Emma Hall

[Photo] Ethnic studies professor faces allegations of unethical practice, offered monetary extra credit

Jasmine Ascencio and Justine Chahal
May 10, 2023

An email sent to students from Academic Affairs on December 8, 2023. This email was sent regarding the monetary extra credit Baadqir offered to his students. (Screenshot by Emma Hall).

[Photo] Ed Mills, vice president of Student Affairs to leave Sac State

Tierra Tilby
April 24, 2023

Vice President of Student Affairs Ed Mills will be leaving Sacramento State this summer according to a campus-wide email sent out Monday April 24, 2023. Mills has served at Sac State for nearly 15 years....

[Photo] Sac State, ASI presidents issue apology regarding antisemitic incident at KSSU

Isaac Streeter and Dominique Williams
April 7, 2023

(L-R) Associated Students, Inc. President Salma Pacheco next to Sac State President Robert Nelsen in a SacSend video addressing antisemitism on campus Friday, April 7, 2023. In the video, Pacheco and Nelsen...

[Photo] BREAKING: Reported rapes at American River Courtyard, Klamath Hall

Aile Flores
April 7, 2023

A screenshot of Sacramento State Police Department’s crime log listing the reported rape that is said to have occurred Monday, March 27, 2023. The incident was logged March 28, 2023 as rape by force....

Students recording podcast with KSSU say station advisor performed Nazi salute

Gesture reportedly made during unaired episode on antisemitism

Emma Hall and Dominique Williams
April 6, 2023

Students Anya Thompson and Madeline Madrid reported the Nazi salute to the Division of Inclusive Excellence.

The State Hornet Podcast: Amador Hall burglary, Hornet Stadium commencement and Out of the Darkness awareness

Lawrence Charles, Emma Hall, and Mercy Sosa
March 29, 2023

In this episode, hear about how spring commencement could be affected by the Sacramento Kings’ potential playoff run, a burglary at Amador Hall’s psychology department as well as how Peak Adventures promoted the Out of the Darkness Walk along with alcohol safety for students.

[Photo] BREAKING: Sexual battery at Hornet Commons reported to Sac State police

Aile Flores
March 29, 2023

A screenshot of Sacramento State Police Department’s crime log listing the assault that occurred Saturday, March 11, 2023. The incident was logged Friday as a sexual battery involving an unconscious...

[Photo] Sac State in search of new Vice President for Public Affairs and Advocacy

Justine Chahal and Peyton Sorosinski
March 17, 2023

(L-R): Rita Gallardo Good, Denyne Colburn, Jared Giarrusso-Khlok and Mary Meuel, all spoke in several candidate forums for Senior Associate Vice President for the Office of Public Affairs and Advocacy...

[Photo] BREAKING: Sexual assault reported near Klamath Hall

Justine Chahal
March 14, 2023

A screenshot of Sacramento State Police Department’s crime log detailing a sexual assault from Feb. 21, 2023. The assault was described as rape by force/fear/etc. (Screenshot by Emma Hall).

[Photo] BREAKING: Anti-LGBTQ+ graffiti found in Mendocino Hall men’s bathroom

Erick Salgado
March 14, 2023

Anti-LGBTQ+ graffiti written on a FLOW menstrual product dispenser in the men’s bathroom in Mendocino Hall Monday, March 13, 2023. A statement was sent to The State Hornet from Sacramento State denouncing...

BREAKING: Pro-choice and religious protests break out in library quad

Enraged students confront individuals who preach religious ideologies

Julie Blunt, Madelaine Church, Emma Hall, Tony Rodriguez, and Chris Woodard
February 13, 2023

A free-speech altercation ensued on campus Monday as pro-choice and religious-based protesters arrived in the library quad.

‘Estoy harto y cansado de estar harto y cansado’: La comunidad de Sacramento lamentan la muerte de Tyre Nichols

Manifestantes se acercan al Capitolio para protestar contra la brutalidad policial

Mercy Sosa, Emma Hall, Gavin Hudson, Tony Rodriguez, and Chris Woodard
February 4, 2023

Un conjunto de residentes de Sacramento llenaron los escalones occidentales del edificio del Capitolio del Estado de California mientras observaban en silencio las imágenes de la cámara corporal recién publicadas de la golpiza y el arresto de Tyre Nichols, nativo de Sacramento de 29 años.

[Video] Social justice activists in Sacramento persist in calls for institutional change to policing

Cristian Gonzalez
January 29, 2023

Videos released by the Memphis Police Department in connection with the arrest and death of Tyre Nichols inspired Sacramento activists to take to the streets in protest of police brutality.

‘I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired’: Sacramento community mourns death of Tyre Nichols

Demonstrators approach Capitol to protest police brutality

Emma Hall, Gavin Hudson, Tony Rodriguez, and Chris Woodard
January 27, 2023

Sacramento residents took to the Capitol to call for legislative change.

[Video] Sac State gives Nelsen farewell finger

Roasters sent the CSUS president off to retirement with a collaborative ‘stingers up’

Kris Hall
January 25, 2023

Current and former faculty focused on Nelsen’s fancy footwear and flattery during Friday’s roast.

Sac State celebrates President Robert Nelsen with departing roast

Event replaced annual spring address

Emma Hall
January 20, 2023

Instead of a spring address, President Nelsen decided to conduct a roast as he exits his term as president of Sacramento State.

Sac State to host community forum in response to sexual assaults

Event organized by first-year student

Emma Hall
November 16, 2022

The event is to be held in the Redwood Room in the University Union on Nov. 17

BREAKING: Sexual assault reported at Sac State near Eureka Hall

Suspect released “pending further action” according to university communications

Emma Hall and Gavin Hudson
October 10, 2022

Sexual battery reported at 5:30 p.m on Saturday.

Q&A: How Sac State is responding to campus antisemitism

The State Hornet sits down with President Robert Nelsen

Emma Hall
September 30, 2022

President Nelsen states there was “no reason” why administration didn't tell students about the first swastika on campus.

The State Hornet Podcast – Hate speech update and Sac State’s 75th Anniversary

James Fife, Tony Rodriguez, and Emma Hall
September 27, 2022

Podcast Editor James Fife and Editor-in-Chief Tony Rodriguez get an update from Newsletter Editor Emma Hall on hate speech on campus

Past swastika on campus found nearby Jewish student club table

Club president believes incidents are connected

Emma Hall, newsletter editor
September 23, 2022

Club president says administration did not meet with Jewish student club after incident.

Multiple swastikas found on Sac State’s campus

Emma Hall, Jordan Latimore, and Dominique Williams
September 2, 2022

Multiple swastikas were found at Sacramento State, according to a campus-wide email sent Friday afternoon. The first swastika was found on a classroom wall Thursday, while the other was found Friday morning...

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: fall 2021 audit results, mission for the spring

State Hornet meets semester goals

Emma Hall
December 17, 2021

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion editor Emma Hall closes off the section’s first semester of content with final audit results.

New anti-racism and inclusion convocation date, spring 2022 FAQ and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST

Emma Hall
December 13, 2021

On the semester’s last episode of The State Hornet Podcast, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion editor Emma Hall brings you the top stories entering the final week of fall 2021. This week’s highlights...

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: The State Hornet’s fall 2021 diversity report

Staff demographics and midway audit results

Emma Hall
December 11, 2021

With the introduction of The State Hornet’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion section, editor Emma Hall releases staff demographics and our midway audit results.

‘Dejen de tener miedo’: Facultad Afro-Americano urge a Sac State a llamar al racismo en campus

Keyshawn Davis, Emma Hall, Dominique Williams, and Erick Salgado
December 2, 2021

David Moore, un profesor del colegio de administración de negocios en Sacramento State, termina una junta por Zoom en su oficina estrecha en el Salón Tahoe rodeado por papeles amontonados y vasos vacíos...

A Native student’s survival story turned academic journey: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT

Emma Hall
November 24, 2021

Content warning: this episode of State Hornet Spotlight features mentions of sexual abuse, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and substance abuse Diversity, Equity and Inclusion...

‘Stop being afraid’: Black faculty urge Sac State to call out campus racism

Keyshawn Davis, Emma Hall, and Dominique Williams
November 18, 2021

David Moore stands outside of Sacramento State’s Tahoe Hall on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. As one of the only Black professors in business administration at Sac State, Moore said he has experienced more “coldness...

‘Existence is resistance’: the reality of being Indigenous students at Sac State

Emma Hall and Keyshawn Davis
November 10, 2021

The State Hornet spoke with three Indigenous students about their journeys at Sac State and beyond.

Native Americans in entertainment: the ‘good’ and the ‘bad’

Zachary Cimaglio and Emma Hall
November 4, 2021

With the commencement of Native American Heritage Month , it’s important to consider ways to learn about Native American history in ways that depict Native people accurately without prejudice. From...

TESTIMONIAL: Sac State needs to recognize the visibility of Native students on campus

Emma Hall, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Editor
November 1, 2021

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion editor editor Emma Hall shares her experiences on how being Native American impacted her career as a journalist and a student.

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...

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...

[Photo] Skip Bishop becomes fourth Black administrator to leave Sac State in the last year

Jordan Parker, editor in chief
October 6, 2021

William ‘Skip’ Bishop, Interim Vice President of Inclusive Excellence and Director of Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at Sacramento State, is leaving the university at the end of October, according...

Candidates for Sac State’s vice president of inclusive excellence share goals in open forum

Next VP will focus on diversity, equity and inclusion at university

Keyshawn Davis, Emma Hall, and Odin Rasco
September 23, 2021

Three candidates for Sac State’s vice president of inclusive excellence spoke to the campus community this week about their plans for the university if they are hired.

Sac State theatre students call for change, reflect on department’s past with systemic racism

Community seeks dialogue about racism and anti-racist action

Emma Hall, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Editor
September 9, 2021

Theatre students at Sac State push for department change rather than performative statements.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Welcome to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion section

The State Hornet’s equity mission, goals for the fall

Emma Hall, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Editor
September 3, 2021

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion editor, Emma Hall, introduces our newest section with goals for increasing diversity in The State Hornet’s coverage.

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

University chose two officers from Sac County Sheriff’s Office after nationwide search

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

After the announcement about Chief Mark Iwasa’s retirement, Sacramento State has selected three candidates to potentially replace him in the fall. This week, members of the university community met Deputy Chief of Rutgers University police Michael Rein, Sacramento County Sheriff Captain Todd Henry and Sacramento County Sheriff Deputy Chet Madison Jr.

Nursing students urge Sac State to cover tuition for classes missed in pandemic

Students seek $1,850 in summer expenses

Emma Hall and Michael Pacheco
May 14, 2021

Nursing students at Sacramento State sent a letter addressed to Sac State President Robert Nelsen on Wednesday asking for the university to pay for their $1,850 worth of summer tuition for classes the cohort was previously unable to take due to COVID-19.

Where did all that money go?: A breakdown of $63.8 million HEERF II funds

Funds allocated to IRT, virtual teaching and student direct deposits

Emma Hall
May 7, 2021

President Robert Nelsen announced Wednesday that Sacramento State will be receiving $20 million in the third installment of Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF III) funds with an additional...

54% of Sac State classes scheduled to have in-person components

Official reopening schedule for fall 2021 released

Emma Hall
April 26, 2021

Sacramento State released their official reopening schedule for fall 2021 through a SacSend email by President Robert Nelsen on Monday.

Native American ethnic studies chair recounts higher education journey

Truly a Tolowa woman

Emma Hall
April 13, 2021

Annette Reed, one of 18 Native American faculty members at Sacramento State, has become a mentor and inspiration for Native American students at Sac State.

Sac State AAPI community members respond to nationwide anti-Asian attacks

'We do not stay quiet in a time of abuse'

Emma Hall
March 30, 2021

Asian American and Pacific Islander faculty, staff and students are calling for change following the Atlanta shooting on March 16 that killed six Asian women, as well as the increase in anti-Asian attacks.

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.

Sac State permanently closes vision center, optometry services eliminated

Students petition for services to reopen

Emma Hall
February 18, 2021

With the vision center’s closure in December 2020, students are left to rely on outside services in lieu of low-cost eye exams.

Author Feminista Jones talks social media activism at Sac State virtual event

‘Black liberation is about us fighting for our rights’

Emma Hall
February 17, 2021

Feminista Jones, author of “Reclaiming Our Space: How Black Feminists are Changing the World from Tweets to the Streets,” spoke at a virtual Sac State event about Black liberation and social media activism.

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

Sac State students should be able to start getting the vaccine in March or April, says Ed Mills

Emma Hall
February 4, 2021

Sac State is administering the Pfizer vaccine to healthcare students, faculty and staff in the Brown Bag Room in the Student Union, alongside getting ready to vaccinate the general population of the university community by March or April.

Emma Hall, news editor