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ASI Student Engagement and Outreach office, where ASI employees work to promote programs and services Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Students and campus faculty have discussed forming a new union after multiple allegations of union-busting and discrimination were raised against ASI.
Campus workers seek to form union following allegations against ASI
Protesters gather in support of Mahmoud Khalil at the Sacramento State Library Quad Tuesday, March 11, 2025. The speakers at the protest spoke about freedom of speech and President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at combating antisemitism.
Sac State community stages walkout against Trump administration crackdowns on college protests
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Hive Insider: Black History Month, Sac State’s Habit Burger and ASI Children’s Center
Many of the lecture halls and office spaces on campus are known or suspected to contain asbestos. Asbestos is a harmful mineral that was widely used in construction during the 1960s and 1970s, over a long period of exposure it has been confirmed to cause harm. (Graphic created in Canva by Jade Brown)
Students raise frustrations about asbestos in over half of the lecture halls on campus
More than 20 students shared their concerns with President Luke Wood at the March 4 President’s Forum Tuesday, March 4, 2025. They expressed similar frustrations regarding the administration’s handling of recent events, such as the $37 million budget deficit and federal attacks on inclusivity. (Stadium rendering courtesy of Sac State Athletics, photo of Luke Wood courtesy of Sac State and visuals courtesy of Canva, graphic created in Canva by Annie Biebl)
Students present their concerns to President Luke Wood at town hall
Many of the lecture halls and office spaces on campus are known or suspected to contain asbestos. Asbestos is a harmful mineral that was widely used in construction during the 1960s and 1970s, over a long period of exposure it has been confirmed to cause harm. (Graphic created in Canva by Jade Brown)
Students raise frustrations about asbestos in over half of the lecture halls on campus
More than 20 students shared their concerns with President Luke Wood at the March 4 President’s Forum Tuesday, March 4, 2025. They expressed similar frustrations regarding the administration’s handling of recent events, such as the $37 million budget deficit and federal attacks on inclusivity. (Stadium rendering courtesy of Sac State Athletics, photo of Luke Wood courtesy of Sac State and visuals courtesy of Canva, graphic created in Canva by Annie Biebl)
Students present their concerns to President Luke Wood at town hall
Sacramento State was among 60 universities that received a letter from the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights following accusations of on-campus antisemitism Monday, March 10, 2025. The letter warned that universities who are found to have discriminated against Jewish students, in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, could lose federal funding. (Photos courtesy of Analy Carrillo via Flickr and U.S. Army Heraldry Directorate, graphic made in Canva by Brionna Woody)
BREAKING: Sac State among 60 schools warned by Department of Education for alleged antisemitism
The letter from the Department of Education is giving schools in the country 14 days to show compliance starting from Feb. 14, 2025. All educational institutions that accept federal funding must show compliance or potentially risk losing their funding. (Photograph by B Christopher/Alamy Stock Photo)
Federally funded schools receive ultimatum from Department of Education
The California State University announced an initiative that will implement the first and largest AI-powered university system. The CSU plans to make these tools available in the next few weeks. (Graphic made in Canva by Kai Arellano)
BREAKING: CSU announces initiative to make AI-powered University system
ASI Student Engagement and Outreach office, where ASI employees work to promote programs and services Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Students and campus faculty have discussed forming a new union after multiple allegations of union-busting and discrimination were raised against ASI.
Campus workers seek to form union following allegations against ASI
The California State University Employee Union was joined by other unions and activist groups for a rally in the library quad Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Union members are determined to fight for workers’ rights at Sacramento State, whether they are involved with the organization or not. (Graphic made in Canva by Brionna Woody)
CSU Employee Union hosts rally in support of ASI unionization
The ASI Children’s Center on campus Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Former student employees detailed multiple instances of mistreatment from the center’s director.
Former ASI Children’s Center employees allege director cultivated hostile work environment
Vice President of University Affairs Sabrina Charleston poses for ASI head shots in the fall 2024 semester. Charleston was removed by unanimous vote on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Photo Courtesy of ASI, graphic created in Canva by Aliza Imran)
Vice President of University Affairs removed after failing to adhere to ASI operating rules
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
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
'Steps to College' abre sus puertas para ayudar a la comunidad Hispana
‘Steps to College’ abre sus puertas para ayudar a la comunidad Hispana
Un grupo de personas marchando el 22 de febrero de 2025, llevando banderas de México. La multitud se dirige hacia el Capitolio y la sede de ICE en Sacramento.
Protesta ‘Aquí Estamos’ reunió a la comunidad en apoyo a los derechos de los inmigrantes
Estudiantes y activistas en Sac State protestaron en solidaridad con la comunidad inmigrante
Estudiantes y activistas en Sac State protestaron en solidaridad con la comunidad inmigrante
Los estudiantes de Sac State se solidarizan durante la protesta contra la inmigración que tuvo lugar el martes 11 de febrero de 2025 en el patio de la biblioteca. La protesta consistió en testimonios personales, discursos informativos y cánticos en apoyo a la comunidad inmigrante.
Estudiantes de Sac State se solidarizan con los inmigrantes indocumentados
La Universidad Estatal de Sacramento anunció una iniciativa que implementará el primer y más grande sistema universitario impulsado por IA. La CSU planea poner a disposición estas herramientas en las próximas semanas. (Gráfico hecho en Canva por Kai Arellano)
CSU anuncia iniciativa para crear un sistema universitario impulsado por inteligencia artificial
Los estudiantes de Sac State se solidarizan durante la protesta contra la inmigración que tuvo lugar el martes 11 de febrero de 2025 en el patio de la biblioteca. La protesta consistió en testimonios personales, discursos informativos y cánticos en apoyo a la comunidad inmigrante.
Estudiantes de Sac State se solidarizan con los inmigrantes indocumentados
La Universidad Estatal de Sacramento anunció una iniciativa que implementará el primer y más grande sistema universitario impulsado por IA. La CSU planea poner a disposición estas herramientas en las próximas semanas. (Gráfico hecho en Canva por Kai Arellano)
CSU anuncia iniciativa para crear un sistema universitario impulsado por inteligencia artificial
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
Un grupo de personas marchando el 22 de febrero de 2025, llevando banderas de México. La multitud se dirige hacia el Capitolio y la sede de ICE en Sacramento.
Protesta ‘Aquí Estamos’ reunió a la comunidad en apoyo a los derechos de los inmigrantes
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 Newsom 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
Sac State’s softball team huddles up in the sun before a rainy game versus Cal Berkeley Thursday, March 13, 2025. The Hornets only managed five hits against the Golden Bears and ultimately lost 11-1.
Sac State hits dry spell in erratic rainy-day matchup against Cal 
Junior starting pitcher Ethan Lay delivers a pitch from the mound Sunday, March 9, 2025. The starter had a career performance, throwing seven innings with 11 strikeouts.
Back to the zoo: Hornets walk-off Tigers despite dropping three of five
A1 Combat Fighter Amir Najjar lands a head kick against A1 Combat fighter Michael Seely Friday, March 7, 2025. Najjar won the bout by unanimous decision.
GALLERY: Sac State hosts first-ever Battle at the Hive
Freshman Gur Libal looks to return the ball with forehand motion against New Mexico State Friday, March 7, 2025. Libal’s doubles went unfinished at first, as the Hornets won the doubles point at second and third that led to the 5-2 victory.
Cross Court Chronicles: Sac State delivers aces in handful of wins
Redshirt junior guard Benthe Versteeg looks up at the scoreboard on Saturday, February 8, 2025. She scored 24 points, grabbed nine rebounds and dished out five assists to tie her own program record against Northern Arizona on Sunday.
Sac State can’t keep Northern Arizona off the glass to end their Starch Madness run
Redshirt junior guard Benthe Versteeg looks up at the scoreboard on Saturday, February 8, 2025. She scored 24 points, grabbed nine rebounds and dished out five assists to tie her own program record against Northern Arizona on Sunday.
Sac State can’t keep Northern Arizona off the glass to end their Starch Madness run
Sophomore guard Michael Wilson takes a contested jump shot against Weber State Saturday, March 8, 2025. The Hornets fell to Weber State in the Big Sky Conference tournament, ending their season.
Weber State leaves Sac State starch-struck in first round loss
Senior forward Jaydia Martin lines up a three Saturday, March 8, 2025. Martin had a game-high 26 points and 10 rebounds.
Wings Clipped: Sac State topples Eastern Washington with second-half heroics
Freshman guard Lachlan Brewer gets inside for a basket against Weber State Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. Sac State is matched up against Weber State for the first round of the Big Sky Conference Tournament.
Break out the dirty laundry: Starch Madness has arrived
Senior forwards Jaydia Martin and Katie Peneueta ahead of senior night Monday, March 3, 2025. The pair combined for 17 points in their final game at The Nest.
Reunited at last: Sac State’s star seniors are ready for one last tournament run
Junior starting pitcher Ethan Lay delivers a pitch from the mound Sunday, March 9, 2025. The starter had a career performance, throwing seven innings with 11 strikeouts.
Back to the zoo: Hornets walk-off Tigers despite dropping three of five
JP Smith and Jakob Poturnak bash arms together after hitting back-to-back home runs Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. Poturnak added another in the fifth, adding to his team-leading six homers.
Launch codes leaked: Sac State’s offense goes nuclear against South Dakota State
The Hornets gather around junior outfielder Ryan Christiansen in triumph after he hit a walkoff home run in their first doubleheader game against Ball State Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. With a runner on base, Ryan Christiansen’s hit set the Hornets up to steal the lead and immediately win the game, tying the 4-game series 1-1.
Sac State splits series despite walk-off win against Ball State
Redshirt junior catcher Elie Kligman gets greeted by his team on his way back to the dugout Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. Kligman finished the first series of the 2025 season with a .429 batting average, three hits and three RBIs.
Sac State closes season-opening series with a 19-11 barn burner
Senior infielder JP Smith is greeted by his team on his way back to the dugout Sunday, March 10, 2024. Smith hopes to have another strong season, looking to add to his career 36 home runs, the 9th most career home runs for a Hornet.
Hornet baseball returns with new faces after early WAC exit last season
Former Sacramento State guard Jackson Slater throws a block for former Sac State running back Elijah Tau-Tolliver against Eastern Washington Saturday, Oct. 13, 2024. Slater said a well placed block is one of his favorite plays to watch on film.
Draft Diaries: Sac State guard sets his sights on rising up draft boards at NFL Combine
Former Sac State guard Jackson Slater trains for the Combine at Exos in Phoenix, Arizona. Slater was a consensus All-American at Sac State last season. (Photos courtesy of Priority Sports and Entertainment)
Draft Diaries: Sac State guard introduces himself to the next level at Senior Bowl
Sac State Says: Students share their predictions for Super Bowl 59
Sac State Says: Students share their predictions for Super Bowl 59
Sacramento State President Luke Wood at a press conference Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. Wood told The State Hornet that the stadium is set to be built in three phases.
President Luke Wood reveals details on multi-use stadium construction and FBS jump
(L-R) Athletic Director Mark Orr, incoming head coach Brennan Marion and President Luke Wood hold up a Sacramento State jersey Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. Marion said the support he’s received from Wood and Orr played an important role in him choosing Sac State.
Mixing the old with the new: Brennan Marion brings his personality to Sac State football
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
Sac State’s softball team huddles up in the sun before a rainy game versus Cal Berkeley Thursday, March 13, 2025. The Hornets only managed five hits against the Golden Bears and ultimately lost 11-1.
Sac State hits dry spell in erratic rainy-day matchup against Cal 
Former Sac State third baseman Lewa Day rounds the bases Saturday, April 27, 2024. Day has returned as a graduate assistant to help coach the Hornets while pursuing her master’s degree.
Former softball great returns home to coach while finishing master’s degree
Senior pitcher Caroline Evans delivers a pitch Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. Evans received Big Sky Conference Pitcher of the Week after totaling 18 strikeouts during her two wins this weekend.
Sac State Softball dominates going 3-1 as hosts of the NorCal Kickoff
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
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
Freshman Gur Libal looks to return the ball with forehand motion against New Mexico State Friday, March 7, 2025. Libal’s doubles went unfinished at first, as the Hornets won the doubles point at second and third that led to the 5-2 victory.
Cross Court Chronicles: Sac State delivers aces in handful of wins
Sophomore Reese Walker returns with a backhand hit in a singles set against Cal Poly on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. Walker took the match to a third set.
Cross Court Chronicles: Women’s tennis falls back to Earth, men’s tennis plummets in winless weekend
Senior Hayden Rand sets up to serve against St. Mary’s in a singles match Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. Sac State would go on to take the match at home.
Cross Court Chronicles: Tennis tallies wins home and away amid the center of the season
Freshman Gur Libal returns a ball with a backhand stroke Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. Libal won 6-4 against UC Davis in doubles matches.
Cross Court Chronicles: Sac State women’s tennis makes history while men’s tennis falters
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 volleyball in a team huddle after their matchup against Stanford Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. Stanford swept the Hornets 3-0 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Sac State volleyball’s historic season ends with loss to Stanford in NCAA Tournament
Senior outside hitters Bridgette Smith and Caitlin Volkmann at UC Davis Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. Smith spiked the ball and Volkmann dug out the ball, but were defeated by the Aggies despite their efforts.
Fifth year senior duo leave their mark on Hornet volleyball
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
Michelle Dahl and Gina Grice in front of some of their work Thursday, March 13, 2025. Their art is on display at Gallery 1075 in West Sacramento until March 31.
Painting outside the lines: Sacramento artists aim to inspire the next generation of women
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Theater Rats Ep. #3: Next stop, ‘Sky High!’
Dancers open the night for Sacramento State’s Talent Show in the University ballroom Thursday, March 6, 2025. This was inspired by Amateur Night at The Apollo in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City.
Stars were made on stage at Sac State’s Apollo Night
Fictional multiverses are when an author writes multiple series as part of a single world. Following these universes can get complicated, especially for new fans. (Graphic created in Canva by Rinn Lee)
The Book Nook: A how-to guide on tackling literary multiverses
Mickey (Robert Pattinson) has the job of an Expendable, a role where he’s expected to test limits of human mortality when exposed to lethal situations. Some uses of his expendability include testing deadly viruses, radiation and space exposure. (Photo courtesy of Warner Bros., graphic created in Canva by Delaney Joyce)
A tale of two Mickeys: Bong Joon-Ho’s ‘Mickey 17’ overindulges
Michelle Dahl and Gina Grice in front of some of their work Thursday, March 13, 2025. Their art is on display at Gallery 1075 in West Sacramento until March 31.
Painting outside the lines: Sacramento artists aim to inspire the next generation of women
A couple stands admiring Dominick Porras’ artwork in the University Union gallery, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. Porras captured a variety of photos ranging from portraits to objects, all black and white photos.
‘Silvery Synthesis’: photography and mixed media elevate a culture’s beauty
Guests view portraits at the ‘16 Black Classicists’ gallery in the University Union Gallery Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. The gallery focuses on Black scholars in classicism.
‘16 Black Classicists’ gallery shines light on unsung heroes in classic studies
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
Chef Aguilar and Chef Villanueva display their dishes for this year’s Battle of the Chefs competition Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Only one of the chefs will move on to the final round at the University of New Mexico after judges decide on a winner.
Knives out: Chefs enter semi-finals in a heated culinary clash
A spread of various items from the Habit Burger in the Sac State University Union Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. Since opening its first location in Santa Barbara, CA in 1969, the burger franchise has grown to 395 locations worldwide.
What makes a bad habit? An honest Habit Burger Review
Baking is a perfect way to pass the time when out of class. Try out these family-vetted recipes over winter break. (Graphic made in Canva by Delaney Joyce)
Warm your belly with the best festive recipes of the season
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
Pigeon Pit released their fourth album, “crazy arms,” on Jan. 17, 2025, followed by a tour spanning the West Coast. The record received a score of 7.7 on Pitchfork. (Courtesy of August Moore)
Open the Pigeon Pit: diving into the band’s ‘crazy arms’
State Hornet Spotlight: Sac State professor on becoming a Multi-Hyphenate
State Hornet Spotlight: Sac State professor on becoming a Multi-Hyphenate
Black musicians have a big presence in the metal music genre, dating back to the 1970s. Deathcore band Oceano is fronted by Adam Warren, who has provided lead vocals for the band since 2007. (Photo courtesy of Oceano via Instagram, graphic created in Canva by Analah Wallace)
A new meaning to ‘Black metal’: Black musicians in the genre
Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR released their collaboration album “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U” Friday, Feb. 14. The album has 21 tracks and a total runtime of 1 hour and 13 minutes. (Photo courtesy of OVO Sound, Republic Records and UMG Recordings. Graphic made in Canva by Chris. D Johnson and Delaney Joyce)
Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR’s ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U’ is not very ‘GLORIOUS’
STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: Lizzy Paris and friends spread self-love through jazz-infused R&B
STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: Lizzy Paris and friends spread self-love through jazz-infused R&B
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. #3: Next stop, ‘Sky High!’
Mickey (Robert Pattinson) has the job of an Expendable, a role where he’s expected to test limits of human mortality when exposed to lethal situations. Some uses of his expendability include testing deadly viruses, radiation and space exposure. (Photo courtesy of Warner Bros., graphic created in Canva by Delaney Joyce)
A tale of two Mickeys: Bong Joon-Ho’s ‘Mickey 17’ overindulges
The red heart-shaped eyes of the killer glow as he stands near a carnival carousel in Josh Ruben’s “Heart Eyes” (2025). The film blends classic, early 2000s horror tropes with a modern-day lens and Valentine's Day coat of paint. (Photo courtesy of Sony)
Romance is dead, but horror slashers are back with ‘Heart Eyes’
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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’
Protesters gather in support of Mahmoud Khalil at the Sacramento State Library Quad Tuesday, March 11, 2025. The speakers at the protest spoke about freedom of speech and President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at combating antisemitism.
Sac State community stages walkout against Trump administration crackdowns on college protests
Sacramento State was among 60 universities that received a letter from the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights following accusations of on-campus antisemitism Monday, March 10, 2025. The letter warned that universities who are found to have discriminated against Jewish students, in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, could lose federal funding. (Photos courtesy of Analy Carrillo via Flickr and U.S. Army Heraldry Directorate, graphic made in Canva by Brionna Woody)
BREAKING: Sac State among 60 schools warned by Department of Education for alleged antisemitism
A student walks by the Lassen Hall Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Lassen Hall is home to multiple cultural centers available on campus, including the Esak’timá Center, the APIDA Center and the MLK Jr. Center.
Sac State students concerned about federal DEI and immigration-related policy changes
Senior forwards Jaydia Martin and Katie Peneueta ahead of senior night Monday, March 3, 2025. The pair combined for 17 points in their final game at The Nest.
Reunited at last: Sac State’s star seniors are ready for one last tournament run
Sac State assistant men’s basketball coach Zach Chappell prepares for gametime Thursday, Feb. 13 2025. Chappell is in his first season as a college basketball coach.
Returning Sac State basketball star determined to give back to his hometown
A1 Combat Fighter Amir Najjar lands a head kick against A1 Combat fighter Michael Seely Friday, March 7, 2025. Najjar won the bout by unanimous decision.
GALLERY: Sac State hosts first-ever Battle at the Hive
'Steps to College' abre sus puertas para ayudar a la comunidad Hispana
‘Steps to College’ abre sus puertas para ayudar a la comunidad Hispana
The State Hornet Broadcast: Students in Solidarity, Project 2025 protest, ASI VP removal and sports
The State Hornet Broadcast: Students in Solidarity, Project 2025 protest, ASI VP removal and sports
Estudiantes y activistas en Sac State protestaron en solidaridad con la comunidad inmigrante
Estudiantes y activistas en Sac State protestaron en solidaridad con la comunidad inmigrante
Flipping into Action: Zuzu African Acrobats display Tanzanian culture at Sac State
Flipping into Action: Zuzu African Acrobats display Tanzanian culture at Sac State
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Theater Rats Ep. #3: Next stop, ‘Sky High!’
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Hive Insider: Black History Month, Sac State’s Habit Burger and ASI Children’s Center
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Life of a Hornet Ep. 1: 19-year-old senior prepares to leave the nest
'Steps to College' abre sus puertas para ayudar a la comunidad Hispana
‘Steps to College’ abre sus puertas para ayudar a la comunidad Hispana
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Hive Scores: Black History Month Special
The State Hornet Podcast: Causeway Boxing Classic, rejection of Prop 6 and the Native American College
The State Hornet Podcast: Causeway Boxing Classic, rejection of Prop 6 and the Native American College
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
State Hornet Spotlight: Sac State professor on becoming a Multi-Hyphenate
State Hornet Spotlight: Sac State professor on becoming a Multi-Hyphenate
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
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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 grupo de personas marchando el 22 de febrero de 2025, llevando banderas de México. La multitud se dirige hacia el Capitolio y la sede de ICE en Sacramento.
Protesta ‘Aquí Estamos’ reunió a la comunidad en apoyo a los derechos de los inmigrantes
Estudiantes y activistas en Sac State protestaron en solidaridad con la comunidad inmigrante
Estudiantes y activistas en Sac State protestaron en solidaridad con la comunidad inmigrante
Los estudiantes de Sac State se solidarizan durante la protesta contra la inmigración que tuvo lugar el martes 11 de febrero de 2025 en el patio de la biblioteca. La protesta consistió en testimonios personales, discursos informativos y cánticos en apoyo a la comunidad inmigrante.
Estudiantes de Sac State se solidarizan con los inmigrantes indocumentados
La Universidad Estatal de Sacramento anunció una iniciativa que implementará el primer y más grande sistema universitario impulsado por IA. La CSU planea poner a disposición estas herramientas en las próximas semanas. (Gráfico hecho en Canva por Kai Arellano)
CSU anuncia iniciativa para crear un sistema universitario impulsado por inteligencia artificial
El letrero de bienvenida en el Centro de Recursos para Soñadores el viernes 24 de enero de 2025. El Centro de Recursos para Soñadores busca facilitar apoyo a estudiantes indocumentados en la Universidad Estatal de Sacramento.
Recursos para estudiantes indocumentados o familias de estatus mixto que enfrentan incertidumbre
'Steps to College' abre sus puertas para ayudar a la comunidad Hispana
‘Steps to College’ abre sus puertas para ayudar a la comunidad Hispana
The State Hornet Broadcast: Students in Solidarity, Project 2025 protest, ASI VP removal and sports
The State Hornet Broadcast: Students in Solidarity, Project 2025 protest, ASI VP removal and sports
Estudiantes y activistas en Sac State protestaron en solidaridad con la comunidad inmigrante
Estudiantes y activistas en Sac State protestaron en solidaridad con la comunidad inmigrante
Students at Sacramento State protest in solidarity with immigrant community
Students at Sacramento State protest in solidarity with immigrant community
Hundreds protest Project 2025 amid Trump’s new policies at California Capitol
Hundreds protest Project 2025 amid Trump’s new policies at California Capitol
A1 Combat Fighter Amir Najjar lands a head kick against A1 Combat fighter Michael Seely Friday, March 7, 2025. Najjar won the bout by unanimous decision.
GALLERY: Sac State hosts first-ever Battle at the Hive
The view from the top of the State Capitol shows seemingly endless signs Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. Californians showed up en masse to join the the protest against Project 2025.
GALLERY: A second protest breaks out at the Capitol for President’s Day
UNiQUE brought the silent disco back to the University Union Ballroom Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. The DJs had a psychedelic backdrop playing behind them, setting the vibes for an awesome night.
GALLERY: Silent disco is a continued banger from Sac State’s UNiQUE
Combat U boxer Austin Melendez lands an uppercut on Air Force Academy boxer Justin Bonilla Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. Melendez was the first Sacramento State boxer of the night and earned the team’s first win.
GALLERY: Sac State victorious in inaugural Causeway Boxing Classic
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
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Best of Sac State 2021

Best of Sac State 2021

Max Connor and Chris Wong
May 10, 2021
This is the fifth year that The State Hornet has conducted our “Best of Sac State” poll, where we reached out to our audience to find out what some of their favorite aspects of Sac State are, what they missed the most about not being on campus and the best of pop culture from the last year.
Mark Montalvo, Sac State’s ASI financial and administrative director, discusses the budget for Sac State going into the 2021-2022 school year during an ASI meeting on Thursday, April 14, 2021. Montalvo said the budget projects ASI will face a $690,308 net loss. Screenshot taken via Zoom by Michael Pacheco.

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

Michael Pacheco and Chris Wong
April 15, 2021
Sac State Associated Students, Inc. is projected to lose $690,000 next school year as it plans increases in student employment spending but predicts an over $200,000 hit to revenues.
The State Hornet’s 2021 March Madness picks for most binge-worthy TV shows. Categories were made up from streaming services like Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+ and more. Graphic made in Canva.

[Photo] March Madness 2021: Most binge-worthy TV shows

Magaly Muñoz and Nijzel Dotson
March 10, 2021

The State Hornet’s 2021 March Madness picks for most binge-worthy TV shows. Categories were made up from streaming services like Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+ and more. Graphic made in Canva.

Woman with BB gun spotted at Lark Sacramento apartment complex

No charges or arrest made, BB gun surrendered
Emma Hall and Chris Wong
March 9, 2021
A female resident of the Lark Sacramento entered the apartment complex’s clubhouse with a non-lethal weapon Tuesday evening, according to the Lark’s management.
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[Photo] Sac State students and faculty share expectations for the Biden presidency

Colin Madigan and Christopher Escamilla
March 3, 2021

El presidente Robert Nelsen anunció que las subvenciones se distribuirán a todos los estudiantes de la universidad estatal de Sacramento después de que la universidad reciba $17,8 millones en fondos HEERF. Gráfico realizado en Canva.

[Photo] Lo que necesitas saber sobre la distribución de subvenciones HEERF de Sac State

Kimberly Gomez Santos
February 22, 2021

El presidente Robert Nelsen anunció que las subvenciones se distribuirán a todos los estudiantes de la universidad estatal de Sacramento después de que la universidad reciba $17,8 millones en fondos...

President Robert Nelsen announced that grants will be distributed to every student at Sac State after the university received $17.8 million in HEERF funds. Graphic made in Canva.

[Photo] FAQ: What you need to know about Sac State’s HEERF grant distribution

Colin Madigan
February 18, 2021

President Robert Nelsen announced that grants will be distributed to every student at Sac State after the university received $17.8 million in HEERF funds. Graphic made in Canva.

Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen rides "The Longest Teeter-Totter in the World" at the second annual Sacramento State Dance Marathon at the Residence Hall Quad, Oct. 23, 2015. In a SacSend email on Thursday, Nelsen said Sacramento State students will receive up to $850 in direct payments for COVID-19 pandemic assistance.

Nelsen announces up to $850 direct payments to Sac State students

Jordan Parker and Chris Wong
February 18, 2021
Sac State President Robert Nelsen said that students will receive another HEERF grant in a SacSend email on Thursday.

[Video] Some Sac State faculty to receive COVID-19 vaccination invitations this week

Faculty and staff currently working on campus with students will be prioritized
Erick Salgado
February 17, 2021
Sacramento State will send invitations this week for face-to-face faculty and on-campus staff to be vaccinated for COVID-19 according to Sac State President Robert Nelsen.
Nursing student Carmel Stewart receives her first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in the Brown Bag Room of the University Union on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. Sacramento State began its first rounds of vaccinations Thursday.

Sac State administers its first vaccine doses at University Union clinic

Chris Wong, managing editor
January 28, 2021

Nursing student Carmel Stewart receives her first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in the Brown Bag Room of the University Union on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. Sacramento State began its first rounds of...

Sacramento State students walking on campus by Mendocino Hall in September 2019. The California State University system’s chancellor Joseph Castro reaffirmed that the CSU plans to return to a majority in-person instruction for fall 2021 at the CSU Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday.

CSU plans for in-person classes in fall 2021

Announcement reaffirmed a month later by chancellor Joseph Castro
Chris Wong and Mercy Sosa
January 26, 2021
The California State University System announced its plans to return to in-person instruction for fall 2021.

Sac State responds to pro-Trump extremists storming the U.S. Capitol

Nelsen: 'We are witnessing terrorists trying to destroy the very foundations of our country'
Mercy Sosa and Chris Wong
January 7, 2021
A mob of domestic terrorists supporting President Donald Trump broke into the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday while Congress convened to certify the presidential election declaring Joe Biden as a winner. Here’s what the Sac State community had to say.
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[Photo] Students clash with professors violating Sac State policy restricting webcam requirements

Gerardo Zavala and Gavin Rock
December 9, 2020

RESULTS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: Election 2020

RESULTS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: Election 2020

See how your neighbors voted on Sacramento city races
Chris Wong, web editor
November 20, 2020
Did your neighbors vote for or against rent control? The strong mayor proposal? See results in your neck of the woods.
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.
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STATE HORNET BUZZED: Drinks we could live off and superpowers we’d have

Garry Singh, Madeleine Beck, Chris Wong, Kylie Robison, and Robbie Pierce
November 13, 2020
In the second, grab bag episode of State Hornet: Buzzed, broadcast staffer Garry Singh, managing editor Maddie Beck, web editor Chris Wong and tech writer Kylie Robison discuss Thanksgiving vs. Christmas, the one drink they could live off of and the one superpower they would have.
Voters fill out their ballots in the voting center in Sacramento State's Modoc Hall on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2018. Sacramento State’s Modoc Hall and 65 more Vote Center locations will open across Sacramento County on Halloween Saturday Oct. 31, 2020. Photo in the background taken by Eucario Calderon.

MAP: 66 Sacramento County voting centers open Saturday, including at Sac State

How to vote safely, where to park on campus
Chris Wong
October 31, 2020
The Modoc Hall Vote Center joins the ballot drop box inside The WELL as a location on campus for Sacramento County residents to vote beginning Halloween Saturday.
Every week The State Hornet compiles crimes recorded in the campus crime log into a map detailing their location and current status.

CRIMELESS MAP: ‘You didn’t miss anything’

No Sac State crimes reported for the week ending Oct. 3
Chris Wong, news editor
October 8, 2020
“You didn’t miss anything,” Sac State Police Chief Mark Iwasa said.
No need to buy a phone for pictures of these WAPs. IRT installed the wireless access points in the corners of Parking Structure V, some of them attached on top of the emergency phones by the staircases and elevators as seen here on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020.

Sac State’s WAPs stolen from Parking Structure V

Kylie Robison and Chris Wong
October 5, 2020

Parked in Parking Structure V, Sac State senior Ashly Apeah works on a graphing assignment for an experimental analysis class for her major, psychology, on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020. Apeah said she also uses...

Political science major Lexi Nicodemus, right, attended Yom Kippur services virtually this year while wearing her kippah and tallit. Background photos courtesy of Hillel at Davis and Sacramento. Foreground photo courtesy of Lexi Nicodemus. Graphic by Chris Wong.

[Photo] Jewish Sac State students celebrate High Holidays at home during pandemic

Isabelle Juarez
September 30, 2020

Political science major Lexi Nicodemus, right, attended Yom Kippur services virtually this year while wearing her kippah and tallit. Background photos courtesy of Hillel at Davis and Sacramento. Foreground...

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

CRIME MAP: Three arrested for active warrants

Campus crime map for the week ending Sept. 12
Chris Wong, news editor
September 18, 2020
Three people were arrested at Sacramento State last week for having active warrants for their arrests from other law enforcement agencies, and a bike and catalytic converter were stolen.
The WELL's windows reflect its south lawn's autumn trees on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016. The WELL at Sacramento State planned to open for outdoor fitness by reservation Sept. 17.

The WELL postpones reopening outdoors to Wednesday pending Nelsen’s office’s review

Poor air quality delays plans, prompts additional review
Jordan Parker and Chris Wong
September 17, 2020
The WELL at Sacramento State planned to open for outdoor fitness by reservation Sept. 17 but is now scheduled to reopen for outdoor services Wednesday pending additional review from the Sac State President’s Office prompted by poor air quality.
Every week The State Hornet compiles crimes recorded in the campus crime log into a map detailing their location and current status.

CRIME MAP: Man arrested after using a sink in Sequoia Hall to bathe himself

Sac State crime map for the week ending Sept. 5.
Chris Wong, news editor
September 10, 2020
A man bathed in a Sequoia Hall sink, a stolen backpack was recovered, a woman was cited for resisting arrest, and a citation was issued for marijuana possession.
Every week The State Hornet compiles crimes recorded in the campus crime log into a map detailing their location and current status.

CRIME MAP: 33 crimes committed at Sac State over summer

About 2 crimes reported per week on average
Chris Wong, news editor
September 2, 2020
Among crimes reported this summer, 11 involved stolen items, seven were vandalisms, three were sexual assaults from an unknown time and two involved possession of weapons on campus. See where they occurred here.
Some Sac State students living in some off-campus apartment complexes are trying to cancel their leases due to the COVID-19 pandemic and online-only courses, but say the complexes are forcing them to find replacement tenants or pay rent through the length of their contracts. Leases for many student living complexes began in August.

[Photo] Sac State student renters clash with landlords to cancel 2020-2021 leases

Jordan Parker
August 21, 2020

Some Sac State students living in some off-campus apartment complexes are trying to cancel their leases due to the COVID-19 pandemic and online-only courses, but say the complexes are forcing them to find...

Sac State displays signs saying face coverings are required as the air quality worsens on campus Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020. The portable, foldable A frame signs are what the cyclists say they used to perform tricks in Guy West Plaza at Sacramento State on the night of June 4.

President Nelsen ceases campus operations through Sunday citing poor air quality

Sac State has not yet decided to cancel classes
Mercy Sosa and Chris Wong
August 20, 2020
Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen ceased non-essential operations on campus through Sunday as California wildfires create poor air quality in the region.
A man points a gun out of frame in a screenshot from a video of a shooting that took place at The Crossings Tuesday, July 21, 2020. The man was shot by the Sacramento police, and later transported to the hospital.

Man shot and killed by police officer at The Crossings apartment complex

Madeleine Beck and Chris Wong
July 21, 2020

A man was shot and killed by a Sacramento Police Department officer at The Crossings student living complex Tuesday, according to the Sacramento Police Department.  The man who died was identified...

The virtual town hall participants and interpreters check their video cameras before the beginning of the event Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Sacramento State held a virtual town hall where administrators and community members spoke on how the campus can respond to racism.

BSU president presses Sac State to fire professor seen arguing with neighbors

President Nelsen apologizes for saying altercation will not be discussed publicly
Chris Wong, news editor
May 19, 2020

The president of Sacramento State’s Black Student Union pressed administrators to fire the professor seen in a viral video where his wife used racial slurs. Sac State BSU president Adwoa Akyianu called...

Provost Steve Perez and Sac State President Robert Nelsen will serve as panelists along with vice president for inclusive excellence Diana Tate Vermeire at a virtual town hall on May 19, 2020, in response to a viral video where a Sac State professor's wife used a racial slur. Screenshot via Facebook. Photos by Rahul Lal and Joseph Daniels. Graphic made in Canva.

VIRTUAL TOWN HALL PREVIEW: Students prepare to voice their opinions about viral professor video

Madeleine Beck and Chris Wong
May 17, 2020

Sacramento State will hold a virtual town hall Tuesday in response to a viral video of a Sac State professor and his wife in an argument with their neighbors, in which the wife used a racial slur.  “The...

The CSU Board of Trustees meets virtually on Zoom Tuesday, May 12, 2020. CSU Chancellor Tim White announced that classes will be primarily virtual with some exceptions for in-person activities that cannot be done virtually.

CSU announces all campuses, including Sac State, will hold most classes online in the fall

Some exceptions for hands-on classes
Kendra Rivera-Molina and Chris Wong
May 12, 2020

A majority of California State University classes will be held online in fall 2020 across all campuses, including Sacramento State, according to CSU Chancellor Timothy White.  White confirmed at a...

A Facebook video posted Friday, May 1 went viral, showing a Sac State professor and a woman arguing with their neighbors. The man in the video was identified as Tim Ford by university administrators.

Sac State professor apologizes for video featuring racial slurs, petition circulates for his removal

University to hold virtual town hall addressing incident
Madeleine Beck and Chris Wong
May 8, 2020

On the heels of an official university response condemning the incident, the Sacramento State professor seen in a viral video confrontation with his neighbors apologized for his wife’s use of a racial...

A Facebook video posted Friday, May 1 went viral, showing a Sac State professor and a woman arguing with their neighbors. The man in the video was identified as Tim Ford by university administrators.

Sac State professor seen in viral video where wife uses racial slur against neighbors

Video sent to campus authorities for review, university says
Madeleine Beck and Chris Wong
May 5, 2020

A since-deleted Facebook video posted May 1 showing a Sacramento State professor and his wife arguing with their neighbors — with the wife using racial slurs — went viral, accumulating over 6,000 views...

Sac State cut nursing school admissions from 80 students to 40 students for the fall 2020 semester due to seniors not being able to finish their clinicals. Background image by Ashley Neal. Photo via Canva. Graphic by Chris Wong.

[Photo] Sac State nursing program halves admissions

Erick Salgado
May 1, 2020

Sac State cut nursing school admissions from 80 students to 40 students for the fall 2020 semester due to seniors not being able to finish their clinicals. Background image by Ashley Neal. Photo via Canva....

Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen announced emergency financial aid grants from the CARES Act will be disbursed to any student eligible for FAFSA at a virtual faculty town hall Monday, April 27. Graphic made in Canva.

[Photo] FAQ: What you need to know about Sac State’s emergency financial aid grants

Luis Platero
April 28, 2020

Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen announced emergency financial aid grants from the CARES Act will be disbursed to any student eligible for FAFSA at a virtual faculty town hall Monday, April 27....

Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Steve Perez returns to the Zoom call with a frozen copy after disconnecting. Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen and Perez held a virtual town hall meeting with faculty Monday, April 27 addressing faculty concerns. -Screenshot via Zoom

Sac State virtual town hall addresses CARES Act, budget, fall semester

Chris Wong and Luis Platero
April 27, 2020

Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen and Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Steve Perez held a virtual town hall meeting Monday, addressing concerns from faculty regarding the university’s...

Sac State seniors Shayal Ram and Ranjita Tiwari study for an exam at the drive-in Wi-Fi in Parking Structure V on Friday, April 17. Sac State offers drive-in Wi-Fi for students who need internet access.

[Photo] Sac State night students speak on limited drive-in Wi-Fi hours

Luis Platero
April 25, 2020

Sac State Students can now choose their preferred grading systems on a class-by-class basis. Screenshot via student center.

[Photo] Credit/no credit, ABC/no credit options opened for Sac State students

Madeleine Beck, deputy copy editor
April 23, 2020

Sac State Students can now choose their preferred grading systems on a class-by-class basis. Screenshot via student center.

Study abroad material at Sac State's Office of Global Engagement. Sac State emailed study abroad students that fall 2020 study abroad programs are suspended.

Sac State suspends fall 2020 study abroad programs

Students can either cancel or roll over applications
Chris Wong and Erick Salgado
April 20, 2020

Sacramento State suspended all fall 2020 semester study abroad programs Monday due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an email sent to study abroad students obtained by The State Hornet.  Paul...

Instead of an in-person gathering, Sac State will hold an online ceremony for the class of 2020. The computer screenshot is a sample from MarchingOrder, a graduation ceremony company, presented by Cely Smart, Sac State’s chief of staff for the president’s office, at the April 9 Faculty Senate Zoom meeting.

[Photo] Sac State to hold virtual commencement for class of 2020

Mercy Sosa
April 16, 2020

Instead of an in-person gathering, Sac State will hold an online ceremony for the class of 2020. The computer screenshot is a sample from MarchingOrder, a graduation ceremony company, presented by Cely...

CORONAVIRUS BRIEFS E3: Coronavirus case at Lark Sacramento, virtual commencement proposed

CORONAVIRUS BRIEFS E3: Coronavirus case at Lark Sacramento, virtual commencement proposed

Margherita Beale, Chris Wong, and Robbie Pierce
April 14, 2020

On this episode of our Coronavirus Briefs podcast, editor-in-chief Margherita Beale, deputy news editor Chris Wong and podcast editor Robbie Pierce break down the most important COVID-19-related developments...

Entrance to the Lark Sacramento, a common apartment complex that many Sac State students reside. Photo was taken on April 16, 2020 by Khala Clarke

Resident of apartment complex popular among Sac State students tests positive for coronavirus

Resident self-isolating at Lark Sacramento
Alexis Perales and Chris Wong
April 13, 2020

A resident of Lark Sacramento, an apartment complex popular among Sacramento State students, has reported testing positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 and is self-isolated in their apartment, according...

CRIME MAP: April Fools’ Day bike part thief caught, cited

CRIME MAP: April Fools’ Day bike part thief caught, cited

Campus crime map for the week of April 4
Chris Wong, deputy news editor
April 10, 2020

Every week The State Hornet compiles crimes recorded in the campus crime log into a map detailing their location and current status. Two crimes were reported in the Sacramento State Police Department’s...

CRIME MAP: A vandalism, a stolen (then recovered) bike and that’s it

CRIME MAP: A vandalism, a stolen (then recovered) bike and that’s it

Campus crime map for week of March 28
Chris Wong, deputy news editor
April 4, 2020

Every week The State Hornet compiles crimes recorded in the campus crime log into a map detailing their location and current status. Two crimes were reported in the Sacramento State Police Department’s...

The outside of the residence halls at Sac State on Wednesday, March 18. A man was detained and released outside of the American River Courtyard on Friday, March 27 for casing cars.

Police detain man casing cars outside Sac State dorms

No arrests made after confrontation outside American River Courtyard
Chris Wong, deputy news editor
April 3, 2020

Sacramento State police detained and released a man casing cars in the residence hall parking lot around 10 p.m. March 27, officials said. Police responded after community service officers observed...

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TIMELINE: The State Hornet’s coverage of COVID-19

Madeleine Beck and Chris Wong
March 30, 2020

Sac State moves all summer classes online amid COVID-19 spread

Sac State moves all summer classes online amid COVID-19 spread

Priority registration begins April 6
Gavin Rock, Chris Wong, and Erick Salgado
March 29, 2020

Sacramento State will hold all summer 2020 courses online due to the spread of the COVID-19, according to a SacSend email sent Sunday. In the email, Sac State President Robert Nelsen said the decision...

CRIME MAP: Potted plants pilfered in quiet week of crime at Sac State

CRIME MAP: Potted plants pilfered in quiet week of crime at Sac State

Campus crime map for week of March 21
Chris Wong, deputy news editor
March 25, 2020

Every week The State Hornet will compile crimes recorded in the campus crime log into a map detailing their location and current status. Five crimes were reported in the Sacramento State Police Department’s...

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 to consolidate dorm residents amid COVID-19 outbreak

Room assignments into singles begin Monday
Chris Wong, deputy news editor
March 23, 2020

Sacramento State will consolidate on-campus housing residents into American River Courtyard and Riverview Hall next week due to the spread of COVID-19, according to a University Housing Services email...

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[Photo] INFOGRAPHIC: How to file for unemployment amid the coronavirus outbreak

Erick Salgado
March 21, 2020

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[Photo] MAP: What’s still open on campus at Sac State?

Alexis Perales
March 20, 2020

Graduating Sac State students watch themselves on a giant screen inside the Golden 1 Center during commencement on May 18, 2018. Sac State President Robert Nelsen announced Tuesday that commencement ceremonies are postponed to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Sac State commencement postponed amid coronavirus fears

Graduation fees will not be refunded
Chris Wong, deputy news editor
March 17, 2020

Sacramento State postponed its 2020 commencement ceremonies due to the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a SacSend email Tuesday from Sac State President Robert Nelsen. Commencement will still occur at...

A sign announcing the closure of the ASI Children's Center on Monday, March 16. The center will be closed Tuesday, March 17 and will remain closed indefinitely.

[Photo] Sac State ASI Children’s Center to close for childcare Tuesday

Kayleen Carter
March 16, 2020

A sign announcing the closure of the ASI Children's Center on Monday, March 16. The center will be closed Tuesday, March 17 and will remain closed indefinitely.

The Store in the University Union at Sacramento State laid off all student employees in an email sent out Thursday, stating their last day of employment would be Friday. The email cited the shift to online classes due to coronavirus fears.

[Photo] The Store in the University Union lays off all Sac State student employees

Madeleine Beck, deputy copy editor
March 14, 2020

The Store in the University Union at Sacramento State laid off all student employees in an email sent out Thursday, stating their last day of employment would be Friday. The email cited the shift to online...

Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg arrives at the Sac State University Union before speaking as part of the panel on coronavirus related discrimination Wednesday, March 4, 2020. On Friday March 13, 2020 the city council announced emergency measures help combat the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic

Sacramento City Council announces emergency measures due to coronavirus

Emergency measures include canceling event permits, $1 million small business relief
Chris Wong
March 13, 2020

The Sacramento City Council announced emergency measures Friday during a special city council meeting in response to the spread of COVID-19. The meeting was live streamed but closed to the public to...

Students wait in line at the Sac State UTAPS office on Thursday, March 12. UTAPS extended the last date to get a 50% refund on spring parking permits to March 20 after initially stating it was March 13.

[Photo] Deadline for 50% refund of Sac State spring parking permit extended

Madeleine Beck, deputy copy editor
March 12, 2020

Students wait in line at the Sac State UTAPS office on Thursday, March 12. UTAPS extended the last date to get a 50% refund on spring parking permits to March 20 after initially stating it was March 13.

Sac State film production major Dylan Peshek records his peer's senior project at the Library Quad while his friend Matthew Behnam operates the boom microphone on Monday, Feb. 24. Sac State already claims authority to halt any filming that it finds interfering with normal campus operations according to recently implemented policy.

‘What does the campus expect us to make?’: Sac State students, faculty express concerns over proposed visual content restrictions

Drafted policy requires pre-approval of some student, third-party content
Madeleine Beck and Chris Wong
March 3, 2020

Sacramento State film student Heather Uroff has been working on her film “Reflections” since she wrote the script last spring. It is implied in “Reflections” that the main character was sexually...

Sac State President Robert Nelsen talks about AB 1460 to members of the Faculty Senate and demonstrators in the Green & Gold Room in Sac State's University Union Feb. 27. Sacramento State students will receive up to $850 in direct payments for COVID-19 pandemic assistance, Sac State President Robert Nelsen said in a SacSend email Thursday.

Sac State president announces no campus closure despite Sacramento coronavirus patient

Nelsen addresses health guidelines, racism
Chris Wong and Mercy Sosa
February 29, 2020

Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen announced in a SacSend email Friday morning that classes will continue despite the confirmed case of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, being treated at UC Davis...

The first case of coronavirus was confirmed in Sacramento according to Sacramento County's Public Health officials. Pictured is, "Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2" by NIAID. Licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Sac State suspends study abroad in South Korea due to coronavirus

University says arrangements being made for students’ return
Madeleine Beck and Chris Wong
February 27, 2020

Sacramento State suspended all study abroad programs in South Korea Wednesday evening due to the 2019 novel coronavirus’s spread there, according to a press release. “Sacramento State has made the...

A branch fell and struck a Sac State student on the head on Monday, Feb. 17. The unidentified student was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, said Sacramento Fire Captain Keith Wade.

Sac State student injured on campus by falling tree branch

Madeleine Beck and Chris Wong
February 17, 2020

A falling branch injured a Sacramento State student outside Riverside Hall just before 3 p.m. Monday, fire officials said. Paramedics were dispatched at 2:58 p.m. and arrived around 3:10 p.m. to take...

Sac State drivers cause 71 hit-and-runs since start of last semester

Sac State drivers cause 71 hit-and-runs since start of last semester

Security cameras in parking structures too expensive, says campus police
Chris Wong and Tyler Day
February 6, 2020

Picture this: it’s winter break. Your parents got you a new car, and you couldn’t be more excited for the semester. A month later and your new car has a new dent smashed into your rear passenger...

On February 4, 2020 a collision into a railing occurred on the 4th floor of Parking Structure 1, located between Sacramento State's baseball and soccer field. Police said the student involved was evaluated for minor injuries and the vehicle had to be towed away.

Student crashes into barrier of Parking Structure I

Only minor injuries and no structural damage reported, police say
Kendra Rivera-Molina and Chris Wong
February 4, 2020

A driver collided with a railing on the fourth floor of Parking Structure I at Sacramento State on Tuesday morning. The driver was a student and is currently being evaluated for minor injuries, according...

Sacramento State's School of Music relocated a present student instead of absentee.

Sac State student forced to switch class sections due to unbalanced sections

School of Music relocates present student instead of absentee
Kendra Rivera-Molina and Chris Wong
January 28, 2020

The Sacramento State School of Music reassigned eight students to a different class section of Music 10B, a Survey of Music Literature class, one of whom was reassigned without their consent. Karen...

Author Tim Wise lectures Sac State students in the University Union Ballroom Thursday, Nov. 7. Wise is a prominent anti-racism activist and spoke on the rise of white nationalism during the Trump administration.

Anti-racism author speaks at Sac State about Trump, multiculturalism

Tim Wise questioned by College Republicans
Chris Wong
November 7, 2019

Anti-racism author Tim Wise spoke at Sacramento State Thursday about the rise of hate speech during President Donald Trump’s administration and the need for acceptance of other races. Wise is a prominent...

Erik Ramirez, program coordinator of the Dreamers Resource Center, speaks to guests Friday, Sept. 6 during the DRC open house. Ramirez is a DACA recipient that graduated in May 2019 and became the full-time coordinator for the Dreamers’ Resource Center.

[Photo] ‘Nothing in my life is secure’: Sac State DACA recipients speak out

Kendra Rivera-Molina
October 9, 2019

Erik Ramirez, program coordinator of the Dreamers Resource Center, speaks to guests Friday, Sept. 6 during the DRC open house. Ramirez is a DACA recipient that graduated in May 2019 and became the full-time...

Taking the stage, Mitchell Maki addresses the crowd after being introduced by Sac State assistant sociology professor Susan Nakaoka Thursday. Maki was Susan Nakaoka's professor and acted as advisor to her master's thesis, which studied female second-generation Japanese American activists.

University Library celebrates 25th anniversary of Japanese American Archival Collection

Guest speakers call for civil rights activism, Japanese American history knowledge
Chris Wong
October 4, 2019

The Sacramento State University Library celebrated the 25th anniversary of receiving the first donation of the Japanese American Archival Collection Thursday in the Union. The event’s main guest speakers...

Assemblymember Kevin Kiley takes the stage on Thursday, Sept. 26 at an event organized by Sac State's campus chapter of Turning Point USA, a conservative group. The chapter's president Megan Masten said 69 people were in attendance at Thursday's event.

Conservative club TPUSA hosts Assemblymember Kevin Kiley, talks free speech

Club demonstrations caused protests last semester at Sac State
Chris Wong
September 27, 2019

Conservative campus club Turning Point USA, TPUSA, hosted Assemblymember Kevin Kiley, R-Granite Bay, Thursday to discuss issues surrounding free speech on college campuses. Kiley is currently a state...

Keynote speaker Kevin Berthia explained his story dealing with depression and a suicide attempt in 2005. He spoke at Sac State's Suicide Prevention town hall on Thursday.

NAMI at Sac State holds town hall on suicide prevention

Event part of Suicide Prevention Month
Chris Wong
September 20, 2019

The National Alliance on Mental Illness, NAMI, at Sacramento State hosted the Pathways to a Healthy Mind Suicide Prevention Town Hall Thursday evening in the University Union.  The keynote speaker...

Marcos Perez, left, a business sophomore, and Juan Zamudio, middle, a mechanical engineering freshman, meet Basia Ellis. Ellis, a Sac State assistant child development professor, produced a webinar, "Addressing the Undocumented Stress Cycle."

Sac State connects undocumented students to resources at DRC open house

Center will have free immigration legal clinics starting next Friday
Chris Wong
September 7, 2019

Sacramento State’s Dreamer Resource Center (DRC) held an open house Friday in the Riverview Hall conference room to connect members of the undocumented community with resources and peers. Erik Ramirez,...

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