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After stints at Arizona State and Georgia, ex-four star quarterback Jaden Rashada returns to Northern California to get his collegiate career back on track. Rashada signed with the Hornets on April 25, 2025.

Northern California high school legend returns home to rewrite his legacy

Jack Dann, Staffer May 9, 2025
Sac State rocks the Big Sky Conference, adding former Georgia and Arizona State quarterback Jaden Rashada ahead of their potential FBS push.
The sign in front of Folsom Hall Thursday, May 8, 2025. Staff and faculty who have been at Folsom Hall for over a decade complained of feeling ignored during the football team’s move.

Faculty and staff left feeling ignored and disrupted amidst football team’s Folsom Hall move

Adam Camarena and Jack Freeman May 8, 2025
Sac State staff and faculty were left feeling frustrated after the football team’s unannounced move to the third floor of Folsom Hall, home to the school’s nursing and physical therapy departments.
Freshman Gur Libal stands ready to return an oncoming ball Thursday, April 26, 2025. Sac State lost to Montana 4-0 in the Big Sky Conference Tournament in Phoenix, Arizona.

Putting the season behind them, men’s tennis looks ahead to a bright future

Andrew A. Brown, Staffer May 8, 2025
Sacramento State men’s tennis falls to Montana in the Big Sky Tournament, but they’re looking ahead to a break and the upcoming season.
Jackson Slater stands looking forward after a game. Slater was selected in the fifth round of the NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans. (Photo Courtesy of Sac State Athletics/Graphic created in Canva)

Draft Diaries: Jackson Slater leaves NFL Draft with dreams fulfilled and new goals on the horizon

Jack Freeman, Editor-in-Chief May 7, 2025
Sac State offensive lineman Jackson Slater is now a Tennessee Titan. Hear what he had to say about the NFL Draft, social media’s reaction and his goals for the next level of football.
Redshirt sophomore Jakob Poturnak clinks helmets with his teammates Thursday, April 17, 2025. Poturnak had 10 hits, including a home run, over the 3-game series against GCU.

Hornets go antelope hunting in the high desert, return with first place in hand

Logan Chrisp, Staffer May 6, 2025
Sac State outhit GCU baseball in series victory to take first place from WAC leaders.
Junior outfielder Faith Epperson yells in celebration after stealing third base Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Sac State won this game soundly, ending 9-1 against Pacific.

Bats as hot as the weather: Hornets win big versus Pacific

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer May 6, 2025
Sac State softball beat Pacific in its final game before Big Sky Conference tournament play.

Sac State Says: New Coaches, New Era? Sac State students share their thoughts

Zachary Hernandez and Madison Flewellyn May 5, 2025
Students react to Sac State's new head coaches! The multimedia team hit campus to get real reactions from students about the fresh faces leading Hornet basketball and football.
Sac State men’s basketball head coach Mike Bibby returns to Sacramento 24 years after making his debut with the Sacramento Kings. Bibby looks to bring life to what has been a struggling program.

From Jesters to Royalty: Kings legend Mike Bibby is all in on Hornet hoops

Mateo Davis, Staffer May 3, 2025
Former Sacramento Kings star Mike Bibby is officially in the driver's seat of Sacramento State men’s basketball.
Senior right fielder Ryan Christiansen reaches second on a double against the Highlanders Friday, April 25, 2025. Christiansen scored four RBIs against Riverside, thanks to an RBI single and a 2-run homer.

Hornets finish marathon week 3-2 after sweeping Highlanders

Logan Chrisp, Staffer May 2, 2025
Sac State swept UC Riverside in a weekend series thanks to ace pitching, but lost to the UC Davis Aggies and Stanford Cardinal.
Sacramento State Hornets raise the trophy as back-to-back champions Saturday, April 26, 2025. The Hornets swept in both the semifinals and the finals, moving to the NCAA Tournament where they’ll face the California Golden Bears.

Championship ace in a familiar place: Hornets raise the trophy once again

Andrew A. Brown, Staffer May 2, 2025
Sacramento State women’s tennis defeats Northern Arizona University to win the Big Sky Conference Championship and move on to the NCAA Tournament, where they’ll play the California Golden Bears.
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