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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 Sacramento State Police Department responded to a call of a fire near Riverview Hall, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Currently, police believe the fire was set intentionally. (Graphic created in Canva by Chris Woodard, Photo courtesy of Sacramento State Police Department)

BREAKING: Possible arson committed at Riverview Hall

Analah Wallace, Staffer November 7, 2023
Sac State Police responded to a call of a trash can fire at Riverview Hall, which they believe was set intentionally.
Sac State alumna Emmerald Evans was one of several students who went through the foster system. She said her ultimate goal was to become an attorney for foster youth, inspired by her own experience. (Profile photo: courtesy of Emmerald Evans. Background photo: Jacob Peterson. Graphic made in Canva by Kamelia Varasteh)

‘They’re going through higher education by themselves’ : The foster student experience

Jacob Peterson, news staffer December 3, 2022
Foster students represent an often ignored section of the campus community, facing unique challenges.
BREAKING: Police search for suspect following two reports of sexual assault

BREAKING: Police search for suspect following two reports of sexual assault

Kamelia Varasteh and Tierra Tilby October 6, 2022
The Sac State Police Department is searching for a suspect who they believe is connected to two separate reports of sexual assault.
Sacramento State’s annual Job & Internship Fair brought students into the University Union Ballroom on Sept. 27, 2022. The event gave Hornets the opportunity to meet with potential employers about internship and job opportunities in the greater Sacramento area. (Graphic made in Canva by Alexis Hunt)

Hornets for hire: Job and internship fair provides opportunity for student employment

Tierra Tilby September 28, 2022

Figuring out one’s future after college can be challenging for many students, especially given the expectation of having a job lined up post-graduation. However, Sacramento State hosted its annual Job...

Mendocino Hall is located on the east side of campus of Sacramento State as pictured on Sept. 22, 2022. In an interview with The State Hornet, Shelly Zalezniak, president of the Israeli-Jewish Association, said one of the two swastikas found on Sacramento State’s campus was close to her club table during club week.

Past swastika on campus found nearby Jewish student club table

Emma Hall, newsletter editor September 23, 2022
Club president says administration did not meet with Jewish student club after incident.
Sacramento State students, staff and faculty gather in the main quad on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the university’s founding. The campus community convenes in the grass to take the annual Swarm photo.

The diamond anniversary: Sac State celebrates 75 years

Justine Chahal September 22, 2022
Sac State celebrated its 75th diamond anniversary with entertainment, food and by taking the annual Swarm photo.
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...

Sac State professor Daniel Bethel stands between Caleveras and Alpine Hall holding the first four volumes of his comic Long John on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Bethel said he’s proud of these books because they reflect the two things he loves doing: English and art.

Sac State English professor by day, self-proclaimed ‘Comicker’ by night

Jack Freeman and Collin Houck May 17, 2022

On a cold night in 2001, Sac State professor Daniel Bethel laid in his bed having a dream that would change his life forever. “It was a super stylized comic-style dream,” Bethel said. “I had no...

Jasmine Joseph sits inside the University Library on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.  Joseph is one of many students who have struggled to find online options for next semester as Sac State hopes to bring more students back on campus.

‘Why are we going backwards?’ Students want more online options

Anh Nguyen and Stacy Hanson April 25, 2022

Online options have been a solution to many students and faculty while they reassess their priorities like taking care of their health, their family and adjusting their schedules and lifestyle during the...

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