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(L-R) Art Donaldson (Mike Faist), Tashi Duncan (Zendaya) and Patrick Zweig (Josh O’Connor) sitting on a bed in the hotel room before their tennis match. The three tennis prodigies are part of the complicated love triangle featured throughout the film. (Photo courtesy of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer)

Katelyn Marano and Angelica Vera-Franco • April 26, 2024

A movie review on the 2024 melodrama film “Challengers,” starring Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor as three tennis player prodigies involved in a love triangle and suspenseful matches.

The 1988 movie poster of “Beetlejuice.” The film is so much more than just a Halloween time movie. (Photo Courtesy of Warner Brothers, graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum)

Back to the 80s: 'Beetlejuice'

Katelyn Marano, Copy Editor • April 25, 2024

The 1988 film starring the ghost with the most, Michael Keaton, in this horror-comedy film “Beetlejuice.”

The movie poster of “Some Kind of Wonderful” which is a romantic film starring Lea Thompson, Mary Stuart Masterson and Eric Stoltz. (Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures and graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum)

Back to the 80s: 'Some kind of wonderful'

Katelyn Marano, Copy Editor • April 18, 2024

Lea Thompson, Eric Stoltz and Mary Stuart Masteroson deliver a slow burn drama in the 80s film “Some Kind of Wonderful,” produced by John Hughes.

“The Lost Boys” original 80s movie poster. A traditional spin on vampire lore. (Photo Courtesy of Warner Brothers Pictures and graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum)

Back to the 80s: 'Lost boys'

Katelyn Marano, Copy Editor • April 11, 2024

Jason Patric, Jami Gertz and Corey Haim in their film “The Lost Boys” were leading actors in the sci-fi vampire genre.

The 1986 film, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” is a cult classic film based on the dream of every high school student, the perfect and most unforgettable ditch day. Ferris Bueller, played by Matthew Broderick does an unforgettable performance within the film. (Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum and Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures)

Back to the 80s: ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’

Katelyn Marano, Copy Editor • April 4, 2024

The 1986 film “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” featuring Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck and Mia Sara is a classic film of the decade that even in 2024 is still the epitome of the perfect senior ditch day.

The 1980 western romance film called “Urban Cowboy” takes toxic love to new heights. (Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum and photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures)

Back to the 80s: 'Urban Cowboy'

Katelyn Marano, Copy Editor • March 28, 2024

John Travolta and Debra Winger’s performances in the 1980 film “Urban Cowboy” highlight a toxic love trope of western romance and bull-riding.

The 1983 film “Flashdance” is a poor portrayal of the 80s niche of dancing-themed movies. (Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum and photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures)

Back to the 80s: 'Flash Dance'

Katelyn Marano, Copy Editor • March 14, 2024

The 1983 film “Flashdance” portrays the 80s niche of dancing movies in an unexpected performance by Jennifer Beals and Michael Nouri.

Paul Atreides and Chani played by Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya the film shows Paul’s ascension as a messianic figure for the people of the desert planet Arrakis. This is the second installment of a planned Dune trilogy by director Denis Villeneuve. (Photo courtesy of Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Pictures)

‘Dune: Part 2’ a Sci-Fi supernova for audiences

Michael Pepper, Staffer • March 7, 2024

Dune: Part 2 is a faithful adaptation of the 1965 novel starring actors Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya, Javier Bardem, Stellan Skarsgård, Austin Butler, Dave Bautista and more.

The 1987 film “Mannequin” stars Andrew McCarthy and Kim Cattrall in an unexpected romance of objectophilia love. McCarthy and Cattrall take quirky to new heights. (Photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox, Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum)

Back to the 80s: 'Mannequin'

Katelyn Marano, Copy Editor • February 29, 2024

The 1987 film starring Kim Cattrall, Andrew McCarthy and Estelle Getty explores peculiar themes of objectophilia and struggles with self-identity in the movie “Mannequin.”

In this Stinger Style, staffer Maddie Thielke explores five sustainable businesses and their way to shop local, smart and for quality over quantity. (Graphic created in Canva by Maddie Thielke)

Stinger Style: Local sustainable businesses strive for an eco-friendly community

Maddie Thielke, Staffer • February 23, 2024

Sustainable storefronts for Sac State students to shop at are Nudge Eco Store, Sac Foods Co-Op, Article Consignment, Refill Madness and Time Tested Books.

The 1989 film “The Burbs’ movie poster starring actors Tom Hanks, Corey Feldman and Carrie Fisher in an 80s classic for all ages. (Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures, Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum)

Back to the 80s: 'The Burbs'

Katelyn Marano, Copy Editor • February 22, 2024

In a suburbs based thriller Tom Hanks, Carrie Fisher and Corey Feldman create a mystery of suspenseful horror in their 1989 film “The Burbs”

Movies of the 80s often feature nerds desperate for popularity and in the movie “Can’t Buy Me Love” Patrick Dempseys character Ronald, takes desperate to unbelievable heights. (Photo courtesy of Touchstone Pictures, Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum)

Back to the 80s: 'Can't Buy Me Love'

Katelyn Marano, Copy Editor • February 15, 2024

Young Patrick Dempsey pays homage to the fake dating love trope alongside Amanda Peterson, in the 1987 film “Can’t Buy Me Love”.

In 2016, Colin Kaepernick decided to sit down during the national anthem and later kneeled in support of the fight against police brutality, discrimination and racial inequality. His legacy serves as a powerful reminder of the intersection between sports and social change. (Graphic made in Canva by Hailey Valdivia)

OPINION: The NFL blackballed Colin Kaepernick and never apologized

Ismael Martinez Castillo, staffer • February 11, 2024

As Super Bowl 58 approaches, fans have questioned the political agenda of a Taylor Swift game and have forgotten Colin Kaepernick taking a knee.

The State Hornet has decided to allow our Latin sources to choose their identifiers. Whether they identify as Latinx, Latino, Hispanic or Chicanx, we will adjust our use of the terms based on their choice. (Graphic created in Canva by Mercy Sosa)

EDITORIAL: Latino, Latinx or Hispanic?

The State Hornet Editorial Board • December 12, 2023

The State Hornet editorial board has decided to allow our Latin sources to choose whether they identify as Latinx, Latino/a, Hispanic or their nationalities.

Released in 1974, “Black Christmas” features a cast of sorority sisters being picked off by a mysterious killer. Decades later this film’s become both a cult classic and an inspiration for dozens of future slashers. (Graphic created in Canva by Ariel Caspar, Image courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures)

Hornet Horrors: ‘Black Christmas’

Jacob Peterson, News Editor • December 8, 2023

Released in theaters almost half a century ago, “Black Christmas” presents classic slasher thrills while addressing feminist themes.