El Grito: a Pre-Mexican Independence Day celebration fills the University Union

DJ LG and Banda Uriense join Sac State for El Grito!

Angelica Brito • September 18, 2023

Jonathan Santiago, Desiree McFarland, and Cristian Gonzalez

Sac State UNiQUE and the Gamma Zeta Alpha Fraternity hosted the annual El Grito Mexican Independence Day pre-celebration Thursday, Sep. 14, 2023.

Students from all backgrounds were invited to the University Ballroom to embrace Mexican culture through song and dance.

Attendees said events like these help students embrace and celebrate their Mexican heritage. Viva Mexico!

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Angelica Brito, Spanish Editor

(she/her) Angelica Brito is a fourth year student from Los Angeles majoring in Journalism and pursuing minors in marketing and communications. She is the Spanish editor for the fall 2024 semester and is in her third semester at The State Hornet. She hopes to pursue a career in Spanish-speaking journalism.

Jonathan Santiago, Multimedia Editor

(he/him) Jonathan Santiago is in his third semester at The State Hornet, returning as the multimedia editor. He is an economics major and hopes to work as a financial analyst. During his free time, he spends time with his friends and loved ones.

Desiree McFarland, Visuals Staffer

(she/her) Desiree McFarland is in her last semester at Sacramento State University. Holding a bachelor's in communication studies from CSU Sacramento, Spring 2023, she joined the Hornet after declaring a minor in journalism in Fall 2023. McFarland has also worked for an outside journalism non-profit organization that helps the black community thrive in the field of media. McFarland's uses her experience as a public speaker, multi-media reporter and podcast DJ on "916 to Life," to show her passion and enthusiasm for journalism as an art form.

Cristian Gonzalez, Multimedia Editor

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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.