senate reaches agreement on field trip policy

Faculty Senate reaches agreement on field trip policy

State Hornet Staff
March 13, 2016

The Sacramento State Faculty Senate led a continuation of the previous week’s meeting on Thursday, March 10 in the University Union Foothill Suite.Last week’s meeting was adjourned early due to disagreement...

Self-care habits should be promoted, not feared

Self-care habits should be promoted, not feared

State Hornet Staff
March 10, 2016

College campuses produce a multi-layered lifestyle where coursework, employment and personal obligations intertwine, often in conflicting manners. As a result, students are often forced into decisions...

Women in STEM encourage girls to join the field

State Hornet Staff
March 9, 2016

In honor of International Women’s Day, on Tuesday, March 8, the Sacramento State Women’s Resource Center and Multi-Cultural Center held a “Women in STEM” panel discussion.The discussion, held in...

Faculty Senate discusses different policies

Faculty Senate discusses different policies

State Hornet Staff
March 6, 2016

The Sacramento State Faculty Senate sessions for the 2015-16 academic year continued on Thursday, March 3 in the University Union Foothill Suite.The session focused on amendments to the probationary appointment,...

With leisure comes responsibility

With leisure comes responsibility

State Hornet Staff
March 3, 2016

By this age, we are used to hearing, "Be safe!" when heading out to a party or the bar. We may even be used to hearing the story of so-and-so who got alcohol poisoning or a DUI. But will we start listening,...

Diversity sees fairness on campus

Diversity sees fairness on campus

State Hornet Staff
February 29, 2016

President Robert Nelsen has done an exemplary job in addressing diversity on campus.His announcement of a new Diversity Office is a welcomed addition to a school where the majority of students are minorities.Nelsen’s...

Maya Soetoro-Ng speaks at the conflict workshop at Sacramento State in the Union, Friday, Feb. 26.

Maya Soetoro-Ng searches for a modern peace

State Hornet Staff
February 26, 2016

Maya Soetoro-Ng, half-sister of President Barack Obama, hosted a student workshop teaching peace and conflict resolution on Friday, Feb. 26.Soetoro-Ng and her organization, Ceeds of Peace, helped Sacramento...

(Left to right) Seniors Antione Johnson, Aisha Engle, Damariy`e L. Smith answer questions on the struggles of a black graduate student in the University Union Hinde Auditorium on Tuesday, Feb. 16. The event is sponsored by the Martin Luther King Jr. Center.

Students speak out on graduate school

State Hornet Staff
February 18, 2016

The Black Graduate Student Panel met on Feb. 16 to discuss with attendees the graduate school experience from the perspective of African-American students.The panel, comprised of Sacramento State graduate...

University seeks to resolve course scheduling issues

University seeks to resolve course scheduling issues

State Hornet Staff
February 15, 2016

The Sacramento State Faculty Senate met Thursday to discuss challenges in course scheduling.Interim Provost Ming-Tung “Mike” Lee spoke on Feb. 11 about the struggles students go through to receive...

A student receives help on her FASFA on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 in the Union Redwood.

FAFSA filing deadline fast approaching

State Hornet Staff
February 15, 2016

The Sacramento State Financial Aid Department held an event to help students with their FAFSA applications on Thursday, Feb. 11 in the University Union Redwood Room.Advisers at the event helped students...

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Construction done during wrong time of year

State Hornet Staff
February 11, 2016

Currently on campus, there are multiple construction sites that may bring challenges to students.There is the building of a new residential hall on Parking Lot 2 that has taken away a number of parking...

ASI spring elections approach

ASI spring elections approach

State Hornet Staff
February 10, 2016

The Sacramento State Associated Students, Inc. held an informational meeting about the upcoming elections on Tuesday, Feb. 9, in the University Union Lobby Suite.“The election days are going to be on...

The intolerable nature of intolerance

The intolerable nature of intolerance

State Hornet Staff
February 4, 2016

As most of the campus is aware, last Wednesday there was an incident of written hate speech targeted toward Sacramento State’s Muslim community.The State Hornet staff would remind students that this...

Cultural appropriation on Halloween

Cultural appropriation on Halloween

State Hornet Staff
October 28, 2015

Though the spirit of Halloween is celebrated in many different ways, it is important to keep in mind while deciding on a costume that other people’s cultures and ceremonial garbs are not acceptable choices.Cultural...

Student safety should be prioritized

Student safety should be prioritized

State Hornet Staff
October 14, 2015

Shootings on college campuses are a terrifying but real specter that can terrorize a community. From Virginia Tech to the recent Umpqua Community College shooting, Sacramento State as a campus must acknowledge...

Staying green is a priority at Sac State

Staying green is a priority at Sac State

State Hornet Staff
October 1, 2015

At times when “going green” seems more like a nuisance than a benefit, it is important to remember that every bottle we recycle and every ounce of food we compost is propelling us forward into an age...

Sac State volleyball downs Davis in straight sets

State Hornet Staff
September 15, 2015

Sacramento State volleyball defeated UC Davis on the road, taking all three sets on Tuesday evening (26-24, 25-20, 25-15).The win improved Sac State's team record to 11-1, which continues to be one of...

Volleyball improves to 10-1

State Hornet Staff
September 13, 2015

The Sacramento State volleyball team won all four of its matches to take first place at the Bulldog Showdown hosted by Fresno State University on Friday and Saturday.The Hornets took all three sets from...

Students prepare to climb the rock wall located inside the WELL during WELLcome Back event.

“WELLcome Back” Celebrates 5th Year Anniversary

State Hornet Staff
September 9, 2015

Sacramento State students came out in record breaking numbers to this year’s “WELLcome Back” event to celebrate the building’s 5th year anniversary."Hornets" swarmed throughout the facilities and...

Students check out the major fair for SSIS on September 8, 2015 to see if it is something that interest them.

Sac State hosts SSIS major fair

State Hornet Staff
September 8, 2015

Students walking past the Hornet bookstore may have noticed the social science and interdisciplinary science major fair.The event was informational for students interested in SSIS majors, such as psychology,...

Band influenced by Reggae fun, rock n’ roll and jazz

State Hornet Staff
May 5, 2015

The April 29 Nooner hosted a local Sacramento band, ZuhG, at Serna Plaza. The warm weather combined with free popcorn brought in many passing students and staff to listen to the music.ZuhG’s music is...

Hornets’ varsity four takes gold at WIRA Championships

State Hornet Staff
April 26, 2015

The Sacramento State women's rowing team competed in the Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championships this past weekend at Lake Natoma.Sac State had six teams competing on Saturday: the varsity...

Hornets break into top five multiple times in Brutus Hamilton Open

State Hornet Staff
April 26, 2015

Sacramento State track and field traveled to Berkeley, California and competed in the two-day Brutus Hamilton Open on April 24 and 25.“This weekend was really about kind of doing some fine tuning and...

Softball wins 2-0 on senior day

State Hornet Staff
April 25, 2015

On a day when the Sacramento State softball team's seniors were honored before the game, it was a sophomore that recorded the biggest hit against Big Sky Conference opponent Weber State University (31-17...

North Dakota baseball takes 10-0 victory over Hornets

State Hornet Staff
April 25, 2015

Solid pitching and 18 hits propelled the University of North Dakota baseball team to a 10-0 victory via mercy rule after eight innings over the visiting Sacramento State Hornets today in game two of the...

Leitao, Nichols give baseball 5-1 win at North Dakota

State Hornet Staff
April 24, 2015

Brennan Leitao pitched six innings of two-hit ball, allowing one run, in picking up a 5-1 win for the Sacramento State Hornets over the hosting University of North Dakota in game one of a three-game Western...

Softball splits doubleheader with 1-0 walk-off, 9-5 loss against Weber State

State Hornet Staff
April 24, 2015

Sacramento State softball opened up its last home series today, splitting a doubleheader against the Weber State University Wildcats.Both teams entered the doubleheader tied for second place in the Big...

Hornets end season, sand volleyball becomes full NCAA sport in 2016

State Hornet Staff
April 23, 2015

Sacramento State sand volleyball concluded its third season in April, finishing 6-8.The sand volleyball season is nearly a month long, starting in the beginning of March and ending at the start of April.This...

Senior women’s basketball players ready for next chapter in life

State Hornet Staff
April 23, 2015

The Sacramento State women’s basketball 2014-15 season came to an end on March 26 after a home postseason loss against Saint Mary’s College, and it marked the final collegiate appearance for seniors...

Sacramento State Hornets junior Sasha Margulies tips a foul ball off of her bat against the Idaho State University Bengals on Friday, April 17, 2015 at Shea Stadium. The Hornets lost 7-0 in extra innings and the Bengals swept the Hornets in a three-game series, which decided the Big Sky Conference leader. Coming into the series, Idaho State and Sac State shared the same conference record and first place. 

Hornets look to shake off three-game losing streak this weekend

State Hornet Staff
April 23, 2015

Sacramento State softball dropped to third place in the Big Sky Conference after the Idaho State University Bengals swept the Hornets this past weekend at home.Going into the three-game series, the women...

Why Sac State students should not feed the squirrels

State Hornet Staff
April 22, 2015

With summer just around the corner and students at Sacramento State increasing their time spent outdoors while on campus, let's get one thing straight: squirrels are wild animals, not pets, and should...

Women’s golf places second in Big Sky tournament, ends season

State Hornet Staff
April 22, 2015

Sacramento State women’s golf team wrapped up their season, finishing in second place in the Big Sky Conference Tournament today in Chandler, Arizona. They finished just two strokes behind first-place...

Track gives strong showing in 4×400 relays at Mt. SAC Relays

State Hornet Staff
April 19, 2015

Sacramento State track and field competed in the Mt. SAC Relays on Friday and Saturday in Walnut, California.The meet resulted in strong performances by the men and women’s teams in the 4x400-meter relays.For...

Bengals sweep Sac State softball with 7-2 win

State Hornet Staff
April 18, 2015

Despite nine hits from the Hornets’ batters, Sacramento State softball had trouble scoring runs and was defeated 7-2 by Idaho State University (28-14, 13-2 Big Sky), as the Bengals completed the series...

Idaho State knocks Sac State softball out of first place in Big Sky

State Hornet Staff
April 17, 2015

Sacramento State softball opened up a three-game home series today against the Idaho State University Bengals at Shea Stadium. The two teams battled it out in a doubleheader today to see who would take...

Leitao’s complete game not enough to shut out Bakersfield, Hornets lose 1-0

State Hornet Staff
April 17, 2015

Hayden Carter pitched nine innings to earn a complete game shutout victory as the visiting CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners outlasted the Sacramento State Hornets 1-0 to take game one of the three-game set...

Softball loses 5-0 at Pacific

State Hornet Staff
April 15, 2015

Sacramento State softball traveled to University of the Pacific today to play in a nonconference game before preparing for Idaho State University this weekend. The Hornets lost to the Tigers 5-0 in tonight’s...

Hornets’ baseball drops their game 9-6 to UOP

State Hornet Staff
April 14, 2015

Timely bunting and 15 hits were enough to propel the visiting University of Pacific Tigers to a 9-6 victory over the Sacramento State Hornets today at John Smith Field.The game was a rematch from two weeks...

During the II Eight event in the morning, Sacramento States rowing team reaches the finish line at the Lake Natoma Invitational at the Sacramento State Aquatic Center in Gold River, Calif. on Saturday, April 11, 2015. Sacramento State finished last during this event in the morning with a time of 6:53.6 on the first day of the Invitational.

Rowing breaks school record at Lake Natoma Invitational

State Hornet Staff
April 13, 2015

Sacramento State women’s rowing team competed in the Lake Natoma Invitational on Saturday and Sunday against high-profile colleges.Sac State's eight opponents were composed of Stanford University, UC...

Sac State baseball loses to Utah Valley 11-9 as Wolverines rally late in sixth inning

State Hornet Staff
April 11, 2015

A seven-run sixth inning propelled the hosting Utah Valley University Wolverines to a come from behind 11-9 victory over the visiting Sacramento State Hornets to take the first two games of the three-game...

Portland State prevails 4-3 over Sac State men’s tennis

State Hornet Staff
April 11, 2015

The Sacramento State men's tennis team continued their trend of close contests today with their 4-3 loss to the Portland State University Vikings. Eight of their last 12 matches have been decided by one...

First place Hornets power their way to 16-2 mercy rule win

State Hornet Staff
April 11, 2015

Coming off dominant pitching performances in the previous two games, Sacramento State softball’s offense scored a season-high 16 runs as they swept their three-game series against the University of North...

Baseball drops series opener 12-3 at Utah Valley

State Hornet Staff
April 10, 2015

A five-run second inning propelled the hosting Utah Valley University Wolverines to a 12-3 victory over the visiting Sacramento State Hornets today in the opener of a three-game series between the Western...

Matthias’ no-hitter, Brooks’ strikeouts give softball doubleheader sweep at North Dakota

State Hornet Staff
April 10, 2015

Sacramento State softball started its three-game series with a doubleheader today at the University of North Dakota, as the Hornets beat North Dakota in both games behind dominant pitching performances.In...

Baseball beats causeway rival Davis 4-2

State Hornet Staff
April 8, 2015

After rescheduling to avoid thunderstorms, Sacramento State baseball made its way to Davis to take on the Aggies to make up Tuesday's rainout, and were able to prevail over UC Davis by a score of 4-2.Following...

Chattleton walk-off triple gives Sac State 5-4 win over Aggies

State Hornet Staff
April 8, 2015

Sacramento State’s softball team beat causeway rival UC Davis Aggies 5-4 in today’s game at Shea Stadium, with Alexa Chattleton’s walk-off triple to left center in the bottom of the seventh inning.The...

Baseball stands third in conference after three straight losses

State Hornet Staff
April 8, 2015

In what started as a battle of the top two teams in the Western Athletic Conference, the Sacramento State baseball team was swept in its three-game road series against the Seattle University Redhawks,...

Sac State’s arboretum acts as a relaxing escape

State Hornet Staff
April 8, 2015

Perhaps the arboretum and its low quantity of students passing through, may not be such a bad thing, as it may create space for quality time spent by students who will appreciate the beauty of this hidden...

Sande cards 68 at Cowgirl Classic, Sac State women’s golf finishes 13th overall

State Hornet Staff
April 7, 2015

Sacramento State women’s golf wrapped up their last tournament before competing in the Big Sky Conference Championship on April 19 in Chandler, Arizona. The Hornets finished 13th out of 20 teams with...

Freshman Lauren Kinloch competes in the javelin throw event during the Mondo track and field meet on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Sacramento State. Kinloch scored a distance of 26.90 meters in the first flight of the event.

Men win, women take fourth in Mondo Mid-Major Challenge

State Hornet Staff
April 5, 2015

Sacramento State track and field hosted the Mondo Mid-Major Challenge at Hornet Stadium for the team's second home meet on Saturday, April 4.Student-athletes from Sac State, Cal State Northridge, Fresno...

Pitching hampers Hornets in softball’s 7-11 loss to Southern Utah

State Hornet Staff
April 4, 2015

Despite producing 12 hits, Sacramento State softball's offensive effort was not enough and the women were defeated by the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds 11-7 in a Big Sky Conference matchup on Saturday.This...

Baseball falls 2-1 in pitching duel as Seattle U sweeps

State Hornet Staff
April 4, 2015

A fifth-inning solo home run from Brock Carpenter and the pitching of Tarik Skubal were enough as the hosting Seattle University Redhawks took game three by a final of 2-1 to sweep the series versus the...

Sand volleyball splits doubleheader

State Hornet Staff
April 3, 2015

Sacramento State sand volleyball had a doubleheader today against San Jose State University and University of San Francisco, beating San Jose State 4-1 and losing to San Francisco 1-4.Co-head coach Jason...

Baseball drops second straight with 5-2 loss to Redhawks

State Hornet Staff
April 3, 2015

Three early runs and the pitching of Skyler Genger were enough as the hosts, Seattle University Redhawks, held on to beat the visiting Sacramento State Hornets 5-2 Friday to take the first two games of...

Hornets’ six-game WAC winning streak snapped by Seattle University 3-2

State Hornet Staff
April 2, 2015

Untimely errors in extra innings allowed the Seattle University Redhawks (13-15) to score in the 11th inning, taking the first game, 3-2, over Sacramento State baseball (17-11) in their three-game series.Hornets'...

Freshmen provide team-first menatlity for Sac State softball

State Hornet Staff
April 2, 2015

Adjusting to life as a college freshman and Division I athlete can be challenging when coming out of high school, but the transition has been effortless for the freshmen women of Sacramento State softball.“The...

Senior Fantasia Hilliard dribbles past a Saint Marys defender on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at the Hornets Nest. The Hornets were defeated 77-69.

Saint Mary’s College ends Sac State women’s basketball’s historic postseason run

State Hornet Staff
March 27, 2015

Sacramento State women’s basketball fell to Saint Mary’s College, 77-69, in third round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament on Thursday.The Hornets close a historic season after putting...

Takara Burse steals the ball from Delaney Hodgins of Eastern Washington on Monday, March 23, 2015 at the Hornets Nest. Burse had five steals in the contest.

Basketball crushes Eastern Washington 84-49 in WNIT second round

State Hornet Staff
March 24, 2015

For the first time in program history, Sacramento State women’s basketball has moved on to the third round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament after beating Eastern Washington University...

Sacramento State baseballs infielders celebrate after getting the win against the University of Texas-Pan American on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at John Smith Field. The Hornets are now 3-0 in conference play.

Baseball blows out Texas-Pan American 10-2 to complete sweep

State Hornet Staff
March 22, 2015

Sacramento Sate baseball began conference play with a sweep, beating the University of Texas-Pan American in the last game of the series today with a 10-2 blowout.The Hornets raced out to a 5-1 lead in...

Sand volleyball drops pair of matches to Pacific, Saint Mary’s

State Hornet Staff
March 22, 2015

Sacramento State sand volleyball competed and lost against University of Pacific and Saint Mary’s College on Saturday.Sac State played University of Pacific first and lost 1-4, with their only win coming...

Men’s basketball season ends with 78-73 loss to Northern Arizona

State Hornet Staff
March 21, 2015

A record-breaking season came to an end for Sacramento State men's basketball on March 21 at the Hornets Nest as the team was eliminated from the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament with a 78-73 loss...

Moses’ three-run blast propels Sac State past UTPA 7-4

State Hornet Staff
March 21, 2015

Kyle Moses’ three-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning broke open a tied ballgame and propelled the Sacramento State Hornets to a 7-4 victory over the visiting University of Texas-Pan American...

Softball opens conference season with doubleheader sweep

State Hornet Staff
March 20, 2015

Sacramento State softball opened Big Sky Conference play today in a doubleheader against the University of Northern Colorado at Shea Stadium. The Hornets were victorious in both games, defeating the Bears...

Hornets starting pitcher Brennan Leitao gets set to deliver the pitch against University of Texas-Pan American on Friday, March 20, 2015 at John Smith Field. Leitao pitched seven innings, only allowing two runs, and got the win for the Hornets.

Baseball beats Texas-Pan American 4-2 to open conference play

State Hornet Staff
March 20, 2015

Brennan Leitao pitched seven innings and closer Sutter McLoughlin pitched a perfect ninth to become the Hornets' all-time saves leader, as the two led Sacramento State to a 4-2 victory over the visiting...

Hornets defeat University of Pacific 87-79 in first round of WNIT

State Hornet Staff
March 20, 2015

In its first postseason game in program history, Sacramento State women’s basketball won 87-79 in the first round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament against the University of Pacific on...

“Avenue Q” play puts life in perspective

State Hornet Staff
March 19, 2015

With songs titles like "Everyone’s a Little Bit Racist," "If You Were Gay," "The Internet is For Porn" and "It Sucks to Be Me," the musical “Avenue Q” is sure to give some viewers a little dose of...

Women’s golf places first in Sac State Invitational, second win of the season

State Hornet Staff
March 17, 2015

Sacramento State women’s golf closed out the Sacramento State Invitational, finishing in first place this afternoon at Sierra View Country Club in Roseville, California.The Hornets combined to score...

Hall leads Sac State Invitational, women’s golf sitting in first

State Hornet Staff
March 16, 2015

Sacramento State women’s golf opened its two-day Sacramento State Invitational today at Sierra View Country Club in Roseville, California. After completing two rounds of golf, the Hornets are currently...

Derby women host “Derby Madness” at Sac State

State Hornet Staff
March 16, 2015

Sacramento State’s UNIQUE program and the Women’s Resource Center hosted “Derby Madness,” a roller derby event performed by the local Sac City Rollers in the University Union Ballroom Thursday...

Junior Alyssa Anderson performs the uneven bars in a meet against Utah State University in the Hornets Nest on March 15, 2015. 

Gymnastics sets new school record of 196.000 in senior meet

State Hornet Staff
March 15, 2015

The Sacramento State gymnastics team competed in the Hornets Nest for the last time this season today against Utah State and placed second with a score of 196.000.Senior meet honored the Hornets' seniors...

Pair of two-run blasts sinks baseball team in 6-4 defeat at Cal Poly

State Hornet Staff
March 15, 2015

After Sacramento State's baseball team scored four runs in the fourth inning, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo charged back to win behind a pair of two-run homers from first baseman Brian Mundell to split the...

Softball closes out Capital Classic with 3-1 loss to Loyola Marymount University

State Hornet Staff
March 15, 2015

In their final game of the Capital Classic, the Sacramento State softball team was defeated by Loyola Marymount University by a score of 3-1 today at Shea Stadium.The loss dropped the Hornets’ overall...

Sand volleyball defeats San Jose State 4-1

State Hornet Staff
March 14, 2015

Sacramento State sand volleyball defeated San Jose State 4-1 in the Hornets’ first home match of the season today at the Sacramento Softball Complex.The victory improved Sac State to 2-2 on the year.Sac...

Leitao dominates in baseball’s 2-0 win at Cal Poly

State Hornet Staff
March 13, 2015

Brennan Leitao pitched eight innings of scoreless ball, and Chris Lewis' two-run, fourth-inning single lifted the Sacramento State Hornets to a 2-0 victory today over the hosting Cal Poly San Luis Obispo...

Men’s basketball falls 91-83 in Big Sky semifinal against Eastern Washington

State Hornet Staff
March 13, 2015

Sacramento State men’s basketball saw its conference championship hopes end as the team fell 91-83 to Eastern Washington University in the semifinal round of the Big Sky Conference Tournament.Eastern...

Senior Fantasia Hilliard pushes past an University of Northern Colorado player as she heads to the basket in the semifinal of the Big Sky Conference Tournament on March 13, 2015 in Missoula, Montana. The Hornets went on to lose the game 81-79 in overtime.

Women’s basketball drops overtime thriller 81-79 in Big Sky semifinal

State Hornet Staff
March 13, 2015

Sacramento State women’s basketball lost, 81-79, in overtime in today's Big Sky Conference Tournament semifinal against the University of Northern Colorado.The loss eliminated the Hornets from the tournament,...

One’s views are often shaped by their ethnicity

State Hornet Staff
March 13, 2015

California is considered the second most diverse state in America; a country once given the nickname, “the melting pot.”With such a rich history consisting of many different races and ethnicities,...

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