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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

STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: Heron Rana delivers the grooves with a blend of hip-hop, jazz and Brazilian-inspired rhythms

Cristian Gonzalez September 7, 2023
“Women.” “Artists.” “Bitches.” We all love them. Enjoy all three with Heron Rana in our latest iteration of Stinger Sound Sessions!
Georgia-born rapper Lil Yachty released his fifth studio album “Let’s Start Here.” on Jan. 27. The album plunges Yachty into a new style and sound. (Photo courtesy of Quality Control)

REVIEW: Lil Yachty’s ‘Let’s Start Here.’

Chris Woodard February 4, 2023
Failure took Lil Yachty on a ride through artistic evolution as his newest venture waxes psychedelic.
Local bands Bad Mother Nature (top left), Atlas Park (bottom left) and Plots (right) will compete against five other musical groups at Sac States third annual Battle of the Bands competition in the University Union Ballroom, Thursday. Dec. 1.
(Photos courtesy of the bands)

UNIQUE’s Battle of the Bands competition spotlights local talents

Eva Hoch November 17, 2016

A total of eight local musical groups will enter Sacramento State’s third annual Battle of the Bands competition this year, which is hosted by the UNIQUE Programs on Dec. 1 in the University Union Ballroom. According...

Local singer-songwriter Andrew Castro will perform at Sac State as part of UNIQUE Programs Nooner concert series on Wednesday. (Courtesy of Andrew Castro)

Andrew Castro overcomes stage fright, gains fans from coast to coast

Edrian Pamintuan October 18, 2016

A man who has suffered from a myriad of obstacles such as stage fright, anxiety, and ruptured vocal chords has grown into a performer whose fan base extends from coast to coast. This man is local singer-songwriter...

Senior English major Ian Kappos is the lead vocalist of Sacramento-based hardcore punk band Cross Class, whose other members include bassist Ian Boalt, guitarist Mitch Seaman and drummer Craig Hancock.
(Courtesy of Bryan Bickel)

Cross Class crosses social conscience with hardcore punk

Sharlene Phou October 14, 2016

When English major Ian Kappos approached the then 35-year-old California Labor Federation lobbyist Mitch Seaman in 2013 to form a band, the typical alternative, pop or classic rock genres were nowhere...

Sacramento-based band Be Brave Bold Robot
(Courtesy of Be Brave Bold Robot)

Six concerts under $25: music that won’t break the bank

Claire Morgan October 14, 2016

If Sacramento State's Nooners, the School of Music's weekly showcases and the theater department's musicals are not enough to satisfy your music needs, then we've got just the thing: Six unique concerts...

Students can find free karaoke at the Terminal Lounge in the University Union five days a week.
(Photo by Diana Rykun)

Terminal Lounge gets musical with karaoke night

Marissa Murcko October 14, 2016

The Terminal Lounge on the second floor of the University Union at Sacramento State is currently offering free karaoke nights in its main lounge to students and the entire campus community for the rest...

Communication studies major and hip-hop artist Matthew Oke Junior Osivwemu released his new mixtape in September.
(Photo by Diana Rykun)

WATCH: Student-rapper dares to be different

Harold Williams Jr. October 13, 2016

"I'm going to do something different because people are afraid to be different," said senior communication studies major Mathew Osivwemu, better known by friends and local hip-hop fans as Oke Junior. Oke,...

Sopranos Elise Savoy, Nicole James and Paige Kelly perform a song at at the MOSAIC: School of Music Gala Concert at Capistrano Hall, Sunday, Oct. 2.
(Photo by Marivel Guzman)

School of Music showcases second MOSAIC gala concert

Marivel Guzman October 5, 2016

The MOSAIC: School of Music Gala Concert at Capistrano Hall on Sunday night showcased musical talents of Sacramento State students with performances ranging from jazz to opera. In addition, the concert...

Marc E. Bassy will bring his chart-topping track You & Me, a collaboration with G-Eazy, to Sacramento State for a concert in the University Union Ballroom on Thursday, Oct. 6.
(Photo courtesy of Creative Commons)

‘You & Me’ and Marc E. Bassy

Claire Morgan October 3, 2016

Following the successful Tinashe concert last fall, UNIQUE Programs has decided to invite another chart-topper to perform at Sacramento State this October: singer-songwriter Marc E. Bassy, whose hit single...

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