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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.
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.
State Hornet Spotlight: Sac State professor on becoming a Multi-Hyphenate

State Hornet Spotlight: Sac State professor on becoming a Multi-Hyphenate

Jeremy Brown, Staffer February 27, 2025
Jeremy Brown talks with Dr. Andrea L. Smith about everything from growing up in theEast Bay, becoming a teacher, Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show and more.
State Hornet Spotlight: Jared Gipson’s breakout season and TikTok success

State Hornet Spotlight: Jared Gipson’s breakout season and TikTok success

Jack Freeman and Zachary Lallian November 19, 2022
Get to know Jared Gipson, one of the rising stars of Sac State football, in this State Hornet Spotlight episode.
State Hornet Spotlight: Football recruit Carson Conklin comes to Sac State

State Hornet Spotlight: Football recruit Carson Conklin comes to Sac State

Isaac Streeter, Jack Freeman, and Lawrence Charles November 2, 2022
In this new episode of Spotlight, quarterback Carson Conklin talks to Isaac Streeter and Jack Freeman about playing football at his level and why he chose Sac State.
Former Sacramento State receiver Isiah Hennie tries to juke University of Incarnate Word freshman cornerback Marquis Britten Sept. 9, 2017 at Hornet Stadium. Hennie has spent the last four years searching for an opprotunity to play professional football. (Photo by Matthew Nobert. Graphic made in Canva by Mack Ervin III)

Sac State alumni’s up-and-down football journey and USFL dream: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT SHORT

Jack Freeman April 11, 2022
A former Sac State wideout looks forward to a revived spring football league in the USFL to continue his journey to play professional football on this episode of The State Hornet Spotlight.
Discussing the journey of women of color in modern-day America: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT

Discussing the journey of women of color in modern-day America: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT

Alexis Hunt March 31, 2022
This episode of State Hornet Spotlight talks elevating women’s voices and discussing issues around inclusiveness and diversity. Tune in to learn more.
How Sac State students can receive confidential support for sexual violence: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT

How Sac State students can receive confidential support for sexual violence: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT

Dominique Williams February 28, 2022
Sac State’s confidential campus advocate talks about confidential support and resources for students who are survivors of past or present sexual violence.

State Hornet Spotlight: Dr. Alma Flores talks about the importance of HSI funding and hiring more Latinx faculty.

Mercy Sosa, James Fife, and Mack Ervin III February 9, 2022

On this episode of State Hornet Spotlight: Digital Editor Mercy Sosa talks to Dr. Alma Flores, an assistant professor of Education at Sacramento State, about the funding Sac State receives for being...

Dr. Alma Flores breaks down teaching as a Latinx professor, campus’ HSI funding: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT

Dr. Alma Flores breaks down teaching as a Latinx professor, campus’ HSI funding: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT

Mercy Sosa February 8, 2022
Former digital editor Mercy Sosa sat down with Dr. Alma Flores, an assistant professor of Education at Sacramento State, about the funding Sac State receives for being a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), the lack of Hispanic representation in the faculty as a whole and what it’s like teaching and working at Sac State.
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