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Sophomore midfielder Axel Ramirez (left) and assistant coach Pedro Lupercio (right) at Hornet Field after the spring exhibition game on May 8, 2020. Ramirez said the team was excited to finally get back on the field after a year and a half of no games.

Sac State men’s soccer team made their return to the pitch in spring exhibition season

Adeola Ogunsanya • May 19, 2021
Sac State men’s soccer team had the opportunity to compete in exhibition games after having their regular season canceled in both the fall and the spring.

Sac State graduation photographers provide inspiration for upcoming graduation shoots

Alan Trinidad • May 3, 2021

Graduation season is upon us and graduating seniors are preparing to say their final goodbyes to Sacramento State. This also means that many seniors are planning out their graduation photoshoots. These...

Sophomore slugger brings championship pedigree to Sac State softball team

John Cabales • April 24, 2021
Lewa Day and her former coach have high expectations for her while she’s at Sac State: “When it is all said and done, I plan to see her name in the Sac State record books,” her former coach Michael Thomas said.

Baseball fans return to John Smith Field

Allisyn Mayhew • April 21, 2021

The first 24 games of the Sac State Baseball season were spent fan-less due to the pandemic. On April1, fans were welcomed back to John Smith Field to cheer on their favorite players. Although there is...

Freshman golfer Jennifer Koga poses for a photo at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Koga tied for fifth at the Gunrock Invitational after scoring a 68.

Swinging in the right direction: Sac State freshman golfer shines early

Brandon Bailey • March 30, 2021
Sac State freshman golfer Jennifer Koga continues to shine early, finishing in top five individually in the last three tournaments.

Sac State athlete runs food drive, opens storefront in hometown of Fresno

December 11, 2020
All month we will continue to cover stories of Black students and alumni and highlight some of our favorite past stories such as this story of a Sac State football player giving back to his hometown.
Sac State soccer player Christina Lazar poses at Kaiser Hospital in Roseville. Lazar was diagnosed with a rare blood disease and had to heal from a torn ACL before she could return to playing for Sac State's team in March. Photo courtesy of Christina Lazar.

Sac state soccer player overcomes rare blood disorder, torn ACL

Jason Gallardo • May 19, 2020

On March 8, Sacramento State soccer player Christina Lazar played her first game in over a year following her battle with a rare blood disorder and a torn ACL.  Lazar grew up in Rocklin and has been...

Lester Holt, a Sac State alumnus, claps during the 36th annual Cronkite Award Luncheon on November 4, 2019. Holt spoke with The State Hornet about his journalism career and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Q&A: Sac State alumnus Lester Holt talks about career, coronavirus pandemic

Vince Castellana • May 18, 2020

Sacramento State alumnus Lester Holt has become one of the most well-known journalists in the country for his work on NBC. Holt, who grew up in Sacramento and graduated from Cordova High School, went...

Sac State senior pitcher Parker Brahms poses for a photo at practice on Thursday, Feb. 6 at John Smith Field. Brahms was drafted in the 27th round of the 2019 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers but chose to return to Sac State.

Senior pitcher satisfied with return to Sac State, even in shortened 2020 season

Shaun Holkko • April 28, 2020

On Jun. 5, 2019, Sacramento State senior pitcher Parker Brahms had a childhood dream come true, being selected in the Major League Baseball Draft. The Los Angeles Dodgers chose the right-handed pitcher...

Sac State community gives advice on staying healthy through shelter-at-home order

Sac State community gives advice on staying healthy through shelter-at-home order

Garry Singh • April 26, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic and California’s statewide shelter-at-home order have made it a challenge for many students to stay healthy, both mentally and physically. As a result, students have to come...

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