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Aliza Imran

Aliza Imran, Podcast Staffer

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Aliza Imran is a third year journalism major from England. She has been with the State Hornet for a year as a podcast staffer. Aliza hopes to pursue a career within book publishing and journalism

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[Video] President Luke Wood announces launch of Sac State’s Native American College

The institution will begin fall 2025 for freshmen and transfer students
Luke Wood announces the beginning of the new Native American College in fall 2025.
The Kwibuka flame of hope statue outside the University Union Ballroom III Nov. 15, 2024. The second day of the Conferance on Genocide put more of a focus on health and healing.

[Photo] Day 2 of the International Conference on Genocide reflects on trauma and healing

Analah Wallace, DEI Editor
November 16, 2024

A graphic put up in the University Union Ballroom III detailing statues representing different women and their experiences Nov. 15, 2024. This was one of many significant pieces set up in the ballroom....

Michael Love, Outreach Coordinator for Project Rebound inside the student center Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. Love spends a large amount of time in the student center.

[Photo] Transforming lives: Project Rebound Outreach Coordinator helps students get a second chance

Cheryl Howard, Staffer
November 13, 2024

From left to right: Xavier Majstoric, Michael Love and Aaron Greene of Project Rebound gather in the student center Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. The poster in the background illustrates the program’s...

President Luke Wood alongside assemblymember James Ramos, Dr. Annette Reed and other community members at the Native American College announcement ceremony Friday, Nov. 8. The announcement was held in the morning at the state Capitol.

President Luke Wood announces opening of the Native American College

The Native American College will open in fall 2025
Aliza Imran, staffer
November 9, 2024
President Luke Wood made an announcement on Nov. 8 at the State Capitol regarding the launch of the Native American College.
The State Hornet Podcast: 5k for breast cancer, Folklórico dance instructor, Día de Los Muertos

The State Hornet Podcast: 5k for breast cancer, Folklórico dance instructor, Día de Los Muertos

Aliza Imran and Nancy Rodriguez Bonilla
November 8, 2024
In this episode Aliza Imran and Nancy Rodriguez Bonilla discuss Sac State’s NIAIS, the Folklórico dance instructor, the 5k on campus and more

[Video] Quadcast Ep. 1: What is the most dangerous animal you think you could fight?

Students share what creatures they think they can take on
Evan Patocka and Daniel Gonzales ask Sac State students about the most dangerous animal they could take on.
Sacramento State celebrates a goal against Northern Colorado Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. The Hornets went on to draw with the Bears 1-1.

[Photo] Hornets fly north to take on the Big Sky Tournament

Alex Wong, Staffer
November 5, 2024

Sacramento State celebrates a goal against Northern Colorado Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. The Hornets went on to draw with the Bears 1-1.

One of the ofrendas set up in the library quad for Día de los Muertos, honoring the lives of children lost to U.S. custody Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. Ofrendas for children are often lined with toys and other memorabilia that children typically would enjoy, such as stuffed animals.

[Photo] When the dead rejoin the living: Sac State’s fifth Día de los Muertos gathering

Analah Wallace, DEI Editor
November 4, 2024

All visitors and participants of the Dia De Los Muertos celebration Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. Participants shared about their ofrendas to those who visited.

The American Cancer Society hosts the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k at Sacramento State Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. The community gathered dressed in pink to support the cause.

Pink up the pace: Sac State hosts 5k strides to save lives

‘Screening is terrible, but cancer is worse’
Aliza Imran, Staffer
October 31, 2024
Sac State hosted the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k on campus Sunday.
Senior midfielder Abigail Lopez dribbling the ball around a Northern Colorado defender Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. The Hornets went on to draw against the Bears 1-1.

[Photo] Battle between Hornets and Bears ends in draw

Alex Wong, Staffer
October 17, 2024

Senior midfielder Abigail Lopez dribbling the ball around a Northern Colorado defender Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. The Hornets went on to draw against the Bears 1-1.

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Beyond the Hive Episode 9: Hot topics from Chile

Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran
October 14, 2024
Hosts Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran speak with Chilean golfer Florencia Dufey about moving to America from Chile.
The State Hornet Podcast: Stadium renderings, La Bienvenida and Ace of Spades

The State Hornet Podcast: Stadium renderings, La Bienvenida and Ace of Spades

Jack Freeman, Aaron Lofton, and Aliza Imran
October 10, 2024
In this episode, Jack Freeman and Aaron Lofton discussed some campus news involving the stadium renderings, Hispanic Heritage Month and more.
The State Hornet Podcast: Winter commencement to be held in Golden 1 Center, FAFSA delays cause issues

The State Hornet Podcast: Winter commencement to be held in Golden 1 Center, FAFSA delays cause issues

Jessica Shona-Stewart and Aliza Imran
September 27, 2024
Aliza Imran and Jessica Shona-Stewart discuss recent Sac State news, such as President Luke Wood announcing that winter commencement will be held at the Golden 1 Center and FAFSA delays causing financial issues for students.
Chief Equity Officer of the California Government Operations Agency, Pam Chueh, alongside other guest speakers during one of the policy summit panels Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. Chueh spoke on how her childhood experiences motivated her to be the voice of those who do not have one.

Sac State hosts the inaugural Asian American Pacific Islander Statewide Policy Summit

"Engaging our communities: Democracy Beyond the Ballot Box."
Aliza Imran, Staffer
September 24, 2024
Sac State hosted the first Asian American Pacific Islander Policy Summit on Wednesday with attendees from all over the country.
The State Hornet Podcast: Sac State freshman killed in scooter accident, Sac State releases independent examination of CapRadio

The State Hornet Podcast: Sac State freshman killed in scooter accident, Sac State releases independent examination of CapRadio

Mateo Davis and Aliza Imran
September 12, 2024
Aliza Imran and Mateo Davis discuss recent Sac State news, including the death of a Sac State freshman, the proposal of additional student fees and an independent investigation of CapRadio.
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The Buzz Ep. #3: ‘Atomic Habits’ and big achievements

Wan-Ling Yang and Aliza Imran
May 23, 2024
Hosts Wan-Ling Yang and Aliza Imran chat about the TikTok sensation "Atomic Habits," exploring its methods for building new habits and sharing their own experiences.
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Inside The Ring #3: WrestleMania 40 review

Join Zacariah Aguila, Asyah Zamani, Michael Pepper and special guest Emanuel Espinoza, as they review the matches and milestones of Wrestlemania 40.
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Beyond the Hive Episode 8: Sports, steak and shopping from Argentina

Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran
April 9, 2024
Hosts Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran speak with Argentine golfer Guadalupe Dabos about life in America compared to Argentina
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Beyond the Hive Episode 7: Boba origins and school uniforms

Evan Patocka, Aliza Imran, and Wan-Ling Yang
March 27, 2024
Hosts Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran chat with fellow State Hornet podcast staffer Wendy Yang, an exchange student from Taiwan, about life in Asia compared to the United States.
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The State Hornet Podcast #4: Black Student Success Task Force and upcoming podcasts

Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran
March 5, 2024
Podcast staffers Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran talk about the past week of stories from The State Hornet such as the Black Student Task Force, best skincare products, movie reviews and more.
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The Buzz Ep. #1: ‘Mean Girls:’ Then & Now

Wan-Ling Yang and Aliza Imran
February 28, 2024
Hosts Wan-Ling Yang and Aliza Imran take it back to 2004, talking about the iconic movie "Mean Girls" and comparing what's changed in the 2024 version.
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Beyond the Hive Ep. #6: Battle Across The Pond

Aliza Imran and Evan Patocka
February 13, 2024
Hosts Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran take it back to 1776, a classic UK vs USA battle where they compare the differences between both countries.
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Beyond the Hive Ep. #5: The 6 to the 916

Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran
December 12, 2023
Hosts Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran chat with Canadian student Meg Dennison about the differences between living in Canada and the U.S.
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The State Hornet Podcast #9: Teamsters strike, Leaders of Tomorrow and Hornet Harvest Gathering

Trevor Harris and Aliza Imran
November 21, 2023
Podcast staffers Aliza Imran and Trevor Harris talk about the news from the last week, including the Teamster’s one-day strike on campus and the Leaders of Tomorrow networking event.
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Beyond the Hive Ep 4: Hustlin’ and Bustlin’

Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran
November 20, 2023
Hosts Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran chat with Indian student Aranjot Kaur about the differences between living in the United States compared to India.
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The State Hornet Podcast #5: Fentanyl overdoses, breast cancer walk and Hornet’s soccer struggles

Trevor Harris and Aliza Imran
October 24, 2023
Podcast staffers Trevor Harris and Aliza Imran go over the week’s news and stories across campus.
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Beyond the Hive Ep 3: Waffles and Mannekin Pis

Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran
October 19, 2023
Hosts Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran talk with Belgian student Thomas Cartenstadt about European life compared to the U.S.
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Beyond the Hive Ep 2: Kangaroos and Didgeridoos

Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran
October 9, 2023
Hosts Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran talk with Australian student Luke Klusman about his experience of moving across the world.
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The State Hornet Podcast #3: CapRadio troubles, inadequate restitution for sexual assault vicitms, Sac State Professor Manual Barajas and Sac State football.

Trevor Harris and Aliza Imran
October 6, 2023
Join Trevor Harris and Aliza Imran as they go over this week’s campus news headlines. ASI President Nataly Andrade-Dominguez addresses financial mismanagement at CapRadio. Sac State Professor of sociology, Manual Barajas, looks back on his life of achievements and hardships.
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Beyond the Hive Ep. 1: Denmark

Aliza Imran and Evan Patocka
September 22, 2023

Every international student has a different story to tell. Beyond the Hive aims to shine a light on students at Sacramento State who come from different countries around the world. The State Hornet will...

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