PODCAST: Updates given on police budget, Black students react to talent show incident

Robbie Pierce, Max Connor, Madeleine Beck, Michael Pacheco, Nijzel Dotson, and Brandon Bailey
December 14, 2020

On the final episode of The State Hornet Podcast for this semester, podcast editor Robbie Pierce is joined by investigative reporter Michael Pacheco who shares details and updates on a story posted about the Sacramento State Police Department’s budget for this semester and the next.

Then, co-hosts editor-in-chief Max Connor and managing editor Maddie Beck talk about some major stories from the week including the most recent Associated Students, Inc. meeting that announced employees at Sac State’s campus daycare would be randomly screened for COVID-19.

Finally, arts and entertainment editor Nijzel Dotson and staff writer Brandon Bailey discuss their story about Black students’ reactions to the anti-Black racial slurs and racist messages sent by “Zoombombers” during UNIQUE’s talent show earlier this month.

Music: Acid Jazz by Kevin MacLeod

Show Notes:

Sac State Police Department continues operations during campus closure with $6.6 million budget

DACA reinstated for first time since 2017

Spotlight podcast with Andres Guerra (coming soon)

ASI announces COVID-19 surveillance testing for staff of Children’s Center

Kylie’s goodbye column (coming soon)

THE LO-DOWN: I’m graduating

Bradley’s best movies of 2020 (coming soon)

Black students react to racial slurs at UNIQUE talent show and following investigation

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About the Writers

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.

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.

Michael Pacheco, multimedia reporter

(he/him)

Michael Pacheco joined the State Hornet in fall 2020 as an investigative news reporter. Over the years he has written articles and shot photos for many different sections, including sports, art, music and video games. He is set to graduate in spring 2023.

Nijzel Dotson, deputy podcast editor

Nijzel Dotson is The State Hornet’s managing editor for the fall 2021 semester. He first joined The State Hornet in 2019 and was previously the arts & entertainment editor. He has written for Comstock’s Magazine and The Advocate, Contra Costa College’s student-run newspaper.

Brandon Bailey, sports editor

Brandon Bailey is a sports beat writer for The State Hornet. He is a senior who joined The State Hornet in fall 2020. He has previously worked as a general rotation writer for The State Hornet and is majoring in journalism.