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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
CFA announced a date for a strike in December on Thursday, Nov. 9th, 2023. For some students, the strike brings worry to both their academics and careers. (Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum)

Higher stakes for higher education: Students worry about strike impact

Michaela Graves and Jenn Galinato November 17, 2023
With a potential faculty strike looming, some Sac State students are left both worried and wondering how they’ll be able to finish the academic term successfully.
The California Faculty Association and other protestors stand outside the California State University’s Chancellors Office in Long Beach, California Wednesday Sept. 13, 2023. The CSU Board of Trustees approved a multi-year 6% tuition increase beginning fall 2024. (Photo courtesy of Michael Lee-Chang)

BREAKING: CSU Board of Trustees approves tuition increase proposal

Analah Wallace and Jenn Galinato September 13, 2023
The California State University Board of Trustees voted to pass the proposed five-year tuition increase.
The California State Auditor releases a report on the California State University’s handling of sexual harassment allegations Tuesday, July 18, 2023. The report found the CSU had mishandled several investigations, including closing cases without formal investigations that warranted them. (Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum)

State audit finds CSU mishandled sexual harassment investigations

Jacob Peterson July 18, 2023
An audit of the California State University found severe mishandling of sexual harassment investigations.
The Office of Equal Opportunity in Del Norte Hall, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. According to the Title IX assessment report for Sacramento State, many students were not aware where the office is located on campus.

CSU Title IX report reveals system-wide problems

Jacob Peterson and Chris Woodard July 17, 2023
The assessment found issues with California State University’s understaffing and lack of consistent guidelines.
Mildred García will be the 11th Chancellor of the CSU following an open session of the board, Wednesday, July 12, 2023. García has served as president of CSU Fullerton and CSU Dominguez Hills. (Graphic created in Canva by Jacob Peterson, photo courtesy of calstate.edu)

BREAKING: CSU Board of Trustees announces new Chancellor

Jacob Peterson July 12, 2023
The California State University Board of Trustees selects Mildred García as the new chancellor of the CSU.
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 governors 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.
(L-R) Christopher Towler, Rose Soza War Soldier, Timothy Fong and Secretary of State Shirley Weber were sitting in Hinde Auditorium on Sept. 28, 2022 during the Voting Rights Town Hall. The panel discussed topics such as the history of voting and the importance of understanding voting as not only a right, but a responsibility.

Secretary of State educates students on voter suppression

Justine Chahal September 29, 2022
The dangers of voter suppression. Secretary of State Shirley Weber visits the university to spread information on voting and encourage students to cast their ballots.
Fourth-year exercise science major Natallie Melgoza (left) and  fourth-year pre-medicine major Paola Garcia (right) pose by the Sac State library on Sept. 20, 2022. The two women are the founders of the Girl Gains chapter at Sac State.

Sac State club empowers female strength in the gym

Jacob Peterson September 29, 2022
Sac State’s Girl Gains chapter is helping women feel empowered in and out of the gym
Third-year photography student Cait Nelson reads in her American River Courtyard dorm on Sept. 14, 2022. Some waitlisted students remain in study lounges while awaiting a dorm to become available, but there are limited lounges.

Sac State students remain on housing waitlists longer than anticipated

Justine Chahal September 16, 2022
Sac State students remain on housing waitlists longer than anticipated due to a surge in enrollment for the Fall semester.
President Joe Biden announced a student loan relief plan last week hoping to help borrowers across the nation by cutting down their student debt. Students at Sac State are uncertain if they will be recipients of this new plan. (Photo by Shane T. McCoy / CC BY 2.0 / Graphic created on Canva by Kamelia Varasteh).

Biden announces student loan relief plan, cancels up to $20,000

Kamelia Varasteh, news editor September 3, 2022

It is no lie that college can become challenging to pay for, especially for low-income students. However, help could be on the way for students with student loans as President Joe Biden announced up to...

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