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![Come to the Book Nook to find all kinds of romance novels to read on Valentine’s Day. From fantasy to contemporary and historical romance, escape your romantic woes and fall into worlds with “happily ever afters.” (Graphic created in Canva by Rinn Lee)](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Romance-Novels-1200x675.png)
The Book Nook: Fill February with romance
If real men don’t work out there are plenty of fictional ones
[Video] The sweetest and spiciest rankings of popular Mexican candy
From tamarindo to mazapan, will your favorites make the top of the list?
![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.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/57900388_20241106_NAU_v_SacState_330_rb-1200x800.jpg)
Hornets get deja vu, once again winning in penalty kicks
Sac State upsets top-seeded Montana in a scoreless win
![Dustin Burke performs on the Visit Sacramento stage Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. Burke and his band won a battle of the bands known as the GoldenSky Rising Star competition to play the festival. (Courtesy of Danny Wimmer Presents)](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Lead-GoldenSky-Recap-1200x800.jpg)
‘You do it because you love it’: Performers celebrate their moment as sun sets on GoldenSky
For genre staples and up-and-comers alike, the festival was not your average act
![Gather ‘round Sacramento bookworms. Don’t miss these local author signing events hosted by independent bookstores in the area. (Graphic created in Canva by Rinn Lee)](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1-1-1200x675.jpg)
Meet the brains behind the books at these October author signings
Don’t miss these seven events hosted by independent Sacramento area bookstores
![Sac State sophomore forward Teysha-Ray Spinney-Kuahuia looks for a teammate to pass to at Eastern Washington Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. The Hornets lost 0-3 to Eastern Washington.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DSC_2146.jpg)
Hornets head home with their stingers between their legs
Sac State women’s soccer 0-2 in Big Sky Conference play
![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.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Lead-Brionna-25-1200x800.jpg)
Sac State softball smashes through the opposing defenses to keep season alive
The Hornets trade runs with Montana and Idaho State in the Big Sky Tournament
![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.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Lead-Brionna-07-1200x800.jpg)
The seniors of Sac State softball dominate their last series at home
Hornets walk off with three wins over Montana
![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.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Lead_Adam_0P1A1204-1200x800.jpg)
Sac State softball’s bats go quiet until the final game of the series
Hornets hold out for a win after two shutout losses
![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.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LeadAdam1_Softball-1200x800.jpg)
Sac State softball struggles to get their bats going against Portland State
The Hornets eked out a single win with only 2 runs on the weekend
![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.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Copy-of-Capital-Classic-049-1200x800.jpg)
Sac State softball plays ring around the bases against Northern Colorado
Clutch hitting and pitching carries the Hornets to two wins
![Senior third baseman Lewa Day on second base against Santa Clara University Friday, March 1, 2024. Day has 23 RBIs so far this season.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Capital-Classic-062-e1709506779614-1200x774.jpg)
Sac State softball captain adds her name to the record book again
Lewa Day has a ball against Utah State, breaking record for career RBIs
![Senior pitcher Caroline Evans pitching against San Jose State Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. Evans has pitched five games for Sac State this season, more than all the other pitchers so far, and has been credited with a victory twice.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/LeadMalachi_Softball_2_9-1200x800.jpg)
Sac State softball orders up a 4 for 4 in last two tournaments
Hornets split eight games on the road, settle at 7-5 on the year
![Senior first baseman Caroline Evans up to bat against Cal Poly on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. In addition to first base, Evans pitched two wins this weekend against San Jose State and UC Davis.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/LeadJose_Softball_IMG_5265-1200x800.jpg)
Sac State softball finishes weekend strong despite rocky start
Softball opened their season with a 3-1 record
![Sacramento State junior defender Isabella Vinsonhaler and junior midfielder Ali Fuamatu-Ma’afala protest a foul called against them on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023 playing the Idaho Vandals. The Hornets had similar problems with the ref in the quarterfinals.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CdyN4rWQXsnPObBwEMOOR53ooYGr8fUjnJ4Dmbuu-1200x800.jpg)
Sac State women’s soccer chokes in the Big Sky quarterfinals
Controversial penalty unraveled the Hornets and they give up three goals
![Sacramento State junior midfielder and captain Abigail Lopez sitting outside Yosemite Hall at Sac State Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. Lopez is the top scorer for her team with four goals.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/opycldSPMdiJCmKsuAQn9KmJeuaDrPfEcEkFYCsp-1200x800.jpg)
Sac State women’s soccer captain treats her team like family
Abigail Lopez has wanted to captain a Division I team for a long time
![Junior forward Ariana Scholten gearing up to take a shot Oct. 1, 2023, against Portland State. Scholten scored her first goal this season and her first as a Hornet against Idaho State on Sunday.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/hjdT4QyxiI5nWIcm5NlVtZv7KHhkTgnMDznMzxEa-1200x800.jpg)
Sac State fails to secure a win over the weekend coming up with two draws instead
The Hornets drop to fifth place in the Big Sky Conference
![Freshman goalkeeper Izzy Palmatier diving to knock the penalty shot off target Oct. 8, 2023. Palmatier said the save was one of her favorites so far this season.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ClXFBoTkHY28fGs2BgvtddNVVHoCJ6Gd5Z8lJFX5-1200x778.jpg)
The clock runs out on Sac State women’s soccer
The Hornets fought to the last minute, but lost 1-0
![Freshman goalkeeper Izzy Palmatier jumping to intercept an attempt on goal Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. It was a good game for the Hornets, with four saves, 21 shots and one winning goal.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/T1UXDufahhi6gdsIMFoT6z4aIciynM73APxoUTnz-1200x800.jpg)
Sac State women’s soccer lives on the edge against Eastern Washington
Each of Sac State’s four wins have ended in the same score
![Junior forward Ariana Scholton dribbling up the outside of the pitch, lining up a shot against Portland State Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. The Hornets played well and made many attempts on goal, but in the end, Portland beat them to it.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/VEiPhTfkBRRHvX2DvCll6eb0AxWL8NFibTcNuGfq-1200x800.jpg)
Sac State women’s soccer shoots and misses against Portland State
The Hornets dominate in every way except the one that counts
![Sac State sophomore midfielder Madelyn Dougherty lines up for a free kick Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Dougherty has one goal on the season coming against Hawaii Pacific.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/4SqmBCHrkyWI1ZZYANzGvgRQfS43jrUYyZdNKa09-1200x800.jpg)
‘It feels like we’re champions’: Sac State stuns Big Sky champs
Hornets scrape by a 1-0 win against Northern Arizona
![Sac State junior midfielder Abigail Lopez taking control of the ball against Pacific Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. Lopez took one of Sac State’s six shots on Saint Mary’s. (Photo taken by Rinn Lee)](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/J5wzUHz18ssmSrYRKKg96U1r7YK7khIsOsBxswhT-1200x800.jpg)
Sac State women’s soccer gets shut out against Saint Mary’s
Hornets can’t get past the Gael’s defensive line, drop to 2-5-1 for the season
![Sacramento State’s women's soccer team celebrates with Abigail Lopez after her goal Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. Lopez slid past the goalkeeper after smoothly intercepting a pass back from Pacific defenders, scoring the second Hornet goal.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/B3RtcJx4vnFF6qHOIy8po3iCnZTJUI4I54x1iWyR-1200x800.jpg)
Sac State women’s soccer holds lead until final minutes against Pacific
Hornets lead by one before two back to back goals lose them the game