Kai Arellano

[Photo] Sac State’s ASI election results announced with 16% voter turnout

Chris D. Johnson, A&E Staffer
April 18, 2025

The ASI board elects at the announcement party April 18, 2025. The 16% voter turnout is the highest since 2004.

GALLERY: KSSU hosts inaugural Local Music Week at Sac State

Many Sacramento-based artists and bands were able to showcase their talents

Chris D. Johnson and Kai Arellano
March 31, 2025

KSSU, Sacramento State’s student-run radio station, hosted its inaugural Local Music Week from March 17 through March 21. The event featured The Filthy Kids, Star Crxssed Lovers, Mia Estelle and Zee.

[Photo] Sac State suffers frustrating series loss versus Loyola Marymount

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer
March 27, 2025

Junior outfielder Faith Epperson slides into home plate after sprinting from second to add a run for the Hornets Sunday, March 23, 2025. The team lost its home series 0-3 versus Loyola Marymount.

Theater Rats Ep. #3: Next stop, ‘Sky High!’

Chris D. Johnson, Kai Arellano, and Mateo Davis
March 17, 2025

Mateo Davis and Kai Arellano bring in Chris Johnson to discuss the 2005 superhero flick, ‘Sky High,’ in the third episode of Theater Rats! The trio reflects on their favorite memories surrounding the film, their favorite scenes and award the best performances.

[Photo] Sac State community stages walkout against Trump administration crackdowns on college protests

Jocelyn Hill and Jada Portillo
March 14, 2025

Protestors stood listening as the leader of the protest gave them instructions Tuesday, March 11, 2025. The speaker discussed how they were going to continue the protest.

[Photo] Life of a Hornet Ep. 1: 19-year-old senior prepares to leave the nest

Alex Wong, Staffer
March 12, 2025

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[Photo] Hive Scores: Black History Month Special

Jeremy Brown and Cynsere Kelly
February 28, 2025

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[Photo] Breaking barriers: Sac State graduate goes from prison to diploma

Cheryl Howard, Staffer
February 26, 2025

Nedric Miller and Project Rebound Director Aaron Greene sit at a computer in the student center Feb. 5, 2025. Together they create an atmosphere for success in college for former inmates.

[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.

Swarm Report: Sac State football falls short against UC Davis, volleyball brings home Big Sky Championship

Mateo Davis, Kai Arellano, and Aaron Lofton
December 6, 2024

Mateo Davis, Kai Arellano and Aaron Lofton return to talk about the latest in Sac State sports, discussing football’s loss against UC Davis and volleyball taking home the Big Sky Championship.

GALLERY: Sac State victorious in inaugural Causeway Boxing Classic

Combat U saw wins from 5 of their 6 fighters

Brionna Woody and Kai Arellano
November 26, 2024

Sacramento State’s Combat U had one win and one loss in two bouts against UC Davis.

[Photo] Stacking Days: Backcourt helps Hornets secure second spot in conference over first two weeks

Adam Camarena, Sports Editor
November 20, 2024

Redshirt freshman guard Sofia Alonso runs the offense against Long Beach State Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. Alonso averaged 15 points and four assists over the course of the week.

[Photo] Heartbreaking loss at the buzzer snaps Sac State’s win streak

Adam Camarena, Sports Editor
November 18, 2024

Redshirt freshman guard Sofia Alonso looking for an open teammate against Long Beach State Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. Alonso finished with 17 points and five assists.

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

Mateo Davis, Aaron Lofton, and Kai Arellano
November 15, 2024

Mateo Davis, Aaron Lofton and Kai Arellano return to talk about Sac State women’s soccer winning the Big Sky Championship tournament and the exciting start of men’s and women’s basketball seasons. They also speak on other fall sports trying to make a run in their postseason.

Theater Rats Ep. #2: Wake up! It’s the ‘Monster House!’

Mateo Davis and Kai Arellano
November 13, 2024

Join Kai Arellano and Mateo Davis as they review the 2006 film, ‘Monster House,’ on the second episode of Theater Rats! They discuss their favorite scenes from the movie, give awards for the best performances and where it ranks as a fall film.

Swarm Report: Sac State women’s soccer’s prospect in Big Sky Tournament, Hornet football needs rebound in conference, preview of men’s and women’s basketball

Kai Arellano, Mateo Davis, and Adam Camarena
November 1, 2024

Mateo Davis and Kai Arellano are joined by Adam Camarena to talk about the remaining weeks of Sac State’s fall sports and their postseason hopes. The trio also gives a preview of the upcoming seasons for men’s and women’s basketball.

[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...

[Photo] Hornets come short of swarming Grizzlies and Lumberjacks

Alex Wong, Staffer
October 23, 2024

Junior midfielder Madelyn Dougherty looking for a teammate against Montana Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. The Hornets went on to draw against the Grizzlies 0-0.

Swarm Report: Sac State’s current conference play outcomes and future prospects, San Francisco 49ers recap, Sacramento Kings preseason results

Aaron Lofton, Kai Arellano, and Mateo Davis
October 18, 2024

Mateo Davis, Kai Arellano and Aaron Lofton return to review Sac State sports, talking about the beginning of conference play, the 49ers win over the Seahawks and the Sacramento Kings preseason.

[Photo] Hornets chopped down Lumberjacks but get mauled by Bears

Kaitlyn Riley, Staffer
October 16, 2024

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,...

Theater Rats Ep. #1: Kai and Mateo are batty for ‘The Batman’

Mateo Davis and Kai Arellano
October 15, 2024

In this inaugural episode of Theater Rats, Mateo Davis and Kai Arellano review the 2022 film ‘The Batman.’ The two cover their favorite parts of the movie, discuss the need for change in the superhero genre and preview the future of Batman movies.

[Photo] ‘For the People’ photo gallery provides a new lens into Sacramento community

Chris D. Johnson, Staffer
October 11, 2024

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.

[Photo] Queering the Way: kicking off the fall semester with Sac State ‘pride’

Emilie Jocson and Rodolfo Piste Lara
October 9, 2024

New Pride Center Coordinator, Hei Fok, in the University Ballroom on Sep. 8. 2024. Hei Fok does a ‘stingers up’ gesture to celebrate being a Sac State alum and now coordinator of the expanded center.

[Photo] Sac State split results to start Big West conference play

Jose Diaz, Staffer
October 8, 2024

Sac State sophomore forward Donovan Sessoms fighting for a ball against UC Riverside Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Sessoms went on to score twice which helped Sac State win the match, 2-1.

[Photo] Chronically Online Ep. #1: VMA Trophy Handoff Outrage, while Matt & Abby Leave Parenting on “Do Not Disturb”

Daisy Martinez and Alyssa Earnest
October 7, 2024

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Swarm Report: Sac State sports begins conference play, a look into the Sac 12 initiative, A’s last game in Oakland

Aaron Lofton, Mateo Davis, and Kai Arellano
October 4, 2024

Mateo Davis is joined by Kai Arellano and Aaron Lofton as they review inter-conference performances from Sac State’s fall sports, Sac State’s potential future endeavors for their conference and the A’s last game in Oakland

[Photo] ‘Trying to get our revenge’: Hornets begin Big Sky title defense

Kaitlyn Riley, Staffer
October 1, 2024

Senior outside hitter Bridgette Smith leaps in the air to spike the ball against Montana State Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024 at the Nest. The Hornets won the game 3-1.

[Video] La Bienvenida: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with community

Serna Center takes over the library quad with Banda Orgullo and cultural dancing

Kai Arellano and Jonathan Santiago
October 1, 2024

La Bienvenida allowed new and incoming students to experience Latino culture and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Students gave their opinions on what the event meant to them.

[Photo] Take a seat for a tactile treat: Exhibit explores accessibility in modern art

Michael Pepper, Staffer
September 27, 2024

Artist reception for the exhibit of ‘Don’t mind if I do,’ in the Sac State library gallery on Sept. 12, 2024. The constantly circulating belt at the center of the exhibit is surrounded by a variety...

[Photo] Sacramento’s soulful goodbye to summer: R&B in the Park

Ismael Martinez Castillo, Staffer
September 26, 2024

From the back of the stage, the DJs and their crew perform their setlist Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. Cesar Chavez Plaza was packed with guests of all ages who enjoyed the diverse R&B music selection.

[Photo] SWANA Center opening ceremony celebrates vibrant regional culture

Emilie Jocson, News Staffer
September 24, 2024

The University Union Ballroom filled with attendees on Sept. 10, 2024. Students and faculty gathered to celebrate the SWANA center’s grand opening with speeches that praised the resilience of the SWANA...

[Photo] La Bienvenida Queer celebra un nuevo año escolar

Rodolfo Piste Lara, Staffer
September 17, 2024

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,...

[Photo] Swarm Report: Sac State football preview vs Nicholls, review of 49ers’ and Kings’ offseasons

Mateo Davis and Ryan Lorenz
September 13, 2024

Graphic made in Canva by Evan Patocka

[Photo] Hornet volleyball defends The Nest in Sac State Invitational

Kaitlyn Riley, Staffer
September 9, 2024

Senior outside hitter Bridgette Smith going up for the kill against Northridge on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. Sac State won the match 3-0.

A return to prominence for Sac State in Arlington

Hornets regain momentum after series win against the Mavericks

Kai Arellano, Staffer
May 10, 2024

Sac State travels to Arlington, Texas to win two out of a three-game series over the University of Texas at Arlington.

[Photo] Votantes apoyan el segundo término del presidente de ASI con 13% de participación electoral

Angelica Brito and Michael Pepper
May 7, 2024

La recién elegida Junta Directiva de la Asociación de Estudiantes, Inc. posan para una foto de felicitación en la fiesta de resultados de las elecciones en The WELL, Terrace Suite, el jueves 11 de abril...

The lows of baseball present themselves to Sac State again

Hornets get swept at home by Tarleton State in WAC play

Kai Arellano, Staffer
May 1, 2024

Sac State lost to Tarleton State University by a sweep in their comeback series at John Smith Field.

Another weekend sweep for Sac State baseball in Irvine

Hornets snag dominant wins over USC and Santa Clara

Kai Arellano, Staffer
April 26, 2024

Sac State defeats USC and Santa Clara in a clash in Irvine, California.

[Photo] Sac State’s ASI elections unveil student apathy and representation concerns

Micah Yip, Staffer
April 23, 2024

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,...

Sac State left seeing red in Stanford

Hornets lose a competitive one-off game to the Cardinal

Kai Arellano, Staffer
April 19, 2024

Sac State traveled to Stanford and lost a competitive game 12-8 to Stanford University

Sac State leaves some angry birds in Bellevue

Hornets make a statement by defeating the Redhawks in a sweep

Kai Arellano, Staffer
April 16, 2024

Sac State travels to Seattle University and leaves with a three-game sweep in the WAC.

Sac State gets in some fowl-play in Oregon

The Hornets tack on an impressive win against the Ducks in two midweek games

Kai Arellano, Staffer
April 12, 2024

Sac State played against the University of Oregon in two midweek non-conference games

[Photo] Voters support second term for current ASI president with 13% turnout

Michael Pepper, staffer
April 12, 2024

The newly elected Associated Students, Inc. Board of Directors pose for a congratulatory photo at the election results party in The WELL, Terrace Suite Thursday, April 11, 2024. The selected candidates...

Sac State learns hard lesson against California Baptist University

A walk-off in the final game changes the Hornets’ perspective

Kai Arellano, Staffer
April 9, 2024

Sac State baseball lost their weekend Western Athletic Conference series to California Baptist University 2-1.

Sac State regroups after a tough weekend in Phoenix

Hornets struggled against Grand Canyon University but rebounded at home

Kai Arellano, Staffer
April 5, 2024

Sac State played a series against Grand Canyon University and two one-off games against the University of San Francisco and the University of Nevada

Sac State falls in Causeway Rivalry rematch to UC Davis

The Hornets offense was a step behind against the Aggies

Kai Arellano, Staffer
March 28, 2024

Sac State baseball was unable to find a win in their rematch against UC Davis losing 3-2.

Sac State’s rematch ends in vain against Fresno State

The Hornets are changing their strategy after loss to the Bulldogs

Kai Arellano, Staffer
March 15, 2024

Sac State loses the rematch to Fresno State in a close game. The Hornets’ defense has faltered to a point where changes need to be made for them to have more success in the conference.

Sac State wins their first conference series against Utah Valley

The Hornets finish their first series in dominant fashion

Kai Arellano, Staffer
March 12, 2024

Sac State plays Utah Valley in first WAC series and wins 2-1.

The Causeway Rivalry ends in devastation for Sac State

UC Davis dominates Sac State in last game before conference play

Kai Arellano, Staffer
March 8, 2024

Sac State drops the Causeway rivalry to UC Davis 10-5 in a game where they were outmatched.

Through rain and shine Sac State breaks even

Sac State goes 2-2 through battles with mother nature

Kai Arellano, Staffer
March 5, 2024

Sac State plays UC Berkeley, the University of Minnesota and the University of the Pacific this week to have another week record of 2-2

Sac State experiences highs and lows in an even weekend

Take a look at the Hornets’ journey through a gallery of their four games

Kai Arellano, Staffer
February 27, 2024

Sac State baseball went 2-2 with a one-off against Fresno State and a series against UC Santa Barbara this weekend. They are now 3-4 as they get their season going.

Sac State gets plunked in opening day doubleheader but finishes with walk-off win

Hornets move to 1-2 after their first series

Kai Arellano, Staffer
February 21, 2024

Sac State baseball lost a doubleheader on Friday and a win on Sunday with a walk-off against LMU in the opening series. In match-ups that featured junior outfielder Matt Masciangelo making headlines for unusual reasons.

Sac State outfielder hit seven times in eight plate appearances

Matt Masciangelo has more HBP than the rest of Sac State combined

Joey Aguirre and Kai Arellano
February 17, 2024

Sac State’s Matt Masciangelo’s seven HBPs in Friday’s doubleheader were more than any MLB player has ever had in a doubleheader.

Sac State makes finishing touches for Portland State and Idaho

Hornets are conditioning aggressively ahead of Big Sky matchups

Kai Arellano, Staffer
February 2, 2024

Sac State plays Portland State and Idaho in mid-season Big Sky Conference play

Kai Arellano, Visuals Editor