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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[Photo] META invests in Sacramento State’s Capital Campus project, sparking community questions

Delaney Joyce and Finneas Brumbaugh
February 5, 2026

Sac State announced that META will be investing $50 million into the university’s downtown campus development. The campus will include academic facilities, student housing, a School of Public Affairs,...

[Photo] Protestors and President Luke Wood standoff over housing requirement and affordability

Aaron Smith, Annie Biebl, and Andrea Rivera
November 24, 2025

Sacramento State President Luke Wood speaks with students about the upcoming housing requirement and affordability concerns during a protest on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. Students’ demands included seeking...

[Photo] Students express mixed reactions following housing requirements for incoming freshmen

Christa Ison and Gabriel Solis
November 17, 2025

Students walk through the North Village as construction of Mt. Whitney Hall on Thursday Nov. 6, 2025. Students say they are growing concerned about the cost of tuition and rent.

Veterans honored during Veterans Day celebration at the California Capitol

Hundreds gathered to celebrate service members and their families for their sacrifice in the armed forces.

Ellie Appleby, Visuals Staffer
November 15, 2025

Veterans Day at the California State Capitol brought hundreds to celebrate and honor US veterans and Armed Forces during a ceremony and parade. Sacramento State Alumni Lindsey Sin, current Secretary of California Department of Veteran Affairs, spoke during the ceremony at the California State Capitol.

[Photo] University Library sees 11% decrease in funding for 2025-26 year

Jada Portillo, Digital/Newsletter Editor
November 7, 2025

A student studies in the library's quiet study section Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. A potential change to the spring 2026 library hours may be reduced hours and openings.

[Photo] ‘No Crowns. No Thrones. No Kings.’ – 50501 Movement Returns to Sacramento

Aaron Smith and Lou Baudouin
October 20, 2025

Protesters gather on the steps of the California State Capitol in protest of President Donald Trump’s administration Saturday, Oct 18, 2025. There were 2,700 protests throughout the country.

Sac State racing team revved up for first NorCal Shootout

College racing teams tested their cars at Thunderhill Raceway ahead of competition in Michigan

Ellie Appleby, Visuals Staffers
October 17, 2025

College racing teams tested their speed and endurance at Thunderhill Raceway over a two-day event.

[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...

[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.

[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,...

[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....

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.

[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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