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The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor
The large display of a judge put up by demonstrators in the library quad near Santa Clara Hall Oct. 11, 2023. Members of the Carpenters Local Union 46 handed out flyers alleging wage theft by contractors being considered for Student Housing Project III.

Carpenters’ union expresses concerns with upcoming student housing project’s contractor

Michael Pepper and Analah Wallace November 8, 2023
The Carpenters’ Local Union 46 alleges wage theft against Brown Construction amidst Sacramento State’s selection of a contractor for the housing department’s Student Housing Project III.
The inside of Santa Clara Hall. Sac State plans to replace the hall if a $15 billion bond is approved by voters in March.

Sac State’s Santa Clara Hall to be replaced if voters pass bill

Victor Corral Martinez October 25, 2019

With a $15 billion bond measure up for a vote in March 2020, Sacramento State could see a maximum of $86 million in bond fund and plans to renovate and replace outdated infrastructure. California Gov....

Traffic leaving Sac State. The school sold 17,278 student permits this semester and has 9,990 student spots.

Sac State parking by the numbers: More permits issued than spaces

Tracy Holmes September 30, 2019

It’s no secret finding parking is difficult for students who drive to Sacramento State — part of the problem might be the university selling more parking permits than it has parking spaces. Every...

Construction at Academy 65. The housing complex, located on 65th St. Across from Elvas Ave., has had to delay move-in dates by over three weeks.

‘Situational homelessness’: 286 residents still awaiting move-in at apartments near Sac State

Margherita Beale and Jordan Silva-Benham August 30, 2019

The 286 residents who are still awaiting move-in at Academy65, an apartment complex near Sacramento State primarily aimed at students, were asked to sign a lease addendum and general release Thursday,...

Construction at Academy 65. The housing complex, located on 65th St. Across from Elvas Ave., has had to delay move-in dates by over three weeks.

Apartments near Sac State delay move-in for 286 residents

Jordan Silva-Benham, news editor August 26, 2019

The newest student housing complex near Sacramento State delayed the move-in day by more than three weeks after the start of the semester due to construction issues. Academy 65, located on 65th St....

Construction equipment at the partially completed Hornet Drive off-ramp Friday. Caltrans expects the off-ramp to be open but not complete Monday morning.

Highway 50 off-ramp to Hornet Drive expected to be open Monday

Will Coburn, podcast editor August 24, 2019

The Highway 50 off-ramp to Hornet Drive is expected to be open Monday morning, according to Caltrans, however, Sacramento State recommends students plan ahead and give themselves extra time to commute. According...

Crews work on the the University Union expansion and Science II construction projects at Sacramento State on Friday, Nov. 30. Construction costs on campus have been up and coming for the past two years.

Major Sac State construction projects total over $206 million

Luis Platero February 6, 2019

Sacramento State has been under construction since 2017, adding five new buildings that have cost the university roughly $206 million. The projects include the new Ernest E. Tschannen Science Complex,...

Construction began for what was then called Science II on Oct. 22, 2017. Now dubbed the Ernest E. Tschannen Science Complex, the site will feature a planetarium and brand-new science buildings.

EDITORIAL: Sac State needs renovation, not construction

State Hornet Editorial Board February 6, 2019

It’s no secret that Sacramento State has been a full-time construction zone for as long as anyone can remember. Physical change is a crucial aspect of developing as an institution. For a university...

The glass walls of the Games Room looking into into the building from the walkway just outside on Feb. 6. The Games Room was one of the projects under construction during the University Union renovations.

University Union’s Games Room set to reopen this semester

Milan Cabebe February 6, 2019

Sacramento State’s new and improved Games Room will be back and open for business later this semester, according to University Union officials. This popular spot has been under construction and hidden...

Sac State gymnastics will soon practice at this location on Folsom Blvd less than one mile from school. The gymnastics team currently practices in Elk Grove.

Sac State gymnastics moving to newly-purchased $4.5 million facility

Thomas Frey, sports editor February 5, 2019

Sacramento State has bought a building on Folsom Blvd. for $4.5 million that will become the gymnastics team’s new training facility. For the past seven years, the Hornets have practiced nearly 19...

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