The State Hornet

More than a market: Stinger Expo helps turn passion into profit

Madison Flewellyn and Sam Malone • March 20, 2025

Stinger Expo Director Jenna Nool shows off her own small business, Hiraya by Jenna, and discusses the benefits that student business owners can receive from Stinger Expo.

‘Steps to College’ abre sus puertas para ayudar a la comunidad Hispana

Brandon Aguilar, Zachary Hernandez, and Meztli Medina • March 10, 2025

Cal Expo en colaboración con el Consulado General de México, organizaron el evento Steps to College en Sacramento, CA. Este evento se enfocó en ayudar a los estudiantes latinos aplicar para el colegio y ayuda financiera.

The State Hornet Broadcast: Students in Solidarity, Project 2025 protest, ASI VP removal and sports

Skylar Findlay and Madison Flewellyn • March 6, 2025

The State Hornet Broadcast dives into recent news about student and community protests, including “Students in Solidarity” and Project 2025. The State Hornet also covers recent news of the removal of ASI’s vice president, the announcement of artificial intelligence powering CSUs and sports.

Estudiantes y activistas en Sac State protestaron en solidaridad con la comunidad inmigrante

Marcie Ortiz and Madison Flewellyn • March 4, 2025

Brown Issues organizó la protesta “Estudiantes en Solidaridad” en Sacramento State para exigir mayor protección para la comunidad indocumentada. La manifestación destacó testimonios de estudiantes y pidió más recursos para estudiantes indocumentados.

Students at Sacramento State protest in solidarity with immigrant community

Sam Malone, Meztli Medina, Madison Flewellyn, Skylar Findlay, and Zachary Hernandez • February 26, 2025

Sacramento State students protest at the library quad to voice their feelings about the uprising of ICE enforcement and deportations in California. The Sac State community voiced their own experiences and shared their stories.

Hundreds protest Project 2025 amid Trump’s new policies at California Capitol

Jonathan Santiago, Skylar Findlay, and Madison Flewellyn • February 11, 2025

Hundreds protest Project 2025 at California’s State Capitol in Sacramento Protesters voice feelings and frustrations with recent new polices and Trump’s plans. Many voiced concerns about undocumented individuals, the Department of Education and the LGBTQ+ community.

STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: Lizzy Paris and friends spread self-love through jazz-infused R&B

Cristian Gonzalez • February 6, 2025

Sac State alumni Lizzy Paris returns to the nest to perform new music, jazz band in tow.

Sac State Says: Students share their predictions for Super Bowl 59

Madison Flewellyn and Skylar Findlay • February 5, 2025

Sac State students share whether they believe the Kansas City Chiefs or the Philadelphia Eagles will take home the Vince Lombardi Trophy in this year's Super Bowl. Students also share their plans for the highly-anticipated game and what they hope to see out on the field.

The sweetest and spiciest rankings of popular Mexican candy

Nancy Rodriguez Bonilla • January 31, 2025

Follow along as State Hornet editors and staffers evaluate and rank Mexican candies like “Pelon Pelo Rico” tamarindo and “de la Rosa” mazapan to the lesser-known “Slaps” candy.

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

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

Welcome to The State Hornet Broadcast. Multimedia staffer Skylar Findlay and social media staffer Jessica Shona-Stewart share the latest news at Sacramento State. Visuals staffer Kai Arellano and podcast editor Evan Patocka accompany the news updates with the most recent sports announcements for Sac State Athletics.

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