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.
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.
Madelaine Church, Social Media Staffer
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Madelaine Church is in her last semester attending Sacramento State and is expecting to graduate in May. This is her fourth semester at The State Hornet and will be a social media reporter. Madelaine has experience with photography, news writing, press releases, videography, social media marketing and other forms of content creation. This summer, Madelaine had the opportunity to work as a photojournalist intern for The Observer. Madelaine hopes to continue covering arts and entertainment in the future.
Ruth Finch, Copy Editor
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Ruth Finch is a transfer student from Bakersfield College. There, she majored in studio arts and received a certificate in photography. She’s a queer musician, film photographer, and writer.
Aile Flores, podcast staffer
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Aile is 23 years old and is pursuing journalism in hopes of working for a publication called Vice. She is super passionate about the unusual and hopes to introduce audiences to topics either unseen or unheard of. Her current goal is to establish her podcast while learning the ins and outs of journalism.
