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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor
Dominique Williams

Dominique Williams, managing editor

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Dominique Williams is a fourth-year journalism major in her fourth semester at The State Hornet. She also covers breaking news at The Sacramento Bee and serves as a bartender at her hometown dive bar. Dominique loves sports photography, sour gummy worms and serving hot takes in the newsroom.
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Juniel strikes a pose and flicks the ball after his first career interception last season, Sept. 3, 2022 against Utah Tech.

[Photo] Sac State corner embraces doubt and uses it as fuel

Malachi Parker, Staffer
November 7, 2023

Juniel strikes a pose and flicks the ball after his first career interception last season, Sept. 3, 2022 against Utah Tech.

An out of order Blue Light Call Box located near Guy West Bridge Monday, March 27, 2023. According to Deputy Chief Christina Lofthouse, each Blue Light is checked and tested twice a year for repairs.

[Photo] Blue emergency towers: Students call for awareness and accessibility

Justine Chahal
April 11, 2023

An out of order Blue Light Call Box located near Guy West Bridge Monday, March 27, 2023. According to Deputy Chief Christina Lofthouse, each Blue Light is checked and tested twice a year for repairs.

(L-R) Associated Students, Inc. President Salma Pacheco next to Sac State President Robert Nelsen in a SacSend video addressing antisemitism on campus Friday, April 7, 2023. In the video, Pacheco and Nelsen apologized for the antisemitic gesture at KSSU and a failed bias reporting process.

Sac State, ASI presidents issue apology regarding antisemitic incident at KSSU

Student body president said bias reporting process failed students
President Robert Nelsen said he will make sure the students get to finish their podcast.
ASI Student Services Coordinator for KSSU Aaron Wall (middle) holding a microphone at an event in the Library Quad Monday, March 27, 2023. Wall is accused of making a Nazi salute during the recording of a podcast at KSSU.

Students recording podcast with KSSU say station advisor performed Nazi salute

Gesture reportedly made during unaired episode on antisemitism
Emma Hall and Dominique Williams
April 6, 2023
Students Anya Thompson and Madeline Madrid reported the Nazi salute to the Division of Inclusive Excellence.
Martin Vincelli-Simard sits on a bench in front of Lassen Hall Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. The fifth-year catcher is third among qualified Sac State batters with a .309 batting average over 27 games.

‘Return of the mack’: Hornets catcher came back to finish what he started

The fifth-year senior returned to play after being honored at senior night in 2022
Dominique Williams
April 4, 2023
The Mack Morrison-inspired slugger is “back up in the game.”
Junior right-handed pitcher Cooper Rons delivers a pitch at John Smith Field  Friday, March 3, 2023. Rons made two appearances on the weekend, pitching five and one third innings, allowing seven hits and seven earned runs.

[Photo] Series Recap: Sacramento State baseball hits potholes in Dodgertown Classic

Isaac Streeter
March 7, 2023

Junior right-fielder Garet Crenshaw celebrates his first home run of the season with teammates Friday, March 3, 2023, at John Smith Field. Crenshaw was one of three players to hit a homerun in a 9-4 win...

Sacramento State junior center Isnelle Natabou sits in The Nest after the Sac State women’s basketball team set a program record with their 20th win of the season on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. Natabou leads the Big Sky Conference in field goal percentage, shooting .647% The next closest is Idaho’s Beyonce Bea, shooting .486%.

[Photo] Hornets’ center is a force in the interior amidst record season

Dylan McNeill and Myla Booth
February 27, 2023

Sacramento State junior center Isnelle Natabou sits in The Nest after the Sac State women’s basketball team set a program record with their 20th win of the season on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. Natabou...

Sacramento State women’s basketball team celebrates after setting a school record in wins Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. In head coach Mark Campbell’s second year as the Sac State head coach the Hornets have a new school-high in wins.

[Photo] Sac State women’s basketball breaks program record for wins in a season

Nathan Cromwell
February 24, 2023

Senior guard Jordan Oliveras hands the ball to a teammate around Montana State defenders at The Nest during Sac State’s record-breaking win Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. Oliveras has appeared in 93 games...

Nida Muhammad Nyazi, 31, was arrested in Germany, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department announced Thursday. Nyazi is an alleged suspect in two sexual assault cases on campus from the fall. (Photo courtesy of Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, graphic made in Canva by Chris Woodard)

BREAKING: Police arrest suspect in relation to Sac State sexual assaults

Suspect is awaiting extradition in Germany
Dominique Williams and Chris Woodard
February 23, 2023
Suspect in two sexual assaults at Sac State was arrested in Germany
(L-R) Freshman first baseman Braden Frank, junior third basemen Jorge Bojorquez, freshman shortstop Wehiwa Aloy and junior second basemen Josh Rolling chat during a pitching change on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at John Smith Field. Sac State rallied from a 4-1 deficit to beat North Dakota State 8-6, with the Hornets offense scoring 29 runs on the weekend to push them to 3-1 to start the year.

[Photo] Series Recap: Offense shines for Sac State baseball on way to series win

Isaac Streeter
February 20, 2023

(L-R) Freshman first baseman Braden Frank, junior third basemen Jorge Bojorquez, freshman shortstop Wehiwa Aloy and junior second basemen Josh Rolling chat during a pitching change on Saturday, Feb. 18,...

Women’s Homeless World Cup winners holding up their trophy in 2015. The tournament will be held at Hornet Stadium for its 20th anniversary in July.

‘People just need a chance’: Street soccer tournament featuring unhoused players comes to Sacramento

Homeless World Cup organizers choose Sac State as first United States location
Dominique Williams
February 9, 2023
During the tournament, Sac State will house 500 players who have experienced homelessness from more than 50 nations:
Mapu

[Photo]
Buzzin’ Dozen — Edition 4

State Hornet sports staff
January 26, 2023

Broad Room founder Claire Curley shows what supplies the Free Art Supply Closet has in stock Dec. 8, 2022. The Free Art Supply Closet has served over 800 people since its implementation.

Filling the need: local nonprofit makes supplies more accessible to artists

Broad Room has served over 800 people with their Free Art Supply Closet
Dominique Williams, Managing Editor
December 27, 2022
“Art is a human right,” Broad Room founder says:
(L-R) Gene and Kyle Sentkowski stand together outside of the Sac State Broad Fieldhouse on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2022. Sentkowski is the school record holder for most field goals in a single season with 21.

[Photo] Burger King and skating shoes: Family motivates Sac State kicker

Jack Freeman and Arely Duran
December 10, 2022

(L-R) Gene and Kyle Sentkowski stand together outside of the Sac State Broad Fieldhouse on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2022. Sentkowski is the school record holder for most field goals in a single season with 21.

Sac State special teams walks off the field after a successful try on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at Hornet Stadium. The Hornets are hosting Incarnate Word in their first ever FCS Quarterfinal appearance on Friday.

[Photo] PREVIEW: Sac State football prepares for high scoring affair against Incarnate Word

Jack Freeman, Football Beat Writer
December 8, 2022

Sac State special teams walks off the field after a successful try on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at Hornet Stadium. The Hornets are hosting Incarnate Word in their first ever FCS Quarterfinal appearance on...

“Stinger Lickin’ Good” is a weekly food column that showcases budget-friendly recipes for college students. Enough to feed a crowd, these recipes are easy to make and can satisfy those with three roommates or none (we won’t judge). (Graphic made in Canva by Dominique Williams)

Stinger Lickin’ Good: Long-lasting lasagna

Dominique Williams
December 6, 2022
This lasagna recipe, while measured for a crowd, is easy to freeze and save for later. It also contains an easy-to-follow garlic confit recipe for luxurious garlic bread.
Hornets junior guard Gianni Hunt contending with  UC Davis defense Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, at Golden 1 Center. The Hornets dropped their fourth game in a row with a 72-65 loss against Santa Clara Saturday.

[Photo] Sac State men’s basketball suffers 72-65 loss to Santa Clara

Jordan Latimore, Sports Editor
December 4, 2022

Hornets junior guard Gianni Hunt contending with UC Davis defense Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, at Golden 1 Center. The Hornets dropped their fourth game in a row with a 72-65 loss against Santa Clara Saturday.

Senior quarterback Jake Dunniway receives a snap as the offensive line begins to block against Richmond on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at Hornet Stadium. Dunniway threw for a season high 317 yards to propel the Hornets over the Spiders.

[Photo] Sac State football storms back for first FCS Playoff win

Jack Freeman, Football Beat Writer
December 3, 2022

Senior quarterback Jake Dunniway receives a snap as the offensive line begins to block against Richmond on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at Hornet Stadium. Dunniway threw for a season high 317 yards to propel...

“Stinger Lickin’ Good” is a weekly food column that showcases budget-friendly recipes for college students. Enough to feed a crowd, these recipes are easy to make and can satisfy those with three roommates or none (we won’t judge). (Graphic made in Canva by Dominique Williams)

Stinger Lickin’ Good: Simple, savory soup

Dominique Williams
November 29, 2022
Put those leftover Thanksgiving ingredients to use in this easy Crockpot soup recipe.
Junior forward Cameron Wilbon dribbling in front of a UC Davis defender Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022 at Golden One Center. A potential four-game winning game streak slipped out of the hands of Sac State’s men’s basketball team with an 82-71 loss against UC Davis in the Causeway Cup.

GALLERY: Miss the Causeway Cup? Swipe through our picture play-by-play

The Hornets women’s team took home a 67-45 win; the men’s walked away with an 82-71 loss.
Alexis Hunt and Dominique Williams
November 27, 2022
Swipe through our photo gallery of the basketball Causeway Classic to see what you missed during the games.
Sophomore guard Austin Patterson guarded by a UC Davis player Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, at Golden 1 Center. The Hornets lost the Causeway Cup after being defeated by the Aggies 82-71.

[Photo] Sac State men’s basketball falls to UC Davis 82-71 in Causeway Cup

Jordan Latimore, Sports Editor
November 24, 2022

Sophomore guard Austin Patterson guarded by a UC Davis player Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, at Golden 1 Center. The Hornets lost the Causeway Cup after being defeated by the Aggies 82-71.

Senior guard Kahlaijah Dean rises for a jump shot in a 67-45 win for Sac State over UC Davis in the Causeway Classic at Golden 1 Center Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022. The Hornets never trailed in Tuesday’s win and are now 3-1 on the season.

[Photo] Sac State women’s basketball squashes UC Davis 67-45 in Causeway Cup

Dylan McNeill, Sports Editor
November 23, 2022

Sac State head coach Mark Campbell helps senior guard Kahlaijah Dean off the court after an injury suffered in the second quarter of the Hornets 67-45 win over UC Davis at Golden 1 Center Tuesday, Nov....

“Stinger Lickin’ Good” is a weekly food column that showcases budget-friendly recipes for college students. Enough to feed a crowd, these recipes are easy to make and can satisfy those with three roommates or none (we won’t judge). (Graphic made in Canva by Dominique Williams)

Stinger Lickin’ Good: Comforting Crockpot chili

Dominique Williams
November 21, 2022
Sweater weather means soup and chili season. Learn how to make this easy, dump-and-go recipe.
Senior guard Kahlaijah Dean comes off a screen set by freshman guard Madison Butcher against the Gaucho defense at The Nest Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 in a 70-68 overtime win. Dean currently averages 22.7 points and 6.7 assists a game.

[Photo] Sac State women’s basketball picks up come-from-behind win over Santa Barbara

Dylan McNeill and Gavin Hudson
November 21, 2022

Freshman guard Benthe Versteeg guarding on the ball against UC Santa Barbara Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. The Hornets defeated the Gauchos in a thrilling 70-68 overtime win.

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