Mexico’s independence celebrated at Serna Plaza

El Grito returns to campus with live music and dance

Julie Blunt and Cristian Gonzalez
September 21, 2022

UNIQUE and Gamma Zeta Alpha Inc. hosted live music with free ice cream in honor of El Grito, Mexican Independence Day, for the Sacramento State community on Thursday.

Students gathered at Serna Plaza to express their pride in Mexican culture by dancing and singing along to Los Bidis and Banda Rorros La Perrona De Sacramento.

El Grito spearheads the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month which is celebrated until Oct. 15.

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Julie Blunt, social media editor

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Julie Blunt is working as the social media editor for their second semester at The State Hornet. They are also the author of a weekly column, "Diary of a Bookworm" and co-hosts an LGBTQ+ podcast called "Shamelessly Relevant" with co-editor Elena Burge. In the future, they hope to work for a publishing company as a part of an editorial team or to travel as a freelance journalist.

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Cristian Gonzalez is the multimedia editor for The State Hornet. He is a political science and journalism major and has collected AAs in hospitality management, math, and physical sciences on his way to Sac State. He is interested in incorporating his love for local music, art and food into his work.