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The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet
The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet
Mack Ervin III

Mack Ervin III, podcast editor

Mack Ervin III is the podcast editor for The State Hornet. He is a senior who joined back in fall 2019 and has previously served as football beat writer and multimedia reporter. A double major in journalism and communications, he is also an avid sports, racing and video game enthusiast.

All content by Mack Ervin III
Photo of Sac State sophomore running back Marcus Fulcher (9) taken by Ayaana Williams. Graphic made in Canva by Alex Muegge & Mercy Sosa

No. 4 seed Sac State to face South Dakota State in FCS playoffs: 4TH AND GOAL PODCAST

November 30, 2021
Photo of Sac State sophomore running back Marcus Fulcher (9) taken by Ayaana Williams. Graphic made in Canva by Alex Muegge & Mercy Sosa

Sac State football earns outright Big Sky title, No. 4 seed in FCS playoffs: 4TH AND GOAL PODCAST

November 27, 2021
Photo of Sac State sophomore running back Marcus Fulcher (9) taken by Ayaana Williams. Graphic made in Canva by Alex Muegge & Mercy Sosa

Sac State football faces Causeway Classic with Big Sky title on the line: 4TH AND GOAL PODCAST

November 17, 2021
Photo of Sac State sophomore running back Marcus Fulcher (9) taken by Ayaana Williams. Graphic made in Canva by Alex Muegge & Mercy Sosa

Sac State football win over Cal Poly sets up closing stretch: 4TH AND GOAL

November 9, 2021

Best and worst cheesecake flavors?!: State Hornet BUZZED

November 7, 2021
Photo of Sac State sophomore running back Marcus Fulcher (9) taken by Ayaana Williams. Graphic made in Canva by Alex Muegge & Mercy Sosa

Close win against Northern Colorado a wake up call for the Hornets?: 4TH AND GOAL

November 2, 2021

STATE HORNET BUZZED: Halloween Special

October 30, 2021
Photo of Sac State sophomore running back Marcus Fulcher (9) taken by Ayaana Williams. Graphic made in Canva by Alex Muegge & Mercy Sosa

Does shutout win over Northern Arizona make the Hornets championship contenders? : 4TH AND GOAL

October 29, 2021

STATE HORNET BUZZED: Astrology Signs

October 27, 2021
Football team blows out Northern Arizona, “Rocky Horror” actor injured and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST

Football team blows out Northern Arizona, “Rocky Horror” actor injured and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST

October 25, 2021
Football team’s historic win over Montana, Pi Kappa Phi president vigil and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST

Football team’s historic win over Montana, Pi Kappa Phi president vigil and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST

October 20, 2021
Photo of Sac State sophomore running back Marcus Fulcher (9) taken by Ayaana Williams. Graphic made in Canva by Alex Muegge & Mercy Sosa

State of Sac State’s football team, upset win over Montana and more: 4TH AND GOAL

October 19, 2021
First openly transgender ASI board member, ASI revenue losses and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST

First openly transgender ASI board member, ASI revenue losses and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST

October 15, 2021
Skip Bishop’s departure, racism timeline, football updates and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST

Skip Bishop’s departure, racism timeline, football updates and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST

October 11, 2021
Latino faculty representation gap, sports updates and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST

Latino faculty representation gap, sports updates and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST

October 6, 2021
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

September 29, 2021
Inclusive excellence VP candidates, football wins again and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST

Inclusive excellence VP candidates, football wins again and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST

September 27, 2021
Police chief interview, BSU and LGBTQ+ welcome events and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST

Police chief interview, BSU and LGBTQ+ welcome events and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST

September 22, 2021
Thousands denied access to campus, ASI updates and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST

Thousands denied access to campus, ASI updates and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST

September 17, 2021
Gavin Newsom retains his position as Governor of California after 63 percent voted no to the recall on Tuesday. Photo of Gavin Newsom by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

Newsom survives recall, editor roundtable reacts: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT

September 16, 2021
First faculty senate meeting, return to campus and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST

First faculty senate meeting, return to campus and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST

September 13, 2021
Editor roundtable discussion about historic recall election: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT

Editor roundtable discussion about historic recall election: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT

September 10, 2021
Football returns, a new State Hornet section and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST

Football returns, a new State Hornet section and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST

September 8, 2021
COVID-19 guidelines and new police chief named: STATE HORNET PODCAST

COVID-19 guidelines and new police chief named: STATE HORNET PODCAST

September 1, 2021
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

May 16, 2021
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Inaugural podcast section unpacks a semester of content: STATE HORNET BUZZED

May 14, 2021
Town hall meetings scheduled for new police chief finalists: STATE HORNET PODCAST

Town hall meetings scheduled for new police chief finalists: STATE HORNET PODCAST

May 12, 2021
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

May 12, 2021
ABC10 host Kevin John recaps journalism journey: NO LIMITS PODCAST

ABC10 host Kevin John recaps journalism journey: NO LIMITS PODCAST

May 8, 2021
Recap of CSU Chancellor talking return to campus: STATE HORNET PODCAST

Recap of CSU Chancellor talking return to campus: STATE HORNET PODCAST

May 5, 2021
Sportswriter Tony Harvey on his career, Sacramento Kings: NO LIMITS PODCAST

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

May 3, 2021
54% of classes will have on-campus components: STATE HORNET PODCAST

54% of classes will have on-campus components: STATE HORNET PODCAST

April 28, 2021
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

April 24, 2021
NYT Bestselling author visits Sac State: STATE HORNET PODCAST

NYT Bestselling author visits Sac State: STATE HORNET PODCAST

April 21, 2021
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

April 17, 2021
STATE HORNET PODCAST: COVID-19 Vaccinations given on campus

STATE HORNET PODCAST: COVID-19 Vaccinations given on campus

April 14, 2021
NO LIMITS PODCAST: NFL trade and draft analysis, Kings’ losing streak

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

April 10, 2021
STATE HORNET PODCAST: Students open up about mental health during the pandemic

STATE HORNET PODCAST: Students open up about mental health during the pandemic

April 7, 2021
NO LIMITS PODCAST: MLB Opening Day, Sacramento Kings stumble again

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

April 4, 2021
STATE HORNET PODCAST: Conference on anti-Asian violence held at Sac State

STATE HORNET PODCAST: Conference on anti-Asian violence held at Sac State

March 31, 2021
STATE HORNET PODCAST: Provost says students should expect campus return fall 2021

STATE HORNET PODCAST: Provost says students should expect campus return fall 2021

March 17, 2021
NO LIMITS PODCAST ft. Joe Davidson of the Sacramento Bee

NO LIMITS PODCAST ft. Joe Davidson of the Sacramento Bee

March 16, 2021
STATE HORNET PODCAST: The ‘Unforgettable’ year of 2020, basketball recaps

STATE HORNET PODCAST: The ‘Unforgettable’ year of 2020, basketball recaps

March 10, 2021
NO LIMITS 3/5: NBA All-Star Game roundup

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

March 5, 2021
STATE HORNET PODCAST: Sac State employees speak out, sports recaps

STATE HORNET PODCAST: Sac State employees speak out, sports recaps

March 3, 2021
NO LIMITS PODCAST 2/28: ‘2021 All-Star Snub Team’

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

February 28, 2021
STATE HORNET PODCAST, WED 2/24: HEERF Grants, ‘CARmencement’

STATE HORNET PODCAST, WED 2/24: HEERF Grants, ‘CARmencement’

February 24, 2021
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

February 20, 2021
NO LIMITS 2/12: Super Bowl Recap, NFL season review, ‘Quarterback Carousel’

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

February 12, 2021
NO LIMITS S2E1: Super Bowl Pre-Show, NFL Coaches, Sacramento Kings

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

February 7, 2021
NO LIMITS: Logan Paul vs. Floyd Mayweather announced, ‘Take It Now’ #2

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

December 12, 2020
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

December 5, 2020
NO LIMITS: NBA free agency, Week 12 of NFL

NO LIMITS: NBA free agency, Week 12 of NFL

November 26, 2020
NO LIMITS PODCAST: NFL Week 10, NBA trades, demands and drafts

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

November 20, 2020
NO LIMITS: NFL week 9, MVPs revisited, NBA trade rumors

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

November 12, 2020
NO LIMITS: NFL playoffs if they started today, midseason MVP picks

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

November 5, 2020

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

November 2, 2020
Kyle Larson is back in NASCAR six months after using the n-word in a virtual racing event, but has he done enough to warrant this second chance (Photo by Zach Catanzareti) CC BY-SA 2.0

OPINION: Kyle Larson deserves a second chance after racial slur

November 1, 2020
Graphic made in Canva

STATE HORNET BUZZED: The best Halloween stories, movies and candies

October 30, 2020
NO LIMITS: World Series recap, NFL marquee matchups

NO LIMITS: World Series recap, NFL marquee matchups

October 29, 2020
NO LIMITS: NBA Finals recap, NFL division-by-division breakdown

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

October 22, 2020
NO LIMITS: NBA Finals, firings and hirings, NFL Week 5

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

October 7, 2020

State Hornet News Broadcast: Fall 2020 Convocation, basketball season, parties defying lockdown

October 5, 2020
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

October 1, 2020
NO LIMITS: Clippers choke, Nuggets hold on, NFL continues to Week 3

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

September 23, 2020
NO LIMITS: NFL Week 1 and NBA Playoffs

NO LIMITS: NFL Week 1 and NBA Playoffs

September 16, 2020

BROADCAST: Summer news you may have missed

August 31, 2020
Sac State junior quarterback Kevin Thomson rushes for a first down against UC Davis on Nov. 23, 2019 at Hornet Stadium. Thomson entered the NCAA transfer portal signalling the possibility that he will leave Sac State for his final year of eligibility.

Sac State starting quarterback enters NCAA transfer portal

June 11, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E16: Double Double Coverage

May 14, 2020

STATE HORNET NEWS BROADCAST: Sac State professor seen in viral racial slur video, limited nursing student spots and more

May 7, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E15: USWNT equal pay claim denied, NFL free agent signings, Marshawn Lynch vs. Frank Gore

May 6, 2020

STATE HORNET NEWS BROADCAST: Student fee class-action lawsuit, emergency student grants and more

May 1, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E14: 2020 NFL Draft Recap

April 29, 2020
From left to right, Sac State senior football players, defensive lineman George Obinna, defensive back Caelan Barnes and defensive lineman Dariyn Choates pose for a photo after practice. Obinna signed with the Cleveland Browns as a free agent Saturday after going undrafted in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Sac State defensive lineman signs with NFL’s Cleveland Browns after going undrafted

April 25, 2020

STATE HORNET NEWS BROADCAST: Sac State study abroad suspensions, AB 1460 and more

April 24, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E13: NFL Draft Review and Preview, Gronkowski joins Brady in Tampa Bay

April 22, 2020

STATE HORNET NEWS BROADCAST: Virtual commencement, ASI election results and more

April 17, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E12: Greatest Sports Films, Kyle Larson’s Suspension

April 15, 2020

[Video] STATE HORNET NEWS BROADCAST: Sac State coronavirus updates

April 11, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E11: Trump’s call with commissioners, MLB in May, Basketball Hall of Fame

April 8, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E10: 2020 NFL Mock Draft with Mack and Shaun

April 1, 2020

STATE HORNET NEWS BROADCAST: 3/28 Weekly Update

March 28, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E9: NFL free agency, COVID-19 testing, Olympics postponement

March 25, 2020

STATE HORNET NEWS BROADCAST: Sac State coronavirus updates

March 24, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E8: Coronavirus cancellations, NFL CBA and free agency

March 16, 2020

STATE HORNET NEWS BROADCAST: Coronavirus update, Super Tuesday and more

March 12, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E7: Tom Brady, Rockets’ Small Ball, Lakers’ Championship Chances

March 9, 2020

[Video] #SacStateSays: ‘What are you looking for in California’s primary election?’

March 3, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E6: NFL Combine, Harden vs. Giannis, Special Guest Jason Jones

March 2, 2020

STATE HORNET NEWS BROADCAST: Voting, baseball and hit-and-runs

February 25, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

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

February 24, 2020

#SacStateSays: ‘What are your thoughts on the Houston Astros’ cheating controversy?’

February 21, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E4: All-Stars, Astros, Kings

February 18, 2020

[Video] #SacStateSays: ‘What’s your best and worst date?’

February 14, 2020

HORNET NEWS BROADCAST: Our online news broadcast debut

February 11, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E3: XFL opening weekend, NBA trade deadline, NBA All-Star Weekend predictions

February 10, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E2: NBA All-Stars, NFL Honors, Super Bowl 54 recap

February 4, 2020

[Video] #SacStateSays: ‘What is your No.1 goal for the 2020 spring semester?’

February 3, 2020
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DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E1: Sacramento Kings, Super Bowl 54 preview, Kobe Bryant

January 28, 2020
Sac State head coach Troy Taylor chats with the officials during a match against UC Davis on Saturday, Nov. 23 at Hornet Stadium. Taylor was named FCS Coach of the Year on Thursday.

Sac State head football coach Troy Taylor named FCS Coach of the Year

December 12, 2019
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