Michael Eskridge

Michael Eskridge, arts and entertainment writer

Michael Eskridge joined The State Hornet in spring 2021. He is currently a writer for the arts & entertainment section. Michael has his own travel blog called “Chill Life Network.” He hopes to become a freelance journalist in travel and sports after he graduates.

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Culture Club: The top five songs that should have been singles

The State Hornet discusses their favorite non-single tracks

Zachary Cimaglio, Marin Perego, Michael Eskridge, Jennah Booth, and Michael Pacheco
December 13, 2021

Sometimes the most popular track is not the best one on the album. Here are five songs that the State Hornet’s A&E section thinks were deserving of their own individual releases:

OPINION: Top 5 underappreciated movie sequels

Marin Perego, Zachary Cimaglio, Alec Ramey, Michael Eskridge, and Michael Pacheco
November 15, 2021

The first one is probably still better, but this list of underappreciated movie sequels from The State Hornet’s A&E section is still worth checking out:

Meet the Board: Black Student Union board members share their experiences and goals

Keyshawn Davis and Michael Eskridge
November 1, 2021

A safe place for Black Students: Meet the board members of Black Student Union.

Top 5 strangest horror films you’ll ever see.

Michael Eskridge, Zachary Cimaglio, Alec Ramey, Marin Perego, and Michael Pacheco
October 30, 2021

With Halloween coming up on us faster than Michael Myers, the time is now for some spooky movies. That’s why the arts & entertainment section at The State Hornet has compiled a list of the weirdest,...

Island of Black and White plays Sac State concert

Sacramento band explores multiple genres

Michael Eskridge and Marin Perego
September 11, 2021

Sac State’s UNIQUE hosted their second concert in two days on Thursday evening. Read more to hear what students had to say about the Sacramento band that said they don’t confine themselves to one genre

Black Sac State community, therapist discuss psychological impacts of police brutality

‘We’re really not valued’

Chrissy Martinez and Michael Eskridge
June 7, 2021

Ever since George Floyd was killed by now-convicted police officer Derek Chauvin, the conversation about police interactions with Black people has been prevalent in the U.S. Sacramento State students voiced their concerns regarding police brutality and how the media coverage affects their mental health.

CRIME MAP: Five crimes reported on campus in past three weeks

Campus crime map April 4-24

Michael Eskridge
April 30, 2021

According to the Sacramento State Police Department, five crimes were reported on campus in the past three weeks.

‘Excited to go back’: Sac State students weigh in on fall 2021 teaching modalities

Campus survey draws polarized opinions on in-person classes

Michael Eskridge, Eric Jaramishian, and Estefany Nuñez
April 22, 2021

As Sacramento State plans to return to campus next fall, the first time a majority of Sac State students will have in-person classes since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, students express their opinions on returning to campus for the fall 2021 semester.

Sacramento’s Black community jubilant with Sojourner Truth Museum grand opening

Mayor Steinberg attends ceremony

Michael Eskridge
March 22, 2021

The grand opening of the Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum at Florin square on Saturday gave members of the community cause for celebration.

Swarm Report Feb. 25: Both basketball programs suffer losses to Weber State

Baseball cancels one series and schedules another

Michael Eskridge
February 26, 2021

The Sac State men’s basketball team hoped to end their losing streak, but failed to do so, and the women’s basketball team heartbreakingly gave Weber State its first win of the season.

How the Sac State baseball team preps through adversity ahead of new season

Hornets take the field for the 2021 season Friday at Arizona State

Michael Eskridge
February 19, 2021

With the season opener around the corner, the Sac State baseball team has had to overcome trials and tribulations caused by COVID-19.

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