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The State Hornet
Newsletter AD Fall 2025
The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet
Ray Kopf

Ray Kopf, News Staffer

(he/him)

Ray Kopf is a third-year journalism major entering his first semester working for The State Hornet. Previously, Ray wrote for the Los Medanos Experience for two years covering higher education, campus events, sports, arts and entertainment and more. When not writing stories, Ray spends his time with friends, watching film, gaming, cooking and has a massive passion for anything comic related.

All content by Ray Kopf
As AI becomes more integrated into daily life, its rapid advancement has raised concerns about overreach. This year alone, AI has been at the center of several stories highlighting risks to human creativity, credibility and security. (Created in Canva by Ray Kopf and Delaney Joyce)

OPINION: AI is taking your job

Along with several benefits come growing concerns about AI use
Ray Kopf, News Staffer
May 12, 2026
With the rise of AI, recent examples of its advancement raise concerns about encroachment. While AI has clear benefits, recent developments show why caution is needed in its implementation.
Jaafar Jackson plays his uncle, Michael Jackson, in the newly released “Michael” biopic released Friday, April 24, 2026. Apart from the uncanny resemblance, Jaafar’s vocals are mixed into the live performances and he remains as a stand out role in his debut. (Photo courtesy of Lionsgate Graphic created in Canva by Giancarlo Diloy and Ray Kopf)

‘King of Pop’s’ first half of career revisited in new ‘Michael’ film

Music, makeup and acting performances carry a biopic with hole-filled plot
Ray Kopf, News Staffer
May 8, 2026
“Michael” debuted in theaters April 24, setting a box office record for biographical films by earning over $97 million domestically. The film highlights the meteoric rise of the “King of Pop” and features several stand out performances from Jaafar Jackson, Juliano Valdi and KeiLyn Durrel Jones.
Asia Reaves, played by Zazie Beetz, defends herself with many unique weapons against satanic cultists in the horror movie “They Will Kill You,” released Friday, March 27, 2026. The film features several engaging scenes but falls behind with a lackluster plot. (Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures, graphic made in Photoshop by Giancarlo Diloy)

Gore, action and comedy carry ‘They Will Kill You’

New horror film puts plot aside for visually pleasing experience
Ray Kopf, News Staffer
April 4, 2026
Released in theatres March 27, 2026, “They Will Kill You” stands as a bold take on horror where action and comedy take precedent over a tropey plot. The film follows Asia Reaves, played by Zazie Beetz, as she stands her ground against a satanic cult hiding in plain sight.
Sacramento State community members arrange their flowers to create a bouquet dedicated to loved ones or their own achievements in a Women’s Resource Center event hosted Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Along with interacting with other women, patrons were given the opportunity to learn more about the Cultural Academic Resource Centers on campus.

Community blooms at flower event celebrating Women’s History Month

Large attendance exceeded expectations for the Women’s Resource Center
Ray Kopf, News Staffer
March 17, 2026
The Women's Resource Center, along with the Cultural Academic Resource Centers, celebrated Women’s History Month with a flower-based event focused on growth and community. “Women Who Bloomed” drew several students to the Cottonwood Suite to learn and interact with peers. Many attendees dedicated bouquets to personal growth and achievements while learning about campus resources.
The California State University System announced Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 a new required Freedom of Expression training for all students. The training was supplemented at Sacramento State by a Time, Place and Manner training to explain the campus policy. (Graphic made in Canva by Adriana Graves Vargas)

Understanding free speech and time, place and manner at Sac State

With policies changing, Sac State educates students about their rights
Ray Kopf and Adriana Graves Vargas
March 12, 2026
Sac State hosted a time, place, and manner presentation on Wednesday, Feb. 25, to educate students about their rights on campus. The presentation covered the rights of students and visitors on campus, including in private and public areas. The university assigned students mandatory training on freedom of expression, As required by the CSU system.
“Scream 7” marks the most recent installment in a slasher franchise that has undergone significant creative overhauls since the previous film. Marking returns in several roles, the movie utilizes film work and nostalgia over crafting meaningful relationships or plot. (Graphic made in Canva by Ray Kopf and Giancarlo Diloy).

‘Scream 7’ is a visually-appealing bloody mess

Iconic slasher returns to theaters and carried by nostalgia
Ray Kopf, News Staffer
March 7, 2026
The newest installment in the “Scream” franchise is now in theatres and features several returns from iconic characters. However, the film is held back by rewrites, controversy and questionable plot decisions.
Ballot measure sheets from several counties line a table on Sac State’s campus Feb. 11, 2026 . Several tables holding statewide ballot petitions like these have occupied areas around campus since the start of the spring semester.

Tabling petitioners on campus garner attention for ballot measures

Proposed measures include affordable housing, unions and a one-time billionaire tax.
Ray Kopf and Adriana Graves Vargas
February 19, 2026
Sacramento State community members are being asked to sign measures by several organizations, including Californians for Health Care Worker’s Right to Vote and People to People Solutions. Students have been curious about these issues and why their organizations are on campus.
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