Madeleine Beck, managing editor
Madeleine Beck is the managing editor for The State Hornet, where she previously worked as a news reporter and deputy copy editor. She was born and raised in Sacramento and has done freelance work for Comstock's Magazine, as well as audience engagement for the CalMatters College Journalism Network.
Max Connor, editor in chief
Max Connor joined The State Hornet as a transfer student in fall 2019, became the managing editor in spring 2020, and is the editor in chief for the 2020-21 school year. Before joining The State Hornet, he was an editor and reporter for The Connection at Cosumnes River College. In addition to being the editor in chief, he created the award-winning podcast "Max's Table" for The State Hornet all about his love of food, restaurants, cooking and people. More than anything he is a devoted husband and father to three young children.
Robbie Pierce, podcast editor
Robbie Pierce is the podcast editor for The State Hornet, having joined in spring 2019 and taken over podcasts in spring 2020. A Bay Area native, Robbie previously served as podcast editor for the Los Medanos College Experience as well. They are minoring in art history and design characters in their spare time.