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Margherita Beale

Margherita Beale, Editor-in-Chief

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Police responding to a man having a seizure outside of Sequoia hall on Wednesday. The man was taken to the hospital and later died, according to Jeannie Wong, vice president of University Communications.

Sac State student dies following apparent seizure on campus

Devin Ryan DeVore was a transfer student in his first year at the university
Margherita Beale, editor-in-chief
September 19, 2019

A Sacramento State student died after being rushed to the hospital following an apparent seizure in front of Sequoia Hall Wednesday, university officials said. According to Ed Mills, vice president...

Sacramento State is investigating a potential hazing incident after an anonymous person emailed The State Hornet and President Nelsen's interim chief of staff Cely Smart. The sender described the photo as depicting an imitation of 'the elephant walk,' a hazing practice where members stand in a line or circle and walk while holding the genitals of the person behind them.

2019 Sac State Greek troubles continue

A timeline of anonymous allegations and ongoing investigations
Margherita Beale and Kameron Schmid
February 20, 2019

Sparked by an anonymous email and others that followed, Sacramento State’s Greek life has faced investigation, scrutiny and even international attention since late January. Fraternities and sororities...

Sacramento State is investigating a potential hazing incident after an anonymous person emailed The State Hornet and President Nelsen's interim chief of staff Cely Smart. The sender described the photo as depicting an imitation of 'the elephant walk,' a hazing practice where members stand in a line or circle and walk while holding the genitals of the person behind them.

Sac State investigating fraternity after anonymous hazing tip

Delta Chi under review after anonymously sent photo depicts alleged hazing
Margherita Beale, managing editor
January 28, 2019

After an anonymous email was sent to both university administration and The State Hornet, Sacramento State is investigating an alleged hazing incident with the university’s chapter of the Delta Chi fraternity....

Three subjects reportedly stole a golf cart on Dec. 29 at approximately 7:30 p.m., driving it onto the Hornet Stadium track and football field. The suspects caused damage to the track, turf and fencing.

Suspects identified in Sac State golf cart theft

Three subjects reportedly caused damage to Hornet Stadium track and football field
Margherita Beale, managing editor
January 19, 2019

Three suspects were identified in a Dec. 29 golf cart theft that caused damage to Sacramento State’s Hornet Stadium track and football field. According to a Friday tweet from the Sacramento State...

Annie Mantsch reads an in memoriam speech in honor of nursing instructor Clay Abajian at Sacramento State's School of Nursing pinning ceremony Thursday in the University Union Ballroom. Abajian was one of two fatalities in a Nov. 15 plane crash in Redding, California.

Sac State instructor remembered at pinning ceremony

Speech was given in memory of Clay Abajian at School of Nursing’s graduation ceremony
Margherita Beale, managing editor
December 15, 2018

There was a notable absence as graduating nursing students gathered Thursday in the University Union Ballroom for Sacramento State’s School of Nursing pinning ceremony. Nursing pins are worn by nurses...

Sac State cancelled its game against Northern Arizona on Saturday after the air quality index reached 218. Sac State does not allow athletic events to take place if the air quality index is recorded above 200.

Sacramento distributing masks due to poor air quality

Specific masks are available at nearly all operational fire stations in the city
Margherita Beale, news editor
November 11, 2018

As air quality spiked at “very unhealthy” levels in Sacramento county today, the city is distributing respiratory masks for residents to use. Heavy wildfire smoke from the Camp Fire continues to...

Ashlyn Palmero, president of Sac State's rock climbing club, took first place in the USA Climbing Collegiate Local Season competition for northern California and Nevada.

Climbing her way to the top

Sac State’s rock climbing club president Ashlyn Palmero places first in competition
Margherita Beale
October 30, 2018

On the heels of winning the first two in a series of regional competitions, Ashlyn Palmero said what she likes most about rock climbing is the community and the culture. For Palmero, a graphic design...

Surviving emotional abuse: Emily Phipps

One Sac State student said her support system helped her through a toxic relationship
Margherita Beale
October 17, 2018

Emily Phipps said one of the moments she realized her relationship was toxic was while playing paintball. As Phipps and her boyfriend at the time, Justin, were playing paintball one day, she saw another...

Amy Alejandro dances her own choreographed routine to Justin Bieber's 'Life is Worth Living' at Yosemite Hall on Friday Oct. 12, 2018. Alejandro is a sexual assault survivor who uses dance as an outlet.

Dancer uses her craft as a healing mechanism

A Sac State student tells the story of how she came to express herself through dancing
Margherita Beale
October 16, 2018

For Sacramento State student Amy Alejandro, dancing is more than just a passion, but rather a means of distraction, expression, a coping mechanism and ultimately, a form of salvation. “Once I’m...

Sac State Alumna and Rwandan opposition leader Diane Shima Rwigara was released, along with her mother Adeline Rwigara, from a Rwandan jail Friday. Rwigara was arrested last year following an attempted presidential run against long-standing president Paul Kagame.

Sac State alumna released from Rwandan jail

Diane Rwigara was arrested last year following a presidential run against long-standing Rwandan President Paul Kagame
Margherita Beale
October 6, 2018

Sacramento State alumna Diane Shima Rwigara and her mother were released on bail Friday from a Rwandan prison after being arrested last September on charges of tax evasion, forgery and inciting “insurrection.” According...

Sacramento resident Milton Alcantara, 26, was identified as the suspect in the Sept. 19 shooting at Stingers Sports Pub. The bar is popular among Sac State students and is less than a mile away from campus.

Sacramento man arrested Sept. 19 after shooting at Stingers

The suspect fired multiple rounds into Stingers Sports Pub after a reported fight occurred
Margherita Beale
September 30, 2018

The name of the Sacramento man who was arrested in connection with the Sept. 19 shooting at Stingers Sports Pub — a bar popular among students — has been made public. Milton Alcantara, 26, was...

Artists such as Tame Impala, A$AP Rocky and more will perform at this year's Treasure Island Music Festival in Oakland. The lineup features 25 artists that will perform over the course of two days on Oct. 13 and 14.

A$AP Rocky, Tame Impala and more to perform at Oakland festival

Hip-hop, rock and electronic artists will be featured at the annual Treasure Island Music Festival in Oakland
Margherita Beale
September 27, 2018

Chart-topping and up-and-coming artists alike will perform in the eleventh annual Treasure Island Music Festival Oct. 13 and 14 at Middle Harbor Shoreline Park in Oakland. The two-day music festival...

Chris Webber will speak to Sacramento State students about achieving success during the Student Academic Success Day at noon on Monday, Sept. 24 in the University Union. Webber is a five-time NBA All-Star and former power forward for the Sacramento Kings.

Kings legend set to speak at Sac State

Chris Webber’s keynote speech will address Sac State students about achieving success
Margherita Beale
September 22, 2018

Five-time NBA All-Star and former Sacramento Kings power forward Chris Webber will speak at Sacramento State about achieving success on Monday at noon in the University Union. Webber will address Sac...

An arrest was made after shots were fired at Stingers Sports Pub Wednesday. The sports bar is popular among Sac State students and is less than a mile away from campus.

Shots fired at sports bar popular among Sac State students

Sacramento Police Department conducted a follow up investigation and an arrest was made Wednesday
Margherita Beale
September 19, 2018

An arrest was made after shots were fired early Wednesday morning at Stingers Sports Pub, a bar popular among Sacramento State Students. Officers responded to a report of a shooting at approximately...

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