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Sacramento State huddles around head coach Aaron Kallhoff Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. The Hornets suffered two road losses this weekend.

Stacking Days: Sac State slips to Big Sky basement after rocky mountain road trip

Hornets were buried by avalanches of baskets, falling to eighth place
Jack Dann, Staffer February 19, 2025
Sac State drops in the Big Sky Conference after a road trip to Northern Colorado and Northern Arizona.
Come to the Book Nook to find all kinds of romance novels to read on Valentine’s Day. From fantasy to contemporary and historical romance, escape your romantic woes and fall into worlds with “happily ever afters.” (Graphic created in Canva by Rinn Lee)

The Book Nook: Fill February with romance

If real men don’t work out there are plenty of fictional ones
Rinn Lee, Copy Editor February 12, 2025
Don’t have plans this Valentine’s Day? Curl up with one of these books instead, and fall in love with the story and the hot main characters.
The Weeknd released his album “Hurry Up Tomorrow” Friday, Jan 31. The project is his sixth studio album. (Photo courtesy of XO Music, Republic Records and Universal Music Group. Graphic created in Canva by Brionna Woody and Delaney Joyce)

Monday is approaching: is ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ the end of The Weeknd?

The artist potentially closes the chapter on his legendary moniker
Chris D. Johnson, Staffer February 5, 2025
The Weeknd released his album “Hurry Up Tomorrow” via XO Music, Republic Records and Universal Music Group Friday, Jan. 31.
Kendrick Lamar’s newest album “GNX” was released on Nov. 22. The project was released via pgLang and Interscope Records. (Photo courtesy of pgLang and Interscope Records, graphic created in Canva by Chris D. Johnson)

Kendrick Lamar’s surprise release ‘GNX’ keeps it all the way L.A.

Lamar’s different approach results in an instant west coast classic
Chris D. Johnson, Staffer December 8, 2024
Kendrick Lamar surprise-dropped his newest album “GNX” on Nov. 22 via pgLang and Interscope records and announced his 2025 “Grand National” tour with SZA Wednesday.
Junior guard Julian Vaughns reading the defense at Haas Pavilion Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. Vaughns is the Hornets’ second-leading scorer this season.

Buzzin’ at the Basket: Much-needed comeback win soured by loss in The Nest

Hornets snap weeks-long losing streak before dropping to 2-5
Andrew Edwards, Staffer December 4, 2024
Sacramento State basketball went 1-1 on the week and snapped a four-game losing streak on the road over Air Force, before a reprehensible loss in The Nest.
Sacramento State huddles around head coach Aaron Kallhoff during a timeout against University of California, Davis Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. The Hornets are 5-3 on the season after a blowout win in their recent matchup.

Stacking Days: The return of a 3-point sniper gives Sac State’s offense life

The Hornets record 44% from deep in Sunday’s win over Wagner
Adam Camarena, Sports Editor December 4, 2024
The Sacramento State Hornets split a pair of matchups in the FIU tournament in Miami with the return of senior forward Katie Peneueta.
Freshman forward Brooklyn Taylor backs down a defender against UC Davis Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. Taylor averages 4.5 points per game this season.

Stacking Days: Weathering the storm is key for the Hornets to get back on track

Hornets sit at 4-2 after back-to-back losses
Adam Camarena, Sports Editor November 26, 2024
Sacramento State needs to lean on the fountain of youth after their loss to the UC Davis Aggies dropped them to 4-2.
Senior guard EJ Neal drives by a defender en route to the basket against Cal Sunday, Nov. 24, 2025. Neal is the Hornets’ third-leading scorer on the season as a transfer from Idaho.

Buzzin’ at the Basket: Quiet week headlined by high-major loss to Cal

Hornets look to inch close to .500 as their schedule softens
Andrew Edwards, Staffer November 26, 2024
Sacramento State has seen inconsistency in the wake of its four-game losing streak but will have two good opportunities to get back in the win column this week.
Sacramento State huddles around head coach Aaron Kallhoff during a timeout against Long Beach State Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Hornets lead the Big Sky Conference with a 4-1 record.

Stacking Days: Backcourt helps Hornets secure second spot in conference over first two weeks

Four of Sac State’s top five scorers are guards
Adam Camarena, Sports Editor November 20, 2024
Sacramento State women’s basketball sits atop the Big Sky Conference at 4-1 after matchups with the Big West Conference.
Senior forward Jacob Holt goes up for a dunk attempt over a CSUN Matador defender Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Holt hit a career-high of 20 points in a game.

Buzzin’ at the Basket: Sac State searching for consistency after two weeks of play

Hornets plunge to 1-3 overall after winless week
Andrew Edwards, staffer November 18, 2024
Sacramento State went 0-2 on the week, including a blown 16-point lead in The Nest after a stellar start.
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