Newsletter AD Fall 2025
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The State Hornet
Newsletter AD Fall 2025
The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet
Vanessa Gomez

Vanessa Gomez, News Staffer

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Vanessa Gomez is a senior majoring in journalism. This is her third semester at The State Hornet and her first semester as a news staffer, having previously been a staffer for the visuals and multimedia sections. She previously was the news editor at San Joaquin Delta College’s student newspaper, The Collegian, for two semesters. She is also an intern at EdSource’s California Student Journalism Corps.

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Art from the “Stop The Hate” showcase May 12, 2026. The exhibit, which has existed since spring 2022, gives Asian studies students a place to tell their stories. (Graphic created in Canva by Vanessa Gomez)

Celebrating stories and discussing issues beyond AAPI Heritage Month

With a long, complicated history in California, Sac State’s AAPI community finds joy
Vanessa Gomez, News Staffer
June 1, 2026
May was Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. The State Hornet looks at how the university highlights and supports this community, while expanding on the different ways to continue supporting marginalized communities.
Participants holding signs during the Out of the Darkness Walk Thursday, April 16, 2026. The walk took nearly 900 registered people through campus to show support for suicide prevention.

15th Out of the Darkness Walk unites campus despite windy weather

The event raised over $16,000 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Vanessa Gomez, News Staffer
April 21, 2026
Sacramento State’s 15th annual Out of the Darkness Walk was held on Thursday, April 17. Nearly 900 people registered to show their support and respect for suicide preventions. A resource fair before the walk featured organizations from both in and outside Sac State.
Tres panelistas del Programa de Asistencia Universitaria para Migrantes (CAMP) hablaron con decenas de estudiantes en el evento “Sembrando Sueños” en el Complejo Científico Tschannen el miércoles 1 de abril de 2026. Más de la mitad de los estudiantes presentes dijeron haber trabajado en el campo y muchos de los demás tienen familiares que son trabajadores agrícolas. (Gráfico creado en Canva por Melina DeBolt)

‘Alimentamos a Estados Unidos’: La Universidad Estatal de Sacramento celebra la Semana de Concientización sobre los Trabajadores Agrícolas

La Semana de Concientización sobre los Trabajadores Agrícolas se celebró desde la última semana de marzo hasta principios de abril
Madeline Garcia, Vanessa Gomez, and Melanie Arechiga
April 5, 2026
Sacramento State organizó eventos y una campaña de recogida de alimentos enlatados para reconocer los sacrificios y luchas de los trabajadores agrícolas. La Semana de Concientización sobre los Trabajadores Agrícolas comenzó el lunes 30 de marzo y finalizó el viernes 3 de abril.
Victoria Acevedo, Belle Beglinger and Zion Fozo participating in the Hornet Cup Open Impromptu and Open Drama speech events on March 21, 2026. (Graphic made in Canva by Vanessa Gomez)

Forensics students break a neg at Sac State’s Hornet Cup

Speech and debate tournament featured students from 20 different schools
Vanessa Gomez, News Staffer
March 25, 2026
The 2026 Nicholas F. Burnett Hornet Cup wrapped up Sunday, March 22. Multiple speech and debate events were held across campus, giving participants a chance to hone their public speaking and improvisation skills.

Assembly Bill 1460: A Five-Year Retrospective

The assembly bill that made ethnic studies a graduation requirement for all CSUs turns five this year
Vanessa Gomez and Nojixa Anacleto
November 14, 2025
The State Hornet asks Sacramento State faculty about their time teaching ethnic studies in the five years since it became a requirement. We also take a brief look at the history of ethnic studies and how it's intertwined with the history of California’s public education.

Dancing Through Heritage: Sac State students and alumni spotlight the significance of folklórico

Inside the studio, we uncover the history and the message behind the importance of the cultural dance
Vanessa Gomez, Nojixa Anacleto, and Nathalie Thomas
October 16, 2025
The State Hornet visited Ballet Folklorico Nube De Oro, a studio based in Sacramento taught by artistic director Osvaldo Ramírez Vidales, a current professor at Sacramento State. Ballet Folkorico is also home to many Sac State students and alumni.
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