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State Hornet Spotlight: A taste of Aztlán with Sac State’s MEChA

State Hornet Spotlight: A taste of Aztlán with Sac State’s MEChA

Esmeralda Garcia, Staffer October 15, 2025
Guests Jessica Ramirez, Valeria Murillo and Katherine Robles discuss the Chicano student organization MEChA, also known as el Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán or the Chicano Student Movement of Aztlán, its roots and the importance of cultural community.
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Theatre Rats REDUX Ep1: A walk through Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘In The Heights’

Kristopher Caalim sits with Myranda Martinez, Esmeralda Garcia and Julian Panela to discuss the 2021 film “In The Heights.” The four discuss the movie’s merit as a piece of Latino representation in film, and whether Lin-Manuel Miranda's idea of culture is relevant.
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Hive Insider: Grand openings, memorials and more

Sam Bierdeman and Esmeralda Garcia October 13, 2025
On this episode of Hive Insider, we discuss recent Sacramento State news, from major legislative bills affecting our campus to exciting grand openings.
State Hornet Spotlight: The power of Latiné

State Hornet Spotlight: The power of Latiné

Maya Denaé Taylor, Staffer October 10, 2025
In this episode of State Hornet Spotlight, host Maya Denaé Taylor interviews Ethnic Studies Professor Elvia Ramirez and graduate student Víctor Tafoya. The duo discuss their work with the Center on Race, Immigration and Social Justice’s podcast, Building Justice and the importance of amplifying Latiné and other marginalized communities.
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Hive Insider: WEUSI festival, limited class availability and more

Maya Denaé Taylor and Kristopher Caalim September 26, 2025
In this episode, Kris Caalim and Maya Denaé Taylor discuss Sacramento State students' struggles with class registration as well as other recent on- and off-campus events.
State Hornet Spotlight: Science of Play with Dr. Jorgensen-Easterla

State Hornet Spotlight: Science of Play with Dr. Jorgensen-Easterla

Aliza Imran and Jeremy Brown May 14, 2025
In this episode of State Hornet Spotlight, hosts Aliza Imran and Jeremy Brown interview professor of recreation, parks and tourism administration Dr. Jorgensen-Easterla, about the science behind play and her journey to Sac State.
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Healthy Hive: Our personal relationship between health and technology

Albert Gamez, Staffer May 9, 2025
In the third episode of Healthy Hive, host Albert Gamez speaks to Jasmin Cornejo, a software engineer for Sysco, about how everyday technology influences the human brain. From data collection to doom scrolling, learn about the ways simple apps can impact quality of life.
State Hornet Spotlight: KSSU Promotions Director on his time at Sac State

State Hornet Spotlight: KSSU Promotions Director on his time at Sac State

Kristopher Caalim, Staffer May 5, 2025
Host Kristopher Caalim talks with Orlando Rodriguez about what it’s like being a student while working with KSSU, his time with music and Dj-ing and more.
Se sabe o se sospecha que muchas de las salas y espacios de oficinas en el campus contienen asbesto. El asbesto es un mineral nocivo que se utilizó ampliamente en la construcción durante las décadas de 1960 y 1970, y se ha confirmado que su exposición prolongada causa daños. (Gráfico creado en Canva por Jade Brown)

Los estudiantes expresan su frustración por el amianto en más de la mitad de las aulas del campus

Pilar Avina, Staffer April 29, 2025
Los estudiantes expresan su frustración por la presencia de asbesto en más de la mitad de las salas de conferencias de Sac State, pero los funcionarios escolares dicen que su eliminación no es necesaria.
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Healthy Hive: How education promotes well-being among marginalized groups

Albert Gamez, Staffer April 23, 2025
In the second episode of Healthy Hive themes of identity, empowerment, paradigm shifts and resilience are explored as Clarence George III explains the value of African centered education as a means to cultivate prosperity and health.
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