Rahul Lal

[Photo] Nelsen’s 2022 Spring Address: Anti-Racism, COVID and a “Healing Campus”

Odin Rasco
January 22, 2022

Sacramento State University President Robert Nelsen addresses students in the University Union about COVID-19 policies on campus on Sept. 3, 2020. In his address on Jan. 21, 2022, Nelsen discussed continuing...

[Photo] Faculty Senate approves establishment of ethnic studies requirement at Sac State

Eric Jaramishian
April 1, 2021

(File photo) Criminal Justice major Neelam Bandhu advocates for the passing of AB 1460, a bill which will require CSU students to complete an ethnic studies course as part of their GE requirements Feb....

[Photo] 2020: Year in Photos

Patrick Posuniak, visuals editor
December 31, 2020

An Antifa Sacramento supporter gets their eyes cleaned out by Sacramento Street EMS, a volunteer medical organization, after getting bear maced during a confrontation against Trump supporters and demonstrators...

[Photo] Sac State alumnus aims to inspire with his ‘ABAS’ clothing brand

Milan Cabebe
December 7, 2020

Farouq Gidado, founder and owner of ABAS Clothing, poses on K Street in Downtown Sacramento Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. The acronym ABAS stands for “always be about something," which Gidado's childhood friend...

[Photo] Candlelight vigil held for two teens killed at Arden Fair Mall

Isabelle Juarez
December 2, 2020

The vigil for the late Dewayne James Jr., 19, located at the scene of where he was shot at the exit of Forever 21 in the Arden Fair shopping center in Sacramento, CA Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2020. Jaysa Harrison,...

[Photo] Pro-Trump protesters and counter-protesters clash outside Capitol

Mercy Sosa and TJ Martinez
November 15, 2020

A counter-protester comforts and assists Loretta Reddog after she was pepper sprayed by Trump supporters during and altercation with protesters dressed as members of the far-right organization Proud Boys...

MULTIMEDIA: Trump supporters protest vote counts in California

Sara Nevis, Dominic Vitiello, and Rahul Lal
November 8, 2020

Trump supporters rallied in downtown Sacramento Saturday, calling for recounts of votes in California and battleground states following the announcement that Joe Biden is the new president-elect.

MULTIMEDIA: Scenes from early voting and Election Day in Sacramento

Rahul Lal, Sara Nevis, Patrick Posuniak, Dominic Vitiello, and Garry Singh
November 3, 2020

EARLY VOTING Scenes from the Golden 1 Center, Campus Commons, The East Jay Building, Sacramento County Administration Building and The WELL The touch screen booths at the voting center at the Golden...

[Photo] The State Hornet Voter Guide 2020

November 5, 2020

"Joe Biden" by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0, "Donald Trump" by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. Photo Illustration by Rahul Lal.

[Photo] FAQ: All about Measure C on Sacramento’s ballot

Colby Case
October 22, 2020

Measure C if passed, would establish an elected rent control board that would regulate rent for affected units and limit the ability of landlords to terminate leases, according to the impartial analysis...

[Photo] FAQ: All about Measure A on Sacramento’s ballot

Samaha Samy
October 22, 2020

Mayor Darrell Steinberg speaks to protesters outside of La Cosecha at Cesar Chavez Plaza in Sacramento, California, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. Steinberg supports Measure A which would change the cities governing...

[Photo] OPINION: ASI President’s resignation was disgraceful

Jordan Parker
October 19, 2020

Former ASI president Christian Landaverde said the COVID-19 campus closure at the end of his presidency shifted his focus towards his other career goals. Landaverde said he stepped down to study for his...

[Photo] Experts explain: California propositions, what they’ll cost

Jenna Cooper
October 15, 2020

Staff of the Legislative Analyst’s Office explained the 2020 California ballot initiatives in a virtual event Tuesday evening hosted by the Sacramento Public Library and the Project for an Informed Electorate...

[Photo] OPINION: Congratulations LeBron, but you’re still not the GOAT

Jordan Parker
October 13, 2020

"File:LeBron James Lakers.jpg" by All-Pro Reels is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0, "File:Phil Jackson Lipofsky.JPG" by Steve Lipofsky www.Basketballphoto.com is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo Illustration...

[Photo] Former ASI president Christian Landaverde says resignation was due to COVID-19 campus closure

Camryn Dadey and Michael Pacheco
October 12, 2020

Former ASI president Christian Landaverde and executive vice president Jennifer Gross resigned from their positions on March 13, 2020. Landaverde said he decided to step down due to the COVID-19 pandemic...

[Photo] EDITORIAL: Great, we had an anti-racism convocation — here’s what Sac State needs to do next

State Hornet Editorial Board
October 8, 2020

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[Photo] THE LO-DOWN: Let’s talk about ‘the ick’ and ‘ghosting’

Lauren Vannucci
October 5, 2020

Graphic made in Canva.

[Photo] Sac State Career Center gives tips to prepare for virtual career fair

Brandon Bailey
October 1, 2020

The Career Center held a preparation workshop to provide tips to succeed at its upcoming virtual career fair Oct. 6-7. Graphic made in Canva.

[Photo] Former Sac State football player finds a new calling

Jason Gallardo
September 25, 2020

Former Sac State football player Dariyn Choates said he started his clothing line, ONBS, in part because seeing his father become an entrepreneur inspired him to create his own business. Photo by Shaun...

[Photo] This week in Hornet sports history: Week of 9/21

Emmely Ramirez
September 21, 2020

Flash back to the week of !0/4 in Hornets sports history.

[Photo] REVIEW: Halloween Horror Recommendations: ‘Lake Mungo’

Bradley Hinkson
September 17, 2020

Graphic made in Canva by Rahul Lal.

[Photo] New ethnic studies requirement signed into law by Gov. Newsom

Gerardo Zavala and Isabelle Juarez
September 16, 2020

A demonstrator holds a sign advocating for AB 1460 in the University Union at a Faculty Senate meeting Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. Sacramento State's Faculty Senate discussed the ethnic studies department’s...

[Photo] Sac State launches support center for first-generation students

Samaha Samy and Gavin Rock
September 8, 2020

The new Center for First-Generation Student Initiatives hosted a virtual launch on Tuesday Sept. 8, 2020 to welcome students who identify as first-generation. The center will provide support and services...

[Photo] PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Voice of Youth founder Berry Accius discusses activism, police defunding

Sara Nevis and Robbie Pierce
September 8, 2020

[Photo] 8 Sac State faculty accounts compromised in phishing attack

Kylie Robison
September 4, 2020

Graphic by Rahul Lal.

[Photo] President Nelsen talks Sac State anti-racism plan, budget cuts at virtual fall address

Mercy Sosa, news editor
September 3, 2020

Sac State President Robert S. Nelsen addresses the audience on the efforts on the university's behalf on handling COVID-19 at the University Union on Wednesday, March 4. On Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, Nelsen...

[Photo] PODCAST: How coronavirus will affect the campus this fall

Madeleine Beck, Max Connor, and Robbie Pierce
September 3, 2020

[Photo] CRIME MAP: 33 crimes committed at Sac State over summer

Chris Wong, news editor
September 2, 2020

Every week The State Hornet compiles crimes recorded in the campus crime log into a map detailing their location and current status.

[Photo] Golden State Killer sentenced to life without parole in historic hearing at Sac State

Madeleine Beck, managing editor
August 21, 2020

Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer discusses the jail cell footage of Joseph DeAngelo at Sacramento State on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020. Spitzer discussed the notion of DeAngelo faking frailty to...

[Photo] Golden State Killer suspect pleads guilty in hearing at Sac State

Madeleine Beck, Managing Editor
June 29, 2020

Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer shares the emotional setbacks regarding Joseph DeAngelo's case at a press conference after DeAngelo's hearing in the University Union at Sacramento State on...

[Photo] OPINION: Give Black people reparations

Jordan Parker
June 24, 2020

Graphic based on illustration by Mohamed Assan. Overlay by texture library Poliigon.

[Photo] FAQ: What you need to know about the ethnic studies bill, AB 1460

Magaly Muñoz
April 18, 2020

A sign created by supporters of AB 1460 lies by demonstrators as Sacramento State's Faculty Senate discusses the bill's process further on March 5 in the University Union's Green & Gold Room.

[Photo] Sac State junior sprinter ends indoor season with all-Big Sky honors

Allisyn Mayhew
April 2, 2020

Sac State junior sprinter Mikayla Revera poses on the track at Hornet Stadium on March 10. Revera finished the indoor season with career bests in the 200 and 400 races.

[Photo] Sac State Faculty Senate meets to discuss online class transition amid coronavirus concerns

Magaly Muñoz
March 12, 2020

Provost Steve Perez in the University Union at Sac State on Thursday, March 12, 2020. He fielded questions from the Faculty Senate on the handling of future virtual instruction, as the university shifts...

[Video] #SacStateSays: ‘When did you last wash your hands?’

Are you worried about the coronavirus?

Kelly Kiernan, multimedia editor
March 10, 2020

In light of the COVID-19 disease, the coronavirus has been a recurrent topic at Sacramento State and in the community. The University plans to remain open as of now according to president Robert T....

Rahul Lal, visuals editor