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The ‘Red Zone’ is the time on college campuses between dorm move-in and Thanksgiving break when sexual assaults are more likely to occur. Sacramento State has multiple resources to support survivors. (Graphic created in Canva by Analah Wallace)

Continued vigilance: campus safety challenges beyond the ‘Red Zone’

Michael Pepper, Staffer November 21, 2023
“Are you safe on this campus?” is a question Sac State needs to answer during the ‘Red Zone’ timeframe
A scooter and bike properly locked up at the stairs by Sequoia Hall in the campus provided spots Thursday, Sept. 26, 2023. Multiple accounts of various types of theft continue to be reported to the Sacramento State Police according to the CSUS crime log.

Upsurge in electric scooter theft is cause for concern among students

Analah Wallace, Staffer October 9, 2023
The Sac State Police Department warns students to take extra care of their transport as on-campus bike and scooter thefts rise.
 First-year social work major Keana Quintero outside of River Front Center on Tuesday, Nov. 15. Quintero said she has become more aware of her surroundings since the reporting of the sexual assaults.

Students are more cautious after multiple sexual assaults on campus

Jacob Peterson and Hailey Valdivia November 16, 2022
Students said they would like to see more security and lighting on campus.
Jamie Gerigk stands in front of WEAVE in Downtown Sacramento Thursday, Nov. 10 2022. Gerigk is the Master of Social Work and Chief Program Officer for the non-profit organization at Sacramento State and says the organization’s services are offered to all students and faculty.

FAQ: WEAVE and Office of Equal Opportunity, what’s the difference?

Dominique Williams and Tierra Tilby November 16, 2022
Questions about WEAVE and Title IX answered
(L-R) Alexandra Boyd practices the moves she learned during the self defense class at The WELL while Vic Vinson watches on Nov. 14, 2022. Boyd said she finally decided to sign up for the self-defense class after the recent surge of sexual assault cases at Sac State.

Sac State offers free self-defense classes

Stacy Hanson, news staffer November 16, 2022
‘I feel safer in my body after completing the class’: Sac State students take self-defense classes in light of recent occurrences of sexual assault on campus.
BREAKING: Women videotaped at bathroom in University Union

BREAKING: Women videotaped at bathroom in University Union

Julie Blunt November 7, 2022

A woman was videotaped in the restroom of the University Union at around 9:30 this morning, according to a press release sent by Sacramento State Police Department to students Monday at noon “The...

The State Capitol on Friday, Oct. 21. Assembly Bill 2282 was first read on Feb. 16, and had to  go through committees and amendments before making its way to the governor's desk. (Graphic created in Canva by Mercy Sosa)

Recent legislation looks to deter antisemitic vandalism

Jacob Peterson and Gavin Hudson October 29, 2022
Assembly Bill 2282 expands the list of locations where hate symbols can be criminalized.
Third-year political science major Lupita Rios sits on-campus on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. The recent incidents of sexual assault and battery over the past month have made Rios hesitant to make use of services on campus that she has in the past.

Students concerned about safety following sexual assaults at Sac State

Justine Chahal and Jacob Peterson October 20, 2022
After the recent sexual assault and battery cases, students said they do not feel safe being on campus. Sac State has emergency resources available, but some students feel that these services could be better.
Second-year business major Shelly Zalezniak stands in front of the Riverfront Center on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. Zalezniak said students outside of her club reached out to her after the swastikas were found, showing support for the Jewish community on campus.

‘An attack on us is an attack on everybody’: Facing antisemitism in Sacramento

Kamelia Varasteh, news editor September 20, 2022
Following the multiple swastikas that were found around the Sacramento area in recent weeks, organization leaders speak out about the impact the incidents have left on their communities.
CRIME MAP: An assault, another bike part theft reported at Sac State

CRIME MAP: An assault, another bike part theft reported at Sac State

Erick Salgado April 15, 2020

Every week The State Hornet compiles crimes recorded in the campus crime log into a map detailing their location and current status. Three crimes were reported in the Sacramento State Police Department’s...

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