This week on The State Hornet Podcast, podcast staffer Rose Vega and podcast editor Robbie Pierce have a primer on this week in news coverage, including COVID-19 vaccination not being required to attend in-person classes next semester, updates on local Black businesses that have been surviving the pandemic and more.

Music: Acid Jazz by Kevin MacLeod

Show Notes:

Sac State will not require COVID-19 vaccine – students, faculty react

Flexibility, strength, delivery: How 3 Black-owned restaurants are surviving the pandemic

Sacramento native unites love of books and thrifting under one roof

Swarm Report Feb. 12: Sac State tennis teams swept, softball team opens split

South Sacramento pastor wants to change status quo with state Senate run

EDITORIAL: CSU backtracking on in-person instruction is nothing short of betrayal

STATE HORNET NEWS: First vaccine doses, interview with recently deceased soccer player’s coach, and more

STATE HORNET BUZZED: Valentine’s Day bests, worsts and traditions