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Swarm Report #2: Upsets from men’s basketball and softball and women’s basketball sets new program records

Evan Patocka and Orlando Fuller March 19, 2024
Staffers Evan Patocka and Orlando Fuller provide updates on Sac State sports including men’s and women’s basketball in the Big Sky Tournament, as well as baseball and softball.
Freshman Irene Riva in her singles match against Weber State Saturday, March 16, 2024. The Hornets extended their winning streak to eight behind four singles wins.

Sac State women’s tennis rallies in singles for eighth straight win

Jahson Nahal, Staffer March 19, 2024
Sacramento State women’s tennis won its first Big Sky Conference match of the season against Weber State extending their winning streak to eight
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The State Hornet Podcast #5: The Online Pacemaker, Title IX legislation and movie reviews

Evan Patocka and Zacariah Aguila March 18, 2024
Podcast staffers Evan Patocka and Zacariah Aguila talk about recent Sac State news, including the Cooper-Woodson College Enhancement Program and Title IX legislation.
Junior guard Zee Hamoda in the Big Sky Conference Tournament semifinals on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Hamoda was one of four Hornets to finish with double-digit points.

Sac State shaken awake from dream run as they fall short in semifinals

Andrew Edwards, Staffer March 15, 2024
Sac State played its last game of the season in the Big Sky Conference semifinals on Tuesday after an unexpected resurgence late in the year.
Sophomore first baseman JP Smith swings and misses against Fresno State at John Smith Field Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Smith went one for three against the Bulldogs with one single and one walk.

Sac State’s rematch ends in vain against Fresno State

Kai Arellano, Staffer March 15, 2024
Sac State loses the rematch to Fresno State in a close game. The Hornets’ defense has faltered to a point where changes need to be made for them to have more success in the conference.
Sac State sophomore midfielder Hasan Alsakati surveys the field for an open teammate during a friendly against Chico State on Saturday, March 9, 2024. The game ended in a 0-0 draw after both goalkeepers made important saves.

Spring opener ends in stalemate for Sac State

Adam Camarena, Staffer March 15, 2024
Sacramento State plays a scoreless draw against Chico State thanks to a strong defensive effort to begin spring matches.
Freshman forward Summah Hanson, distance runner Brandon Moreno, sophomores Kara Houghton and guard Benthe Versteeg, junior Zoe Ewell and senior third baseman Lewa Day all broke individual and season records in February of the spring semester. Six total records were broken by the Hornets and three more were tied. (Photos by Brionna Woody and Rinn Lee, photos courtesy of Sac State Athletics and Rhianna Kahley / NAU Athletics, graphic created in Canva by Ryan Lorenz)

Sac State finishes a month full of records

Ryan Lorenz, Staffer March 15, 2024
Gymnastics, basketball, softball and track and field put themselves in the Sacramento State record book in February.
Graphic made in Canva by Chris Woodard

Retrogrades #2: A not so ‘Hot Fuss’

James Fife, Chris Woodard, and Evan Patocka March 14, 2024
Podcast editor James Fife and managing editor Chris Woodard discuss the “Hot Fuss,” as they review The Killers' debut album and all of the glory of “Mr. Brightside.”
Freshman guard Lina Falk shoots a three-pointer against Northern Arizona Sunday March 10, 2024. Falk had 22 points over Sac State’s two Big Sky Tournament games.

Sac State women’s basketball falls in Big Sky Tournament second round

Jahson Nahal, Staffer March 14, 2024
The Sac State women’s basketball season came to an end after losing to the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks in the second round of the Big Sky Conference Tournament.
The 1983 film “Flashdance” is a poor portrayal of the 80s niche of dancing-themed movies. (Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum and photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures)

Back to the 80s: ‘Flash Dance’

Katelyn Marano, Copy Editor March 14, 2024
The 1983 film “Flashdance” portrays the 80s niche of dancing movies in an unexpected performance by Jennifer Beals and Michael Nouri.
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