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![Former Sac State guard Jackson Slater trains for the Combine at Exos in Phoenix, Arizona. Slater was a consensus All-American at Sac State last season. (Photos courtesy of Priority Sports and Entertainment)](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Combine-Speed_167-1200x800.jpg)
Draft Diaries: Sac State guard introduces himself to the next level at Senior Bowl
Jack Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
• February 11, 2025
Sac State Says: Students share their predictions for Super Bowl 59
Madison Flewellyn and Skylar Findlay
• February 5, 2025
![Sacramento State President Luke Wood at a press conference Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. Wood told The State Hornet that the stadium is set to be built in three phases.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/wood-1200x800.jpg)
President Luke Wood reveals details on multi-use stadium construction and FBS jump
Jack Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
• January 31, 2025
![(L-R) Athletic Director Mark Orr, incoming head coach Brennan Marion and President Luke Wood hold up a Sacramento State jersey Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. Marion said the support he’s received from Wood and Orr played an important role in him choosing Sac State.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Lead-1-1200x800.jpg)
Mixing the old with the new: Brennan Marion brings his personality to Sac State football
Jack Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
• January 8, 2025
![Sacramento State football equipment lies on the grass at Hornet Field. The Hornets hired UNLV offensive coordinator Brennan Marion to become their new head coach for the upcoming 2025 season.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/PLACE-HOLDER-900x600-1.jpg)
BREAKING: UNLV offensive coordinator slated to become Hornets’ next head coach
Adam Camarena, Sports Editor
• December 20, 2024
![Sac State football huddles during the Causeway Classic Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The Hornets will be looking for a new head coach for the second time in three years.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Causeway-Classic-2024-45-1200x800.jpg)
BREAKING: Sac State head coach stepping down for role at Stanford
Jack Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
• December 6, 2024
![A Sacramento State football helmet sits on the sideline during the Causeway Classic Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. After a 3-9 season, the Hornets look to retool their roster.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/helmet-1-1200x800.jpg)
Who’s in, Who’s out: Sac State football transfer portal tracker
Jack Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
• December 3, 2024
![UC Davis running back Lan Larison stiff arms a Sacramento State defender in the Causeway Classic Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The Hornets lost 42-39.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Causeway-Classic-Lead-1200x800.jpg)
Causeway Classic shootout ends in Hornet heartbreak
Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor
• November 24, 2024
![Herky the Hornet and the Sac State football team runs out onto the field before their match against Eastern Washington Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. That game was the first conference game played at home for the Hornets.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_2638-1200x799.jpg)
Sac State looks to redeem season in 70th Causeway rivalry matchup
Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor
• November 22, 2024
![Sacramento State senior receiver Anderson Grover twisting to make a touchdown grab against Cal Poly Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Grover finished the game second on the team in receiving yards with 7 catches for 63 receiving yards.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image_50455041-2-1200x800.jpg)
Sac State suffers gut-wrenching loss at the hands of Cal Poly
Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor
• November 17, 2024
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![Senior infielder JP Smith is greeted by his team on his way back to the dugout Sunday, March 10, 2024. Smith hopes to have another strong season, looking to add to his career 36 home runs, the 9th most career home runs for a Hornet.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_3765-1200x800.jpg)
Logan Chrisp, Staffer • February 13, 2025
![Black History Month is celebrated during the month of February, where we highlight and cover the African American community. (Graphic created in Canva by Jada Portillo)](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/potential-option-1200x672.png)
Jada Portillo, Digital/Newsletter Editor • February 13, 2025
![Students playing basketball in the Multi-use Activity Court, the new home for recreational basketball Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. The WELL’s closure of the Gym Box limits the times students can participate in their recreational activities.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/GZ9B6679-2-1200x800.jpg)
Andrew Brown, Staffer • February 13, 2025
![Vice President of University Affairs Sabrina Charleston poses for ASI head shots in the fall 2024 semester. Charleston was removed by unanimous vote on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Photo Courtesy of ASI, graphic created in Canva by Aliza Imran)](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/English-Class-1200x675.jpg)
Aliza Imran, Podcast Editor • February 13, 2025