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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor
Sacramento State junior Dominic Miller returns the ball back to his teammate at the Sacramento State Courts on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. The Hornets failed to qualify for the Big Sky Conference Tournament starting on Thursday after two straight losses over the weekend.

Men’s tennis team fails to make postseason after crucial losses

Eric Jaramishian April 23, 2018

Following losses against Southern Utah University and Northern Arizona University this past weekend, the Sacramento State men’s tennis team will not be competing in the Big Sky Conference Tournament...

Sacramento State sophomore outfielder Suzy Brookshire and her teammates perform the Universitys signature stingers up hand sign after she hit a solo home run against Southern Utah University at Shea Stadium on Saturday, April 21, 2018. The Hornets defeated the Thunderbirds 2-1.

Walk-off hits help lead softball team in sweep over Southern Utah

Alex Daniels April 21, 2018

A pair of walk-off hits helped the Sacramento State softball team sweep Southern Utah University on Friday and Saturday at Shea Stadium. The Hornets (25-15, 10-5 Big Sky Conference) had their first...

Sacramento State sophomore first baseman Mo Spieth stretches for the ball as Saint Mary’s College freshman outfielder Kimiko Zapanta reaches safely at first base at Shea Stadium on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. The Hornets lost to the Gaels 1-0.

Softball team swept by Saint Mary’s in doubleheader

Alex Daniels April 18, 2018

The Sacramento State softball team was swept in its doubleheader against Saint Mary’s College on Wednesday at Shea Stadium. The Hornets (22-15, 7-5 Big Sky Conference) — which fell to the Gaels...

The travel to eight states — Kansas, Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Dakota, Kentucky and Tennessee — is prohibited among CSU and UC athletic and academic programs due to those states having laws that California lawmakers say are discriminatory against LGBTQ people. An assembly bill is now challenging this statewide ban to allow universities to use state funds to travel to these areas.

Assembly bill looks to amend California travel ban

Sami Soto April 18, 2018

An assembly bill is challenging the statewide travel ban against eight states that discriminate against LGBTQ people — if successful, the state university systems would be able to send athletic and academic...

Sacramento State senior gymnast Caitlin Soliwoda celebrates after competing on the uneven bars at the Nest on Friday, March 9, 2018. Soliwoda was one of four Hornets to qualify for an NCAA Regional.

Hornets avert disastrous season to finish with 4 gymnasts in regionals

Thomas Frey April 17, 2018

As the Sacramento State gymnastics team left the University of Alaska Anchorage and its negative-nine degree weather on Feb. 3, it seemed like the Hornets’ season was completely turned around. Sac...

Sacramento State junior safety Immanuel Anderson said he is happy with the seven wins the football program had a season ago, but says the goal is to make the playoffs this year. The Elk Grove High School alumnus was fourth on the team in tackles as a junior.

Safety lifts weights, opposing offensive players off the ground

Thomas Frey, News editor April 16, 2018

With the spring football season finished and fall approaching, Sacramento State junior safety Immanuel Anderson thinks about the trio of current running backs on the roster who are entering their sophomore...

Sacramento State rowing varsity-four team, right, races against Gonzaga, left, Alabama and the University of San Diego during the Lake Natoma Invitational on Sunday, April 15, 2018. Sac State finished third in event 20.

Rowing team races against top crews in nation at Lake Natoma Invitational

Tessa DeVere April 16, 2018

The Sacramento State rowing team took third place in all three races to conclude the two-day Lake Natoma Invitational racing event on Sunday. The invitational consisted of teams from all over the nation...

Sacramento State freshman infielder Steven Moretto sprints to first base as Northern Colorado senior first baseman Brett Minnick readies to catch the ball at John Smith Field on Saturday, April 14, 2018. The Hornets lost to the Bears 5-2.

Baseball team takes 2 out of 3 games against Northern Colorado

Alex Daniels April 15, 2018

The Sacramento State baseball team continued its early success in Western Athletic Conference play after taking two out of three games against Northern Colorado over the weekend at John Smith Field. The...

Sacramento State junior Mikus Losbergs goes for a volley during his No. 1 singles match against UC Davis at the Sacramento State Courts on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. The Hornets defeated UC Davis 4-3.

Men’s tennis team ends 4-year losing streak against UC Davis

Jose Gaglianone April 11, 2018

The Sacramento State men’s tennis team defeated UC Davis for the first time in four years by a score of 4-3 on Wednesday. The Hornets (6-12, 5-4 Big Sky Conference) started of the day trailing 0-1...

Sacramento State sophomore catcher Jessica Scott tags out Santa Clara University junior second baseman Kelsie Barnard at home plate at Shea Stadium on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. The Hornets defeated the Broncos 3-1.

Timely hitting leads softball team over Santa Clara 3-1

Alex Daniels April 11, 2018

The Sacramento State softball team defeated Santa Clara University 3-1 thanks to timely hitting on Wednesday at Shea Stadium. The Hornets (21-11, 6-3 Big Sky Conference) — which have now beaten the...

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