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The State Hornet

(L-R) Sophomore guard Emil Skytta and senior forward Jacob Holtfend off a CSUN Matador defender Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Holt had a career-high 20 points in the game.

Slow second-half spiral defers Sac State’s offensive unveiling

Andrew Edwards, Staffer November 17, 2024
Sacramento State saw a first-half lead collapse to nothing after a lackluster end-of-game performance that resulted in its third loss of the season.
A group of inmates walk to perform their work duties at Folsom State Prison Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. Prop 6 would have allowed the incarcerated the option to decline work assignments.

Defeated at the polls, California voters reject Proposition 6

Cheryl Howard, Staffer November 17, 2024
Proposition 6’s defeat blocked the effort to eliminate mandatory prison labor in California. Sanctions against inmates for refusing work assignments will remain legal under California law.
(L-R) Sac State history professor Dr. Michael Vann, former President of Indonesia Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Northern Illinois history professor Eric Jones stand onstage in the University Ballroom Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. President Yudhoyono discussed his experiences with leadership and what he hopes to see from the nation in the future.

International Conference on Genocide concludes with a focus on global unity

Analah Wallace, DEI Editor November 17, 2024
The International Conference on Genocide closes off its last day with a special panel featuring the former President of Indonesia.
Sacramento State senior receiver Anderson Grover twisting to make a touchdown grab against Cal Poly Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Grover finished the game second on the team in receiving yards with 7 catches for 63 receiving yards.

Sac State suffers gut-wrenching loss at the hands of Cal Poly

Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor November 17, 2024
Sacramento State football lost their last road game of the 2024 season to the Cal Poly Mustangs.
Redshirt freshman goalkeeper Sierra Sonko makes a diving save in penalty shootouts against Idaho in the Big Sky Championship game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. The Hornets won the championship off penalty kicks 7-6 to secure the Big Sky Conference title.

Sac State’s backup goalkeeper wins historic tournament MVP recording 0 minutes

Alex Wong, Staffer November 16, 2024
Sac State women’s soccer big sky MVP played 0 minutes all tournament.
Redshirt freshman guard Sofia Alonso guards a ball handler against Lincoln University Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. Alonso led all players with five steals in the Hornets’ victory over Cal State Fullerton Thursday.

No contest: Hornets burn through competition to remain perfect

Adam Camarena, Sports Editor November 16, 2024
The Sacramento State women’s basketball team continues their hot start with a historic 67-40 win against the California State University, Fullerton Titans.
The Kwibuka flame of hope statue outside the University Union Ballroom III Nov. 15, 2024. The second day of the Conferance on Genocide put more of a focus on health and healing.

Day 2 of the International Conference on Genocide reflects on trauma and healing

Analah Wallace, DEI Editor November 16, 2024
Sac State hosted the second day of the International Conference on Genocide in the University Union, with panels ranging from narratives around genocide to group healing sessions.
The annual Causeway Classic Blood Drive will be held in the University Union Ballroom from Nov. 18-20. Students can register to donate blood and help Sac State defeat UC Davis in a blood drive competition. (Graphic made in Canva)

Annual Causeway Classic Blood Drive returns to the hive

Jada Portillo, staffer November 15, 2024
The annual Causeway Classic Blood Drive between Sac State and UC Davis returns to the University Union Ballroom Nov.18-20.
Sac State students have expressed mixed feelings following the rhetoric around the U.S. election. Alexis Weremecszko, a fifth-year food nutrition major, said that the election has changed the way they interact with their loved ones. (Made in Canva)

OPINION: ‘Just to create an enemy’: Sac State students struggle with political rhetoric after election

Finneas Brumbaugh, Staffer November 15, 2024
The Sac State community speaks up about how political speech, extremism and polarization has affected them after the election.
Graphic made in Canva by Evan Patocka

Swarm Report: Sac State women’s soccer become Big Sky Champions, Hornet football’s regression in latter half of season, men’s and women’s basketball’s exciting start

Mateo Davis, Aaron Lofton, and Kai Arellano November 15, 2024
Mateo Davis, Aaron Lofton and Kai Arellano return to talk about Sac State women’s soccer winning the Big Sky Championship tournament and the exciting start of men’s and women’s basketball seasons. They also speak on other fall sports trying to make a run in their postseason.
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