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Offensive line coach Kris Richardson talks to his linemen after practice Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. Sacramento State faces off against Nevada on Saturday, Sept. 6.

Hornets look to be underdogs in clash against the Wolf Pack

Cynsere Kelly and Jack Dann September 4, 2025

For the first time in over a decade, Sacramento State will head northeast to play Nevada on Saturday, their lone FBS opponent this season.  After a disappointing showing in their opening game against...

“Man’s Best Friend,” Sabrina Carpenter’s seventh studio album, was released Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. The album blends vintage, 1980s production with playful lyrics to culminate in a lighthearted dance pop record. (Photo courtesy of Sabrina Carpenter Official Press, graphic created in Canva by Jocelyn Hill)

‘Man’s Best Friend’ is a chronically single girl’s best friend

Jocelyn Hill, Copy Editor September 3, 2025
Sabrina Carpenter’s seventh studio album “Man’s Best Friend” is a bite of pop music dessert, with cheeky lyrical innuendos and vintage instrumentals to keep listeners dancing the whole way through.
“Honey Don’t!” was released in theaters August 22, 2025. The film stars Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, Chris Evans, Charlie Day and Lera Abova. (Photo courtesy of Focus Features. Graphic created in Canva)

Ethan Coen’s sun-baked neo-noir ‘Honey Don’t!’ is a messy mystery

Omid Manavirad, News Staffer September 1, 2025
Margaret Qualley commands the big screen once again in “Honey Don't!”, but this time with support from Chris Evans, Charlie Day and Aubrey Plaza. However, the film’s fragmented story keeps Coen from reaching past heights.
South Dakota State University's sophomore wideout Lofton O'Groske turns upfield for a big gain against Sac State Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. The game ended with a final score of 20-3 in favor of the Jackrabbits. (Photo courtesy of Jenn Kenyon/Sioux Falls Live)

Buzzkill in Brookings: Reloaded Sac State’s highly-anticipated debut falls flat

Jack Dann, Sports Editor August 31, 2025
Sacramento State’s opening football game Saturday falls short of lofty expectations, losing to South Dakota State 20-3.
New head coach Brennan Marion speaks in a press conference, Jan. 8, 2025. The Cal Expo stadium can house 20,000 spectators. (Photo taken by Brionna Woody, graphic created in Canva by Chris D. Johnson)

BREAKING: Cal Expo board votes unanimously to enter exclusive negotiations with Sac State

Jack Dann, Sports Editor August 28, 2025
By rebuilding and renovating the horse racing track, Sacramento State and Cal Expo enter an exclusive negotiation window for building a football stadium, with plans to play Hornet football at Cal Expo in 2026.
Sacramento State’s defense dominated the final scrimmage Aug. 16, 2025. The group recorded four interceptions, two fumbles and six sacks.

The Big Sky isn’t the limit: Sac State prepares for a program-defining fall

Jack Dann, Sports Editor August 23, 2025
Sacramento State prepares for its Big Sky farewell as the Hornets set their sights towards FBS recognition.
References to toppling royalty were abundant in signs held by No Kings Day protestors Saturday, June 14, 2025. The crowd began forming in front of the Capitol at 10 a.m. and continued until the crowd began to disperse around 1 p.m..

GALLERY: Thousands gather at State Capitol for “No Kings Day” protest

Jack Dann, Sports Editor June 15, 2025
Sacramentans flood Capitol Park during nationwide “No Kings Day” protest.

The State Hornet Broadcast: ASI election results, International student visa revoked, CFA protest and sports

Skylar Findlay and Jonathan Santiago May 20, 2025
The State Hornet Broadcast dives into the most recent news on campus such as the ASI election results, the revocation of international students’ visas, California Faculty Association protests, sports and more.

Anything But Sports! Ep. 4: Playdough & Perspective with Bo Beatty

Siany Harts May 20, 2025
7-foot Aussie center Bo Beatty joins host Siany Harts to tell his tall tales on the latest episode of Anything But Sports!
President Wood addressed faculty concerns at an open forum Thursday, March 27, 2025. A majority of the faculty present were worried over the budget and how cuts and reductions would affect different departments, resources, faculty and students. (Photo by Lizeth Tello, graphic created in Canva)

‘This university is a disaster’ Everything we know about Sac State’s budget crisis

Annie Biebl, Lizeth Tello, and Omid Manavirad May 17, 2025
Sac State will not be merging colleges just yet, instead implementing cost-saving measures to resolve its budget crisis. Other concerns regarding faculty lay-offs, athletics, research funding and DEI programs were discussed.
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