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Amanda "AJ" Tinkess

Amanda “AJ” Tinkess, Visuals Staffer

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Amanda “AJ” Tinkess is a transfer student in her fourth semester at Sacramento State, studying both photography and journalism. This is their first semester working at The State Hornet, where they are hoping to capture and share all of Sac State’s most important moments. She graduated from Grossmont College in San Diego with an associate’s with honors in photography, and she has dedicated countless hours taking photos for community and personal events, sports teams and school functions. She aspires to be a professional photojournalist for whomever needs her to tell their stories through her lens.

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Dribbling with the ball in the 2-0 defeat to UC Davis, junior forward Tea Reyes continues to shine with a late winner in the Big Sky opener against Northern Colorado Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. Reyes enters her first season with the Hornets as an important part of the team already.

[Photo] Big clutch in the Big Sky: Sac State opens conference play with win in Northern Colorado

Elisha Chandra, Sports Staffer
September 27, 2025

Dribbling with the ball in the 2-0 defeat to UC Davis, junior forward Tea Reyes continues to shine with a late winner in the Big Sky opener against Northern Colorado Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. Reyes enters...

Sophomore defender Jaety Mandaquit drives with the ball in the 2-0 defeat to UC Davis on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. Mandaquit has played a crucial part in Sacramento State’s defense this season and will be one of the defensive options available for Sac State going into Big Sky Conference play.

[Photo] Big Sky Preview: Defending champion Hornets look to sting their way through the Big Sky conference

Elisha Chandra, Staffer
September 24, 2025

Sophomore defender Jaety Mandaquit drives with the ball in the 2-0 defeat to UC Davis on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. Mandaquit has played a crucial part in Sacramento State’s defense this season and will...

Senior middle blocker Ashlynn Archer goes up for a kill against Pacific Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. Archer finished the game with 13 kills.

[Photo] The Hornets keep The Nest abuzz and win the Central Cal Challenge at home

Alex Grado, Staffer
September 24, 2025

Senior middle blocker Ashlynn Archer goes up for a kill against Pacific Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. Archer finished the game with 13 kills.

Freshman defender Aryana Martinez fights for the ball in the 2-0 defeat to UC Davis Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. In her first season, Martinez has stepped into the spotlight due to an injury to fifth-year defender Sydney Sharts.

[Photo] Two steps forward, two steps back: Hornets get stunned by Causeway rivals

Elisha Chandra, Staffer
September 22, 2025

Freshman defender Aryana Martinez fights for the ball in the 2-0 defeat to UC Davis Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. In her first season, Martinez has stepped into the spotlight due to an injury to fifth-year...

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