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Estefany Nuñez, staff writer

Estefany Nuñez is a staff writer on the general assignment desk for The State Hornet. She's a senior majoring in journalism and minoring in film studies. She has also been published by the Woodland Daily Democrat.
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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.

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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