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Sacramento State President Luke Wood signs the memorandum with Compton College President and CEO Keith Curry in Sacramento Hall Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. The memorandum is a stepping stone to future programs and establishes a pipeline between CC and Sac State for transfer students.
President Luke Wood signs memorandum with Compton College, establishing direct pipeline to attend Sac State
A group of inmates walk to perform their work duties at Folsom State Prison Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. Prop 6 would have allowed the incarcerated the option to decline work assignments.
Defeated at the polls, California voters reject Proposition 6
(L-R) Sac State history professor Dr. Michael Vann, former President of Indonesia Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Northern Illinois history professor Eric Jones stand onstage in the University Ballroom Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. President Yudhoyono discussed his experiences with leadership and what he hopes to see from the nation in the future.
International Conference on Genocide concludes with a focus on global unity
The Kwibuka flame of hope statue outside the University Union Ballroom III Nov. 15, 2024. The second day of the Conferance on Genocide put more of a focus on health and healing.
Day 2 of the International Conference on Genocide reflects on trauma and healing
The annual Causeway Classic Blood Drive will be held in the University Union Ballroom from Nov. 18-20. Students can register to donate blood and help Sac State defeat UC Davis in a blood drive competition. (Graphic made in Canva)
Annual Causeway Classic Blood Drive returns to the hive
The National Institute on Artificial Intelligence in Society (NIAIS) launched last year and has since begun steadily implementing new AI-enabled tools to help students and faculty succeed. (Graphic made in Canva)
Sac State’s NIAIS on the future of AI in education
The Collegian’s news page Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. The Collegian is an independent, student run newspaper at Pennsylvania State University and recently saw their newspapers removed from campus without notice.
OPINION – ‘A new form of administrative censorship’: Student journalism is under attack
Lassen Hall houses the Student Service Center, currently accepting students who are still waiting for financial aid September 9, 2024. With FAFSA loans facing delays due to system changes, students have been seeking assistance at Lassen Hall’s financial service offices.
FAFSA delays and changes threaten Sac State’s financially vulnerable students
President Luke Wood speaks at a fee increase town hall in the University Union Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. In announcing the fee increases, Wood said the additional funds would support enhancements to student life at Sac State.
BREAKING: Sac State President Luke Wood announces 4 of 5 student fee increases approved
Sac State President Luke Wood made his annual fall Address on Aug. 22, 2024 about the challenges and success stories over the past year. Wood described the university rising into a leadership role for the entire CSU, despite financial challenges.
President’s fall address highlights Sac State’s assistive programs for students
Students gathered at the ASI Election results party in the Terrace Suite of The WELL Thursday, April 11, 2024. Student government leaders for the 2024-2025 academic year were chosen through the election, which saw a 13% voter turnout rate.
Sac State’s ASI elections unveil student apathy and representation concerns
The Associated Students, Inc. holds a results party for the student government elections in the Terrace Suite of The WELL Thursday, April 11, 2024. Family and friends of the candidates were able to come out to the event and show support.
Voters support second term for current ASI president with 13% turnout
The ASI Student Government election begins Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. and will run through the evening of Thursday, April 11, 2024. (Graphic created in Canva by Analah Wallace)
FAQ: 2024 ASI student government elections
Mixed canned fruit and veggies on the shelves of the Associated Students, Inc. Food Pantry, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. The food pantry provides both fresh produce and groceries, according to its website.
ASI Food Pantry provides resources for students with low food security
Associated Students Inc. Vice President of University Affairs Alec Tong poses for his election candidate photo for the board position earlier in the spring 2023 semester. Tong resigned from his position on Monday, Nov. 27. (Photo courtesy of ASI, Graphic created in Canva by Jacob Peterson)
BREAKING: Second ASI board member resigns
A Sacramento State Police car along the American River Bike Trail after responding to a call Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Sac State PD released the Clery report last Tuesday, informing students of the rise in crime on and around campus.
Reports of campus crime rose over 200% since 2021, according to Clery Report
The Sacramento State Police Department issued a timely warning notice regarding a sexual battery case that occurred in Hornet Tunnel Tuesday, May 14. The investigation is ongoing and it is unknown if either party involved attends Sac State.
BREAKING: Sexual battery occurred in Hornet Tunnel
Sacramento State’s Police Department Deputy Chief Christina Lofthouse stands outside of the campus police department Wednesday, April 24. Lofthouse held a press conference regarding the assault and robbery of a male student on campus.
Assault of male student on campus believed to be targeted, campus police says
A fatal shooting and carjacking bring different feelings to Sac State students
A fatal shooting and carjacking bring different feelings to Sac State students
The Sacramento Police Department responded to a shooting at the University and 65th Street light rail station around 3 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2024. The suspects in the shooting allegedly carjacked someone at gunpoint nearby on Folsom Blvd, the car was found abandoned on campus in parking lot 2.
The near-campus shooting and carjacking: What we know
Un gráfico representando las figuras de las tres ganadoras de Reinas Fiestas Patrias. El concurso de Reina Fiestas Patrias fue dado el día 25 de agosto del 2024 en el Town & Country Event Center donde tres finalistas fueron nombradas. El concurso simboliza la independencia mexicana y el empoderamiento de la mujer. (Grafico hecho por Brionna Woody)
Estudiantes de Sac State en el concurso de Reinas Fiestas Patrias
Un gráfico de fantasmas animados en frente de una telaraña. Estos son símbolos comunes en la celebración de Halloween el 31 de octubre.
Truco o Trato: Las diversas maneras en que los estudiantes de Sac State celebran Halloween
El Capitolio del Estado de California con mariposas monarcas alrededor. Estas mariposas simbolizan y se asocian con los dreamers. El Acto de Oportunidad Para Todos se refiere al proyecto de ley AB 2586 que fue rechazada por el gobernador de California Gavin Newsom el 22 de septiembre de 2024. (Foto de PictureLake vía Getty Images, gráfico hecho en Canva por Martiza Ascencion)
Gobernador Newsom rechaza un proyecto de ley que apoya estudiantes indocumentados
Bailarinas dan una actuación de un baile folklórico de Jalisco el 5 de Octubre de 2024. La Banda Purembe tocaba música mexicana tradicional en el escenario atrás. (creado en Canva por Maritza Ascencion)
La Cultura Hispana Toma Vuelo en ‘Raíces MonarCA’
El presidente Luke Wood habla en un ayuntamiento sobre aumento de tarifas en University Union el jueves 15 de agosto de 2024. Al anunciar los aumentos de tarifas, Wood dijo que los fondos adicionales respaldarían mejoras en la vida estudiantil en Sac State.
Presidente de Sac State Luke Wood anuncia 4 de 5 incrementos aprobados para tarifas estudiantiles
El presidente Luke Wood habla en un ayuntamiento sobre aumento de tarifas en University Union el jueves 15 de agosto de 2024. Al anunciar los aumentos de tarifas, Wood dijo que los fondos adicionales respaldarían mejoras en la vida estudiantil en Sac State.
Presidente de Sac State Luke Wood anuncia 4 de 5 incrementos aprobados para tarifas estudiantiles
El Centro de Servicios Estudiantiles está localizado en Lassen Hall. El centro está aceptando a estudiantes que siguen esperando ayuda financiera el 9 de septiembre, 2024. Con préstamos de FAFSA siendo retrasados debido a cambios del sistema, los estudiantes han buscado ayuda en las oficinas de servicio financiero de Lassen Hall.
Cambios y retrasos de FAFSA amenazan a los estudiantes financieramente vulnerables de Sac State.
Flores en señal de memoria para Kaylee Xiong en la intersección de Cosumnes River Boulevard y Franklin Boulevard el 6 de septiembre, 2024. Xiong acababa de comenzar su primer semestre en Sac State.
Un estudiante de Sac State murió después de ser atropellada en el sur de Sacramento
Estudiantes frente al Amador Hall protestan por los derechos trans y en contra del evento de Turning Point USA con la ex nadadora universitaria Paula Scanlan el martes 2 de abril de 2024. Varios grupos de estudiantes asistieron a la protesta, como Estudiantes para Educación de Calidad (SQE), Lavender Alliance y Estudiantes Aliados por la Justicia en Sac State.
Defensores de los derechos trans en Sac State protestan en oposición al orador de Turning Point USA
Los estudiantes construyeron casas de campaña, estaciones de refrescos y establecieron bases de primeros auxilios en el campamento pro palestino en el patio de la biblioteca el lunes 29 de abril del 2024. Sac State ahora es uno de los más de 70 campuses con un campamento de protesta
Protestas pro-Palestina empieza en Sac State
El Capitolio del Estado de California con mariposas monarcas alrededor. Estas mariposas simbolizan y se asocian con los dreamers. El Acto de Oportunidad Para Todos se refiere al proyecto de ley AB 2586 que fue rechazada por el gobernador de California Gavin Newsom el 22 de septiembre de 2024. (Foto de PictureLake vía Getty Images, gráfico hecho en Canva por Martiza Ascencion)
Gobernador Newsom rechaza un proyecto de ley que apoya estudiantes indocumentados
Bailarinas dan una actuación de un baile folklórico de Jalisco el 5 de Octubre de 2024. La Banda Purembe tocaba música mexicana tradicional en el escenario atrás. (creado en Canva por Maritza Ascencion)
La Cultura Hispana Toma Vuelo en ‘Raíces MonarCA’
Estudiantes de Sac State bailan danzas folklóricas en La Bienvenida el 18 de Septiembre, 2024. Esta danza fue una de las formas de honrar la cultura hispana durante La Bienvenida.
Estudiantes de Sac State se sienten bienvenidos en “La Bienvenida”
Vincenzo Rodriguez y Asher Franco-Carreño platican con estudiantes de la Universidad Estatal de Sacramento durante la Bienvenida Queer en el salón de baile de la Unión Universitaria, el 6 de septiembre, 2024. Rodríguez y Francro-Carreño dijeron que aprovechan de muchos recursos en Sac State incluyendo el Pride Center.
La Bienvenida Queer celebra un nuevo año escolar
Sacramento State volleyball in a team huddle after their matchup against Stanford Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. Stanford swept the Hornets 3-0 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Sac State volleyball’s historic season ends with loss to Stanford in NCAA Tournament
Sac State football huddles during the Causeway Classic Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The Hornets will be looking for a new head coach for the second time in three years.
BREAKING: Sac State head coach stepping down for role at Stanford
Senior outside hitters Bridgette Smith and Caitlin Volkmann at UC Davis Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. Smith spiked the ball and Volkmann dug out the ball, but were defeated by the Aggies despite their efforts.
Fifth year senior duo leave their mark on Hornet volleyball
Junior guard Julian Vaughns reading the defense at Haas Pavilion Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. Vaughns is the Hornets’ second-leading scorer this season.
Buzzin’ at the Basket: Much-needed comeback win soured by loss in The Nest
Sacramento State huddles around head coach Aaron Kallhoff during a timeout against University of California, Davis Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. The Hornets are 5-3 on the season after a blowout win in their recent matchup.
Stacking Days: The return of a 3-point sniper gives Sac State’s offense life
Junior guard Julian Vaughns reading the defense at Haas Pavilion Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. Vaughns is the Hornets’ second-leading scorer this season.
Buzzin’ at the Basket: Much-needed comeback win soured by loss in The Nest
Sacramento State huddles around head coach Aaron Kallhoff during a timeout against University of California, Davis Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. The Hornets are 5-3 on the season after a blowout win in their recent matchup.
Stacking Days: The return of a 3-point sniper gives Sac State’s offense life
Freshman forward Brooklyn Taylor backs down a defender against UC Davis Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. Taylor averages 4.5 points per game this season.
Stacking Days: Weathering the storm is key for the Hornets to get back on track
Senior guard EJ Neal drives by a defender en route to the basket against Cal Sunday, Nov. 24, 2025. Neal is the Hornets’ third-leading scorer on the season as a transfer from Idaho.
Buzzin’ at the Basket: Quiet week headlined by high-major loss to Cal
Senior guard EJ Neal drives past a Cal defender towards the basket Sunday Nov. 24, 2024. Neal ended with a career-high 16 points.
4 Takeaways from Sac State’s loss to Cal in whistle-heavy outing
Redshirt senior Evan Gibbons releasing a fastball at John Smith Field against Tarleton Friday, April 26, 2024. Gibbons is the only pitcher this season to pitch in a complete game.
A return to prominence for Sac State in Arlington
Senior right fielder Cesar Valero sliding into third base after running from first in the second inning at John Smith Field, against Tarleton State University Friday, April 26, 2024. Valero scored after a single by senior third baseman Jorge Bojorquez.
The lows of baseball present themselves to Sac State again
Redshirt senior pitcher Evan Gibbons and sophomore catcher Jacob Cortez celebrating with the team after getting the final strikeout of the inning while walking into the dugout against California Baptist University on Friday, April 5, 2024. Gibbons has a total of 40 strikeouts currently this season.
Another weekend sweep for Sac State baseball in Irvine
Junior catcher Elie Kligman taking a lead at first base at John Smith Field against California Baptist University Friday, April 5, 2024. Kligman is the second player on the team who can switch hits along with senior shortstop Gunner Gouldsmith.
Sac State left seeing red in Stanford
Senior third baseman Jorge Bojorquez getting ready to swing against California Baptist University on Friday, April 5, 2024. Bojorquez holds the school record for the most runs by a player in Sacramento State with 143 runs.
Sac State leaves some angry birds in Bellevue
Sac State football huddles during the Causeway Classic Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The Hornets will be looking for a new head coach for the second time in three years.
BREAKING: Sac State head coach stepping down for role at Stanford
A Sacramento State football helmet sits on the sideline during the Causeway Classic Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. After a 3-9 season, the Hornets look to retool their roster.
Who’s in, Who’s out: Sac State football transfer portal tracker
UC Davis running back Lan Larison stiff arms a Sacramento State defender in the Causeway Classic Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The Hornets lost 42-39.
Causeway Classic shootout ends in Hornet heartbreak
Herky the Hornet and the Sac State football team runs out onto the field before their match against Eastern Washington Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. That game was the first conference game played at home for the Hornets.
Sac State looks to redeem season in 70th Causeway rivalry matchup
Sacramento State senior receiver Anderson Grover twisting to make a touchdown grab against Cal Poly Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Grover finished the game second on the team in receiving yards with 7 catches for 63 receiving yards.
Sac State suffers gut-wrenching loss at the hands of Cal Poly
Swarm Report Week 2: Women’s Golf tournament victory, Football’s Historic Start & More
Swarm Report Week 2: Women’s Golf tournament victory, Football’s Historic Start & More
Cagnei Duncan runs during the 2021 cross-country Mark Covert Classic for Sacramento State on Sept. 4, 2021. She said that this past season, her 10th season running competitively overall, was her favorite season. (Photo courtesy of Cagnei Duncan)
Cross-country runner makes Sac State history
Weekend Swarm Report: Baseball completes sweep and track starts strong
Weekend Swarm Report: Baseball completes sweep and track starts strong
Sports editor Shaun Holkko and copy editor Robbie Pierce. Both of these State Hornet editors participated in sports they felt had lower profiles in high school.
SPORTS PODCAST: Stories of underrepresented sports
Sac State cross country coach David Monk and a few members of the women's team watch as their fellow teammates run during practice on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
Hornets have high hopes and goals with rest of season ahead
Sophomore midfielder Ellie Farber dribbling down the field against Northern Arizona in the first round of the Big Sky Tournament Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. The Hornets went on to eliminate the Lumberjacks on Penalty Kicks 4-3.
Hornets get stomped by top-seeded Trojans in the NCAA Tournament
Redshirt freshman goalkeeper Sierra Sonko makes a diving save in penalty shootouts against Idaho in the Big Sky Championship game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. The Hornets won the championship off penalty kicks 7-6 to secure the Big Sky Conference title.
Sac State’s backup goalkeeper wins historic tournament MVP recording 0 minutes
Sacramento State head coach Randy Dedini holding up the Big Sky Conference Trophy after defeating Idaho in the championship game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. The Hornets beat the Vandals in penalty kicks, 7-6.
Hornets crowned Big Sky champions after third consecutive win in penalty kicks
Sophomore forward Teysha-Ray Spinney-Kuahuia turns to intercept a pass against Northern Arizona Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Spinney-Kuahuia played 96 minutes against Montana on Friday, including all 20 minutes of overtime.
Hornets get deja vu, once again winning in penalty kicks
Redshirt freshman Sierra Sonko celebrating with team after a game-winning save against Northern Arizona Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. The Hornets move on and advance to the Big Sky Tournament semifinals.
Sac State survives nail-biter against Northern Arizona in penalty kicks
Junior shortstop Gwen Ludwig fielding the ball against Montana at Shea Stadium Friday, April 26, 2024. Ludwig led the Hornets offensively in their first tournament game with four hits and three runs.
Sac State softball smashes through the opposing defenses to keep season alive
Senior third baseman Lewa Day swinging against Montana in her last series at home Friday, April 26, 2024. Day broke the Big Sky Conference record for career home runs in game two against Montana.
The seniors of Sac State softball dominate their last series at home
Haley Hanson standing on first at Shea Stadium against Portland State Saturday, April 12, 2024. Hanson just broke the record for career stolen bases, with 42 successful attempts.
Sac State softball’s bats go quiet until the final game of the series
Senior pitcher Marissa Bertuccio pitching against Portland State at home Friday, April 12, 2024. Bertuccio currently has the lowest ERA in the Big Sky Conference and holds second place in strikeouts and wins.
Sac State softball struggles to get their bats going against Portland State
Senior left fielder Alexis Parish batting against Santa Clara Friday, March 5, 2024. Alexis Parish was seven for ten in their three game series against Northern Colorado.
Sac State softball plays ring around the bases against Northern Colorado
Freshman forward Summah Hanson, distance runner Brandon Moreno, sophomores Kara Houghton and guard Benthe Versteeg, junior Zoe Ewell and senior third baseman Lewa Day all broke individual and season records in February of the spring semester. Six total records were broken by the Hornets and three more were tied. (Photos by Brionna Woody and Rinn Lee, photos courtesy of Sac State Athletics and Rhianna Kahley / NAU Athletics, graphic created in Canva by Ryan Lorenz)
Sac State finishes a month full of records
Swarm Report Week 2: Women’s Golf tournament victory, Football’s Historic Start & More
Swarm Report Week 2: Women’s Golf tournament victory, Football’s Historic Start & More
Sacramento State track and field throwers Shantel Nnaji (left) and Erin Whelan (right) pose in front of Tahoe Hall Friday, April 29, 2022. Both have made their names in Sac State track and field history through succeeding in record-breaking throws.
Breaking Sac State records two throwers at a time
Sacramento State Sophomore sprinter LaTrouchka Duke poses at Hornet Stadium track on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Duke has recently placed second in the 60 meter Big Sky championship finale.
Sac State Track and Field sophomore sprinter makes strong return
Devonn Johnson and teammate keep the lead on San Jose State at Sacramento State's Hornet Invitational at Hornet Stadium on Saturday March 20, 2021. Sacramento State’s relay team placed second against San Jose.
Photo Gallery: Sac State Track and field team hosts Hornet Invitational
Redshirt freshman Lou Baudouin sitting on a bench outside Yosemite Hall Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Baudouin earned All-Big Sky Conference honors in both singles and doubles in her first full season.
Season-long setback fuels Sac State redshirt freshman to success
Sacramento State men’s tennis team celebrating with the Big Sky Tournament trophy on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The Hornets defeated the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, 4-1, for the Big Sky Tournament Championship.
‘I was ready to die on the court today’: Men’s tennis gives their all for a championship
The Sacramento State women’s tennis team celebrating with the Big Sky Conference Tournament championship trophy after defeating Weber State 4-2 Saturday, April 27, 2024. The Hornets now have 12 Big Sky Tournament titles.
NCAA Tournament bound: Sac State women’s tennis wins Big Sky Championship
Sacramento State men’s tennis team won a share of the Big Sky Conference regular season after defeating Eastern Washington on April 14 and the women’s tennis team won their share of the Big Sky Conference regular season after ousting Portland State on April 20. This was the first time either team has won a share of the regular season title in over a decade. (Photos courtesy of Sacramento State Athletics, graphic created in Canva by Jahson Nahal)
Tennis teams drop rackets for trophies
Seniors Mate Voros and Mark Keki with Sac State men’s tennis head coach Kevin Kurtz after receiving their awards for their achievements Saturday April 6, 2024. The senior ceremony happened after their doubles match against Portland State.
Hornets leave the nest smiling after brutal beatdown of the Vikings
Sacramento State volleyball in a team huddle after their matchup against Stanford Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. Stanford swept the Hornets 3-0 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Sac State volleyball’s historic season ends with loss to Stanford in NCAA Tournament
Senior outside hitters Bridgette Smith and Caitlin Volkmann at UC Davis Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. Smith spiked the ball and Volkmann dug out the ball, but were defeated by the Aggies despite their efforts.
Fifth year senior duo leave their mark on Hornet volleyball
Sacramento State volleyball in a huddle during their match against the Idaho Vandals Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024 in The Nest. The Hornets swept the Vandals 3-0 and led in every statistical category.
Sac State gets back on track with two wins at home
Sac State senior outside hitter Bridgette Smith jumps up for the kill against senior middle blocker Kendall Robertson and opposite hitter Sophia Wadsworth of the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. The Hornets had 56 kills compared to the Lumberjacks’ 42.
Hornets chopped down Lumberjacks but get mauled by Bears
Senior outside hitter Caitlin Volkmann and sophomore middle blocker Karlie Spohn go up for the block against Portland State Friday, Oct.4, 2024. The Hornets frontline came to defend, at one point blocking the Vikings in three consecutive kill attempts.
Hornets bring out their brooms for the fifth time this season
Korean Dramas touch on a variety of genres, with shows like ‘It’s Okay to Not Be Okay,’ ‘Alchemy of Souls’ and ‘All of Us Are Dead.’ K-Dramas are often well known for their beautiful and unique cinematography shots. (Graphic made in Canva by Ismael Martinez Castillo)
Escape into a new world with these 5 Netflix K-Dramas
Kendrick Lamar’s newest album “GNX” was released on Nov. 22. The project was released via pgLang and Interscope Records. (Photo courtesy of pgLang and Interscope Records, graphic created in Canva by Chris D. Johnson)
Kendrick Lamar’s surprise release ‘GNX’ keeps it all the way L.A.
Sacramento is a great place to spend your holiday season. Make the most of it through events such as the Imaginarium at Cal Expo, the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink and more. (Graphic made in Canva by Delaney Joyce and Chris D. Johnson)
November nights and December delights: Sacramento’s top 5 festive holiday activities
Jazz studies director and instructor Greg Johnson (left) leads a saxophonist through a solo during a rehearsal for the 1:30 p.m. Jazz Ensemble in Capistrano Concert Hall Thursday, Nov. 21. Colleague Duncan McElman directs the 3 p.m. Jazz Ensemble, which also performed on Thursday night, Nov. 21.
Jazz Ensembles’ performance swings audience into a new season
The promo art for “When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story” displays a picture of Eva Rutland holding the hands of her eldest daughters, Ginger and Patty-Jo. Most of Eva Rutland’s children were mentioned but never directly shown in the show, since only six actors comprised the cast. (Photo Courtesy of The Guild Theater)
‘When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story’ flips the script on Black theater narratives
A large altar sits near the entrance to the California Museum Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. The altar was erected by local restaurateur Ernesto Delgado in honor of his mother.
Día de Los Muertos art exhibit brings color to the afterlife
Two gallery attendees view four portrait pieces in the University Union Gallery Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. Guests were able to attend a special opening ceremony of the “For the People” photo gallery.
‘For the People’ photo gallery provides a new lens into Sacramento community
Artist reception for the exhibit of ‘Don’t mind if I do,’ in the Sac State library gallery on Sept. 12, 2024. The exhibit is centered around a self-serve restaurant style conveyor belt where the plates of food are replaced with small art pieces meant to be picked up and explored by the participants.
Take a seat for a tactile treat: Exhibit explores accessibility in modern art
The ‘BECOMING’ mural is a central focal point of the murals revealed near the University Union and was created by Heather Hogan, a professor at Sacramento City College Wednesday, April 10, 2024. The murals are the second installment of the university’s “A Place of Belonging Murals” multiyear mural project.
A brush with legacy: Campus mural art unveiling marks a milestone
Senior studio art major Alejandra Ruiz and her art piece depicting Our Lady of Guadalupe from her collection “Tonantzin.” This is one of many paintings where Ruiz depicts religious figures. (Graphic created in Canva and photo taken by Rodrigo Martinez)
BIPOC artists at Sac State bring color and culture to the world of fine arts
Guest Chef Ashly Mejia-Ferreras showed attendees how to make morir soñando Sept. 24, 2024. Mejia-Ferreras shared that the lime juice needs to be added last or the milk will curdle in the drink.
Dominican culture comes alive at The WELL’s guest chef event
Where to eat on a student budget?: Low-cost options around Sac State
Where to eat on a student budget?: Low-cost options around Sac State
A Panda Express worker at the University Union prepares a meal for a Sac State student who ordered Monday, Oct.16, 2023. Featured here is orange chicken, Beijing beef, chow mein and white steamed rice. (Photo by: Asyah Zamani)
The University Union’s must-get food places
(L-R) Lead Student Assistant at Student Health, Counseling and Wellness Services Lauren Batoon, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Jennifer Campbell and CalFresh Healthy Living Student Assistant Macey Briones in The Cove Kitchen on the first floor at The WELL Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. Campbell is the supervisor for the cooking demos in The Cove Kitchen. (Photo by Alyssa Branum)
Cooking demos teach students to make budget friendly recipes
Figuring out what to bring to the Friendsgiving table can be difficult, but The State Hornet has you covered. With these three easy recipes, you will be the hit of the party. (Graphic created in Canva by Hailey Valdivia)
Three easy Friendsgiving recipes that will surprise your college besties
Kendrick Lamar’s newest album “GNX” was released on Nov. 22. The project was released via pgLang and Interscope Records. (Photo courtesy of pgLang and Interscope Records, graphic created in Canva by Chris D. Johnson)
Kendrick Lamar’s surprise release ‘GNX’ keeps it all the way L.A.
Jazz studies director and instructor Greg Johnson (left) leads a saxophonist through a solo during a rehearsal for the 1:30 p.m. Jazz Ensemble in Capistrano Concert Hall Thursday, Nov. 21. Colleague Duncan McElman directs the 3 p.m. Jazz Ensemble, which also performed on Thursday night, Nov. 21.
Jazz Ensembles’ performance swings audience into a new season
Tyler, the Creator’s seventh studio album “CHROMAKOPIA” was released Oct. 28. All songs were composed and produced completely by Tyler himself. (Photo Courtesy of Columbia Records)
Tyler, The Creator lyricizes his race against time on ‘CHROMAKOPIA’
The cover art for the deluxe edition of Gracie Abrams’ album, “The Secret of Us,” released Oct. 18, 2024. The album is the 25-year-old’s second studio album and has earned massive sales and critical recognition. (Photo courtesy of Interscope Records, graphic created in Canva by Jocelyn Hill)
‘The Secret of Us (Deluxe)’ yearns for love and bolder production
Steven Rutherford and Alan Benjamin Thomas of joan performed at Ace of Spades while opening for MisterWives’ “Just For One Night” tour Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.
From Little Rock to the big stage: joan shows their musical hands at Ace of Spades
The promo art for “When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story” displays a picture of Eva Rutland holding the hands of her eldest daughters, Ginger and Patty-Jo. Most of Eva Rutland’s children were mentioned but never directly shown in the show, since only six actors comprised the cast. (Photo Courtesy of The Guild Theater)
‘When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story’ flips the script on Black theater narratives
(L-R) Antonio Hernandez, Victoria Chung, Brenna Dunivan, Isabella Ignacio, Anthony Tran, Ella Acosta and Mia Kaanapu in “Everybody” at Playwrights Theatre inside Shasta Hall Wednesday, March 8, 2023. They all play multiple characters in this production.
This production is for ‘Everybody’
(L–R) Jacqueline Sandoval, Josue Sanchez and Andrea Obando stomp their feet in unison on the dance floor of Solano Hall during their performance Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Their set, “Suhu (Life’s Ritual)” showcases a Chinese ritual dance with choreography by Philip Agayapong.
GALLERY: The dance that connects your mind, body and soul
The cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in Playwrights’ Theatre Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. The performance will feature multiple musical numbers.
Can you spell: T-H-E-A-T-E-R? The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee comes to stage at Sac State
Lead actress McKenna Sennett sits on a bench in front of Shasta Hall theater on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Sac State’s production of “Hamlet” runs from April 1 to April 10 and can be attended in the theater.
‘To be or not to be’: Meet the leading lady of Sac State’s ‘Hamlet’
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Theater Rats Ep. #2: Wake up! It’s the ‘Monster House!’
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Theater Rats Ep. #1: Kai and Mateo are batty for ‘The Batman’
Betelgeuse (Michael Keaton) returns to haunt the Deetz family with his trademark theatrics and pranks. The beloved character returned to the big screen this fall in the long-awaited sequel “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” directed by Tim Burton. (Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures)
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ proves Burton’s eerie lightning can strike twice
The film poster for the released “Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal” documentary. “Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal” is a documentary that follows the journey and life of Bray Wyatt through interviews and was released on Monday, April 1. (Photo courtesy of Peacock)
‘Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal’: A documentary that brings tears to your eyes
“The Goonies” is an 80s classic and pioneer for the bridge between adult and children comedy-films. It is a film worthy of its praise. (Photo courtesy of Warner Brothers Studio and graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum)
Back to the 80s: ‘The Goonies”
Sacramento State hosts the 6th International Conference on Genocide
Sacramento State hosts the 6th International Conference on Genocide
A couple of the many examples of Native American art posted throughout the Esak’timá Center Tuesday, Nov. 27th, 2024. The center is filled with artistic works from Native artists.
Esak’timá Center empowers Native American heritage on campus
President Luke Wood announces launch of Sac State’s Native American College
President Luke Wood announces launch of Sac State’s Native American College
The promo art for “When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story” displays a picture of Eva Rutland holding the hands of her eldest daughters, Ginger and Patty-Jo. Most of Eva Rutland’s children were mentioned but never directly shown in the show, since only six actors comprised the cast. (Photo Courtesy of The Guild Theater)
‘When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story’ flips the script on Black theater narratives
(L-R) Sac State history professor Dr. Michael Vann, former President of Indonesia Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Northern Illinois history professor Eric Jones stand onstage in the University Ballroom Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. President Yudhoyono discussed his experiences with leadership and what he hopes to see from the nation in the future.
International Conference on Genocide concludes with a focus on global unity
The State Hornet Broadcast: Election reactions, the 6th International Conference on Genocide, Native American College, Causeway Classic and sports updates
The State Hornet Broadcast: Election reactions, the 6th International Conference on Genocide, Native American College, Causeway Classic and sports updates
Sacramento State hosts the 6th International Conference on Genocide
Sacramento State hosts the 6th International Conference on Genocide
President Luke Wood announces launch of Sac State’s Native American College
President Luke Wood announces launch of Sac State’s Native American College
Combat U boxer Austin Melendez lands an uppercut on Air Force Academy boxer Justin Bonilla Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. Melendez was the first Sacramento State boxer of the night and earned the team’s first win.
GALLERY: Sac State victorious in inaugural Causeway Boxing Classic
Sac State Says: Student reactions to the 2024 election results
Sac State Says: Student reactions to the 2024 election results
The State Hornet Podcast: Causeway Boxing Classic, rejection of Prop 6 and the Native American College
The State Hornet Podcast: Causeway Boxing Classic, rejection of Prop 6 and the Native American College
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Swarm Report: Sac State football falls short against UC Davis, volleyball brings home Big Sky Championship
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Chronically Online Ep 4: Vanderpump Rules Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix Chaotic Split
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Swarm Report: Sac State women’s soccer become Big Sky Champions, Hornet football’s regression in latter half of season, men’s and women’s basketball’s exciting start
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Chronically Online Ep. 3, Throwback Thursday Edition: Tati Westbrook Reveals Shocking Allegations Against James Charles in ‘Bye Sister’ Video
The State Hornet Podcast: Causeway Boxing Classic, rejection of Prop 6 and the Native American College
The State Hornet Podcast: Causeway Boxing Classic, rejection of Prop 6 and the Native American College
The State Hornet Podcast: 5k for breast cancer, Folklórico dance instructor, Día de Los Muertos
The State Hornet Podcast: 5k for breast cancer, Folklórico dance instructor, Día de Los Muertos
The State Hornet Podcast: Sac State football, GoldenSky Festival, 'For the People' gallery
The State Hornet Podcast: Sac State football, GoldenSky Festival, ‘For the People’ gallery
The State Hornet Podcast: Stadium renderings, La Bienvenida and Ace of Spades
The State Hornet Podcast: Stadium renderings, La Bienvenida and Ace of Spades
The State Hornet Podcast: Winter commencement to be held in Golden 1 Center, FAFSA delays cause issues
The State Hornet Podcast: Winter commencement to be held in Golden 1 Center, FAFSA delays cause issues
State Hornet Spotlight: Jared Gipson’s breakout season and TikTok success
State Hornet Spotlight: Jared Gipson’s breakout season and TikTok success
State Hornet Spotlight: Football recruit Carson Conklin comes to Sac State
State Hornet Spotlight: Football recruit Carson Conklin comes to Sac State
Former Sacramento State receiver Isiah Hennie tries to juke University of Incarnate Word freshman cornerback Marquis Britten Sept. 9, 2017 at Hornet Stadium. Hennie has spent the last four years searching for an opprotunity to play professional football. (Photo by Matthew Nobert. Graphic made in Canva by Mack Ervin III)
Sac State alumni’s up-and-down football journey and USFL dream: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT SHORT
Discussing the journey of women of color in modern-day America: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT
Discussing the journey of women of color in modern-day America: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT
How Sac State students can receive confidential support for sexual violence: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT
How Sac State students can receive confidential support for sexual violence: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT
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State Hornet Buzzed: Hispanic Heritage Month special, Growing up in Hispanic and Latinx culture
Newsletter editor Odin Rasco, opinion editor Kris Hall and audience engagement staffer Krys Shahin debate the worthiness of Scooby-Doo being named the best movie franchise in the 2022 edition of State Hornet March Madness. Scooby-Doo beat out the MCU in the finals by a wide margin. (Graphic made in Photoshop by Mack Ervin III)
Ruh Roh? Recapping the madness of State Hornet March Madness 2022: STATE HORNET BUZZED
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Best and worst cheesecake flavors?!: State Hornet BUZZED
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The best and worst cheesecakes from The Cheesecake Factory: STATE HORNET BUZZED
STATE HORNET BUZZED: Halloween Special
STATE HORNET BUZZED: Halloween Special
Un gráfico representando las figuras de las tres ganadoras de Reinas Fiestas Patrias. El concurso de Reina Fiestas Patrias fue dado el día 25 de agosto del 2024 en el Town & Country Event Center donde tres finalistas fueron nombradas. El concurso simboliza la independencia mexicana y el empoderamiento de la mujer. (Grafico hecho por Brionna Woody)
Estudiantes de Sac State en el concurso de Reinas Fiestas Patrias
Un gráfico de fantasmas animados en frente de una telaraña. Estos son símbolos comunes en la celebración de Halloween el 31 de octubre.
Truco o Trato: Las diversas maneras en que los estudiantes de Sac State celebran Halloween
El Capitolio del Estado de California con mariposas monarcas alrededor. Estas mariposas simbolizan y se asocian con los dreamers. El Acto de Oportunidad Para Todos se refiere al proyecto de ley AB 2586 que fue rechazada por el gobernador de California Gavin Newsom el 22 de septiembre de 2024. (Foto de PictureLake vía Getty Images, gráfico hecho en Canva por Martiza Ascencion)
Gobernador Newsom rechaza un proyecto de ley que apoya estudiantes indocumentados
Bailarinas dan una actuación de un baile folklórico de Jalisco el 5 de Octubre de 2024. La Banda Purembe tocaba música mexicana tradicional en el escenario atrás. (creado en Canva por Maritza Ascencion)
La Cultura Hispana Toma Vuelo en ‘Raíces MonarCA’
El presidente Luke Wood habla en un ayuntamiento sobre aumento de tarifas en University Union el jueves 15 de agosto de 2024. Al anunciar los aumentos de tarifas, Wood dijo que los fondos adicionales respaldarían mejoras en la vida estudiantil en Sac State.
Presidente de Sac State Luke Wood anuncia 4 de 5 incrementos aprobados para tarifas estudiantiles
The State Hornet Broadcast: Election reactions, the 6th International Conference on Genocide, Native American College, Causeway Classic and sports updates
The State Hornet Broadcast: Election reactions, the 6th International Conference on Genocide, Native American College, Causeway Classic and sports updates
Sacramento State hosts the 6th International Conference on Genocide
Sacramento State hosts the 6th International Conference on Genocide
President Luke Wood announces launch of Sac State’s Native American College
President Luke Wood announces launch of Sac State’s Native American College
Sac State Says: Student reactions to the 2024 election results
Sac State Says: Student reactions to the 2024 election results
Quadcast Ep. 1: What is the most dangerous animal you think you could fight?
Quadcast Ep. 1: What is the most dangerous animal you think you could fight?
Combat U boxer Austin Melendez lands an uppercut on Air Force Academy boxer Justin Bonilla Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. Melendez was the first Sacramento State boxer of the night and earned the team’s first win.
GALLERY: Sac State victorious in inaugural Causeway Boxing Classic
Students, administration, faculty and members of the campus community came together to participate in Sacramento State’s 13th annual Out of Darkness walk at The WELL Thursday, April 11, 2024. The Out of Darkness Walk Campus Walks Greater Sacramento Area chapter and Pacific Clinic members led participants around campus.
GALLERY: Sac State hosts 13th-annual Out of the Darkness Walk
A collage of Peak Adventures trips from 2021 to 2023 . Madelaine Church shares her experiences through her skills as a journalism student who documented over 10 trips she attended during her time in college. (Photos by Madelaine Church, graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum and Madelaine Church)
Scrapbook: The experience of a frequent Peak Adventure traveler
Pink Out 2023
Pink Out 2023
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Gurneet (Garry) Singh joined The State Hornet spring 2019 and is now a multimedia staffer, sports beat writer and podcaster. Garry is from Sacramento and is majoring in business and minoring in journalism. He is also station manager at KSSU, the CSUS student-run radio station, where he has his own weekly radio show. Garry received fifth place “Best of Show” award at ACP/CMA 2020 Fall National College Journalism Convention for broadcast news story.
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Max ‘Pain’ Griffin on his journey from alley fights to the UFC: NO LIMITS PODCAST

Max ‘Pain’ Griffin on his journey from alley fights to the UFC: NO LIMITS PODCAST

Mack Ervin III and Garry Singh
September 29, 2021

In the penultimate episode of “No Limits,” revisit a conversation hosts Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III had with Sacramento based UFC fighter Max “Pain” Griffin back in May. Griffin goes in depth...

[Video] Sac State students react to CARmencement

CARmencement will take place of commencement for classes of 2020, 2021
Garry Singh
May 20, 2021
Students tell their positive and negative takeaways and how they would decorate their cars for the celebration Friday and Saturday.

Will students need masks in the fall? Police chief candidate town halls: STATE HORNET NEWS

James Fife, Allisyn Mayhew, and Garry Singh
May 19, 2021
On this edition of State Hornet News, we talk to Sac State’s chief risk officer for risk management services about potential COVID-19 restrictions in the fall, Sac State will hold town hall meetings with the final candidates for police chief, there is a new virtual art exhibit, and more.
The State Hornet talked to internship coordinators, professors and other faculty from several departments who are very aware of the difficulty of finding jobs, especially during the times we are living through. Graphic made in Canva.

Graduating during a pandemic…what now?

A guide to networking and finding a job from Sac State faculty
Gerardo Zavala, Sara Nevis, Garry Singh, Blynn Beltran, Alan Trinidad, Allisyn Mayhew, Dominic Vitiello, Patrick Posuniak, James Fife, and Madelaine Church
May 18, 2021
We talked to internship coordinators, professors and other faculty from several departments about the next steps graduates should take to find jobs and build their network.

[Video] Job seeking tips & tricks for business graduates

Garry Singh, Multimedia Reporter
May 18, 2021
Sacramento State business students who are graduating receive recommendations on where to find jobs and tips on how to network from Bonnie Beevers, director of the Office of Student Engagement for the College of Business.
Sacramento Kings emcee Scott Freshour on how to seize opportunity: SPORTS SPOTLIGHT

Sacramento Kings emcee Scott Freshour on how to seize opportunity: SPORTS SPOTLIGHT

Garry Singh and Jordan Latimore
May 17, 2021
“I could not fathom that there was an opportunity that existed like this,” said Scott Freshour, Sacramento Kings emcee and special guest on Sports Spotlight with Garry Singh and Jordan Latimore.
CBS Sacramento’s Marshall Harris on his storied sports reporting career: NO LIMITS

CBS Sacramento’s Marshall Harris on his storied sports reporting career: NO LIMITS

Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III
May 16, 2021
Marshall Harris discusses his career in sports journalism, from his humble beginnings to reporting on the Olympics to becoming sports director for CBS Sacramento.
ESPN radio host Damien Barling on being a multimedia journalist: NO LIMITS PODCAST

ESPN radio host Damien Barling on being a multimedia journalist: NO LIMITS PODCAST

Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III
May 12, 2021
D-Lo and KC on ESPN 1320 host and Be Heard podcast platform founder Damien Barling talks his radio and television career, his love of music and those darn Sacramento Kings on this episode of No Limits.
Hornet basketball alumnus drafted to Puerto Rican pro league: SPORTS SPOTLIGHT

Hornet basketball alumnus drafted to Puerto Rican pro league: SPORTS SPOTLIGHT

Garry Singh and Jordan Latimore
May 12, 2021
Jordan Latimore and Garry Singh interview Sac State men’s basketball alumnus Brandon Davis about being an athlete in COVID times and being drafted to the Guaynabo Mets, a team in the Puerto Rican Baloncesto Superior Nacional.
ABC10 host Kevin John recaps journalism journey: NO LIMITS PODCAST

ABC10 host Kevin John recaps journalism journey: NO LIMITS PODCAST

Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III
May 8, 2021
Kevin John, host and reporter for ABC10 here in Sacramento, joins incoming co-podcast editor Mack Ervin III and podcast staffer Garry Singh to discuss his journalistic journey.
Softball junior Alondra Mejia on setting Sac State home run record: SPORTS SPOTLIGHT PODCAST

Softball junior Alondra Mejia on setting Sac State home run record: SPORTS SPOTLIGHT PODCAST

Jordan Latimore and Garry Singh
May 6, 2021
Alondra Mejia, the softball junior who set the school home run record this month, talks about how she got into softball, the team culture on Hornet softball, and her hopes for the rest of her time with the Hornets.
Sac State students Nahom & Ayra on getting “Mic’d Up”: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT

Sac State students Nahom & Ayra on getting “Mic’d Up”: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT

Brandon Bailey and Garry Singh
May 6, 2021
Nahom Semere and Ayra Nuñez, two of the hosts of the podcast Mic’d Up Students, joined State Hornet podcasters Brandon Bailey and Garry Singh to discuss how their podcast came to be and what brought them to Sac State.

California loses congressional seat and vaccines are required for all CSU members: STATE HORNET NEWS

Dominic Vitiello, Sara Nevis, Gerardo Zavala, and Garry Singh
May 4, 2021

In this edition of the State Hornet news, California will be losing representation in congress, all CSU’s are requiring all faculty, students and staff to be vaccinated in order to return to campus and...

Sportswriter Tony Harvey on his career, Sacramento Kings: NO LIMITS PODCAST

Sportswriter Tony Harvey on his career, Sacramento Kings: NO LIMITS PODCAST

Mack Ervin III and Garry Singh
May 3, 2021
Freelance sports writer and journalist Tony Harvey joins Garry and Mack on this episode of “No Limits”, discussing his career, his philosophy of work that he calls “The Machine,” his observations on the current Sacramento Kings season and more.
Should the 49ers go for Mac Jones? NO LIMITS PODCAST ft. Jesús Cano

Should the 49ers go for Mac Jones? NO LIMITS PODCAST ft. Jesús Cano

Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III
April 24, 2021
Fresno State Collegian Managing Editor Jesús Cano stopped by for today’s episode of “No Limits” to help Garry and Mack discuss the upcoming NFL draft. Afterwards, Garry and Mack give us another edition of the Rant of the Week.
NO LIMITS PODCAST: Sacramento Kings’ playoffs chances dashed, Jake Paul challenges Ben Askren

NO LIMITS PODCAST: Sacramento Kings’ playoffs chances dashed, Jake Paul challenges Ben Askren

Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III
April 17, 2021
This week, Garry and Mack set their sights on the Sacramento Kings’ remaining season, their ‘Rants of the Week’ and the upcoming boxing match between Jake Paul and Ben Askren.
NO LIMITS PODCAST: NFL trade and draft analysis, Kings’ losing streak

NO LIMITS PODCAST: NFL trade and draft analysis, Kings’ losing streak

Garry Singh, Mack Ervin III, and Jordan Latimore
April 10, 2021
This time on No Limits, Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III are joined by Jordan Latimore to talk the NFL Draft and recent trade happenings as well as the Sacramento Kings’ five-game losing streak.
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STATE HORNET BUZZED: Childhood movies – best, worst and underrated

Rose Vega, Bradley Hinkson, Jordan Parker, and Garry Singh
April 9, 2021
Podcast staffer Rose Vega is joined by copy editor Jordan Parker, broadcast staffer Garry Singh and film writer Bradley Hinkson to discuss their favorite childhood movies, as well as which ones might just be over or underrated.
SPORTS SPOTLIGHT PODCAST: Hornet basketball team alumnus joins G League Ignite

SPORTS SPOTLIGHT PODCAST: Hornet basketball team alumnus joins G League Ignite

Garry Singh and Jordan Latimore
April 5, 2021
Join broadcast staffer Garry Singh and sports writer Jordan Latimore for another season of our Sports Spotlight podcast, with this episode featuring Sacramento State men’s basketball alumnus and G League Ignite player Cody Demps.
NO LIMITS PODCAST: MLB Opening Day, Sacramento Kings stumble again

NO LIMITS PODCAST: MLB Opening Day, Sacramento Kings stumble again

Mack Ervin III and Garry Singh
April 4, 2021
Mack and Garry discuss everything that’s happened in sports since spring break, including a discussion on all things baseball featuring returning guest Burle Dixon of the Kansas City Royals’ minor league system.
Sac State women's basketball head coach Bunky Harkleroad during a huddle with the team on March 9 against Montana State at the Big Sky Conference tournament. Harkleroad's contract was not renewed after eight seasons with the Hornets

Bye Bye, Bunky: Sac state women’s basketball coach will not return

Garry Singh
March 17, 2021
Women’s basketball Head Coach Bunky Harkleroad will not return next season. Read the story here.
NO LIMITS PODCAST ft. Joe Davidson of the Sacramento Bee

NO LIMITS PODCAST ft. Joe Davidson of the Sacramento Bee

Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III
March 16, 2021
Special guest Joe Davidson of the Sacramento Bee joins Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III to discuss the state of local athletics as sports get ready to start up again after Sacramento’s move to the red tier of COVID-19 restrictions.
Sac State freshman Jan Silva celebrates after a great serve against Fresno State on Sunday, March 14, 2021. Silva lost his singles match and the Hornets lost to the Bulldogs dropping to 2-7 on the season.

SWARM REPORT March 14: Sac State baseball team pours on the scoring

Softball and men’s tennis teams lose
Garry Singh
March 14, 2021

In today’s matchups in Hornet sports, it was a light day with only three Sac State teams playing. Two of the games were played away and one game was played at home. The baseball team came out with a...

Sac State junior guard Summer Menke and Montana State freshman forward Lexi Deden fight to box each other out for a rebound during their second round game of the Big Sky Conference Tournament on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. The Hornets committed 21 turnovers in the season ending loss. (Photo courtesy of Big Sky Conference)

Sac State women’s basketball crashes back to earth in season ending loss

The Hornets commit 21 turnovers
Garry Singh
March 9, 2021
For the Sac State women’s basketball team, Monday’s first round victory in the Big Sky Conference Tournament proved to be a fleeting ray of sunshine in an otherwise stormy season as their year ended with an 11 point loss to Montana State Tuesday.
(file photo) Sacramento State's sophomore guard Jordan Olivares drives in for a layup against Southern Utah on February 18, 2021 at the Nest. the Hornets’ got an upset win against the University of Montana in the first round of the Big Sky Conference Tournament on Monday.

Sac State women’s basketball team pulls off huge upset in tournament opener

Junior guard Summer Menke gets 10th double-double this season
Garry Singh
March 9, 2021
The Sac State women’s basketball beat University of Montana 65-58. The Hornets with the biggest upset so far in the Big Sky Conference Tournament. Junior guard Summer Menke had her 10th double-double of the season and the Hornets had five double-digit scorers.
NO LIMITS 3/5: NBA All-Star Game roundup

NO LIMITS 3/5: NBA All-Star Game roundup

Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III
March 5, 2021
The NBA All-Star Game is this Sunday, and Mack Ervin III and Garry Singh are here with an NBA roundup episode of No Limits where they discuss midseason MVPs, coach of the year candidates and more.
Sacramento State’s junior guard Milee Enger prepares to shoot a free throw in a game at the Nest against Montana State University on Wednesday, March. 3, 2021. Enger had a career-high 24 points.

Sac State women’s basketball team falls short in crunch time

Milee Enger has career-high 24 points
Garry Singh
March 4, 2021
The Sac State women’s basketball loses to Montana State University 57-61. The Hornets led the majority of the game and fell short at the end. Junior guard Milee Enger had a career-high 24 points.
NO LIMITS PODCAST 2/28: ‘2021 All-Star Snub Team’

NO LIMITS PODCAST 2/28: ‘2021 All-Star Snub Team’

Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III
February 28, 2021
Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III discuss what Garry called the “All-Star Snub Team,” a Sacramento Kings season that Mack sees as leaving a lot to be desired and more.
NO LIMITS PODCAST 2/20: Carson Wentz gets traded, Draymond Green criticizes trade culture

NO LIMITS PODCAST 2/20: Carson Wentz gets traded, Draymond Green criticizes trade culture

Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III
February 20, 2021
This episode of the No Limits Podcast features Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III discussing Carson Wentz’s sudden trade, Draymond Green’s criticisms of trade culture and more:
Sacramento State's junior guard Summer Menke looks to pass the ball while getting double teamed on the baseline in a game at the Nest against Southern Utah on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. Menke had a double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds.

[Photo] Swarm Report: men’s and women’s basketball teams both fall to Southern Utah

Ian Edwards, sports editor
February 18, 2021

Sacramento State's junior guard Summer Menke looks to pass the ball while getting double teamed on the baseline in a game at the Nest against Southern Utah on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. Menke had a double-double...

Sac State blocker Sarah Falk (14) and outside hitter Macey Hayden (3) block Idaho’s return in the final minute of their fourth set. The Hornets went on to win the Saturday, Feb 13th match 3-1.

Swarm Report Feb. 13: Women’s soccer team still undefeated, both basketball teams lose

Softball team splits in doubleheader against Saint Mary’s, volleyball team wins
Garry Singh
February 15, 2021
Sac State men’s (6-6) and women’s basketball (1-16) lose in away games. Sac State volleyball (4-3) gets a victory on the day. Sac State softball (2-2) splits and Sac State women’s’ soccer(1-0-1) ties.
NO LIMITS 2/12: Super Bowl Recap, NFL season review, ‘Quarterback Carousel’

NO LIMITS 2/12: Super Bowl Recap, NFL season review, ‘Quarterback Carousel’

Mack Ervin III and Garry Singh
February 12, 2021
On this giant NFL-themed episode of the No Limits Podcast, Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III recap the Super Bowl, look at the highlights and lowlights of the NFL season and speculate on the potential postseason ‘Quarterback Carousel.’
Sac State women's basketball team lined up together, interlocking arms during the national anthem on Jan. 28, 2021. The Hornets are 1-13 overall and 1-9 in the Big Sky conference.

Sac State women’s basketball 0-11 start is worst since 2003-04 season

Garry Singh
February 8, 2021
The Sac State women’s basketball team is 1-14 (1-11 Big Sky) and second to last in the Big Sky standings. Inconsistent roster availability has contributed to a turbulent start to the season.
NO LIMITS S2E1: Super Bowl Pre-Show, NFL Coaches, Sacramento Kings

NO LIMITS S2E1: Super Bowl Pre-Show, NFL Coaches, Sacramento Kings

Garry Singh, Mack Ervin III, and Jordan Parker
February 7, 2021
No Limits with Garry and Mack is back for a second season! This week the two invite State Hornet copy editor Jordan Parker to help them discuss the run up to the Super Bowl, the state of the NFL’s coaching landscape and the outlook for the Sacramento Kings.
Sacramento State’s Summer Menke (11) attempts a layup past University of San Francisco’s Abby Rathbun (55) during the fourth quarter in the game at the Nest at Sac State Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. The Hornets played Northern Arizona University Saturday and Menke had 12 points and nine rebounds but Sac State lost and moved to 1-14,1-11 Big Sky.

Sac State women’s basketball loses last second heartbreaker

Hornet’s allow game-winning layup to Northern Arizona University with 1.3 seconds left
Garry Singh
February 6, 2021
The Sac State women’s basketball team lost to Northern Arizona University 76-75. The Lumberjacks scored a game-winning layup after the Hornets got an offensive rebound and scored a layup on the previous possession. Junior forward Tiana Johnson led the Hornets in scoring with 17 points and 13 rebounds.
Junior guard Emily Enochs (#12) looks for a push to the basket during Sac State’s game against Eastern Washington Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021 at the Nest. The Hornets fell to 1-12 on the season after winning their first game against the Eagles on Thursday.

Sac State women’s basketball can’t keep momentum after first win

Poor 3-point shooting leads to a split with Eastern Washington
Garry Singh
January 30, 2021
The Sac State women’s basketball team lost to Eastern Washington University 73-61 while shooting 18% from 3-point land. Junior guard Summer Menke had another double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds.
Summer Menke (11) defends the ball from EWU Women's Basketball player Maisie Burnham (15), Grace Kirscher (37) and Jenna Dick (5) during the conference game against Eastern Washington University at the Nest at Sac State Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. Menke is a third year at Sac State.

Sac State women’s basketball team scrapes out first win of the season

Junior guard Jazmin Carrasco scores career high 26 points
Garry Singh
January 29, 2021
The Sac State women’s basketball team beat Eastern Washington University 82-76 for their first win of the season for their first win of the season while junior guard Jazmin Carrasco went blazing hot from 3-point land which gave her a career high 26 points.
Sacramento State’s Summer Menke attempts a jump shot in the first half of the game against Idaho State at the Nest at Sac State on Thurs, Jan. 14, 2021. The Hornets remain winless on the year.

Idaho State dominates the boards while defeating the Sac State women’s basketball team

The Hornets remain winless
Garry Singh
January 14, 2021
The Sac State women’s basketball team lost to Idaho State women’s basketball team in the fifth home game of the season 69-57, which moves them to 0-8 on the season.
Sacramento State’s Summer Menke (11) goes up strong for a layup against Portland State’s Desirae Hansen (53) during the first quarter in the conference game at the Nest at Sac State in Sacramento, California, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. Menke had a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds.

Sac State women’s basketball still winless after loss with head coach out due to COVID protocol

Garry Singh
January 9, 2021
The Sac State women’s basketball team lost to Portland State women’s basketball team in the forth home game of the season 74-64, which adds another loss to a win less season so far.
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SPORTS SPOTLIGHT: Looking back on a semester of sports largely without sports

Podcast season finale asks how to play again safely
Jason Gallardo, Garry Singh, and Robbie Pierce
December 18, 2020
On the season finale of the Sports Spotlight, Jason Gallardo and Garry Singh look back on a semester of sports coverage largely without sports, and discuss when and how sports can continue safely amid COVID-19.
Coach Bunky Harkleroad discusses adjustments for the game to his players in the game against the University of Nevada at the Nest at Sac State Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. Harkleroad said the team ultimately ran out of gas with only six available players.

Sac State women’s basketball short-handed crew loses second matchup against Nevada

Hornets came into the game with six active players
Garry Singh
December 13, 2020
The Sac State women’s basketball team lost to Nevada women’s basketball team 62-53 in a back to back home game against the Wolfpack.
After suffering from an ankle injury on the court, Point Guard Milee Enger stands up and walks to the benches in the first half of Sac State Women's Basketball season opener on December 12, 2020. Enger was unable to return to the court as her team continued with six players.

Sac State women’s basketball team loses home opener against Nevada

Junior guard Milee Enger injured in first quarter
Garry Singh
December 12, 2020
The Sac State women’s basketball team lost to Nevada women’s basketball team in the home opener 74-61 in the first game of a back to back to the Wolfpack. The Hornets lost starting junior guard Milee Enger in the first quarter due to injury.
NO LIMITS: Logan Paul vs. Floyd Mayweather announced, ‘Take It Now’ #2

NO LIMITS: Logan Paul vs. Floyd Mayweather announced, ‘Take It Now’ #2

Garry Singh, Mack Ervin III, Jordan Latimore, and Ian Edwards
December 12, 2020
This week on No Limits, Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III are joined by special guests, sports editor Ian Edwards and sports beat writer Jordan Latimore to discuss the recently announced Logan Paul vs. Floyd “Money’ Mayweather boxing match, this week in the NFL and the safest bets you could make on next week’s games in another segment of “Take It Now.”
Sacramento State men's basketball head coach Brian Katz talks to the team during a timeout in the first half of a game against the University of Idaho at The Nest at Sac State Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. The men's game scheduled for Dec. 12 against the Santa Clara University was postponed after concerns that a member of the Sac State travel party may have been exposed to the coronavirus.

[Photo] Sac State men’s basketball game postponed following potential COVID-19 exposure

Jordan Latimore
December 11, 2020

Sacramento State men's basketball head coach Brian Katz talks to the team during a timeout in the first half of a game against the University of Idaho at The Nest at Sac State Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. The...

[Video] Sac State athlete runs food drive, opens storefront in hometown of Fresno

Prince Washington talks about giving back, King Kulture Clothing & Cuts
December 11, 2020
All month we will continue to cover stories of Black students and alumni and highlight some of our favorite past stories such as this story of a Sac State football player giving back to his hometown.
Sacramento State's junior guard Deshaun Highler (12) makes an under the basket scoop lay up during the second half in the game against the University of Idaho at The Nest at Sac State Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Highler had 10 points in the game. Sac State won 73-57.

[Photo] Sac State men’s basketball defeats Idaho Vandals 73-57 in morning showdown

Jordan Latimore
December 5, 2020

Sacramento State's senior forward Bryce Fowler (23) makes a right handed finger roll layup during the second half in the game against the University of Idaho at The Nest at Sac State Saturday, Dec. 5,...

NO LIMITS: Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr., ‘Take it Now’ #1, Rockets and Wizards trade

NO LIMITS: Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr., ‘Take it Now’ #1, Rockets and Wizards trade

Mack Ervin III, Garry Singh, and Robbie Pierce
December 5, 2020
This week on No Limits, Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III react to the Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. card, debut a new podcast segment called “Take It Now” about the safest bets you could take on NFL games this weekend, and analyze the recent trades between the Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards.

[Video] Sac State Trump and Biden supporters discuss presidential election

Students contemplate future of the U.S. post-election
Jenna Cooper
November 27, 2020
Sacramento State students who support Trump and students who support Biden discuss the presidential election and the future of the U.S. as Biden is set to take office in 2021.
NO LIMITS: NBA free agency, Week 12 of NFL

NO LIMITS: NBA free agency, Week 12 of NFL

Garry Singh, Mack Ervin III, and Robbie Pierce
November 26, 2020
This week on No Limits, Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III recap the NBA free agency period and its winners and losers, talk about how the Sacramento Kings can rebuild and discuss Week 12 in the NFL.
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SPORTS SPOTLIGHT PODCAST: Sac State alumnus discusses how to make it in sports radio

Jason Gallardo, Garry Singh, and Robbie Pierce
November 25, 2020
Sac State alumnus Kyle Madson, producer and co-host of several sports radio shows and podcasts, talks how to make it in the fast-moving world of sports radio as well as his predictions for the 49ers and his optimal tailgate setup.
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STATE HORNET BUZZED: Best and worst Thanksgiving stories, foods and traditions

Garry Singh, Max Connor, Dominic Vitiello, and Robbie Pierce
November 23, 2020
This week on State Hornet: Buzzed, Garry Singh, Max Connor, Dominic Vitiello and Robbie Pierce discuss their best and worst Thanksgiving foods and stories and the best and worst holiday songs that retail workers are about to listen to on loop.
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SPORTS SPOTLIGHT PODCAST: Sac State alumnus makes the cut in soccer, music and barbering

Garry Singh, Jason Gallardo, and Robbie Pierce
November 21, 2020
Jason Gallardo and Garry Singh interview Sac State alumnus Chimdum Mez, who was recently drafted by the MLS San Jose Earthquakes after playing professional soccer in Costa Rica.
NO LIMITS PODCAST: NFL Week 10, NBA trades, demands and drafts

NO LIMITS PODCAST: NFL Week 10, NBA trades, demands and drafts

Garry Singh, Mack Ervin III, and Robbie Pierce
November 20, 2020
This week on No Limits, Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III recap NFL week 10 and a wild week of NBA trades, trade demands and drafting.
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STATE HORNET BUZZED: Drinks we could live off and superpowers we’d have

Garry Singh, Madeleine Beck, Chris Wong, Kylie Robison, and Robbie Pierce
November 13, 2020
In the second, grab bag episode of State Hornet: Buzzed, broadcast staffer Garry Singh, managing editor Maddie Beck, web editor Chris Wong and tech writer Kylie Robison discuss Thanksgiving vs. Christmas, the one drink they could live off of and the one superpower they would have.
NO LIMITS: NFL week 9, MVPs revisited, NBA trade rumors

NO LIMITS: NFL week 9, MVPs revisited, NBA trade rumors

Garry Singh, Mack Ervin III, and Robbie Pierce
November 12, 2020
This week on No Limits, Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III recap this week in the NFL and discuss NBA trade rumors.
NO LIMITS: NFL playoffs if they started today, midseason MVP picks

NO LIMITS: NFL playoffs if they started today, midseason MVP picks

Garry Singh, Mack Ervin III, and Robbie Pierce
November 5, 2020
This week on No Limits, Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III go through their hypothetical brackets if the NFL playoffs were to start today, and then discuss their midseason MVP picks.

MULTIMEDIA: Scenes from early voting and Election Day in Sacramento

Rahul Lal, Sara Nevis, Patrick Posuniak, Dominic Vitiello, and Garry Singh
November 3, 2020

EARLY VOTING Scenes from the Golden 1 Center, Campus Commons, The East Jay Building, Sacramento County Administration Building and The WELL The touch screen booths at the voting center at the Golden...

STATE HORNET NEWS: 2020 Election, threat against student housing, and AB1460 hiccups and more

Mack Ervin III, Garry Singh, Sara Nevis, and Ian Ratliff
November 2, 2020
On this edition of State Hornet News, 2020 election FAQ, a bomb threat at The Crossings, AB 1460 implementation issues, track & field returns and other stories from the State Hornet newsroom.
NO LIMITS: World Series recap, NFL marquee matchups

NO LIMITS: World Series recap, NFL marquee matchups

Mack Ervin III, Garry Singh, and Robbie Pierce
October 29, 2020
This week on No Limits — Garry and Mack recap the MLB World Series with Burle Dixon of the Kansas City Royals and deep dive on the Steelers vs. Titans and Seahawks vs. Cardinals games.
Sac State alumnus Sam Amick interviews Basketball Hall of Famer Earvin "Magic" Johnson before a Clippers and Lakers game on Oct. 19, 2017 at the Staples Center. Amick currently works as an NBA insider for The Athletic, and was one of the few reporters assigned to work inside the NBA bubble.

SPORTS SPOTLIGHT PODCAST: The Athletic’s Sam Amick reporting from inside the NBA bubble

Ian Edwards, Garry Singh, and Robbie Pierce
October 29, 2020
Hallway wine night, pick-up pickleball and cigars by the lake: On the first episode of our new Sports Spotlight podcast, The Athletic insider Sam Amick talks about his experience and best stories working inside the NBA bubble.
NO LIMITS: NBA Finals recap, NFL division-by-division breakdown

NO LIMITS: NBA Finals recap, NFL division-by-division breakdown

Mack Ervin III, Garry Singh, and Robbie Pierce
October 22, 2020
This week on No Limits, Garry and Mack recap the NBA Finals and some early offseason shakeups, and break down the current state of the NFL division-by-division.
NO LIMITS: NBA Finals, firings and hirings, NFL Week 5

NO LIMITS: NBA Finals, firings and hirings, NFL Week 5

Garry Singh, Mack Ervin III, and Robbie Pierce
October 7, 2020

This week on No Limits, Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III are joined by State Hornet podcasting alumnus Shaun Holkko to discuss the aftermath of the firing of Bill O’Brien and the new hiring of Doc Rivers,...

NO LIMITS PODCAST: Doc Rivers runs dry, Lakers vs. Heat, NFL contenders and pretenders

NO LIMITS PODCAST: Doc Rivers runs dry, Lakers vs. Heat, NFL contenders and pretenders

Garry Singh, Mack Ervin III, and Robbie Pierce
October 1, 2020

This week on No Limits, Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III discuss the departure of Doc Rivers from the Los Angeles Clippers and how the offseason looks for further coaching staff changes. The pair also give...

VIDEO: The WELL opens with outdoor fitness options by reservation

Garry Singh
September 29, 2020

The WELL opened operations for “DIY outdoor fitness” Thursday on the south green in front of the building. Students are able to reserve workout times on The WELL’s website. Workout slots are 50 minutes...

NO LIMITS: Clippers choke, Nuggets hold on, NFL continues to Week 3

NO LIMITS: Clippers choke, Nuggets hold on, NFL continues to Week 3

Garry Singh, Mack Ervin III, and Robbie Pierce
September 23, 2020

This week on No Limits, Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III discuss who is eating the “blame pie” following the Clippers’ NBA playoff loss, how the Nuggets might fare in the rest of the playoffs and how...

STATE HORNET NEWS BROADCAST: Meet the ASI board, COVID-19 protocol on campus

Ian Ratliff, Garry Singh, Vince Ybarra, and Sara Nevis
September 22, 2020

On this edition of State Hornet News, meet the incoming board of the Associated Students, Inc., take a look on campus at the changes and protocol that have been put in place to protect people from COVID-19...

PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Onit Coffee founder Shadi Khattab on how to brew a business

PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Onit Coffee founder Shadi Khattab on how to brew a business

Chanelle Muerong, Garry Singh, and Robbie Pierce
September 22, 2020

State Hornet reporters Chanelle Muerong and Garry Singh bring you another episode of the State Hornet: Spotlight audio profile series, this time featuring Sac State business alumnus and Onit Coffee CEO...

NO LIMITS: NFL Week 1 and NBA Playoffs

NO LIMITS: NFL Week 1 and NBA Playoffs

Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III
September 16, 2020

On the first episode of our new sports podcast “No Limits” with Mack Ervin III and Garry Singh, the two discuss this week in professional sports, tackling week one of the NFL, the NBA playoffs and...

Sac State baseball coach Reggie Christiansen poses for a photo at John Smith Field. Christiansen has been relying on high school and travel ball coaches to get opinions on potential recruits.

Sac State coaches forced to adapt recruitment efforts amid stay-at-home order

Technology plays huge role for coaches during coronavirus pandemic
Garry Singh
May 15, 2020

College sports coaches have been fostering new and innovative ways to recruit players amid the stay-at-home order to ensure they still have successful teams and are able to bring in the right players for...

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DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E16: Double Double Coverage

Mack Ervin III, Shaun Holkko, Garry Singh, and Robbie Pierce
May 14, 2020

For the season finale of Double Coverage, Mack Ervin III and Shaun Holkko host a double-sized special edition. In it, they discuss the most recent UFC fight card, analyzing the hypothetical NFL season...

Volleyball player wins 2020 ‘Best Female Athlete’ at Sac State

Volleyball player wins 2020 ‘Best Female Athlete’ at Sac State

Senior outside hitter Sarah Davis ended career with 1,117 kills
Garry Singh
May 4, 2020

On Oct. 31 of last year, senior outside hitter Sarah Davis was only nine kills away from reaching the 1,000 career-kill milestone and cementing herself into an elite club of volleyball players at Sacramento...

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April 26, 2020

Sac State community gives advice on staying healthy through shelter-at-home order

Sac State community gives advice on staying healthy through shelter-at-home order

Garry Singh
April 26, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic and California’s statewide shelter-at-home order have made it a challenge for many students to stay healthy, both mentally and physically. As a result, students have to come...

Sac State students showcase wide array of talent and artistry

7 student-artists to follow
Garry Singh
April 1, 2020

Sacramento State has many talented students with diverse artistic talents. Each with their own unique story, these Sac State artists are making waves, from rappers and poets to DJs and dancers.   1....

Seen here is the Hornet's Nest located inside the University Union at Sac State Monday March 16th, completely empty.

‘Financially, it’s kind of ugly for me’: How the coronavirus hurts Sac State students’ finances

Many businesses cut hours or lay off employees
Garry Singh
March 22, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has forced businesses throughout the nation to cut hours or close, leaving many out of work, including students at Sacramento State.   On Thursday, the state of California...

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DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E5: Kobe Bryant memories, NFL CBA talks, Wilder vs. Fury II

Mack Ervin III, Shaun Holkko, Garry Singh, and Robbie Pierce
February 24, 2020

For this week’s episode of Double Coverage, hosts Shaun Holkko and Mack Ervin III are joined by State Hornet staffer Garry Singh to discuss their favorite Kobe Bryant moments following his celebration...

Anthony Shorter, who goes by Gr8tness, poses on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Sac State. Shorter is from Richmond, CA and in high school performed a rap song for his graduation and prom.

Sac State alumnus and artist Gr8tness discusses music career, inspiration

Anthony Shorter graduated in December, now pursues music full time
Garry Singh
February 13, 2020

Imagine creating music for 14 years and, after a seesaw of a college career, you're able to fully focus on the pursuit of your dream.  Anthony Shorter, who goes by Gr8tness, has released eight EPs...

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