Casey Rafter

Casey Rafter, copy editor

(he/him)

Casey Rafter joined The State Hornet in spring 2022 as a newswriter. As of fall 2022, he is the website’s copy editor. He also writes for Sacramento News & Review and has experience as a writer, editor-in-chief and student adviser for The Express at Sac City College.

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Cinema Obscura S2 Ep.3: ‘9’ vs. ‘Frankenthumb’

James Fife, Casey Rafter, Sonia Pagán, Hailey Valdivia, and Feyi Ekundare
May 22, 2023

Which animation will take the award for darkest movie? “9” or “Frankenthumb?”

The State Hornet Podcast: Take Back the Night, theft on campus and the Middle Class Scholarship

Lawrence Charles and Casey Rafter
May 5, 2023

Sac State looks to expand to Placer County while Survivors proceed to Take Back the Night.

Cinema Obscura S2 Ep. 2: ‘Kimi’ vs. ‘Moon’

James Fife, Casey Rafter, Mercy Sosa, Chris Woodard, and Aile Flores
May 1, 2023

To the moon and back, robots got your back

Cinema Obscura S2 Ep. 1 : ‘The Cable Guy’ vs. ‘Excalibur’

James Fife, Casey Rafter, Alyssa Branum, Jacob Peterson, and Aile Flores
April 5, 2023

Is Jim Carrey humorous to all…or not?

Cinema Obscura Episode 1: “Next” and “Leprechaun 5”

Steven Gutierrez Jr., James Fife, Casey Rafter, and Keyshawn Davis
September 29, 2022

Cinema Obscura is here with hosts James Fife and Steven Gutierrez! Listen to this first episode guest starring Keyshawn Davis and Casey Rafter and their thoughts on obscure movies such as “Leprechaun 5: In The Hood” and “Next.”

‘He thought that journalism was a sacred calling’: Remembering late Sacramento State professor

Former students, family celebrate life of Bill Dorman

Casey Rafter
May 16, 2022

With a career as a journalism and government instructor at Sacramento State that spanned over four decades, Bill Dorman’s impact on students and the university reverberates across demographics. When...

FAQ: Get informed on the first in-person commencement in 3 years

The ceremony is returning to the Golden One Center

Casey Rafter
May 9, 2022

Graduates, grab your caps and gowns and get ready to kiss Sac State goodbye! With just 11 days left until the first ceremony, The State Hornet has all of the most important information you’ll need...

‘People being killed left and right’: Ukrainian student’s social media fills with troubling scenes from home

Casey Rafter
April 28, 2022

It was just after 5 a.m. in Ukraine when the Russian army launched its first attacks on the country on Feb. 24, 2022. Business Administration major Esti Kovalchuk, who has only been in the U.S....

Rock the vote? Students know little to nothing about ASI elections

Hornets to ASI board: Turn up the volume

Casey Rafter and Tyra Green
April 5, 2022

On cracked asphalt paths leading from Amador Hall to the University Union, few of the passing students notice the hand-painted campaign plywood signage. With voting opening Wednesday, the 21 candidates...

How to vote in ASI elections, State Hornet diversity audit and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST

Nijzel Dotson and Casey Rafter
April 4, 2022

On the latest episode of The State Hornet Podcast, deputy podcast editor Nijzel Dotson talks to news staff writer Casey Rafter about the upcoming Sac State ASI elections and briefly recaps recent State Hornet coverage

Sac State-adjacent Tower Brewing’s open mic night ends two-year hiatus

A quick trek from Hornet Crossing leads to a welcoming space for creatives

Casey Rafter, staff writer
March 5, 2022

After a two year hiatus due to COVID-19, Hornets can once again grab a mic at Tower Brewery.

Spin scooters make a quick and quiet exit from Sac State

Ford’s e-scooter company announces withdrawal from most markets, leaving students hoofing it to class

Casey Rafter
March 4, 2022

The Spin app only took a few seconds to download to business major Zaid Darwish’s phone on the day he planned to rent one of the motorized scooters on campus. As he made his way through the signup...

A mentor and friend: Dr. Andrew Stoner remembered by students and colleagues

Sac State professor died Feb. 9

Casey Rafter, staff writer
February 18, 2022

Sac State professor of communications if remembered by former students and friends after his death on Feb. 9.

Aliyah Sidqe’s visual and audio journey into single motherhood

Award winning muralist and painter brings her work to Union gallery through Feb. 17

Casey Rafter
February 15, 2022

Through art and narration, Aliyah Sidqe shares her transformation in “Babymama Effect” at the University Union. See the exhibit now though Feb. 17.

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