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The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor
Gather ‘round Sacramento bookworms. Don’t miss these local author signing events hosted by independent bookstores in the area. (Graphic created in Canva by Rinn Lee)
Meet the brains behind the books at these October author signings
Rinn Lee, Copy Editor • October 11, 2024
Wild Sisters Book Co., Ruby’s Books and Time Tested Books are holding six author book signing events this October.
Two gallery attendees view four portrait pieces in the University Union Gallery Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. Guests were able to attend a special opening ceremony of the “For the People” photo gallery.
'For the People' photo gallery provides a new lens into Sacramento community
Chris Johnson, Staffer • October 11, 2024
Sacramento State’s University Union Gallery is hosting Sacramento based photographer Joseph Anderson’s photography from Sept. 23 to Oct. 17, 2024.
Lamb of God performs at Aftershock Festival with special effects of smoke and ominous lighting in Discovery Park on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. A cast of green fills the stage around lead singer Randy Blythe while performing “Memento Mori” from the band’s 2020 album.
High-voltage performances to expect at Aftershock 2024
Analah Wallace and Delaney Joyce October 9, 2024
Aftershock 2024 returns to Discovery Park, Sacramento for its 12th annual weekend and will feature beloved headliners such as Slayer, Mötley Crüe, Iron Maiden and more.
Betelgeuse (Michael Keaton) returns to haunt the Deetz family with his trademark theatrics and pranks. The beloved character returned to the big screen this fall in the long-awaited sequel “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” directed by Tim Burton. (Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures)
“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” proves Burton’s eerie lightning can strike twice
Jocelyn Hill, Copy Editor • October 4, 2024
Looking for a fun, spooky movie night this October? Tim Burton has you covered, with “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” offering a fun twist on the horror genre that will delight both older fans and newcomers.
Alternative pop artist Mod Sun performs on the Ace of Spades stage Monday, Sept. 30. Ace of Spades is a popular all-ages performance venue featured in the historic R Street Corridor in Downtown Sacramento.
These 6 Ace of Spades headliners will rock your October
Delaney Joyce, Arts & Entertainment Editor • October 3, 2024
Ace of Spades in Sacramento is hosting six standout bands this October, including Crumb, Summer Salt, The Airborne Toxic Event, MisterWives, Underoath and Chicano Batman.
Guest Chef Ashly Mejia-Ferreras showed attendees how to make morir soñando Sept. 24, 2024. Mejia-Ferreras shared that the lime juice needs to be added last or the milk will curdle in the drink.
Dominican culture comes alive at The WELL’s guest chef event
Alyssa Earnest, Staffer • October 1, 2024
Sacramento State’s The WELL hosted a guest chef cooking class featuring traditional Dominican dishes in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Artist reception for the exhibit of ‘Don’t mind if I do,’ in the Sac State library gallery on Sept. 12, 2024. The exhibit is centered around a self-serve restaurant style conveyor belt where the plates of food are replaced with small art pieces meant to be picked up and explored by the participants.
Take a seat for a tactile treat: Exhibit explores accessibility in modern art
Michael Pepper, Staffer • September 27, 2024
Sacramento State library gallery hosts the exhibit ‘Don’t mind if I do’, organized by artist Finnegan Shannon and curated by Lauren Levy to challenge preconceptions of modern art while expanding accessibility.
The crowd sings along to different R&B hits that DJ Seanny Sean plays Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. On stage, a variety of other DJs and their crews hype up the attendees present.
Sacramento’s soulful goodbye to summer: R&B in the Park
Ismael Martinez Castillo, Staffer • September 26, 2024
In Downtown Sacramento, Cesar Chavez Plaza came to life with the echoes of popular slow jams for the very first R&B in the Park event on Sunday night and spotlighted local DJs, art, vendors, and food.
A deeply saturated Panther Chameleon perches upon a branch out in the open at the Sacramento Reptile Show at Cal Expo on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. This biannual herpetology exposition garnered over 14,000 guests eager to see live reptiles, invertebrates and amphibians.
Sacramento Reptile Show delivers an un-frog-gettable fall exposition
Delaney Joyce, Arts & Entertainment Editor • September 24, 2024
The Sacramento Reptile Show had yet another successful fall exposition at Cal Expo over the weekend of Sept. 21 and 22, with over 3,000 reptiles on display and more than 100 vendors.
STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: Honey Disposition sweetens the studio with beach-side folk pop vibes
STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: Honey Disposition sweetens the studio with beach-side folk pop vibes
Cristian Gonzalez September 24, 2024
“What a Lovely Day” to come “Closer” and tune in to new music by Honey Disposition
Sac State students were able to see live music, buy from student vendors and partake in an array of fun activities at UNiQUE's WEUSI event on Friday, Sept. 13. (Graphic created in Canva by Delaney Joyce)
UNiQUE brings a vibrant atmosphere at the annual WEUSI music festival
Ishana Warren and Chris Johnson September 17, 2024
Students enjoyed live music from local Sacramento artists and Sac State student vendors at UNiQUE’s WEUSI event.
Attendees enjoy the hip hop music on the green channel provided by DJ Jay Hernandez, Sept. 5, 2024. Hernandez referred to his listeners as the “green goblins” whenever a popular song he knew listeners would like was next.
Sac State’s UNiQUE brings the silent beats and heat
Ismael Martinez Castillo and Alyssa Earnest September 7, 2024
Sac State’s UNiQUE program hosts a double header event in the University Union featuring a silent disco and hip-hop artist Sleepy Chi.
Record-breaking pop trio Lovelytheband members Jordan Greenwald, Mitchy Collins and Sam Price release self-titled album preceding Sacramento Ace of Spades show on Sept. 30.
Lovelytheband’s latest album navigates life’s highs and lows
Delaney Joyce, Arts & Entertainment Editor • August 23, 2024
Lovelytheband lead singer Mitchy Collins talks about inspiration behind self-titled studio album release preceding Sacramento show at Ace of Spades on Sept. 30.
It's time for a hot girl summer. Get ready to shine brighter than the summer sun, with these essential beauty products. (Graphic created in Canva by Karina Torres)
The best beauty products for a summer glow
Karina Torres, Staffer • May 20, 2024
Stay cool and chic with our selection of summer beauty must-haves, including Paula’s Choice, Rare Beauty, Sol de Janerio and many others.
STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: Repunknante travels from San Jose to perform decades-spanning punk tunes
STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: Repunknante travels from San Jose to perform decades-spanning punk tunes
Cristian Gonzalez May 18, 2024
The San Jose based punk band offers a space to air grievances with the most oppressive aspects of life.

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