The State Hornet Broadcast: Election reactions, the 6th International Conference on Genocide, Native American College, Causway Classic and sports updates

Skylar Findlay, Jessica Shona-Stewart, Evan Patocka, Kai Arellano, Jonathan Santiago, and Jada Trowel • December 14, 2024

Jonathan Santiago, Skylar Findlay, Evan Patocka, Kai Arellano, Jada Trowel, Cristian Gonzalez, Brionna Woody, Adam Camarena, Jessica Shona-Stewart, Emilie Jocson, Aliza Imran, Daisy Martinez, and Sharmarke Holif

Sac State students shared their thoughts on the 2024 election results, revealing a mix of emotions. While some expressed optimism about the future, others voiced concerns about the potential impact of the outcomes on key issues like education, healthcare, and social equity.

The reactions highlight the diverse perspectives within the campus community and shed light on how students are processing the political changes.

Sac State has launched its Native American College, a new program designed to provide support and resources for Indigenous students. It aims to strengthen ties with local tribes while promoting cultural preservation and academic success.

President Luke Wood said the college is part of the university’s commitment to expanding educational opportunities and fostering a deeper connection to Native American culture.

The State Hornet covered all three days of the 6th International Conference on Genocide, hosted by Sac State. Speakers and scholars highlighted their research and experiences of genocides highlighting keynote speaker Emmanuel Ugirashebuja and the discussions on the impact of genocides, both historical and present.

The conference aims to raise awareness and educate participants about the ongoing relevance of these issues in today’s world.

The 2024 Causeway Classic ended in a tough loss for the Sac State Hornets, who were defeated by University of California, Davis in a high-scoring game. Despite strong performances on both sides, the Hornets couldn’t hold on in the final moments.

Sac State women’s soccer won the title of Big Sky Champions for the first time since 2010 this past season. The women won their third consecutive playoff game decided by penalty kicks against the Idaho Vandals, the defending champions. The Hornets played a highly defensive 330 minutes over three games, which ultimately led them to victory this season.

Women’s volleyball won the Big Sky Championship, following their win against Northern Colorado. This championship win was the first since 2007 and is also the first time they head to the NCAA tournament since then. The team have been strong performers all season, but they will face tougher opponents in the NCAA tournament to move forward, starting with Stanford. The Hornets would be swept by Stanford in the first round 3-0, ending their campaign.

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About the Contributors

Skylar Findlay, Multimedia Staffer

(she/her) Skylar Findlay is a fourth-year journalism major that hopes to become a broadcast news reporter in the future. In her free time, she travels to see her friends and family and enjoys drinking coffee.

Jessica Shona-Stewart, Social Media Staffer

(she/her) Jessica Shona-Stewart is a senior journalism major in her second semester on The State Hornet. She was a multimedia staffer and currently is a social media staffer. She enjoys all things food, travel, and entertainment.

Evan Patocka, Podcast Editor

(he/him) Evan Patocka is a senior majoring in communication studies and minoring in journalism. A native of San Diego, he joined The State Hornet in fall 2023. He hopes to pursue a career in sports broadcasting.

Kai Arellano, Visuals Staffer

(he/him) Kai Arellano is a senior journalism major in his second semester on The State Hornet. He was a sports staffer and currently is in visuals as a staffer. He enjoys baseball, boxing, and MMA. He currently is in Combat U as a boxer and MMA fighter.

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.

Jada Trowel, Multimedia Staffer

(she/her) Jada Trowel is a second-year journalism major born and raised in the city of Sacramento. This is her first year being a part of The State Hornet, and she's very excited to put her skills to use within the multimedia department, considering this expereince as practice towards her future career as a news anchor.

Cristian Gonzalez, Multimedia Editor

(he/him)

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.

Brionna Woody, Visuals Editor

(she/her) Brionna Woody is a senior public relations major. This is her third year on The State Hornet and her first as visuals editor. She hopes to work towards a career in sports media and marketing.

Adam Camarena, Sports Editor

(he/him) Adam Camarena is a senior journalism major. This is his second year on The State Hornet and his first as co-sports editor. He hopes to work in sports media once he graduates.

Emilie Jocson, News Staffer

(they/them/siya) Emilie is an international student from the Philippines and finishing their last semester as an International Relations major at Sac State. Once the interviewee for State Hornet DEI articles, they have now become the interiviewer as a State Hornet News staffer. Outside of the newsroom, Emilie is either baking, playing D&D or learning a new dance style.

Aliza Imran, Podcast Staffer

(she/her) Aliza Imran is a third year journalism major from England. She has been with the State Hornet for a year as a podcast staffer. Aliza hopes to pursue a career within book publishing and journalism

Daisy Martinez, Social Media Staffer

(she/her) Daisy is a senior journalism major and a film minor who hopes to work in social media or the TV industry in the future. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies or hanging out with her friends.

Sharmarke Holif, Multimedia Staffer

(he/him) Sharmarke Holif is a third year student from Elk Grove majoring in journalism. This is his second semester at The State Hornet. He is looking foward to learning about how to be a good investigator and story teller. In his free time, he adores watching Magic: The Gathering gameplay and Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. He is a huge fantatic about both fantasy and sci-fi, holding immense love for franchises like Star Wars and the Lord of the Rings. He hopes to pursue a career as a news anchor or news editor.