Erick Salgado, multimedia reporter
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Erick Salgado Garcia is entering his fifth semester at The State Hornet and his final semester at Sacramento State. He is a journalism major with a minor in film studies. Erick is from the Bay Area and hopes to help out local communities and direct a documentary.
Hugo Quintanilla, Social Media Staffer
(he/him)
Hugo Quintanilla moved from Los Angeles to Sacramento in the summer of 2021. He joined the State Hornet in spring 2022, and now does Social Media for the State Hornet.
James Fife, Podcast Editor
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James Fife joined The State Hornet in the Spring of 2021. He is a Film major graduating in Spring 2024.
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.
Elena Burgé, Social Media Staffer
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Elena Burgé is a fourth-year communications student from San Diego. This is their fifth semester at the State Hornet, formerly working as the public relations and social media editor. They have a passion for creating engaging social media content that connects students to the publication. Outside of The State Hornet, they have professional experience in marketing, sales and outdoor recreation leadership.
