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Sac State announces Erika Cameron as new provost

Jan 15, 2025 | statehornet.com | Jada Portillo

Sacramento State announced Erika Cameron as the new provost and senior vice president advisor for academic affairs Monday after a 3 year, nationwide search. Carlos Nevarez, the current interim provost, has filled the role for the last three years after the leave of the former provost, Steve Perez, in 2021. Cameron has served as provost and vice president for academic and student affairs at Palo Alto University since 2021.
Annual Causeway Classic Blood Drive returns to the hive

Nov 15, 2024 | statehornet.com | Jada Portillo

Categories: Hornets and Aggies face off outside the field The Annual Causeway Classic Blood Drive competition between University of California, Davis and Sacramento State returns from Nov. 18-20 in the University Ballroom. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sac State students are able to donate to a blood drive hosted by Vitalant. The school that collects the most pints of blood receives a trophy that has the name of the school engraved throughout the decades.
BREAKING: Sac State to host winter commencement at Golden 1 Center

Sep 19, 2024 | statehornet.com | Jada Portillo

Categories: Originally planned to take place in The WELL’s new Event Center In a campus-wide email Thursday, Sacramento State President Luke Wood announced the winter 2024 commencement will be held at the Golden 1 Center on Dec. 14. Wood originally announced the return of winter commencement on May 24, set to be hosted in The WELL’s new Event Center. In his email, Wood said winter commencement will be held in the Event Center next year.
Mia Settles-Tidwell bids farewell to Sac State

May 10, 2024 | statehornet.com | Jada Portillo

Vice President of Inclusive Excellence and University Diversity Officer Mia Settles-Tidwell’s farewell letter sent to The State Hornet on April 28, reflects on her two and a half years at Sacramento State. Settles-Tidwell has been at Sac State since November 2021 when she started as vice president of Inclusive Excellence, implementing the beginning stages of the Antiracism and Inclusive Campus Plan that will be in effect for the next five years.
Are eBikes Allowed at Your College in California? Depends on Where You Go to School

Apr 30, 2024 | cyclingwest.com | Christina Chkarboul |Jada Portillo

By Christina Chkarboul and Jada PortilloNovember 20, 2023, Updated December 11, 2023Electric bikes and scooters can be spotted in most major cities in the United States, zooming past their non-motorized counterparts and pedestrians. Despite the devices’ rising popularity, colleges across California can’t come to a consensus on just what to do about them. Some campuses allow students to ride both e-bikes and e-scooters, while others only allow one or restrict them to certain zones.
It’s Sanrio season: How to hunt for your favorite characters

Apr 3, 2024 | statehornet.com | Jada Portillo

The Sanrio characters have had fanatics in a craze for many years over buying and collecting items with their favorite characters on them. Sanrio is a popular Japanese company featuring memorable icons such as Hello Kitty, Kuromi, My Melody, Keroppi, Cinnamoroll, Chococat, LittleTwinStars and many more. The variety of characters leaves something that will fit everyone’s aesthetic and vibe.
Must read books for Black History Month

Feb 21, 2024 | statehornet.com | Jada Portillo

Finding a book to read can be hard, but to relieve that stress here is a list of five Black authors and their novels, to add to your list, with genres such as thriller, romance and fiction there is something for everyone to enjoy. “My Sister, The Serial Killer” by Oyinkan BraithwaiteFor those who love the thriller and crime genre, this story will be the one for you.
The Collegian — Male suspect sought in Budd parking lot robbery

Nov 30, 2023 | deltacollegian.net | Jada Portillo

A phone robbery occurred on Nov. 10 at 5:10 p.m. while the male victim was passing through Budd 1 parking lot. The robbery was reported three minutes after the incident which notified students and faculty through a Mustang Alert. On Nov. 10 the campus was closed due to Veterans Day. The male victim, identified as a Delta College student, was walking through Budd 1 parking lot when the unidentified male suspect approached the victim from behind and demanded the victim’s cell phone.
The Collegian — Snow in San Joaquin County: a rare sight

Nov 30, 2023 | deltacollegian.net | Jada Portillo

If you’re like me, the only place you know where it snows is Lake Tahoe, otherwise that snow seems to be a myth in some parts of California. For those in San Joaquin County, we are faced with driving about three or more hours to just see some snow. Is the drive worth it? Prepare to slip and make multiple gas stops, but the pictures are worth it.
Flavored Kids Medication

Nov 29, 2023 | laist.com | Shreya Agrawal |Christina Chkarboul |Jada Portillo

Topline: Parents say flavored medication can help ensure their kids finish a prescription. Far fewer California pharmacies are offering that service as they await new rules from a state regulator. Why it matters: Medicines that are commonly flavored include flu syrups, like Tamiflu, and various antibiotic prescriptions, including amoxicillin and Augmentin. Parents are worried about the change, especially as respiratory diseases and infections become more prevalent during the winter.