Elena Burgé, social media editor
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Elena Burge is entering their third semester at the State Hornet and their second semester as the social media editor. Raised in San Diego, they came to Sacramento State to study public relations. Outside their position at the Hornet, they have professional experience in sales, marketing and graphic design. Elena co-hosts an LGBTQ+ podcast called "Shamelessly Relevant" with fellow editor Julie Blunt.
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, Visuals Staffer
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Madelaine is a fourth year journalism major at Sacramento State University. This is her third semester at The State Hornet and will be a visuals reporter this semester. 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 photojouranlist intern for The OBSERVER. Madelaine was elected as president of Society of Professional Journalists chapter at Sacramento State University this fall.
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.
![[FILE] Freshman shortstop Wehiwa Aloy takes an at bat versus UC Davis Tuesday, April 11, 2023. With his fifth inning home run on Saturday, Aloy became the all time leader in Sacramento State’s Division I history for home runs hit by a freshman with 12.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_3707-900x600.jpg)
![[FILE] (L-R) Freshman shortstop Wehiwa Aloy and junior third baseman Jorge Bojorquez set up on defense against UC Davis Tuesday, April 11, 2023. The left side of the infield started every game this series and combined to go 10-26 with four extra base hits including a home run each.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_3424-900x600.jpg)
