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Ellie Appleby

Ellie Appleby, Visuals Staffer

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Ellie Appleby is a transfer student from Sacramento City College majoring in journalism, and this is her first semester on The State Hornet. Ellie has won several awards for her photography and has a degree in photography from the Academy of Art University. Ellie has also served as photo editor for Sacramento City College’s newspaper, called the Express. Ellie has been able to use her skills as both a staff writer and photographer from her two past internships at news publications, the Benicia Herold and Capitol Weekly, and has also freelanced for Solving Sacramento. She currently works as a freelance photographer for Capitol Weekly and looks forward to a full-time career as a journalist and photojournalist after graduating from Sacramento State University.

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Senator Sasha Renée Pérez, the sponsor of Senate Bill 98, speaks on the Senate floor Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025. Pérez is responsible for sponsoring two of the five bills in the package signed by the governor. (Graphic made in Canva by Aaron Smith)

[Photo] Gavin Newsom signs bill creating new protections for undocumented students

Aaron Smith, News Staffer
October 3, 2025

Senator Sasha Renée Pérez, the sponsor of Senate Bill 98, speaks on the Senate floor Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025. Pérez is responsible for sponsoring two of the five bills in the package signed by the...

Over 350 people came to Martin L. Boston’s memorial at the Alumni Center Tuesday, Sep. 30, 2025. Boston is survived by his wife Krystal Boston and his children.

[Photo] Sac State holds memorial for late professor Martin L. Boston

Jada Portillo, Digital/Newsletter Editor
October 3, 2025

Members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity spoke during Martin L. Boston’s memorial at the Alumni Center Tuesday, Sep. 30, 2025. The fraternity sang in honor of Boston during the memorial.

Wileety Native American College Dean Annette Reed poses for a photo within the lounge area of the new WNAC space Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025. She canceled her retirement to lead the new college.

[Photo] Native American community celebrates dedicated college grand opening

Lizeth Tello and Leah Lentz
September 30, 2025

The Yellow Rose Drum group plays a song to honor the students of the first cohort Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025. The ceremonial Pow Wow drum produced a dramatic, booming beat while the musicians sang long,...

(From left to right) Senior Associate Vice President of SHCWS Jeanne Harris Van Dahlen, former ASI Student Body President Nataly Andrade-Dominguez, Student Affairs Vice President Aniesha Mitchell and current ASI President Aranjot Kaur put their stingers up at the Basic Needs Resource Center Grand Opening at The WELL Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. The event showcased the collaboration between student leaders and administrators in addressing basic needs insecurity.

[Photo] Grand opening for Basic Needs Resource Center expands support for students facing insecurity

Leah Lentz, News Staffer
September 29, 2025

Sac State’s former ASI Student Body President Nataly Andrade-Dominguez brushes the shelves of free food at the Basic Needs Resource Center during its grand opening celebration Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025....

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art alumna Amari Moore works on her mural, carefully painting fine details on her sunflower on the south wall of the Ernest E. Tschannen Engineering Teaching and Research Building, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. She will exhibit her other works at the Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum in October.

A new vibrant splash of color adorns campus walls

Alumni, students and faculty are given a chance to use their skills and talent in art to promote a message of belonging
Ellie Appleby, Visuals Staffer
September 24, 2025
Vibrant colors of the newly installed art mural along the Ernest E. Tschannen Engineering Teaching and Research Building turn heads as spectators come for the unveiling, celebrating a place where all can feel they belong.
A group of students dance together to Karega Bailey’s performance Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. The free event allowed students to experience music performances from a variety of artists without worrying about finances.

[Photo] Creating campus life memories: WEUSI Festival returns to Serna Plaza

Minh Anh Tang, A&E Staffer
September 16, 2025

A group of students dance together to Karega Bailey’s performance Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. The free event allowed students to experience music performances from a variety of artists without worrying...

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