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A group of inmates walk to perform their work duties at Folsom State Prison Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. Prop 6 would have allowed the incarcerated the option to decline work assignments.
Defeated at the polls, California voters reject Proposition 6
(L-R) Sac State history professor Dr. Michael Vann, former President of Indonesia Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Northern Illinois history professor Eric Jones stand onstage in the University Ballroom Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. President Yudhoyono discussed his experiences with leadership and what he hopes to see from the nation in the future.
International Conference on Genocide concludes with a focus on global unity
The Kwibuka flame of hope statue outside the University Union Ballroom III Nov. 15, 2024. The second day of the Conferance on Genocide put more of a focus on health and healing.
Day 2 of the International Conference on Genocide reflects on trauma and healing
The annual Causeway Classic Blood Drive will be held in the University Union Ballroom from Nov. 18-20. Students can register to donate blood and help Sac State defeat UC Davis in a blood drive competition. (Graphic made in Canva)
Annual Causeway Classic Blood Drive returns to the hive
Sac State students have expressed mixed feelings following the rhetoric around the U.S. election. Alexis Weremecszko, a fifth-year food nutrition major, said that the election has changed the way they interact with their loved ones. (Made in Canva)
OPINION: ‘Just to create an enemy’: Sac State students struggle with political rhetoric after election
The National Institute on Artificial Intelligence in Society (NIAIS) launched last year and has since begun steadily implementing new AI-enabled tools to help students and faculty succeed. (Graphic made in Canva)
Sac State’s NIAIS on the future of AI in education
The Collegian’s news page Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. The Collegian is an independent, student run newspaper at Pennsylvania State University and recently saw their newspapers removed from campus without notice.
OPINION – ‘A new form of administrative censorship’: Student journalism is under attack
Lassen Hall houses the Student Service Center, currently accepting students who are still waiting for financial aid September 9, 2024. With FAFSA loans facing delays due to system changes, students have been seeking assistance at Lassen Hall’s financial service offices.
FAFSA delays and changes threaten Sac State’s financially vulnerable students
President Luke Wood speaks at a fee increase town hall in the University Union Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. In announcing the fee increases, Wood said the additional funds would support enhancements to student life at Sac State.
BREAKING: Sac State President Luke Wood announces 4 of 5 student fee increases approved
Sac State President Luke Wood made his annual fall Address on Aug. 22, 2024 about the challenges and success stories over the past year. Wood described the university rising into a leadership role for the entire CSU, despite financial challenges.
President’s fall address highlights Sac State’s assistive programs for students
Students gathered at the ASI Election results party in the Terrace Suite of The WELL Thursday, April 11, 2024. Student government leaders for the 2024-2025 academic year were chosen through the election, which saw a 13% voter turnout rate.
Sac State’s ASI elections unveil student apathy and representation concerns
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
A Sacramento State Police car along the American River Bike Trail after responding to a call Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Sac State PD released the Clery report last Tuesday, informing students of the rise in crime on and around campus.
Reports of campus crime rose over 200% since 2021, according to Clery Report
The Sacramento State Police Department issued a timely warning notice regarding a sexual battery case that occurred in Hornet Tunnel Tuesday, May 14. The investigation is ongoing and it is unknown if either party involved attends Sac State.
BREAKING: Sexual battery occurred in Hornet Tunnel
Sacramento State’s Police Department Deputy Chief Christina Lofthouse stands outside of the campus police department Wednesday, April 24. Lofthouse held a press conference regarding the assault and robbery of a male student on campus.
Assault of male student on campus believed to be targeted, campus police says
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
Un gráfico de fantasmas animados en frente de una telaraña. Estos son símbolos comunes en la celebración de Halloween el 31 de octubre.
Truco o Trato: Las diversas maneras en que los estudiantes de Sac State celebran Halloween
El Capitolio del Estado de California con mariposas monarcas alrededor. Estas mariposas simbolizan y se asocian con los dreamers. El Acto de Oportunidad Para Todos se refiere al proyecto de ley AB 2586 que fue rechazada por el gobernador de California Gavin Newsom el 22 de septiembre de 2024. (Foto de PictureLake vía Getty Images, gráfico hecho en Canva por Martiza Ascencion)
Gobernador Newson rechaza un proyecto de ley que apoya estudiantes indocumentados
Bailarinas dan una actuación de un baile folklórico de Jalisco el 5 de Octubre de 2024. La Banda Purembe tocaba música mexicana tradicional en el escenario atrás. (creado en Canva por Maritza Ascencion)
La Cultura Hispana Toma Vuelo en ‘Raíces MonarCA’
El presidente Luke Wood habla en un ayuntamiento sobre aumento de tarifas en University Union el jueves 15 de agosto de 2024. Al anunciar los aumentos de tarifas, Wood dijo que los fondos adicionales respaldarían mejoras en la vida estudiantil en Sac State.
Presidente de Sac State Luke Wood anuncia 4 de 5 incrementos aprobados para tarifas estudiantiles
Estudiantes de Sac State bailan danzas folklóricas en La Bienvenida el 18 de Septiembre, 2024. Esta danza fue una de las formas de honrar la cultura hispana durante La Bienvenida.
Estudiantes de Sac State se sienten bienvenidos en “La Bienvenida”
El presidente Luke Wood habla en un ayuntamiento sobre aumento de tarifas en University Union el jueves 15 de agosto de 2024. Al anunciar los aumentos de tarifas, Wood dijo que los fondos adicionales respaldarían mejoras en la vida estudiantil en Sac State.
Presidente de Sac State Luke Wood anuncia 4 de 5 incrementos aprobados para tarifas estudiantiles
El Centro de Servicios Estudiantiles está localizado en Lassen Hall. El centro está aceptando a estudiantes que siguen esperando ayuda financiera el 9 de septiembre, 2024. Con préstamos de FAFSA siendo retrasados debido a cambios del sistema, los estudiantes han buscado ayuda en las oficinas de servicio financiero de Lassen Hall.
Cambios y retrasos de FAFSA amenazan a los estudiantes financieramente vulnerables de Sac State.
Flores en señal de memoria para Kaylee Xiong en la intersección de Cosumnes River Boulevard y Franklin Boulevard el 6 de septiembre, 2024. Xiong acababa de comenzar su primer semestre en Sac State.
Un estudiante de Sac State murió después de ser atropellada en el sur de Sacramento
Estudiantes frente al Amador Hall protestan por los derechos trans y en contra del evento de Turning Point USA con la ex nadadora universitaria Paula Scanlan el martes 2 de abril de 2024. Varios grupos de estudiantes asistieron a la protesta, como Estudiantes para Educación de Calidad (SQE), Lavender Alliance y Estudiantes Aliados por la Justicia en Sac State.
Defensores de los derechos trans en Sac State protestan en oposición al orador de Turning Point USA
Los estudiantes construyeron casas de campaña, estaciones de refrescos y establecieron bases de primeros auxilios en el campamento pro palestino en el patio de la biblioteca el lunes 29 de abril del 2024. Sac State ahora es uno de los más de 70 campuses con un campamento de protesta
Protestas pro-Palestina empieza en Sac State
El Capitolio del Estado de California con mariposas monarcas alrededor. Estas mariposas simbolizan y se asocian con los dreamers. El Acto de Oportunidad Para Todos se refiere al proyecto de ley AB 2586 que fue rechazada por el gobernador de California Gavin Newsom el 22 de septiembre de 2024. (Foto de PictureLake vía Getty Images, gráfico hecho en Canva por Martiza Ascencion)
Gobernador Newson rechaza un proyecto de ley que apoya estudiantes indocumentados
Bailarinas dan una actuación de un baile folklórico de Jalisco el 5 de Octubre de 2024. La Banda Purembe tocaba música mexicana tradicional en el escenario atrás. (creado en Canva por Maritza Ascencion)
La Cultura Hispana Toma Vuelo en ‘Raíces MonarCA’
Estudiantes de Sac State bailan danzas folklóricas en La Bienvenida el 18 de Septiembre, 2024. Esta danza fue una de las formas de honrar la cultura hispana durante La Bienvenida.
Estudiantes de Sac State se sienten bienvenidos en “La Bienvenida”
Vincenzo Rodriguez y Asher Franco-Carreño platican con estudiantes de la Universidad Estatal de Sacramento durante la Bienvenida Queer en el salón de baile de la Unión Universitaria, el 6 de septiembre, 2024. Rodríguez y Francro-Carreño dijeron que aprovechan de muchos recursos en Sac State incluyendo el Pride Center.
La Bienvenida Queer celebra un nuevo año escolar
Sacramento State huddles around head coach Aaron Kallhoff during a timeout against Long Beach State Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Hornets lead the Big Sky Conference with a 4-1 record.
Stacking Days: Backcourt helps Hornets secure second spot in conference over first two weeks
Sophomore midfielder Ellie Farber dribbling down the field against Northern Arizona in the first round of the Big Sky Tournament Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. The Hornets went on to eliminate the Lumberjacks on Penalty Kicks 4-3.
Hornets get stomped by top-seeded Trojans in the NCAA Tournament
Senior forward Jacob Holt goes up for a dunk attempt over a CSUN Matador defender Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Holt hit a career-high of 20 points in a game.
Buzzin’ at the Basket: Sac State searching for consistency after two weeks of play
Redshirt freshman guard Sofia Alonso looking for an open teammate against Long Beach State Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. Alonso finished with 17 points and five assists.
Heartbreaking loss at the buzzer snaps Sac State’s win streak
(L-R) Sophomore guard Emil Skytta and senior forward Jacob Holtfend off a CSUN Matador defender Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Holt had a career-high 20 points in the game.
Slow second-half spiral defers Sac State’s offensive unveiling
Sacramento State huddles around head coach Aaron Kallhoff during a timeout against Long Beach State Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Hornets lead the Big Sky Conference with a 4-1 record.
Stacking Days: Backcourt helps Hornets secure second spot in conference over first two weeks
Senior forward Jacob Holt goes up for a dunk attempt over a CSUN Matador defender Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Holt hit a career-high of 20 points in a game.
Buzzin’ at the Basket: Sac State searching for consistency after two weeks of play
Redshirt freshman guard Sofia Alonso looking for an open teammate against Long Beach State Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. Alonso finished with 17 points and five assists.
Heartbreaking loss at the buzzer snaps Sac State’s win streak
(L-R) Sophomore guard Emil Skytta and senior forward Jacob Holtfend off a CSUN Matador defender Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Holt had a career-high 20 points in the game.
Slow second-half spiral defers Sac State’s offensive unveiling
Redshirt freshman guard Sofia Alonso guards a ball handler against Lincoln University Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. Alonso led all players with five steals in the Hornets’ victory over Cal State Fullerton Thursday.
No contest: Hornets burn through competition to remain perfect
Redshirt senior Evan Gibbons releasing a fastball at John Smith Field against Tarleton Friday, April 26, 2024. Gibbons is the only pitcher this season to pitch in a complete game.
A return to prominence for Sac State in Arlington
Senior right fielder Cesar Valero sliding into third base after running from first in the second inning at John Smith Field, against Tarleton State University Friday, April 26, 2024. Valero scored after a single by senior third baseman Jorge Bojorquez.
The lows of baseball present themselves to Sac State again
Redshirt senior pitcher Evan Gibbons and sophomore catcher Jacob Cortez celebrating with the team after getting the final strikeout of the inning while walking into the dugout against California Baptist University on Friday, April 5, 2024. Gibbons has a total of 40 strikeouts currently this season.
Another weekend sweep for Sac State baseball in Irvine
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
Sacramento State senior receiver Anderson Grover twisting to make a touchdown grab against Cal Poly Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Grover finished the game second on the team in receiving yards with 7 catches for 63 receiving yards.
Sac State suffers gut-wrenching loss at the hands of Cal Poly
Sacramento State’s defense attempting a tackle in their matchup against Weber State Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. The Hornets won 51-48 in double overtime.
Hornets’ final road rodeo comes against the Mustangs
Sacramento State redshirt freshman receiver Danny Scudero running after the catch against Montana State Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. The Bobcats beat the Hornets 49-7 on Saturday.
Bobcats run the Hornets to shreds
Sacramento State junior running back Elijah Tau-Tolliver against Montana State in a 30-42 loss at home Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. The Hornets travel to Bozeman, Montana this Saturday looking for their second conference game win of the season.
Sac State’s nightmare season continues as they travel into the Bobcats’ den
Portland State senior quarterback Dante Chachere runs through a Hornet defender Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Chachere ran for a career-high four touchdowns.
Sac State still struggles to find itself in their worst loss of season
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 women's team watch as their fellow teammates run during practice on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
Hornets have high hopes and goals with rest of season ahead
Sophomore midfielder Ellie Farber dribbling down the field against Northern Arizona in the first round of the Big Sky Tournament Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. The Hornets went on to eliminate the Lumberjacks on Penalty Kicks 4-3.
Hornets get stomped by top-seeded Trojans in the NCAA Tournament
Redshirt freshman goalkeeper Sierra Sonko makes a diving save in penalty shootouts against Idaho in the Big Sky Championship game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. The Hornets won the championship off penalty kicks 7-6 to secure the Big Sky Conference title.
Sac State’s backup goalkeeper wins historic tournament MVP recording 0 minutes
Sacramento State head coach Randy Dedini holding up the Big Sky Conference Trophy after defeating Idaho in the championship game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. The Hornets beat the Vandals in penalty kicks, 7-6.
Hornets crowned Big Sky champions after third consecutive win in penalty kicks
Sophomore forward Teysha-Ray Spinney-Kuahuia turns to intercept a pass against Northern Arizona Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Spinney-Kuahuia played 96 minutes against Montana on Friday, including all 20 minutes of overtime.
Hornets get deja vu, once again winning in penalty kicks
Redshirt freshman Sierra Sonko celebrating with team after a game-winning save against Northern Arizona Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. The Hornets move on and advance to the Big Sky Tournament semifinals.
Sac State survives nail-biter against Northern Arizona in penalty kicks
Junior shortstop Gwen Ludwig fielding the ball against Montana at Shea Stadium Friday, April 26, 2024. Ludwig led the Hornets offensively in their first tournament game with four hits and three runs.
Sac State softball smashes through the opposing defenses to keep season alive
Senior third baseman Lewa Day swinging against Montana in her last series at home Friday, April 26, 2024. Day broke the Big Sky Conference record for career home runs in game two against Montana.
The seniors of Sac State softball dominate their last series at home
Haley Hanson standing on first at Shea Stadium against Portland State Saturday, April 12, 2024. Hanson just broke the record for career stolen bases, with 42 successful attempts.
Sac State softball’s bats go quiet until the final game of the series
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
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 State's 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
Redshirt freshman Lou Baudouin sitting on a bench outside Yosemite Hall Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Baudouin earned All-Big Sky Conference honors in both singles and doubles in her first full season.
Season-long setback fuels Sac State redshirt freshman to success
Sacramento State men’s tennis team celebrating with the Big Sky Tournament trophy on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The Hornets defeated the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, 4-1, for the Big Sky Tournament Championship.
‘I was ready to die on the court today’: Men’s tennis gives their all for a championship
The Sacramento State women’s tennis team celebrating with the Big Sky Conference Tournament championship trophy after defeating Weber State 4-2 Saturday, April 27, 2024. The Hornets now have 12 Big Sky Tournament titles.
NCAA Tournament bound: Sac State women’s tennis wins Big Sky Championship
Sacramento State men’s tennis team won a share of the Big Sky Conference regular season after defeating Eastern Washington on April 14 and the women’s tennis team won their share of the Big Sky Conference regular season after ousting Portland State on April 20. This was the first time either team has won a share of the regular season title in over a decade. (Photos courtesy of Sacramento State Athletics, graphic created in Canva by Jahson Nahal)
Tennis teams drop rackets for trophies
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
Sacramento State volleyball in a huddle during their match against the Idaho Vandals Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024 in The Nest. The Hornets swept the Vandals 3-0 and led in every statistical category.
Sac State gets back on track with two wins at home
Sac State senior outside hitter Bridgette Smith jumps up for the kill against senior middle blocker Kendall Robertson and opposite hitter Sophia Wadsworth of the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. The Hornets had 56 kills compared to the Lumberjacks’ 42.
Hornets chopped down Lumberjacks but get mauled by Bears
Senior outside hitter Caitlin Volkmann and sophomore middle blocker Karlie Spohn go up for the block against Portland State Friday, Oct.4, 2024. The Hornets frontline came to defend, at one point blocking the Vikings in three consecutive kill attempts.
Hornets bring out their brooms for the fifth time this season
Senior outside hitter Bridgette Smith leaps in the air to spike the ball against Montana State Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024 at the Nest. The Hornets won the game 3-1.
‘Trying to get our revenge’: Hornets begin Big Sky title defense
Senior outside hitter Ellie Tisko and sophomore middle blocker Karlie Spohn go up to block the potential kill by Oakland Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. The Hornets won the match 3-0.
‘It’s been a grind so far’: Sac State finishes up tournament play
The promo art for “When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story” displays a picture of Eva Rutland holding the hands of her eldest daughters, Ginger and Patty-Jo. Most of Eva Rutland’s children were mentioned but never directly shown in the show, since only six actors comprised the cast. (Photo Courtesy of The Guild Theater)
‘When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story’ flips the script on Black theater narratives
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Theater Rats Ep. #2: Wake up! It’s the ‘Monster House!’
Tyler, the Creator’s seventh studio album “CHROMAKOPIA” was released Oct. 28. All songs were composed and produced completely by Tyler himself. (Photo Courtesy of Columbia Records)
Tyler, The Creator lyricizes his race against time on “CHROMAKOPIA”
The cover art for the deluxe edition of Gracie Abrams’ album, “The Secret of Us,” released Oct. 18, 2024. The album is the 25-year-old’s second studio album and has earned massive sales and critical recognition. (Photo courtesy of Interscope Records, graphic created in Canva by Jocelyn Hill)
‘The Secret of Us (Deluxe)’ yearns for love and bolder production
Steven Rutherford and Alan Benjamin Thomas of joan performed at Ace of Spades while opening for MisterWives’ “Just For One Night” tour Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.
From Little Rock to the big stage: joan shows their musical hands at Ace of Spades
A large altar sits near the entrance to the California Museum Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. The altar was erected by local restaurateur Ernesto Delgado in honor of his mother.
Día de Los Muertos art exhibit brings color to the afterlife
Two gallery attendees view four portrait pieces in the University Union Gallery Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. Guests were able to attend a special opening ceremony of the “For the People” photo gallery.
‘For the People’ photo gallery provides a new lens into Sacramento community
Artist reception for the exhibit of ‘Don’t mind if I do,’ in the Sac State library gallery on Sept. 12, 2024. The exhibit is centered around a self-serve restaurant style conveyor belt where the plates of food are replaced with small art pieces meant to be picked up and explored by the participants.
Take a seat for a tactile treat: Exhibit explores accessibility in modern art
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
Guest Chef Ashly Mejia-Ferreras showed attendees how to make morir soñando Sept. 24, 2024. Mejia-Ferreras shared that the lime juice needs to be added last or the milk will curdle in the drink.
Dominican culture comes alive at The WELL’s guest chef event
Where to eat on a student budget?: Low-cost options around Sac State
Where to eat on a student budget?: Low-cost options around Sac State
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
Tyler, the Creator’s seventh studio album “CHROMAKOPIA” was released Oct. 28. All songs were composed and produced completely by Tyler himself. (Photo Courtesy of Columbia Records)
Tyler, The Creator lyricizes his race against time on “CHROMAKOPIA”
The cover art for the deluxe edition of Gracie Abrams’ album, “The Secret of Us,” released Oct. 18, 2024. The album is the 25-year-old’s second studio album and has earned massive sales and critical recognition. (Photo courtesy of Interscope Records, graphic created in Canva by Jocelyn Hill)
‘The Secret of Us (Deluxe)’ yearns for love and bolder production
Steven Rutherford and Alan Benjamin Thomas of joan performed at Ace of Spades while opening for MisterWives’ “Just For One Night” tour Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.
From Little Rock to the big stage: joan shows their musical hands at Ace of Spades
Dustin Burke performs on the Visit Sacramento stage Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. Burke and his band won a battle of the bands known as the GoldenSky Rising Star competition to play the festival. (Courtesy of Danny Wimmer Presents)
‘You do it because you love it’: Performers celebrate their moment as sun sets on GoldenSky
From left to right: guitarist Andy Hershey, vocalist Jon Lundin, and drummer Sage Weeber of pop punk band Point North. Their high-energy performance included both new releases and fan-favorites.
Aftershock is for lovers: Emo and pop punk bands you missed in the 2024 lineup
The promo art for “When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story” displays a picture of Eva Rutland holding the hands of her eldest daughters, Ginger and Patty-Jo. Most of Eva Rutland’s children were mentioned but never directly shown in the show, since only six actors comprised the cast. (Photo Courtesy of The Guild Theater)
‘When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story’ flips the script on Black theater narratives
(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’
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Theater Rats Ep. #2: Wake up! It’s the ‘Monster House!’
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Theater Rats Ep. #1: Kai and Mateo are batty for ‘The Batman’
Betelgeuse (Michael Keaton) returns to haunt the Deetz family with his trademark theatrics and pranks. The beloved character returned to the big screen this fall in the long-awaited sequel “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” directed by Tim Burton. (Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures)
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ proves Burton’s eerie lightning can strike twice
The film poster for the released “Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal” documentary. “Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal” is a documentary that follows the journey and life of Bray Wyatt through interviews and was released on Monday, April 1. (Photo courtesy of Peacock)
‘Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal’: A documentary that brings tears to your eyes
“The Goonies” is an 80s classic and pioneer for the bridge between adult and children comedy-films. It is a film worthy of its praise. (Photo courtesy of Warner Brothers Studio and graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum)
Back to the 80s: ‘The Goonies”
The promo art for “When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story” displays a picture of Eva Rutland holding the hands of her eldest daughters, Ginger and Patty-Jo. Most of Eva Rutland’s children were mentioned but never directly shown in the show, since only six actors comprised the cast. (Photo Courtesy of The Guild Theater)
‘When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story’ flips the script on Black theater narratives
(L-R) Sac State history professor Dr. Michael Vann, former President of Indonesia Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Northern Illinois history professor Eric Jones stand onstage in the University Ballroom Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. President Yudhoyono discussed his experiences with leadership and what he hopes to see from the nation in the future.
International Conference on Genocide concludes with a focus on global unity
The Kwibuka flame of hope statue outside the University Union Ballroom III Nov. 15, 2024. The second day of the Conferance on Genocide put more of a focus on health and healing.
Day 2 of the International Conference on Genocide reflects on trauma and healing
Sac State students have expressed mixed feelings following the rhetoric around the U.S. election. Alexis Weremecszko, a fifth-year food nutrition major, said that the election has changed the way they interact with their loved ones. (Made in Canva)
OPINION: ‘Just to create an enemy’: Sac State students struggle with political rhetoric after election
The Rwanda Minister of Justice and Attorney General Emmanuel Ugirashebuja giving his speech at the opening ceremony, Thursday, November 14, 2024. Ugirashebuja spoke about his own experience living through the genocide against the Tutsi.
6th International Conference of Genocide arrives at Sac State
Sac State Says: Student reactions to the 2024 election results
Sac State Says: Student reactions to the 2024 election results
Quadcast Ep. 1: What is the most dangerous animal you think you could fight?
Quadcast Ep. 1: What is the most dangerous animal you think you could fight?
The State Hornet Broadcast: Multi-use stadium, fee increase, La Bienvenida and sports updates
The State Hornet Broadcast: Multi-use stadium, fee increase, La Bienvenida and sports updates
Sac State Says: Students share their opinions on the announced multi-use stadium
Sac State Says: Students share their opinions on the announced multi-use stadium
Sac State Says: Students frustrated over new fee increases
Sac State Says: Students frustrated over new fee increases
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Swarm Report: Sac State women’s soccer become Big Sky Champions, Hornet football’s regression in latter half of season, men’s and women’s basketball’s exciting start
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Chronically Online Ep. 3, Throwback Thursday Edition: Tati Westbrook Reveals Shocking Allegations Against James Charles in ‘Bye Sister’ Video
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Theater Rats Ep. #2: Wake up! It’s the ‘Monster House!’
The State Hornet Podcast: 5k for breast cancer, Folklórico dance instructor, Día de Los Muertos
The State Hornet Podcast: 5k for breast cancer, Folklórico dance instructor, Día de Los Muertos
Quadcast Ep. 1: What is the most dangerous animal you think you could fight?
Quadcast Ep. 1: What is the most dangerous animal you think you could fight?
The State Hornet Podcast: 5k for breast cancer, Folklórico dance instructor, Día de Los Muertos
The State Hornet Podcast: 5k for breast cancer, Folklórico dance instructor, Día de Los Muertos
The State Hornet Podcast: Sac State football, GoldenSky Festival, 'For the People' gallery
The State Hornet Podcast: Sac State football, GoldenSky Festival, ‘For the People’ gallery
The State Hornet Podcast: Stadium renderings, La Bienvenida and Ace of Spades
The State Hornet Podcast: Stadium renderings, La Bienvenida and Ace of Spades
The State Hornet Podcast: Winter commencement to be held in Golden 1 Center, FAFSA delays cause issues
The State Hornet Podcast: Winter commencement to be held in Golden 1 Center, FAFSA delays cause issues
The State Hornet Podcast: Sac State freshman killed in scooter accident, Sac State releases independent examination of CapRadio
The State Hornet Podcast: Sac State freshman killed in scooter accident, Sac State releases independent examination of CapRadio
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
Un gráfico de fantasmas animados en frente de una telaraña. Estos son símbolos comunes en la celebración de Halloween el 31 de octubre.
Truco o Trato: Las diversas maneras en que los estudiantes de Sac State celebran Halloween
El Capitolio del Estado de California con mariposas monarcas alrededor. Estas mariposas simbolizan y se asocian con los dreamers. El Acto de Oportunidad Para Todos se refiere al proyecto de ley AB 2586 que fue rechazada por el gobernador de California Gavin Newsom el 22 de septiembre de 2024. (Foto de PictureLake vía Getty Images, gráfico hecho en Canva por Martiza Ascencion)
Gobernador Newson rechaza un proyecto de ley que apoya estudiantes indocumentados
Bailarinas dan una actuación de un baile folklórico de Jalisco el 5 de Octubre de 2024. La Banda Purembe tocaba música mexicana tradicional en el escenario atrás. (creado en Canva por Maritza Ascencion)
La Cultura Hispana Toma Vuelo en ‘Raíces MonarCA’
El presidente Luke Wood habla en un ayuntamiento sobre aumento de tarifas en University Union el jueves 15 de agosto de 2024. Al anunciar los aumentos de tarifas, Wood dijo que los fondos adicionales respaldarían mejoras en la vida estudiantil en Sac State.
Presidente de Sac State Luke Wood anuncia 4 de 5 incrementos aprobados para tarifas estudiantiles
Estudiantes de Sac State bailan danzas folklóricas en La Bienvenida el 18 de Septiembre, 2024. Esta danza fue una de las formas de honrar la cultura hispana durante La Bienvenida.
Estudiantes de Sac State se sienten bienvenidos en “La Bienvenida”
Sac State Says: Student reactions to the 2024 election results
Sac State Says: Student reactions to the 2024 election results
Quadcast Ep. 1: What is the most dangerous animal you think you could fight?
Quadcast Ep. 1: What is the most dangerous animal you think you could fight?
The State Hornet Broadcast: Multi-use stadium, fee increase, La Bienvenida and sports updates
The State Hornet Broadcast: Multi-use stadium, fee increase, La Bienvenida and sports updates
Sac State Says: Students frustrated over new fee increases
Sac State Says: Students frustrated over new fee increases
Where to eat on a student budget?: Low-cost options around Sac State
Where to eat on a student budget?: Low-cost options around Sac State
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
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Pink Out 2023
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Camryn Dadey is The State Hornet’s news editor. A Sacramento native, she has interned at POLITICO and is president of Sac State’s chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. She has worked at The State Hornet since fall 2020 and is majoring in political science-journalism.
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(From left to right) Desiree McFarland, Mia Settles-Tidwell and Alan Figueroa-Camarena discuss Sacramento State’s anti-racism plan at a Zoom panel hosted by Associated Students Inc. Student Social Justice and Equity Council on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Panelists talked about the implementation of the plan and the importance of creating an anti-racist campus. Photo in background by Max Connor. Photos of panelists by Kris Hall.

[Photo] Sac State ASI committee hosts forum discussing anti-racism plan, convocation delay

Kris Hall
December 1, 2021

(From left to right) Desiree McFarland, Mia Settles-Tidwell and Alan Figueroa-Camarena discuss Sacramento State’s anti-racism plan at a Zoom panel hosted by Associated Students Inc. Student Social Justice...

Members from the California Faculty Association protested California State University Chancellor Joseph Castro’s visit to Sacramento State on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, advocating for fair contracts for faculty. In the event’s open forum, students advocated for removing police from campus and for further anti-racism initiatives on campus.

CSU Chancellor faces faculty protests, anti-racism questions at Sac State during visit

California Faculty Association asks Joseph Castro for fair pay for faculty
Camryn Dadey and Odin Rasco
November 4, 2021
The California Faculty Association protested California State University Chancellor Joseph Castro’s visit to Sacramento State on Wednesday, advocating for a fair contract for faculty as well as anti-racism initiatives.

STATE HORNET BUZZED: Halloween Special

Camryn Dadey, Isabelle Juarez, Emma Hall, Ayaana Williams, Zachary Cimaglio, Mack Ervin III, and James Fife
October 30, 2021

On this episode of Buzzed:    News editor Camryn Dadey, Newsletter editor Isabelle Juarez, DEI editor Emma Hall, and A&E staffer Zach Cimaglio discuss, debate and rank popular Halloween...

STATE HORNET BUZZED: Astrology Signs

Jordan Parker, Magaly Muñoz, Mercy Sosa, Kaylin Flatland, Camryn Dadey, Mack Ervin III, and James Fife
October 27, 2021

On this episode of Buzzed: Editor-in-Chief Jordan Parker, managing editor Magaly Muñoz, digital editor Mercy Sosa, audience engagement editor Kaylin Flatland and news editor Camryn Dadey discuss and debate...

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Is your favorite Halloween candy good, bad, inedible or just ‘mid’?: STATE HORNET BUZZED

Isabelle Juarez, Camryn Dadey, Emma Hall, Ayaana Williams, and Zachary Cimaglio
October 27, 2021

On this week’s spooky episode of Buzzed, we rank the most popular Halloween candies on a tier list to see which treats are the best and which ones are inedible. This week’s panel argues over how...

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Astrology signs — a fun way to connect with friends or completely pointless?: STATE HORNET BUZZED

Mercy Sosa, Jordan Parker, Magaly Muñoz, Kaylin Flatland, and Camryn Dadey
October 18, 2021

Buzzed, The State Hornet’s variety show, returns for a third semester, and allows rotating panelists the opportunity to debate and discuss any topic, from food, to Marvel to Halloween stories. It's time...

A Facebook video posted May 1, 2020 went viral, showing Sacramento State professor Tim Ford and his wife Crystal Ford arguing with their neighbors. The State Hornet has compiled a timeline of instances of racism at Sac State. Graphic created in Canva.

TIMELINE: A look at the recent history of racism at Sac State

Camryn Dadey
October 7, 2021
The State Hornet has compiled a timeline of instances of racism at Sac State and multiple resignations of Black administrators, as well as Sac State’s attempts to be an anti-racist campus.
Francis Yuen, faculty in social work, gets injected with his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by Austin Friedheim on Jan. 28, 2021 in the Brown Bag room in the Union. 88 Sacramento State students are not in compliance with the university’s COVID-19 vaccination certification policy, according to President Robert Nelsen.

88 Sac State students failed to meet COVID-19 vaccination certification deadline

Noncompliant students will be disenrolled from on-campus classes
Camryn Dadey
September 30, 2021
88 Sacramento State students are not in compliance with the university’s COVID-19 vaccination certification policy and will be disenrolled from all face-to-face classes by Oct. 13, according to a SacSend from President Robert Nelsen.
Sacramento State students will receive another grant from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) in the first week of October, according to a SacSend email from President Robert Nelsen. The amount that students receive is dependent on their financial aid and the number of units they are enrolled in. (Graphic made in Canva by Chris Wong and Camryn Dadey)

Sac State students to receive third round of HEERF grants

Money expected to be distributed in first week of October
Camryn Dadey, news editor
September 28, 2021
Sacramento State students will receive another grant from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) in the first week of October, according to a SacSend email from President Robert Nelsen.
FILE PHOTO: Catherine Nigro, registered nurse for the Student Health Center, prepares for the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to be distributed to students and faculty in the Brown Bag room in the Union on Jan. 28, 2021. Sac State Vice President of Student Affairs Ed Mills said that professors have “not yet” been emailed a list of their students who missed the COVID-19 vaccine certification deadline.

Sac State struggles to deny campus access to students who missed vaccination deadline

Camryn Dadey, news editor
September 16, 2021
While 2,206 Sacramento State students have still failed to certify their COVID-19 vaccination status and are denied access to campus, Sac State Vice President of Student Affairs Ed Mills told The State Hornet that professors have “not yet” been emailed a list of their students who were now denied access to campus.
(File photo) Sacramento State students walking on campus by Mendocino Hall in September 2019. 4,306 Sac State students failed to meet the Sept. 13 deadline to self-certify their COVID-19 vaccination status, according to an email from Vice President of Student Affairs Ed Mills.

Sac State denies campus access to 4,306 students after failing to certify COVID-19 vaccination status

Students who fail to certify by Sept. 27 will have in-person courses administratively dropped
Camryn Dadey, news editor
September 14, 2021
4,306 Sac State students failed to meet the Sept. 13 deadline to self-certify their COVID-19 vaccination status and are now denied access to campus, according to an email from Vice President of Student Affairs Ed Mills.
La Elección del Reemplazo de Gobernador de California va ser el 14 de Septiembre. Votantes podrán decidir si el gobernador Gavin Newsom será reemplazado de su cargo o finalizará su mandato, que se acaba el 2 de Enero, 2023.

FAQ: Lo Que Deben Saber Sobre La Elección del Reemplazo del Gobernador de California

Camryn Dadey and Erick Salgado
September 10, 2021

Mientras que la elección del reemplazo del gobernador de California se acerca, El State Hornet compiló varias preguntas frecuentes sobre la reelección y cómo votar. Pregunta: ¿Cuándo es la reelección? Respuesta:...

California’s gubernatorial recall election will take place on Sept. 14. Voters will decide if Gov. Gavin Newsom will be removed from office or finish out his term, which ends Jan. 2, 2023. Graphic by Anh Nguyen in Canva.

FAQ: What to know about California’s gubernatorial recall election

Camryn Dadey, news editor
September 8, 2021
As the California gubernatorial recall election approaches, The State Hornet compiled answers to frequently asked questions about the recall, how to vote and where to vote in Sacramento.
(File photo) Nursing student Carmel Stewart (right) receives her first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in the Brown Bag Room of the University Union on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. The State Hornet compiled answers to frequently asked questions about the vaccine mandate and other COVID-19 safety protocols at Sac State.

FAQ: What to know about the COVID-19 vaccine mandate at Sac State

Camryn Dadey, news editor
September 1, 2021
With the Sept. 13 deadline for Sac State students to certify their vaccination status quickly approaching, The State Hornet compiled answers to frequently asked questions about the vaccine mandate and other COVID-19 safety protocols on campus.
Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen speaks about COVID-19 safety protocols on campus and the new anti-racism campus plan in his fall address on Aug. 25, 2021. As of last week, 48% of students and 40% faculty have certified their vaccination status, according to Nelsen. Photo taken via Zoom by Camryn Dadey.

Sac State President Robert Nelsen updates campus on COVID-19 protocols as fall semester approaches

48% of students certified vaccination status as of last week
Camryn Dadey, news editor
August 25, 2021
Mask requirements, vaccine certifications, the anti-racism campus plan and more: Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen shared plans for the semester in his fall address Wednesday.
Chet Madison Jr. speaks at a virtual town hall discussing his candidacy for Sacramento State Chief of Police on May 20, 2021. Madison was announced as the new chief of the Sacramento State Police Department on Tuesday, according to Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Bowman. Photo taken via Zoom by Alec Ramey.

Sacramento County chief deputy named Sac State police chief

Chet Madison Jr. will begin on Sept. 1
Camryn Dadey, news editor
August 17, 2021
Chet Madison Jr., a Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office chief deputy, has been named the new chief of the Sacramento State Police Department, according to Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Bowman.
(Left to right) Deputy Chief of Rutgers University police Michael Rein, Sacramento County Sheriff Captain Todd Henry and Sacramento County Sheriff Chief Deputy Chet Madison Jr. speak at virtual town halls discussing their candidacies for Sacramento State Chief of Police. Current Chief Mark Iwasa announced in March that he would be retiring over the summer. Photos taken via Zoom by Erick Salgado, Emma Hall and Alec Ramey. Graphic made in Canva.

[Photo] 3 Sac State Chief of Police candidates selected, speak at town halls

Erick Salgado, Emma Hall, and Alec Ramey
May 21, 2021

(Left to right) Deputy Chief of Rutgers University police Michael Rein, Sacramento County Sheriff Captain Todd Henry and Sacramento County Sheriff Chief Deputy Chet Madison Jr. speak at virtual town halls...

William “Skip” Bishop and Melinda Wilson Ramey will serve as interim vice presidents for Sacramento State’s Division of Inclusive Excellence, according to a SacSend email sent by Sac State President Robert Nelsen on Friday, May 14, 2021. This announcement came two weeks after Nelsen announced current Vice President for Inclusive Excellence Diana Tate Vermeire is leaving the university as of May 21. Photos courtesy of Sacramento State. Graphic made in Canva.

Nelsen chooses interim vice presidents to lead Division of Inclusive Excellence

William “Skip” Bishop and Melinda Wilson Ramey to fill in
Camryn Dadey, news editor
May 14, 2021
William “Skip” Bishop and Melinda Wilson Ramey will serve as interim vice presidents for Sacramento State’s division of inclusive excellence, according to a SacSend email sent by Sac State President Robert Nelsen on Friday.
Diana Tate Vermeire, Sacramento State vice president for inclusive excellence, is leaving the university May 21, 2021, according to a SacSend email sent by Sac State President Robert Nelsen. Vermeire accepted a new position as the senior vice president of strategy at the Schott Foundation for Public Education. Photo courtesy of Sacramento State.

Sac State vice president for inclusive excellence leaving university

Camryn Dadey, news editor
April 30, 2021
Diana Tate Vermeire, Sacramento State’s vice president for inclusive excellence, is leaving the university May 21, 2021, according to a SacSend email sent by Sac State President Robert Nelsen.
(File photo) Austin Friedheim, nursing student at Sacramento State, fills the needle up with the COVID-19 vaccine to inject patients in the Brown Bag room in the Union on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. The California State University system will require faculty, staff and students who will be accessing campus facilities in fall 2021 to receive the COVID-19 vaccination after the Food and Drug administration gives approval, according to an email announcement by the CSU on Thursday.

CSU to require COVID-19 vaccination for fall 2021 semester

Requirement will be established upon FDA approval
Mercy Sosa and Camryn Dadey
April 22, 2021
The California State University system will require faculty, staff and students who will be accessing campus facilities in fall 2021 to receive the COVID-19 vaccination after the Food and Drug administration gives approval, according to an announcement by the CSU Thursday.
(File photo) Sacramento State students walking on campus by Mendocino Hall in September 2019. Students can now view proposed fall 2021 class schedules and course modalities on their Student Center, according to Provost Steve Perez.

Proposed fall 2021 class schedules for Sac State now visible on Student Center

Camryn Dadey, news editor
April 16, 2021
Proposed fall 2021 class schedules and course modalities are now visible to Sacramento State students on their Student Center, according to Provost Steve Perez.
(Left to right) Samantha Elizalde and Michael Beller are both running to be Associated Students, Inc. President for the 2021-2022 school year. Voting in ASI elections takes place April 7 and 8 on the ASI website. Background photo by Shaun Holkko. Candidate photos by Michael Pacheco.

[Photo] ASI Board of Directors candidates share platforms ahead of elections

Michael Pacheco
April 7, 2021

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

PODCAST: Breaking Down the Walls: Future of ‘The Bachelor’ amid racism in franchise

PODCAST: Breaking Down the Walls: Future of ‘The Bachelor’ amid racism in franchise

Magaly Muñoz, Camryn Dadey, and Mercy Sosa
March 19, 2021
This episode of opinion editor Magaly Muñoz’s chat podcast “Breaking Down the Walls” features co-news editors Mercy Sosa and Camryn Dadey reacting to the most recent season of “The Bachelor” and discussing the future of the franchise.
PODCAST: Fall 2021 hybrid options detailed

PODCAST: Fall 2021 hybrid options detailed

Robbie Pierce and Camryn Dadey
March 19, 2021
Happy Spring Break! Listen to today’s State Hornet Podcast detailing fall 2021’s hybrid course options and more, and tune in this weekend and after the break for more State Hornet Podcast Network content.
FILE PHOTO: Catherine Nigro, registered nurse for the student health center, prepares for the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to be distributed to students and faculty in the Brown Bag room in the Union on Jan. 28, 2021. Sacramento County entered the red tier of COVID-19 restrictions Tuesday, allowing some businesses to open indoors with modifications, according to California’s COVID-19 informational website.

Sacramento County enters red tier of COVID-19 restrictions

Some businesses can now open indoors with modifications
Camryn Dadey, news editor
March 16, 2021
Sacramento County entered the red tier of COVID-19 restrictions Tuesday, allowing some businesses to open indoors with modifications, according to California’s COVID-19 informational website.
Wayne Cheung, left, and Francisco De La Torre III, right, were sworn in to the Sacramento State Associated Students, Inc. Board of Directors on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. Cheung and De La Torre filled the two remaining vacancies on the board. Screenshots taken by Michael Pacheco via Zoom.

[Photo] ASI appoints two new members to fill out remaining board vacancies

Michael Pacheco
February 17, 2021

Wayne Cheung, left, and Francisco De La Torre III, right, were sworn in to the Sacramento State Associated Students, Inc. Board of Directors on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. Cheung and De La Torre filled the...

Montana Grizzlies guard Cameron Parker (11) attempts a layup over Sacramento State Hornets forward Samaad Hector (0) during the second half during the conference game at the Nest at Sac State Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. Hector said he got sick and is awaiting COVID-19 test results.

Men’s basketball game canceled as player awaits COVID-19 test results

Mercy Sosa and Camryn Dadey
February 5, 2021
Sacramento State’s men’s basketball team cancelled their game on Saturday with UC San Diego after Sac State junior forward Samaad Hector said he got sick and is awaiting COVID-19 test results.
The Associated Students, Inc. Board of Directors appointed Samantha Elizalde to the position of executive vice president during its meeting Wednesday. Elizalde has served as vice president of academic affairs since fall 2020 and was appointed executive vice president following Donna Walters' resignation from the position in November 2020. Photo taken via Zoom by Camryn Dadey.

ASI fills 2 vacant board positions before spring semester begins

Graduate studies director resigns over winter break, third ASI resignation of school year
Camryn Dadey, news editor
January 21, 2021
Sacramento State’s Associated Students, Inc. filled 2 vacant positions on its Board of Directors after a third ASI director resigned over winter break.
The early move-outs prompted by the coronavirus leave the Riverview Hall plaza empty aside from two people pushing a wheeled moving cart on March 18, 2020. President Nelsen said 10% of residence hall students per week will undergo random COVID-19 surveillance tests in his spring address Thursday, and Vice President of Student Affairs Ed Mills said it will be voluntary.

Sac State residents will not be tested for COVID-19 weekly

10% of residents per week will undergo random surveillance testing
Mercy Sosa and Camryn Dadey
January 20, 2021
In an email to residents on Wednesday, Sacramento State University Housing Services will conduct mandatory no-cost COVID-19 testing for housing residents and weekly COVID-19 surveillance testing.
Samantha Elizalde, ASI Vice President of academic affairs, spoke in favor of offering a credit/no credit option to students in the fall semester during ASI's board meeting Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. The board approved a resolution supporting a credit/no credit option. Screenshot taken by Camryn Dadey via Zoom.

Sac State provost says it may be too late to implement credit/no credit

ASI approves resolution in support of credit/no credit option for fall semester
Camryn Dadey
November 25, 2020
Sacramento State’s ASI Board of Directors approved a resolution in support of a credit/no credit option for the fall semester during its meeting Wednesday, but the provost of academic affairs said it may be too late in the semester for administration to implement.
Associated Students, Inc. executive Vice President Donna Walters resigned during the board's meeting Wednesday. Walters said her resignation was effective immediately and was resigning to focus on a new job opportunity. Photo courtesy of ASI

Sac State ASI executive vice president resigns effective Wednesday

Donna Walters said she resigned to focus on a new job opportunity
Camryn Dadey
November 25, 2020
Sacramento State ASI’s executive vice president Donna Walters resigned from the board of directors effective today during its meeting Wednesday on Zoom.
PODCAST: Breaking updates on COVID-19 on campus

PODCAST: Breaking updates on COVID-19 on campus

Camryn Dadey and Robbie Pierce
November 23, 2020
This week on The State Hornet Podcast co-deputy news editor Camryn Dadey and podcast editor Robbie Pierce discuss breaking updates on COVID-19 on campus and how Sacramento State plans to even further reduce the number of people on campus.
Lisa Dalton, ASI's executive and board associate, and Lexie Tesch, a civic engagement coordinator for ASI's Office of Governmental Affairs, discuss their roles in ASI's 2020 Buzz the Ballot campaign. ASI registered 1,767 students to vote in the 2020 election through its campaign, coming in third place in the statewide Ballot Bowl. Photos taken via Zoom by Jenna Cooper. Promotional graphics provided by ASI.

ASI registers 1,767 students to vote in Buzz the Ballot campaign

Sac State takes third place in statewide Ballot Bowl
Camryn Dadey and Jenna Cooper
November 18, 2020
Sacramento State’s Associated Students, Inc. registered 1,767 students to vote in its Buzz the Ballot campaign, registering more than double its goal and placing Sac State third in the statewide Ballot Bowl.
PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Hornet Speaker Series – Russ Buettner

PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Hornet Speaker Series – Russ Buettner

Robbie Pierce and Camryn Dadey
November 17, 2020
During our Hornet Speaker Series last month, Sac State alumnus Russ Buettner joined us to discuss his career as a Pulitzer Prize-winning political investigative reporter. Buettner, who was part of the team that broke the story about President Donald Trump’s tax returns, also talks about how to find attention and respect in such a fast media cycle.
Students exit The WELL at Sacramento State on April 17, 2020. After temporarily closing due to COVID-19 in March 2020, the vision center, located in the WELL, was permanently closed December 2020.

Sac State reaches record number of positive COVID-19 cases

22 positive cases connected to the university, 6 on campus last week
Camryn Dadey
November 16, 2020
Sacramento State reported its highest one-week total number of positive COVID-19 cases connected to campus for the week of Nov. 9 to Nov. 15.
A Sacramento State student was the victim of extortion via email by an unidentified foreign group, according to the Sacramento State Police Department. The crime was reported to Sac State PD Oct. 22.

Sac State student victim of email extortion by unidentified foreign group

Explicit photographs used to extort money from student
Camryn Dadey
November 16, 2020
A Sacramento State student was the victim of extortion via email by an unidentified foreign group which was reported to the Sac State Police Department Oct. 22. The scammers used the student’s explicit photographs to extort money from them online.
PODCAST: Protestors clash at Capitol, Sac State football player tests positive for COVID-19

PODCAST: Protestors clash at Capitol, Sac State football player tests positive for COVID-19

Robbie Pierce, Max Connor, Madeleine Beck, Chris Wong, and Camryn Dadey
November 16, 2020
Trump supporters protest at the Capitol in favor of an election recount, recalling Gov. Gavin Newsom and against lockdown, Sac State President Robert Nelsen testifies to the State Assembly about the impact of COVID-19 on campus, a Sac State football player tests positive for COVID-19 and more.
Hornet Stadium on Oct. 6, 2020. A Sacramento State football player has tested for COVID-19 causing him and 13 other players to be placed in quarantine. Assistant Athletic Director Brian Berger said the players are no longer in quarantine.

Sac State football player tests positive for COVID-19

13 other players were quarantined, tested negative
Camryn Dadey, Mercy Sosa, and Allisyn Mayhew
November 13, 2020
13 Sacramento State football players quarantined after a player tested positive for COVID-19 according to Brian Blomster, director of news and communications at Sac State.
Steven Salcido, associate vice president for student services and enrollment management systems, updates the ASI Board of Directors on Sac State's enrollment for the fall 2020 semester. The board approved a resolution recognizing the university's enrollment achievements during its board meeting Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. Screenshot taken by Camryn Dadey via Zoom.

Sac State ASI discusses student demographics, 31,510 enrolled this fall

Latino, Hispanic population largest demographic at Sac State at 31% of students
Camryn Dadey
November 5, 2020
Sacramento State’s Associated Students, Inc.’s Board of Directors discussed demographics for the fall 2020 semester and announced that 1800 students registered to vote through ASI’s Buzz the Ballot campaign at its board meeting Wednesday.
Rachel Renee, local Christian singer and song-writer, performs for dozens on the front lawn of the California State Capitol on Nov. 3, 2020. Sacramento State’s Division of Student Affairs is hosting a series of post-election day events beginning Wednesday Nov. 4, 2020 according to an email sent to students and faculty. Background photo taken by Patrick Posuniak.

Post-election events planned for Sac State students this week

Community dialogues hosted by Student Health and Counseling Services
Camryn Dadey
November 4, 2020
Sacramento State’s Division of Student Affairs is partnering with different centers on campus to host a series of post-Election Day events to provide support for students' mental health after the election and explain the results.
Noah Marty, ASI president, announces the ASI Board of Directors' support for Proposition 16 on California's ballot during a board meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. The board also announced the schedule for its 2021 ASI elections during the board meeting. Screenshot taken by Camryn Dadey via Zoom.

ASI announces schedule for its 2021 elections, support for Prop 16

Voting in ASI elections will be open to students April 7 and 8
Camryn Dadey
October 28, 2020
Sacramento State’s ASI Board of Directors announced the dates of its 2021 election and passed a resolution supporting California Prop 16 during its board meeting Wednesday.
Measure B on Sacramento’s Ballot this year, also called the Independent Redistricting Timeline Exception, focuses on the timeline of redistricting that the city follows after receiving population data from the 2020 census.

FAQ: All about Measure B on Sacramento’s ballot

Measure proposes extension for redistricting after census data is delayed
Camryn Dadey
October 22, 2020
Sacramento’s Measure B proposes an extension for redistricting after census data is delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
PODCAST: New details on former ASI president’s resignation, Sac State opts out of spring football

PODCAST: New details on former ASI president’s resignation, Sac State opts out of spring football

Madeleine Beck, Camryn Dadey, Bradley Hinkson, and Robbie Pierce
October 19, 2020

This week on The State Hornet Podcast, podcast editor Robbie Pierce and managing editor Madeleine Beck are joined by staffer Camryn Dadey to discuss new information regarding former ASI President Christian...

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

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

‘I was approaching the lame duck months of the presidency’
Camryn Dadey and Michael Pacheco
October 12, 2020
Former ASI president Christian Landaverde details the reasons for his resignation last semester, saying it was due to the campus closure caused by COVID-19 occurring during the “lame duck” months of his presidency.
Noah Marty, ASI president, discusses his involvement registering students to vote in the upcoming presidential election during the Board of Directors' meeting Wednesday. Marty said their goal is to register 800 people to vote by the election in November. Screenshot taken via Zoom.

ASI grapples with low student government participation at board meeting

Meeting recap for 10/7
Camryn Dadey
October 8, 2020
Sacramento State’s ASI Board of Directors discussed registering students to vote and aims to increase on-campus participation in student government.
Sacramento State's Associated Students, Inc. board of directors voted to change how funding for clubs is allocated in order to be more unbiased Wednesday. The board also approved its strategic priorities for the year, focusing on anti-racism and advocacy.

Sac State ASI changes financial policy for clubs following CSU San Marcos’ anti-abortion club lawsuit

Strategic priorities focus on anti-racism efforts and voter registration on campus
Camryn Dadey
September 23, 2020
Sacramento State Associated Students, Inc. Board of Directors voted to approve their strategic priorities for the academic year and financial policies for clubs Wednesday.
Members of the Associated Students, Inc. Board of Directors explain their motivations for serving in student government. The board as a whole discussed their strategic priorities for the year at their meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020. Photo of Donna Walters courtesy of ASI, photo Joshua Bozarth courtesy of himself, and other photos via Zoom screenshot.

Running a campus during virtual semester: Meet Sac State’s ASI Board

Camryn Dadey
September 21, 2020
The members of Sacramento State’s Associated Students, Inc. Board of Directors discuss their roles and why serving on the board is important to them.
Sacramento State Associated Students Inc. held a board meeting Wednesday Sept. 9, 2020 to discuss several topics include a $1.7 million revenue decline. The board also discussed education on 'activism, anti-racism and white fragility.'

Sac State ASI loses $1.7 million in revenue due to COVID-19

ASI Board of Directors discusses strategies to provide financial relief and anti-racism support for students.
Camryn Dadey
September 9, 2020
Sacramento State’s Associated Students, Inc. discussed the financial impact of COVID-19 on students, as well as the loss of $1.7 million in program service fees in a Zoom meeting Wednesday.
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