We hope you’ve had a wonderful week returning to campus after spring break. Thanks for joining us in this edition of the ‘In Summary’ Newsletter to recap the recent coverage by The State Hornet. In this week’s line up we feature reporting of a near-campus shooting, a Sac State Say’s video on the most important women in student’s lives and notable women in the music industry.

A fatal shooting at the University/65th Street light rail station and carjacking on Folsom Boulevard ended with suspects eluding police on Thursday, March 21.

The shooting took place around 3 p.m. on Thursday March 21, during Sacramento State’s spring break. The Sacramento Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting shots fired and discovered 25-year-old Levell Murphy deceased at the scene.

Two other victims, a man and a woman, were injured and taken to local hospitals after the incident. During this time, Sac PD confirmed that the carjacking of a gray Honda Civic also took place by the light rail station.

Read the story by staffer Michael Pepper here.

Symphonies of success: Rising women in the music industry

Now more than ever Black, Indigenous and People of Color in the music industry are demonstrating success and breaking historical barriers while working their way to the top.

From indie to rap genres, these powerful BIPOC women, like The Marías, Mitski, Mxmtoon, T H R O N E and Victoria Monét, display celestial vocals and lyricism that leave a lasting impact in the music industry. 

If any of these BIPOC women artists catch your eye after reading, check them out on any of their offered streaming platforms. Make sure to turn up the volume, dance and sing while you enjoy these eclectic styles.

Read the story by Mia Huss here.

Sac State hosts showcase for progress of Antiracism & Inclusive Campus Action Plan

Students and faculty gathered in the Sacramento State University Union Ballroom for a showcase by the Division of Inclusive Excellence highlighting the progress of Antiracism and Inclusive Campus Action Plan on Monday March 25.

Vice President for the Division of Inclusive Excellence and University Diversity Officer, Mia Settles-Tidwell started the event with a land acknowledgement, followed by a brief introduction about what the AICP is and how to promote the initiative.

“What this is all about is showcasing student clubs, faculty, staff organizations that are doing the work to make those changes and make those action steps,” Settles-Tidwell said.

Read the story by DEI editor Julianna Rodriguez here.

PRIDE Center coordinator and director positions remain vacant after both stepped down

Former Sacramento State PRIDE Center coordinator Angelito Zamora stepped down from their position on Jan. 31, leaving the position vacant and the center run directly by student employees with administrative oversight.

In an automated message from Zamora on their Sac State email, they said they had transitioned out of their role and to direct all questions to the Director of Equity And Affinity Centers, Erik Ramirez for assistance. Zamora was reached out to for comment but did not respond.

It was announced March 13 on the Sac State Doctoral in Educational Leadership department’s Instagram page that Ramirez has also left Sac State to take a position at CSU San Marcos as the Director of Divisional Initiatives and Partnerships for Student Affairs.

“The search for the PRIDE coordinator is continuing, we did start that search before I left,” Ramirez said.

“There is a committee that is actively reviewing applications and will go through the process of interviewing candidates and selecting candidates for a campus forum.”

Read the story by DEI editor Julianna Rodriguez here.

Rewriting the script for diverse women in media

Women of color have diversified the media in recent years, paving the way for the next generation of Black, Indigenous and people of color who want to follow in their footsteps.

Some of the most critically acclaimed films and shows in recent years feature some of the most talented and diverse actresses you won’t want to miss seeing on screen, such as Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Lily Gladstone, Ayo Edebiri, America Ferrera and Quinta Brunson.

With the film industry becoming more diversified over time, these women will forever leave a positive influence on the BIPOC community that continues to venture into this industry. 

Read the story by Mia Huss here.

Back to the 80s: ‘Urban Cowboy’

Urban Cowboys and bull-riding are always questionable movie topics, but when John Travolta and his blue eyes come across the screen in the film “Urban Cowboy” attention is sure to rise.

Kicking off the 80s, this toxic western romance is one audiences are still dazzled by due to its amazing casting and interesting love trope. This film stars Travolta and Debra Winger, who play the married toxic couple, Bud and Sissy Davis.

The film begins when country boy Bud moves to Pasadena, Texas and starts hanging around the Western-themed bar Gilley’s. There he meets hot-headed cowgirl, Sissy, who not only catches Bud’s attention for her looks and beauty, but her beliefs too.

Read the story by copy editor Katelyn Marano here.

Join, Ismael Martinez Castillo, for another episode of Sac State Says as he asks students about the most influential women in their lives and why. 

Watch the full video by Castillo here.

Sac State students celebrate spring break in style

Join Skylar Findlay and Mahrukh Siddiqui as they ask Sac State students to speak on their plans for spring break before heading off-campus for a week. 

Watch the video by staffers Findlay, Siddiqui and multimedia editor Jonathan Santiago here.

Questions? Comments? Pitches?

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2. California Black Caucus Members Clash Over Retail Theft Bill

3. As Sac State sees big rise in international students, some struggle with financial and bureaucratic realities

In Closing

Thanks for joining us in this edition of ‘In Summary’! Be sure to follow our social media and check our website to keep up with the latest information on and around our campus. See you later, Hornets!

Jessica Shona-Stewart,

multimedia staffer