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Estefany Nuñez

Estefany Nuñez, staff writer

Estefany Nuñez is the diversity and identity writer for The State Hornet. She’s been published by the Woodland Daily Democrat, and has participated in journalism since her freshman year of high school. She hopes to continue reporting for local communities in the San Joaquin Valley and write film reviews as well.
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(Left to right) My-Thy Nguyen, Marietess Masulit and Yee Thao discuss their experiences dealing with anti-Asian racism due to xenophobic rhetoric tied to the COVID-19 pandemic. The State Hornet spoke with members of the Asian American community at Sac State about what they have experienced since the start of the pandemic.

Asian Sac State students, faculty share experiences navigating racism during the pandemic

May 7, 2021
(Clockwise from top left) Sarah Miller, Robert Wiemer, Erin Wardle and Gao Thao share their thoughts on returning to in-person classes at Sacramento State in fall 2021. Sac State students should expect to take in-person classes in the fall, according to Provost Steve Perez. Photos taken via Zoom by Michael Eskridge.

‘Excited to go back’: Sac State students weigh in on fall 2021 teaching modalities

April 22, 2021
Author Chanel Miller reads an excerpt from her memoir “Know My Name” during the virtual “Healing Through Storytelling” event on Monday, April 19, 2021. Sacramento State hosted the event for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Screenshot taken via Zoom by Estefany Nuñez.

NYT Bestselling author Chanel Miller speaks on healing from sexual assault

April 19, 2021
From left to right, peer mentors Alexis Jimenez, Ashley Jeffers, and women and gender studies department chair Dr. Sujatha Moni discuss inclusivity in the women’s studies department at Sacramento State. The department celebrated its 50th year anniversary this year. Photos taken via Zoom.

Women’s and gender studies students and faculty reflect on department’s 50th anniversary

March 29, 2021
A photo of a golden Grammy Statuette, given to recipients of awards from the Recording Academy. (Photo by Thomas Hawk/CC BY-NC 2.0.)

REVIEW: Some of the best songs nominated at the 2021 Grammys

March 14, 2021
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STATE HORNET BUZZED: ‘WandaVision’ and the next MCU Phase

March 12, 2021
Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany play Wanda Maximoff and Vision respectively in the new Disney+ series, “WandaVision.” The show replaced “Black Widow'' in being the first installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase Four after the pandemic delayed its May 2020 release. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. ©Marvel Studios 2021. All Rights Reserved.

DUO REVIEW: ‘WandaVision’ is wickedly entertaining, but ultimately underwhelming

March 6, 2021
(De izquierda a derecha) Caitlin Fox, Fabrizio Sasso, Matt Mason y Michael Castanon hablan en una conferencia de prensa organizada por un consejo sindical conjunto el martes 2 de marzo de 2021. En la conferencia de prensa, los empleados de Sac State compartieron historias de explotación laboral y discutieron negociaciones para extender los programas de ayuda COVID-19. Gráfico creado en Canva.

[Photo] Empleados de Sac State alegan explotación laboral, buscan alivio de COVID-19

March 4, 2021
(Left to right) Caitlin Fox, Fabrizio Sasso, Matt Mason, and Michael Castanon speak at a press conference hosted by a joint labor union council on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. At the press conference, Sac State employees shared stories of labor exploitation and discussed negotiations to extend COVID-19 relief programs. Graphic created in Canva.

Sac State employees allege labor exploitation, seek COVID-19 relief

March 2, 2021
Environmental science professor James W. Reede stands outside the University Union’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic Feb. 8, 2021. Reede was raised by his community activist mother who worked alongside many prominent civil rights activists such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Harry Belafonte and A. Phillip Randolph.

[Photo] Environmental studies professor reflects on experience with civil rights movement

February 26, 2021
John David Washington and Zendaya play an arguing couple in “Malcolm & Marie.” The relationship’s 12-year age gap garnered a lot of criticism recently, a trope typically found in Hollywood. Photo courtesy of Netflix, Inc.

REVIEW: ‘Malcolm & Marie’ dresses emotional terrorism in black and white

February 12, 2021
South Sacramento pastor wants to change status quo with state Senate run

South Sacramento pastor wants to change status quo with state Senate run

February 11, 2021
Estefany Nuñez’s diverse selection of book recommendations include a graphic novel, young adult, nonfiction and contemporary. Book covers by Riverhead Books, Doubleday Books, Amistad, Farrar, Straus & Giroux, Quill Tree Books and St. Martin's Press. Estefany Nuñez

REVIEW: 10 unforgettable books by Black female authors

February 10, 2021
Dr. Anthony Fauci joined a virtual forum with California State University Chancellor Timothy White Friday to discuss COVID-19 and public health. Fauci said students could be able to return to school in 2021 and the general population could receive the COVID-19 vaccine as early as April 2021. Screenshot taken via CSU livestream.

Dr. Anthony Fauci joins CSU Chancellor in forum discussing COVID-19

December 18, 2020
PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Legal advocate explains the situation for DACA and Dreamers

PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Legal advocate explains the situation for DACA and Dreamers

December 17, 2020
PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Defensor legal explica la situación de DACA y Dreamers

PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Defensor legal explica la situación de DACA y Dreamers

December 17, 2020
Andy Pestana and Sarah Hawkins photographed by Kristina Claudio, the leader behind the non-profit organization Highlights and Shadows. Claudio has been offering wildfire victims free portrait photo shoots to replace photographs lost from Northern California widfires. Photo courtesy of Kristina Claudio.

Local photographer offers free photoshoot services to wildfire victims

December 15, 2020
The Aramark and AmeriPride building in Hibbing, Minnesota on Oct. 4, 2020. The food service company is planned to take over University Enterprises, Inc.’s dining operations July 2021. (Photo by Tony Webster/ CC BY 2.0)

Aramark wins bid to take over Sac State’s dining operations

December 14, 2020
A judge ordered the Trump administration to fully reinstate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program that was ended in 2017. Program coordinator for the Dreamer Resource Center Erik Ramirez said DACA will protect undocumented young immigrants from deportation and let them work lawfully. Screenshot taken via Zoom.

DACA reinstated for first time since 2017

December 9, 2020
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills and then speaks to the assorted body of students and community about the Affordability Budget in the quad at City College on Monday, July 1, 2019. Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills SB 76 Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review - Education finance, SB 77 Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review - Higher education trailer bill, and SB 93 Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review Budget Act of 2018: augmentation. (Sara Nevis for Sacramento City College’s The Express)

FAQ: What does a stay at home order mean for Sacramento County?

December 4, 2020
Cara Shuman decided to dedicate her senior project to mental health awareness along with five classmates. The group is hosting a virtual event on Wednesday, Nov. 18 to talk about tips for mental wellness and services available at Sac State. Screenshot taken by Estefany Nuñez via Zoom. Graphic in the background courtesy of Strength In Numbers CSUS.

Sac State students coordinate mental health talk for senior project

November 17, 2020

REVIEW: ‘Cemetery Boys’ is a rich, enthralling spin on tradition and culture

November 4, 2020
PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Hornet Speaker Series - Wesley Lowery

PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Hornet Speaker Series – Wesley Lowery

October 26, 2020
Sam Clark, environmental science major, poses on the bench after practice at Hornets Stadium at Sacramento State Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020. Clark started playing football March 2018 in Australia and came to Sacramento June 2019 to play for Sac State.

Sac State punter from Down Under

October 15, 2020
Estefany Nuñez offers an assortment of nonfiction, gothic horror and psychological book recommendations that she's read during quarantine. Book covers by Balzer + Bray, Viking, Bloomsbury Circus, Vintage, William Morrow and Del Rey.

REVIEW: Top 10 books I’ve read in quarantine

October 9, 2020
Athletes from the Sac State basketball, football and volleyball teams speak about the Black Lives Matter movement, social justice and police harassment.

‘Do I look more dangerous than a white man?’: Sac State athletes speak on social justice issues

September 29, 2020
Robert Pattinson and Lucy Faust as Preston and Cynthia Teagardin in Netflix's book-to-film adaptation of

REVIEW: ‘The Devil All the Time’ serves gore, wickedness, but lacks depth

September 22, 2020
Senior Sac State men's tennis player Mikus Losbergs, swings against Nevada. Losbergs has a record of 4-4 this season.

Seventh in Big Sky not enough for Sac State men’s tennis team

March 12, 2019
Brie Larson plays Carol Danvers, also known as Captain Marvel, in Marvel's latest film.

REVIEW: ‘Captain Marvel’ is the strongest Avenger, not the strongest movie

March 9, 2019
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