Sac State Says: Spring Semester Recap

Students share how their semester went and their summer plans

Claire Harrell, Chris D. Johnson, and Eli Keller • May 29, 2026

The State Hornet took to campus again with another Sac State Says segment. We asked students how their spring semester was as we head into finals week, from favorite classes, worst grades, events around campus, best way to study for finals, advice for incoming freshmen and more.

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About the Contributors

Claire Harrell, Multimedia Staffer

(she/her) Claire Harrell is a third-year student majoring in journalism. She is going into her second semester at The State Hornet as a multimedia staffer. She hopes to gain skills in broadcast and multimedia to help her in her dream of working in broadcast journalism. In her free time, Claire enjoys reading, going on hikes, and spending time with her family and friends.

Chris D. Johnson, Managing Editor

(he/him) Chris D. Johnson is a senior journalism major in his fourth and final semester at The State Hornet and Sacramento State. After spending time in both the sports and arts & entertainment sections, he made the jump up to managing editor. Beyond college, he hopes to continue into the world of professional journalism in the field of sports or music. In his free time, he enjoys watching sports, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family.

Eli Keller, Multimedia Staffer

(he/him) Eli Keller is a senior majoring in journalism. This is his second semester at The State Hornet where he is a part of the multimedia staff. In his time at The State Hornet, he has worked on several projects ranging from news, sports, podcasts, arts and entertainment to social media. He is passionate about film and ultimately wants to work in news or on documentaries.