Evan Patocka

[Video] The sweetest and spiciest rankings of popular Mexican candy

From tamarindo to mazapan, will your favorites make the top of the list?

Nancy Rodriguez Bonilla
January 31, 2025

Follow along as State Hornet editors and staffers evaluate and rank Mexican candies like “Pelon Pelo Rico” tamarindo and “de la Rosa” mazapan to the lesser-known “Slaps” candy.

Beyond the Hive #10: Afrobeats and Jollof

Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran
January 21, 2025

In this episode of Beyond the Hive, Aliza Imran and Evan Patocka chat with Nigerian student Osazemen Onaghise about her Nigerian heritage. Onaghise is the co-president of the Nigerian Student Association at Sac State and she talks about Nigerian food, culture and music.

[Video] The State Hornet Broadcast: Election reactions, the 6th International Conference on Genocide, Native American College, Causeway Classic and sports updates

Skylar Findlay, Jessica Shona-Stewart, Evan Patocka, Kai Arellano, Jonathan Santiago, and Jada Trowel
December 14, 2024

Welcome to The State Hornet Broadcast. Multimedia staffer Skylar Findlay and social media staffer Jessica Shona-Stewart share the latest news at Sacramento State. Visuals staffer Kai Arellano and podcast editor Evan Patocka accompany the news updates with the most recent sports announcements for Sac State Athletics.

Sac State volleyball’s historic season ends with loss to Stanford in NCAA Tournament

After Big Sky Conference title, the Hornets get swept at Maples Pavilion

Evan Patocka, Podcast Editor
December 9, 2024

Sac State volleyball fell to the Stanford Cardinal in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament at Maples Pavilion.

[Photo] 4 Takeaways from Sac State’s loss to Cal in whistle-heavy outing

Andrew Edwards, Staffer
November 25, 2024

Sophomore guard Emil Skytta makes a move to get past a Cal defender Sunday Nov. 24, 2024. Vaughns posted a career-high in points at 18.

BREAKING: Sac State announces multi-year partnership with Sky River Casino and Wilton Rancheria tribe

Organizations will sponsor the 70th Causeway Classic in celebration of Native American Heritage Day

Evan Patocka, Podcast Editor
November 22, 2024

Sac State announced a partnership with Sky River Casino and Wilton Rancheria in a press conference; the organizations will be presenting sponsors of the Causeway Classic football game against UC Davis.

[Photo] Slow second-half spiral defers Sac State’s offensive unveiling

Andrew Edwards, Staffer
November 17, 2024

Junior forward Jalen Pitre attempts a pass against CSUN Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Pitre had five points and five rebounds in the loss to the Matadors.

[Photo] International Conference on Genocide concludes with a focus on global unity

Analah Wallace, DEI Editor
November 17, 2024

The former President of Indonesia Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono gives a speech during the plenary session, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Yudhoyono was present for two sessions where he was asked questions pertaining...

[Photo] No contest: Hornets burn through competition to remain perfect

Adam Camarena, Sports Editor
November 16, 2024

Redshirt freshman guard Sofia Alonso guards a ball handler against Lincoln University Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. Alonso led all players with five steals in the Hornets’ victory over Cal State Fullerton Thursday.

Chaos at the Causeway: Sac State announces boxing matchup against UC Davis

Hornets square off with the Aggies for the Causeway Boxing Classic

Evan Patocka and Jada Portillo
November 13, 2024

Sacramento State announces Combat U will face off against UC Davis at the Memorial Auditorium on Friday, Nov. 22.

[Photo] Sac State cruises to the finish line in a blowout win over Lincoln

Mateo Davis, Staffer
November 11, 2024

Sacramento State sophomore guard Lina Falk sizes up her opponent, the Lincoln Oaklanders Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. Falk scored a career-high 18 points in the win.

[Photo] ‘It didn’t feel right’: California Tribal College failed to deliver on promises to Native students

Finneas Brumbaugh and Greg Micek
November 11, 2024

Sacramento Hall houses the California Tribal College’s office for its space sharing program with Sac State Thursday, Nov. 7. The CTC made promises when recruiting students in the spring that could not...

[Video] Quadcast Ep. 1: What is the most dangerous animal you think you could fight?

Students share what creatures they think they can take on

Evan Patocka, Daniel Gonzales, Jonathan Santiago, Skylar Findlay, James Fife, and Aliza Imran
November 6, 2024

Evan Patocka and Daniel Gonzales ask Sac State students about the most dangerous animal they could take on.

[Photo] Sac State leaves no doubt in season-opening 27-point thrashing of Jessup

Adam Camarena, Sports Editor
November 5, 2024

Sacramento State freshman forward Noemi Arvai looks for space to score in the post during the season-opener Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. The Hornets had 32 bench points in their 27-point victory against the Jessup...

OPINION: The MLB playoffs knock all other sports out of the park

The 2024 MLB playoffs have proven baseball’s superiority

Evan Patocka, Podcast Editor
November 5, 2024

As the 2024 MLB postseason ends, another October full of historic moments goes with it.

[Video] The State Hornet Broadcast: Multi-use stadium, fee increase, La Bienvenida and sports updates

Kai Arellano, Evan Patocka, Skylar Findlay, Sharmarke Holif, and Jonathan Santiago
October 31, 2024

Welcome to The State Hornet Broadcast. Multimedia staffers Sharmarke Holif and Skylar Findlay share news that happened at Sac State. We’ll also be joined by podcast editor Evan Patocka and visuals staffer...

Beyond the Hive Episode 9: Hot topics from Chile

Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran
October 14, 2024

Hosts Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran speak with Chilean golfer Florencia Dufey about moving to America from Chile.

BREAKING: Golden 1 Center offers to host Sac State basketball if Hornets make the jump to FBS

Sac 12 committee also announced $35 million raised in NIL funds for Sac State Athletics

Evan Patocka, Podcast Editor
October 2, 2024

The Sac 12 committee has announced an offer from the Sacramento Kings to host Sacramento State men’s and women’s basketball at Golden 1 Center, as well as $35 million in NIL funds raised in 24 hours by local government and others.

The State Hornet Podcast #10: Sac State announces policy changes, CFA members resign following resolution and Japan Day

Evan Patocka and James Fife
May 13, 2024

Evan Patocka and James Fife discuss news from the past week, including the divestment announcement after eight days of encampment and CFA members resigning following a ceasefire agreement.

[Video] The State Hornet Broadcast: Fatal shooting and carjacking, TPUSA protest and sports

Jenn Galinato, Sharmarke Holif, Evan Patocka, and Jonathan Santiago
May 9, 2024

A fatal shooting and carjacking, new ASI government and sports coverage on baseball and tennis.

Swarm Report #3: A’s move to Sacramento, women’s golf and men’s tennis win titles

Evan Patocka, Orlando Fuller, and Aaron Lofton
May 2, 2024

Join Evan Patocka, Orlando Fuller and Aaron Lofton as they discuss recent Sac State sports news, as well as recent A’s and Kings news.

Beyond the Hive Episode 8: Sports, steak and shopping from Argentina

Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran
April 9, 2024

Hosts Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran speak with Argentine golfer Guadalupe Dabos about life in America compared to Argentina

Beyond the Hive Episode 7: Boba origins and school uniforms

Evan Patocka, Aliza Imran, and Wan-Ling Yang
March 27, 2024

Hosts Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran chat with fellow State Hornet podcast staffer Wendy Yang, an exchange student from Taiwan, about life in Asia compared to the United States.

Swarm Report #2: Upsets from men’s basketball and softball and women’s basketball sets new program records

Evan Patocka and Orlando Fuller
March 19, 2024

Staffers Evan Patocka and Orlando Fuller provide updates on Sac State sports including men’s and women’s basketball in the Big Sky Tournament, as well as baseball and softball.

The State Hornet Podcast #5: The Online Pacemaker, Title IX legislation and movie reviews

Evan Patocka and Zacariah Aguila
March 18, 2024

Podcast staffers Evan Patocka and Zacariah Aguila talk about recent Sac State news, including the Cooper-Woodson College Enhancement Program and Title IX legislation.

Retrogrades #2: A not so ‘Hot Fuss’

James Fife, Chris Woodard, and Evan Patocka
March 14, 2024

Podcast editor James Fife and managing editor Chris Woodard discuss the “Hot Fuss,” as they review The Killers' debut album and all of the glory of “Mr. Brightside.”

The State Hornet Podcast #4: Black Student Success Task Force and upcoming podcasts

Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran
March 5, 2024

Podcast staffers Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran talk about the past week of stories from The State Hornet such as the Black Student Task Force, best skincare products, movie reviews and more.

Swarm Report #1: Baseball season starts and basketball struggles with conference tournaments on the horizon

Evan Patocka and Orlando Fuller
March 4, 2024

Staffers Evan Patocka and Orlando Fuller provide updates on Sac State sports including men’s and women’s basketball as well as baseball.

The State Hornet Podcast #3: CFA ratification, anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and a wild opening series for baseball

Evan Patocka and Aaron Lofton
February 26, 2024

Podcast staffers Evan Patocka and Aaron Lofton talk about the past week in Sac State news, including rising anti-LGBTQ laws and the ratification of the CFA agreement.

The State Hornet Podcast #2: Black History Month special

Evan Patocka and Wan-Ling Yang
February 19, 2024

Podcast staffers Evan Patocka and Wendy Yang talk about past articles on The State Hornet that represent the Black community and culture.

Beyond the Hive Ep. #6: Battle Across The Pond

Aliza Imran and Evan Patocka
February 13, 2024

Hosts Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran take it back to 1776, a classic UK vs USA battle where they compare the differences between both countries.

Anything But Sports! Ep. 1: Devin Gandy’s Day in the Life

Siany Harts and Evan Patocka
February 12, 2024

Take a step into Devin Gandy’s world outside of football

The State Hornet Podcast #1: CFA agreement, Black History Month and President Luke Wood’s spring address

Evan Patocka and Daniel Gonzales
February 12, 2024

Podcast staffers Evan Patocka and Daniel Gonzales discuss the news from the past week, including the one-day CFA strike and Sac State President Luke Wood’s spring address.

Beyond the Hive Ep. #5: The 6 to the 916

Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran
December 12, 2023

Hosts Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran chat with Canadian student Meg Dennison about the differences between living in Canada and the U.S.

The State Hornet Podcast #11: CFA strikes and negotiations, more doctorate degrees and football

Evan Patocka and Trevor Harris
December 12, 2023

Podcast staffers Evan Patocka and Trevor Harris discuss the news from the last week, including the recent negotiations between the CFA and CSU and the strike that took place on campus.

The State Hornet Podcast #10: Strikes, ASI resignation, firearm scare and class reductions

Evan Patocka and Trevor Harris
December 4, 2023

Podcast staffers Evan Patocka and Trevor Harris talk about the news from the last week, including an ASI resignation, a reduction of language classes and more.

Swarm Report #6: Women’s volleyball wins Big Sky regular season and playoff football continues dancing

Evan Patocka and Orlando Fuller
November 30, 2023

Staffers Evan Patocka and Orlando Fuller discuss the world of Sac State sports including men’s and women’s basketball, football and volleyball.

Beyond the Hive Ep 4: Hustlin’ and Bustlin’

Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran
November 20, 2023

Hosts Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran chat with Indian student Aranjot Kaur about the differences between living in the United States compared to India.

The State Hornet Podcast #8: CFA strike dates, arson on campus and Hmong New Year

Evan Patocka and Trevor Harris
November 14, 2023

Podcast staffers Evan Patocka and Trevor Harris talk about the news from the past week, including the California Faculty Association strikeAliza Imran and the celebration of Hmong New Year.

Swarm Report #5: Basketball season, volleyball’s win streak, the ups and downs of football

Evan Patocka and Orlando Fuller
November 10, 2023

Staffers Evan Patocka and Orlando Fuller discuss everything involving Sac State sports for the past two weeks, including football, basketball and volleyball.

The State Hornet Podcast #7: State Hornet awards, CFA strike approval and Día de los Muertos

Evan Patocka and Trevor Harris
November 6, 2023

Podcast staffers Evan Patocka and Trevor Harris talk about the news from the past week. Evan talks about the recent awards The State Hornet won in Atlanta, the CFA strike vote and the mental health counseling at the WELL. Trevor discusses Sac State’s celebration of Día de los Muertos and the All-In Recreation program.

The State Hornet Podcast #6: Faculty roundtable and protest over Israel-Palestine conflict, ASI director resigns

Evan Patocka and James Fife
October 31, 2023

Podcast editor James Fife and podcast staffer Evan Patocka go over the week’s news. James talks about the campus roundtable and protest over the Israel-Palestine conflict, as well as Stinger Sound Sessions. Evan discusses the new Barrio Art Program and the ASI director resignation.