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A performer at Sac State’s Hmong New Year celebration playing a Qeej on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. A Qeej is a bamboo pipe instrument used in the Hmong culture, it is known to be played during funerals, weddings, rituals and more.  (Photo courtesy of Project HMONG)

[Photo] Introducing Hmong New Year and its importance

Madison Duong, Staffer
November 2, 2023

A performer at Sac State’s Hmong New Year celebration playing a Qeej on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. A Qeej is a bamboo pipe instrument used in the Hmong culture, it is known to be played during funerals,...

Graduates during Spring 2017 Commencement Ceremony at Golden 1 Center

[Photo] CSU aims to increase graduation rate by removing remedial courses

Vu Chau
August 30, 2017

Graduates during Spring 2017 Commencement Ceremony at Golden 1 Center

Yvonne Alexander, left, presents the Isaiah Alexander Award to Sacramento State student Chantiera Conley on July 9, at the Black & White Gala in the University Union Redwood Room. The award was given to the student who has overcome adversity and special circumstances while pursuing academics. (Photo by Nicole Fowler)

Project Optimism celebrates members with first Black & White Gala

Nicole Fowler
July 14, 2017

Project Optimism Inc., a Sacramento-based non-profit, held its inaugural Black & White Gala on July 9 at the University Union to recognize contributions made by its members and award them with scholarships. The...

Pubic Relations major Lyka Manalo participates in the question-and-answer portion of the first Millennial Caucus Tuesday in The Well's Terrace Suite at Sac State (Photo by Nicole Fowler)

Students, legislators discuss educational concerns at First Millennial Caucus

Nicole Fowler
June 30, 2017

Over 80 Sacramento State staff, students and community members attended the first Millennial Caucus Tuesday in The WELL’s Terrace Suite. The town hall-styled gathering was a place for legislators to...

Emily Infeld (far left) begins the women's 10,000-meter run with fellow competitors Thursday at Sacramento State's Hornet Stadium. Infeld finished in second place with an overall time of 31:22.67. (Photo by Nicole Fowler)

GALLERY: Hornet Stadium hosts USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships

Nicole Fowler
June 26, 2017

Sacramento State hosted the 2017 USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships from June 22-25 at Hornet Stadium. Check out our photo gallery of the four-day event that drew nearly 30,000 spectators to Sacramento. [su_carousel...

Aspiring filmmakers and broadcast journalists experience hands-on at the 28th annual Student Educational Video Awards Night on Wednesday April 19 in Sacramento State University Union Ballroom. (Photo by Nicole Fowler)

Sacramento’s young aspiring filmmakers honored at 28th annual SEVA ceremony

Nicole Fowler
April 21, 2017

Lights, camera, action. The University Union Ballroom was filled with aspiring filmmakers Wednesday for the 28th annual Student Educational Video Awards that celebrates their creative achievements. Talents...

Crowd members take to the dance floor during intermission at the 4th Annual Capitol City Stroll-Off April 7 in the University Union Ballroom. (Photo by Nicole Fowler)

Gallery: Greek organizations host dance-off for March Of Dimes

Nicole Fowler
April 10, 2017

The fourth annual Capitol City Stroll-Off competition brought together some of Sacramento State’s most historic fraternities for an evening of competitive dance in support of a cause. As a part of...

Kenny the Dancing Man poses with Concerts in the Park fans at its official launch party on March 30 at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Sacramento. The event was held to announce bands set to perform every Friday at the park between May and July. (Photo by Nicole Fowler)

2017 Concerts in the Park’s bands announced at launch party

Nicole Fowler
April 4, 2017

With summer just around the corner and temperatures warming up, many Sacramentans and college students are looking for some fun to bask in the sun. During the months of May through July, the Cesar...

Attendees Devika Waland, left, Austin Smiley, center, and LaSal Garcia share a moment during Ange Gardien's launch party on March 11 at Country Club Lanes in Sacramento. (Photo by Nicole Fowler)

Sacramento State student launches fashion line

Nicole Fowler
March 22, 2017

Loud music could be heard from outside and college students could be seen hanging about, but this was not your typical college party. To commemorate its newfound success in the fashion industry, Ange...

LaSal Garcia, a Sacramento State student and the CEO and founder of Ange Gardien, models a T-shirt and hate from his upcoming fashion line outside of the University Union. (Photo courtesy of LaSal Garcia)

Cancer survivor, Sac State student LaSal Garcia brings style to Sacramento

Nicole Fowler
March 9, 2017

At 13 years old, LaSal Garcia had his entire life ahead of him and the possibilities seemed as if they were endless — before tragedy struck. While still in eighth grade, Garcia was diagnosed with...

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