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Students of the sociology 136 class march around campus and the Library Quad at a protest for the new CSU system tuition fees Wednesday, April 24, 2024. The rally and march included chants such as “freeze the fees.”
Student-led tuition takeover rally continues fight against 34% increases
Sacramento State’s Police Department Deputy Chief Christina Lofthouse stands outside of the campus police department Wednesday, April 24. Lofthouse held a press conference regarding the assault and robbery of a male student on campus.
Assault of male student on campus believed to be targeted, campus police says
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, which saw a 13% voter turnout rate.
Sac State’s ASI elections unveil student apathy and representation concerns
Humanities and child development librarian Ántonia Peigahi at Sac State stands by the User Services desk at the University Library Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Though Peigahi’s office is located in the library, she spends most of her time interacting with colleagues and students while on campus.
Beyond the books: A Sac State librarian’s significant impact on campus
Students, administration, faculty and members of the campus community came together to participate in Sacramento State’s 13th annual Out of Darkness walk at The WELL Thursday, April 11, 2024. The Out of Darkness Walk Campus Walks Greater Sacramento Area chapter and Pacific Clinic members led participants around campus.
GALLERY: Sac State hosts 13th-annual Out of the Darkness Walk
Students of the sociology 136 class march around campus and the Library Quad at a protest for the new CSU system tuition fees Wednesday, April 24, 2024. The rally and march included chants such as “freeze the fees.”
Student-led tuition takeover rally continues fight against 34% increases
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, which saw a 13% voter turnout rate.
Sac State’s ASI elections unveil student apathy and representation concerns
Students for Quality Education’s student intern Michael Lee-Chang leading protesters toward Sacramento Hall Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Protesters rallied outside the building before dropping SQE flyers at President Luke Wood’s office.
Students gather across campus to protest 34% tuition increase
Signage notating the entrance, language assistance and hours of the vote center located in the Willow Suite, Room 1 in Modoc Hall Monday, March 4, 2024. The Vote Center is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. to assist students with all their voting needs during Super Tuesday.
Sac State hosts on-campus vote center for the 2024 primary election
Election signage setup outside Modoc Hall Saturday, March 2, 2024. Voters can return their mail-in ballots, file a conditional voter registration and vote in person inside through Election Day.
FAQ: Voting in the California primary election
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, which saw a 13% voter turnout rate.
Sac State’s ASI elections unveil student apathy and representation concerns
The Associated Students, Inc. holds a results party for the student government elections in the Terrace Suite of The WELL Thursday, April 11, 2024. Family and friends of the candidates were able to come out to the event and show support.
Voters support second term for current ASI president with 13% turnout
The ASI Student Government election begins Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. and will run through the evening of Thursday, April 11, 2024. (Graphic created in Canva by Analah Wallace)
FAQ: 2024 ASI student government elections
Mixed canned fruit and veggies on the shelves of the Associated Students, Inc. Food Pantry, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. The food pantry provides both fresh produce and groceries, according to its website.
ASI Food Pantry provides resources for students with low food security
Associated Students Inc. Vice President of University Affairs Alec Tong poses for his election candidate photo for the board position earlier in the spring 2023 semester. Tong resigned from his position on Monday, Nov. 27. (Photo courtesy of ASI, Graphic created in Canva by Jacob Peterson)
BREAKING: Second ASI board member resigns
Sacramento State’s Police Department Deputy Chief Christina Lofthouse stands outside of the campus police department Wednesday, April 24. Lofthouse held a press conference regarding the assault and robbery of a male student on campus.
Assault of male student on campus believed to be targeted, campus police says
A fatal shooting and carjacking bring different feelings to Sac State students
A fatal shooting and carjacking bring different feelings to Sac State students
The Sacramento Police Department responded to a shooting at the University and 65th Street light rail station around 3 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2024. The suspects in the shooting allegedly carjacked someone at gunpoint nearby on Folsom Blvd, the car was found abandoned on campus in parking lot 2.
The near-campus shooting and carjacking: What we know
The shooting incident occurred at the University and 65th Street light rail station Thursday March 21, 2024. Light rail service was interrupted in both directions as Sac City PD detectives and CSI processed the crime scene.
Shooting and carjacking incidents leave Sac State students wishing for more communication
Sacramento City Police Department and CSI vehicles parked outside the University and 65th Street light rail station Thursday, March 21, 2024. The shooting was said by Sac City PD to have taken place here, separately from the carjacking incident.
BREAKING: One dead and two injured in near-campus shooting and carjacking
La comunidad Latina comparte sus opiniones sobre el colorismo en la comunidad Latina. Colorismo se define como el prejuicio o la discriminación en contra de gente de piel oscura, según Latino Policy Forum. (Gráfico hecho en Canva por Nancy Rodriguez Bonilla)
Comunidad Latina en Sac State comparte sus opiniones, experiencias con el colorismo
El Departamento de Policía de Sacramento y vehículos de CSI estacionados afuera de la estación de tren ligero en las calles 65th y University el jueves, 21 de marzo de 2024. La policía de Sacramento dijo que el tiroteo tuvo lugar aquí, aparte del incidente del robo de auto.(Foto por Michael Pepper)
Un muerto y dos heridos en tiroteo, robo de auto cerca del campus
Las elecciones del Gobierno Estudiantil ASI comienzan el miércoles 10 de abril, 2024, a las 8:00 a.m., y se extenderán durante la tarde del jueves 11 de abril de 2024. (Gráfico creado en Canva por Analah Wallace y traducido por Angelica Brito).
Preguntas Frecuentes: 2024 elecciones estudiantiles de ASI
Presidenta de ASI dedica su tiempo, esfuerzo y amor a los estudiantes: ‘SOMOS’ Podcast
Presidenta de ASI dedica su tiempo, esfuerzo y amor a los estudiantes: ‘SOMOS’ Podcast
Señalización electoral colocada afuera de Modoc Hall sábado 2 de marzo de 2024. Los votantes pueden devolver sus boletas de votar por correo, presentar un registro de votante condicional y votar en persona hasta el día de elección.
Preguntas frecuentes: Votando en las elecciones primarias presidenciales
La comunidad Latina comparte sus opiniones sobre el colorismo en la comunidad Latina. Colorismo se define como el prejuicio o la discriminación en contra de gente de piel oscura, según Latino Policy Forum. (Gráfico hecho en Canva por Nancy Rodriguez Bonilla)
Comunidad Latina en Sac State comparte sus opiniones, experiencias con el colorismo
Humanities and child development librarian Ántonia Peigahi at Sac State stands by the User Services desk at the University Library Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Though Peigahi’s office is located in the library, she spends most of her time interacting with colleagues and students while on campus.
Beyond the books: A Sac State librarian’s significant impact on campus
The ‘BECOMING’ mural is a central focal point of the murals revealed near the University Union and was created by Heather Hogan, a professor at Sacramento City College Wednesday, April 10, 2024. The murals are the second installment of the university’s “A Place of Belonging Murals” multiyear mural project.
A brush with legacy: Campus mural art unveiling marks a milestone
Senior studio art major Alejandra Ruiz and her art piece depicting Our Lady of Guadalupe from her collection “Tonantzin.” This is one of many paintings where Ruiz depicts religious figures. (Graphic created in Canva and photo taken by Rodrigo Martinez)
BIPOC artists at Sac State bring color and culture to the world of fine arts
The Women’s Leadership Summit is returning for the second year in a row on Friday in the University Union. This event is presented by ASI and the Women’s Resource Center. (Graphic made in Canva by Maddie Thielke)
PREVIEW: Women’s Resource Center and ASI bring back Women’s Leadership Summit
Sacramento State men’s tennis team won a share of the Big Sky Conference regular season after defeating Eastern Washington on April 14 and the women’s tennis team won their share of the Big Sky Conference regular season after ousting Portland State on April 20. This was the first time either team has won a share of the regular season title in over a decade. (Photos courtesy of Sacramento State Athletics, graphic created in Canva by Jahson Nahal)
Tennis teams drop rackets for trophies
Redshirt freshman Carson Conklin sits in the shotgun moments before snapping the ball for play Saturday, April 20, 2024. Conklin finished the spring game showcase with 142 yards passing and two touchdowns.
Hornets take a step in right direction during annual spring football game
Junior catcher Elie Kligman taking a lead at first base at John Smith Field against California Baptist University Friday, April 5, 2024. Kligman is the second player on the team who can switch hits along with senior shortstop Gunner Gouldsmith.
Sac State left seeing red in Stanford
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.
Sac State softball struggles to get their bats going against Portland State
Senior third baseman Jorge Bojorquez getting ready to swing against California Baptist University on Friday, April 5, 2024. Bojorquez holds the school record for the most runs by a player in Sacramento State with 143 runs.
Sac State leaves some angry birds in Bellevue
Freshman forward Summah Hanson shoots a free throw against San Diego State University Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Hanson was named the Big Sky Conference Freshman of the Year. (Photos courtesy of Sac State Athletics, graphic created in Canva by Jahson Nahal)
Down under to downtown: Freshman forward left her mark on Sac State
Junior guard Zee Hamoda in the Big Sky Conference Tournament semifinals on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Hamoda was one of four Hornets to finish with double-digit points.
Sac State shaken awake from dream run as they fall short in semifinals
Freshman forward Summah Hanson, distance runner Brandon Moreno, sophomores Kara Houghton and guard Benthe Versteeg, junior Zoe Ewell and senior third baseman Lewa Day all broke individual and season records in February of the spring semester. Six total records were broken by the Hornets and three more were tied. (Photos by Brionna Woody and Rinn Lee, photos courtesy of Sac State Athletics and Rhianna Kahley / NAU Athletics, graphic created in Canva by Ryan Lorenz)
Sac State finishes a month full of records
Freshman guard Lina Falk shoots a three-pointer against Northern Arizona Sunday March 10, 2024. Falk had 22 points over Sac State’s two Big Sky Tournament games.
Sac State women’s basketball falls in Big Sky Tournament second round
Sac State head coach David Patrick and junior guard Austin Patterson embrace after the Hornets’ huge win over top-seeded Eastern Washington on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Sac State will now advance to the semifinals on Tuesday.
So long 1 seed: Sac State makes Big Sky Tournament history
Junior catcher Elie Kligman taking a lead at first base at John Smith Field against California Baptist University Friday, April 5, 2024. Kligman is the second player on the team who can switch hits along with senior shortstop Gunner Gouldsmith.
Sac State left seeing red in Stanford
Senior third baseman Jorge Bojorquez getting ready to swing against California Baptist University on Friday, April 5, 2024. Bojorquez holds the school record for the most runs by a player in Sacramento State with 143 runs.
Sac State leaves some angry birds in Bellevue
Senior shortstop Gunner Gouldsmith gauging the pitcher’s timing against California Baptist University on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Gouldsmith is one of the two batters that can switch hit along with junior catcher Elie Kiligman.
Sac State gets in some fowl-play in Oregon
Senior shortstop Gunner Gouldsmith hitting a line drive against California Baptist University Friday, April 5, 2024. Gouldsmith had no hits in his three at-bats but would induce one walk.
Sac State learns hard lesson against California Baptist University
Redshirt freshman center fielder Brett Ott sliding into third base on a close play against the University of San Francisco Monday, April 1, 2024. Ott went one for four and scored two runs against the USF.
Sac State regroups after a tough weekend in Phoenix
Redshirt freshman Carson Conklin sits in the shotgun moments before snapping the ball for play Saturday, April 20, 2024. Conklin finished the spring game showcase with 142 yards passing and two touchdowns.
Hornets take a step in right direction during annual spring football game
Senior linebacker Armon Bailey makes sure to stay locked into the turf, avoiding a fault during the broad jump event Thursday, March 14, 2024. Bailey was a vital centerpiece in the Hornets’ defense.
Hornets showcase skills at Sac State pro day with NFL scouts in attendance
In 2016, Colin Kaepernick decided to sit down during the national anthem and later kneeled in support of the fight against police brutality, discrimination and racial inequality. His legacy serves as a powerful reminder of the intersection between sports and social change. (Graphic made in Canva by Hailey Valdivia)
OPINION: The NFL blackballed Colin Kaepernick and never apologized
Senior running back Marcus Fulcher runs ahead against South Dakota Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Fulcher scored twice against the Coyotes in his final game as a Hornet.
Sac State loses heavyweight playoff bout against South Dakota
Senior running back Marcus Fulcher runs downfield against Cal Poly Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Fulcher was held to just 48 yards on 10 carries against North Dakota
Sac State’s explosive offense meets South Dakota’s stonewall defense
Swarm Report Week 2: Women’s Golf tournament victory, Football’s Historic Start & More
Swarm Report Week 2: Women’s Golf tournament victory, Football’s Historic Start & More
Cagnei Duncan runs during the 2021 cross-country Mark Covert Classic for Sacramento State on Sept. 4, 2021. She said that this past season, her 10th season running competitively overall, was her favorite season. (Photo courtesy of Cagnei Duncan)
Cross-country runner makes Sac State history
Weekend Swarm Report: Baseball completes sweep and track starts strong
Weekend Swarm Report: Baseball completes sweep and track starts strong
Sports editor Shaun Holkko and copy editor Robbie Pierce. Both of these State Hornet editors participated in sports they felt had lower profiles in high school.
SPORTS PODCAST: Stories of underrepresented sports
Sac State cross country coach David Monk and a few members of the womens team watch as their fellow teammates run during practice on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
Hornets have high hopes and goals with rest of season ahead
Sac State sophomore midfielder Hasan Alsakati surveys the field for an open teammate during a friendly against Chico State on Saturday, March 9, 2024. The game ended in a 0-0 draw after both goalkeepers made important saves.
Spring opener ends in stalemate for Sac State
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.
Sac State women’s soccer chokes in the Big Sky quarterfinals
The Sacramento State men’s soccer team before their match against UC Santa Barbara Oct. 18, 2023. The Hornets finished the season with a 4-10-4 record.
Victory at last: Sac State knocks off UC Davis in season finale
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.
Sac State women’s soccer captain treats her team like family
The Sacramento State men’s soccer team in a huddle before the match Saturday Oct. 21, 2023 against UC Irvine. They would end up losing to Irvine 2-0, eliminating them from playoff contention.
UC Irvine puts an end to Sac State’s playoff hopes
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.
Sac State softball struggles to get their bats going against Portland State
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.
Sac State softball plays ring around the bases against Northern Colorado
Freshman forward Summah Hanson, distance runner Brandon Moreno, sophomores Kara Houghton and guard Benthe Versteeg, junior Zoe Ewell and senior third baseman Lewa Day all broke individual and season records in February of the spring semester. Six total records were broken by the Hornets and three more were tied. (Photos by Brionna Woody and Rinn Lee, photos courtesy of Sac State Athletics and Rhianna Kahley / NAU Athletics, graphic created in Canva by Ryan Lorenz)
Sac State finishes a month full of records
Senior third baseman Lewa Day on second base against Santa Clara University Friday, March 1, 2024. Day has 23 RBIs so far this season.
Sac State softball captain adds her name to the record book again
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.
Sac State softball orders up a 4 for 4 in last two tournaments
Freshman forward Summah Hanson, distance runner Brandon Moreno, sophomores Kara Houghton and guard Benthe Versteeg, junior Zoe Ewell and senior third baseman Lewa Day all broke individual and season records in February of the spring semester. Six total records were broken by the Hornets and three more were tied. (Photos by Brionna Woody and Rinn Lee, photos courtesy of Sac State Athletics and Rhianna Kahley / NAU Athletics, graphic created in Canva by Ryan Lorenz)
Sac State finishes a month full of records
Swarm Report Week 2: Women’s Golf tournament victory, Football’s Historic Start & More
Swarm Report Week 2: Women’s Golf tournament victory, Football’s Historic Start & More
Sacramento State track and field throwers Shantel Nnaji (left) and Erin Whelan (right) pose in front of Tahoe Hall Friday, April 29, 2022. Both have made their names in Sac State track and field history through succeeding in record-breaking throws.
Breaking Sac State records two throwers at a time
Sacramento State Sophomore sprinter LaTrouchka Duke poses at Hornet Stadium track on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Duke has recently placed second in the 60 meter Big Sky championship finale.
Sac State Track and Field sophomore sprinter makes strong return
Devonn Johnson and teammate keep the lead on San Jose State at Sacramento States Hornet Invitational at Hornet Stadium on Saturday March 20, 2021. Sacramento State’s relay team placed second against San Jose.
Photo Gallery: Sac State Track and field team hosts Hornet Invitational
Sacramento State men’s tennis team won a share of the Big Sky Conference regular season after defeating Eastern Washington on April 14 and the women’s tennis team won their share of the Big Sky Conference regular season after ousting Portland State on April 20. This was the first time either team has won a share of the regular season title in over a decade. (Photos courtesy of Sacramento State Athletics, graphic created in Canva by Jahson Nahal)
Tennis teams drop rackets for trophies
Seniors Mate Voros and Mark Keki with Sac State men’s tennis head coach Kevin Kurtz after receiving their awards for their achievements Saturday April 6, 2024. The senior ceremony happened after their doubles match against Portland State.
Hornets leave the nest smiling after brutal beatdown of the Vikings
Freshman Women’s Tennis player Reese Walker poses for a picture outside Yosemite Hall Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Walker has started the 2024 season off with eight wins while having a total of seven losses as well.
Texas born freshman is the missing piece in puzzle for Sac State women’s tennis
Sacramento State’s women’s tennis freshman Irene Riva celebrates a point in her doubles match against the UC San Diego Tritons on Thursday, March 28, 2024. The Hornets defeated the Tritons 4-0 in their match-up winning the doubles and the singles.
Hornets’ rackets create a racket for UC San Diego
Sophomore Adam Chodur getting ready to return in his singles match against Northern Arizona University freshman Semen Agynskyy on Friday, March 15, 2024. Chodur won his singles match after winning a tiebreak in his second set, but the Hornets would lose the match 4-3.
First tennis home loss comes from rival’s rackets
Senior Kalani Hayes practicing her receiving and hitting during beach volleyball practice Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. Hayes was an honorable mention all-Big West Conference player last season and will start to build her resume to make it again on Friday.
Positive vibes, strategy and teamwork has Sac State beach volleyball looking sunny
Junior outside hitter Ellie Tisko goes up for a kill against two UNLV blockers in the first round of the Women’s National Invitational Volleyball Championship Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. The Hornets would go on to win the game 3-0, but lose in the next round to Montana State.
Sac State volleyball’s stellar season ends against familiar foe
Senior middleblocker Kalani Hayes and junior outside hitter Ellie Tisko going up for a block against Weber State Saturday, Oct. 12, 2023. The Hornets played Weber State for the third time this season in the semifinals of the Big Sky Tournament and lost 3-2.
A group of stars fall in the Big Sky tournament
Bridgette Smith holds the trophy and celebrates with the rest of her team after defeating Montana Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Sac State volleyball won the Big Sky regular season title and secured the number one seed heading into the Big Sky Tournament. (Photo courtesy of Montana Athletics)
Hornet volleyball leaves Montana with a Big Sky trophy
Senior middle blocker Tiyanane Kamba-Griffin going up for a block against Portland State’s senior middle blocker Ashleigh Barto, Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. Portland State won the match 3-1.
Portland State serves Sac State volleyball their second Big Sky loss
Taylor Swift released her anticipated eleventh studio album “The Tortured Poets Department” Friday, April 19, 2023. Four physical editions of the album will be released and each one will have an additional song. (Photo courtesy of Republic Records, graphic created in Canva by Karina Torres)
Musical therapy: Taylor Swift’s healing journey in ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
Take the stress out of houseplant care with this starter guide. Whether you’re just beginning your leafy journey or you’re already familiarized, there’s always something to learn. (Graphic created in Canva by Delaney Joyce).
Houseplant starter guide: Tips and tricks
Popular video games like “Fallout” and “League of Legends” have taken to the big screen within the past few years. Fans enjoy the expansion of their favorite fandoms and virtual worlds. (Graphic created in Canva by Mia Huss)
Level up: Video game adaptations on the big and small screen
The movie poster of “Some Kind of Wonderful” which is a romantic film starring Lea Thompson, Mary Stuart Masterson and Eric Stoltz. (Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures and graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum)
Back to the 80s: ‘Some kind of wonderful’
Two people take a stroll along the Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail with a view of Sac State’s Guy West Bridge in the foreground Thursday, March 14, 2024. Many students often walk or bike the different trails near campus.
Trek the trails of Sacramento: 5 spots for running and cycling
The ‘BECOMING’ mural is a central focal point of the murals revealed near the University Union and was created by Heather Hogan, a professor at Sacramento City College Wednesday, April 10, 2024. The murals are the second installment of the university’s “A Place of Belonging Murals” multiyear mural project.
A brush with legacy: Campus mural art unveiling marks a milestone
Senior studio art major Alejandra Ruiz and her art piece depicting Our Lady of Guadalupe from her collection “Tonantzin.” This is one of many paintings where Ruiz depicts religious figures. (Graphic created in Canva and photo taken by Rodrigo Martinez)
BIPOC artists at Sac State bring color and culture to the world of fine arts
The “Black Artists in America: Civil Rights to the Bicentennial” exhibit, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento. Artists such as Alma Thomas, Joyce J. Scott and James A. Porter were on display for all to see in honor of Black History Month.
Black History is American History at the Crocker Art Museum
Yolanda Lopez recreates her own version of The Virgin Mary in the Library Gallery on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. Lopez’s interpretation of The Virgin Mary displays women’s empowerment as she herself represents Mary.
70s Bay Area feminist art takes over University Art Gallery
Get ready to shine this summer with these stunning makeup looks! These recommendations will take the personal beauty game to the next level. (Graphic created in Canva by Hailey Valdivia)
Sweat-Proof Summer Saviors: Must-Have Makeup Essentials!
A Panda Express worker at the University Union prepares a meal for a Sac State student who ordered Monday, Oct.16, 2023. Featured here is orange chicken, Beijing beef, chow mein and white steamed rice. (Photo by: Asyah Zamani)
The University Union’s must-get food places
(L-R) Lead Student Assistant at Student Health, Counseling and Wellness Services Lauren Batoon, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Jennifer Campbell and CalFresh Healthy Living Student Assistant Macey Briones in The Cove Kitchen on the first floor at The WELL Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. Campbell is the supervisor for the cooking demos in The Cove Kitchen. (Photo by Alyssa Branum)
Cooking demos teach students to make budget friendly recipes
Figuring out what to bring to the Friendsgiving table can be difficult, but The State Hornet has you covered. With these three easy recipes, you will be the hit of the party. (Graphic created in Canva by Hailey Valdivia)
Three easy Friendsgiving recipes that will surprise your college besties
Coffee shops are great places to study if you need a break from studying at home. These five locations across the Sacramento region have unique indoor and outdoor spaces and great items on the menu to try. (Created in Canva by Ariel Caspar)
The five best coffee shops for studying
Summer is finally here, and so is the fun! Here are some activities to keep your endless summer vacation going all season long. (Graphic created in Canva by Mercy Sosa)
Heat up your summer with blazing new activities
Taylor Swift released her anticipated eleventh studio album “The Tortured Poets Department” Friday, April 19, 2023. Four physical editions of the album will be released and each one will have an additional song. (Photo courtesy of Republic Records, graphic created in Canva by Karina Torres)
Musical therapy: Taylor Swift’s healing journey in ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
Listening to Girl in Red’s new album “I’m Doing It Again, Baby!” is like a glimpse into her diary as an artist. Songs about unrequited love, heartache and mental health struggles are just a few of the topics Girl in Red touches on in her second album. (Photo courtesy of Columbia Records, graphic created in Canva by Mia Huss)
Girl in Red is most definitely ‘Doing It Again, Baby!’
Black Indigenous and People of Color are dominating the music industry in all genres, from R&B, pop, and indie music. Learn about these leading BIPOC women who have set the tone for the future of the music industry (Graphic created in Canva by Mia Huss).
Symphonies of success: Rising women in the music industry
An image of Beyoncé in a rhinestone outfit channeling her inner diva that reflects the genre of her new country music singles. Her new songs are an example of many Black contributions to the country music genre. (Photo courtesy of Beyoncé via Instagram, graphic created in Canva by Mia Huss and Karina Torres)
Black artists in country music: Beyoncé and beyond
STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: Jesse Crosson embarks on his own frequency
STINGER SOUND SESSIONS: Jesse Crosson embarks on his own frequency
(L-R) Antonio Hernandez, Victoria Chung, Brenna Dunivan, Isabella Ignacio, Anthony Tran, Ella Acosta and Mia Kaanapu in “Everybody” at Playwrights Theatre inside Shasta Hall Wednesday, March 8, 2023. They all play multiple characters in this production.
This production is for ‘Everybody’
(L–R) Jacqueline Sandoval, Josue Sanchez and Andrea Obando stomp their feet in unison on the dance floor of Solano Hall during their performance Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Their set, “Suhu (Life’s Ritual)” showcases a Chinese ritual dance with choreography by Philip Agayapong.
GALLERY: The dance that connects your mind, body and soul
The cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in Playwrights’ Theatre Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. The performance will feature multiple musical numbers.
Can you spell: T-H-E-A-T-E-R? The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee comes to stage at Sac State
Lead actress McKenna Sennett sits on a bench in front of Shasta Hall theater on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Sac State’s production of “Hamlet” runs from April 1 to April 10 and can be attended in the theater.
‘To be or not to be’: Meet the leading lady of Sac State’s ‘Hamlet’
The tone of the scene shifts early into ‘The Best Man’ when Former President Art Hocksteader (Stephen Kauffman, right) announces he is dying to presidential candidate Bill Russel (Tom Loeprich, left). Russel struggles to pursue political success while still staying true to his ethical principles.
Review: Gore Vidal’s ‘The Best Man’ at Sutter Street Theatre
The movie poster of “Some Kind of Wonderful” which is a romantic film starring Lea Thompson, Mary Stuart Masterson and Eric Stoltz. (Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures and graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum)
Back to the 80s: ‘Some kind of wonderful’
“The Lost Boys” original 80s movie poster. A traditional spin on vampire lore. (Photo Courtesy of Warner Brothers Pictures and graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum)
Back to the 80s: ‘Lost boys’
The 1986 film, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” is a cult classic film based on the dream of every high school student, the perfect and most unforgettable ditch day. Ferris Bueller, played by Matthew Broderick does an unforgettable performance within the film. (Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum and Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures)
Back to the 80s: ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’
The 1980 western romance film called “Urban Cowboy” takes toxic love to new heights. (Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum and photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures)
Back to the 80s: ‘Urban Cowboy’
The 1983 film “Flashdance” is a poor portrayal of the 80s niche of dancing-themed movies. (Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum and photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures)
Back to the 80s: ‘Flash Dance’
Sac State Says: Students are excited for the Oakland A’s move to Sacramento
Sac State Says: Students are excited for the Oakland A’s move to Sacramento
Student protest takes over Sac State campus regarding 34% tuition increase
Student protest takes over Sac State campus regarding 34% tuition increase
Students, administration, faculty and members of the campus community came together to participate in Sacramento State’s 13th annual Out of Darkness walk at The WELL Thursday, April 11, 2024. The Out of Darkness Walk Campus Walks Greater Sacramento Area chapter and Pacific Clinic members led participants around campus.
GALLERY: Sac State hosts 13th-annual Out of the Darkness Walk
A fatal shooting and carjacking bring different feelings to Sac State students
A fatal shooting and carjacking bring different feelings to Sac State students
Anything But Sports! Ep. 2 Storytime & Homemade Slime with Carlos Hill
Anything But Sports! Ep. 2 Storytime & Homemade Slime with Carlos Hill
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Bracketology Ep. #1: Is Wienerschnitzel ‘A’ Tier?
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The State Hornet Podcast #7: Tuition increase protest and the ‘Day of Action’ fair
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Law & Hornet Ep. 1: Legislative Journalist from Spectrum News
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The State Hornet Podcast: Episode 6: Shooting and carjacking near Sac State and a trans-rights protest.
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Beyond the Hive Episode 8: Sports, steak and shopping from Argentina
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The State Hornet Podcast #7: Tuition increase protest and the ‘Day of Action’ fair
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The State Hornet Podcast: Episode 6: Shooting and carjacking near Sac State and a trans-rights protest.
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The State Hornet Podcast #5: The Online Pacemaker, Title IX legislation and movie reviews
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The State Hornet Podcast #4: Black Student Success Task Force and upcoming podcasts
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The State Hornet Podcast #3: CFA ratification, anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and a wild opening series for baseball
State Hornet Spotlight: Jared Gipson’s breakout season and TikTok success
State Hornet Spotlight: Jared Gipson’s breakout season and TikTok success
State Hornet Spotlight: Football recruit Carson Conklin comes to Sac State
State Hornet Spotlight: Football recruit Carson Conklin comes to Sac State
Former Sacramento State receiver Isiah Hennie tries to juke University of Incarnate Word freshman cornerback Marquis Britten Sept. 9, 2017 at Hornet Stadium. Hennie has spent the last four years searching for an opprotunity to play professional football. (Photo by Matthew Nobert. Graphic made in Canva by Mack Ervin III)
Sac State alumni’s up-and-down football journey and USFL dream: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT SHORT
Discussing the journey of women of color in modern-day America: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT
Discussing the journey of women of color in modern-day America: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT
How Sac State students can receive confidential support for sexual violence: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT
How Sac State students can receive confidential support for sexual violence: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT
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State Hornet Buzzed: Hispanic Heritage Month special, Growing up in Hispanic and Latinx culture
Newsletter editor Odin Rasco, opinion editor Kris Hall and audience engagement staffer Krys Shahin debate the worthiness of Scooby-Doo being named the best movie franchise in the 2022 edition of State Hornet March Madness. Scooby-Doo beat out the MCU in the finals by a wide margin. (Graphic made in Photoshop by Mack Ervin III)
Ruh Roh? Recapping the madness of State Hornet March Madness 2022: STATE HORNET BUZZED
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Best and worst cheesecake flavors?!: State Hornet BUZZED
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The best and worst cheesecakes from The Cheesecake Factory: STATE HORNET BUZZED
STATE HORNET BUZZED: Halloween Special
STATE HORNET BUZZED: Halloween Special
Presidenta de ASI dedica su tiempo, esfuerzo y amor a los estudiantes: ‘SOMOS’ Podcast
Presidenta de ASI dedica su tiempo, esfuerzo y amor a los estudiantes: ‘SOMOS’ Podcast
Señalización electoral colocada afuera de Modoc Hall sábado 2 de marzo de 2024. Los votantes pueden devolver sus boletas de votar por correo, presentar un registro de votante condicional y votar en persona hasta el día de elección.
Preguntas frecuentes: Votando en las elecciones primarias presidenciales
Una mujer sentada en un cobija pensando en la frase “ni de aqui ni de alla”. Esta frase es común en los que se sienten divididos entre dos identidades. Gráfico hecho en Canva por Rosienelly Salguero.
‘Ni de aqui, ni de allá’ Las luchas de ser de EEUU con raíces Latinoamericanas
Eventos en conmemoración al Mes de Herencia Hispana, la reacción estudiantil a noticias sobre DACA, y más: EL AVISPÓN DEL ESTADO BROADCAST (12/5/23)
Eventos en conmemoración al Mes de Herencia Hispana, la reacción estudiantil a noticias sobre DACA, y más: EL AVISPÓN DEL ESTADO BROADCAST (12/5/23)
El Centro de Recursos para Soñadores, también conocido como el Dreamer Resource Center, está ubicado en el Riverfront Center el 28 de diciembre de 2023. El centro es un recurso que ofrece apoyo legal y financiero para estudiantes que son inmigrantes y más. Gráfico hecho en Canva por Angelica Brito.
Lo que ofrece el Centro de Recursos para Soñadores en Sac State
Sac State Says: Students are excited for the Oakland A’s move to Sacramento
Sac State Says: Students are excited for the Oakland A’s move to Sacramento
Student protest takes over Sac State campus regarding 34% tuition increase
Student protest takes over Sac State campus regarding 34% tuition increase
A fatal shooting and carjacking bring different feelings to Sac State students
A fatal shooting and carjacking bring different feelings to Sac State students
Anything But Sports! Ep. 2 Storytime & Homemade Slime with Carlos Hill
Anything But Sports! Ep. 2 Storytime & Homemade Slime with Carlos Hill
Sac State students celebrate spring break in style
Sac State students celebrate spring break in style
Students, administration, faculty and members of the campus community came together to participate in Sacramento State’s 13th annual Out of Darkness walk at The WELL Thursday, April 11, 2024. The Out of Darkness Walk Campus Walks Greater Sacramento Area chapter and Pacific Clinic members led participants around campus.
GALLERY: Sac State hosts 13th-annual Out of the Darkness Walk
A collage of Peak Adventures trips from 2021 to 2023 . Madelaine Church shares her experiences through her skills as a journalism student who documented over 10 trips she attended during her time in college. (Photos by Madelaine Church, graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum and Madelaine Church)
Scrapbook: The experience of a frequent Peak Adventure traveler
Pink Out 2023
Pink Out 2023
The movie poster of “Some Kind of Wonderful” which is a romantic film starring Lea Thompson, Mary Stuart Masterson and Eric Stoltz. (Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures and graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum)
Back to the 80s: ‘Some kind of wonderful’
“The Lost Boys” original 80s movie poster. A traditional spin on vampire lore. (Photo Courtesy of Warner Brothers Pictures and graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum)
Back to the 80s: ‘Lost boys’
The 1986 film, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” is a cult classic film based on the dream of every high school student, the perfect and most unforgettable ditch day. Ferris Bueller, played by Matthew Broderick does an unforgettable performance within the film. (Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum and Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures)
Back to the 80s: ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’
The 1980 western romance film called “Urban Cowboy” takes toxic love to new heights. (Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum and photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures)
Back to the 80s: ‘Urban Cowboy’
The 1983 film “Flashdance” is a poor portrayal of the 80s niche of dancing-themed movies. (Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum and photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures)
Back to the 80s: ‘Flash Dance’
The State Hornet has decided to allow our Latin sources to choose their identifiers. Whether they identify as Latinx, Latino, Hispanic or Chicanx, we will adjust our use of the terms based on their choice. (Graphic created in Canva by Mercy Sosa)
EDITORIAL: Latino, Latinx or Hispanic?
Alexis Jimenez, an anthropology student, addressing the panel of administrators regarding the recent sexual assaults on and near campus in the Redwood Room of the University Union on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. The State Hornet calls on the administration and the Sac State Police Department to increase transparency with the campus community and provide concrete plans for the solutions proposed. Graphic created in Canva by Mercy Sosa. Photo by Alyssa Branum.
EDITORIAL: How are you keeping your campus community safe, Sac State? Your students would like to know
Women at Sacramento State walk around campus, their rights in the hands of a majority male US Senate, protected by a pro-choice California State Senate. Women at Sac State have more jurisdiction over their bodies than women in Texas, who have very little time to decide what’s best for them when they discover they are pregnant. Graphic made in Canva.
EDITORIAL: ‘Liberty and Justice for All’ means women, too
Joseph Castro speaks to Sacramento State over Zoom as well as in person during his first visit to the campus as Chancellor on Nov. 3, 2021. Castro lied about the constant Title IX violations of his Vice President of Student Affairs in order to become chancellor.
Editorial: Joseph Castro never deserved to be CSU Chancellor
Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen addresses students in the crowd of California Faculty Association protestors at the University Union on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021. Nelsen said he could not get involved in the bargaining of CFA’s contracts. Photo of Nelsen taken by John Cabales. Graphic created in Canva.
EDITORIAL: President Nelsen, we don’t accept your apology — you should resign
The 1980 western romance film called “Urban Cowboy” takes toxic love to new heights. (Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum and photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures)
Back to the 80s: ‘Urban Cowboy’
Paul Atreides and Chani played by Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya the film shows Paul’s ascension as a messianic figure for the people of the desert planet Arrakis. This is the second installment of a planned Dune trilogy by director Denis Villeneuve. (Photo courtesy of Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Pictures)
‘Dune: Part 2’ a Sci-Fi supernova for audiences
George Lopez kisses his daughter Mayan Lopez on the head after expressing how proud he is that she can speak Spanish. Mayan Lopez has been lying about being able to speak Spanish because she feels ashamed for never learning in Episode 3: Lopez vs Español. (Photo courtesy of Universal Television)
‘Lopez vs Lopez’ depicts the realities many Latinx families face
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Cinema Obscura S2 Ep. 1 : ‘The Cable Guy’ vs. ‘Excalibur’
Graphic created in Canva by Elena Burgé and Gavin S. Hudson. (Movie posters courtesy of Lionsgate)
The Big Picture – John Wick 4
The movie poster of “Some Kind of Wonderful” which is a romantic film starring Lea Thompson, Mary Stuart Masterson and Eric Stoltz. (Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures and graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum)
Back to the 80s: ‘Some kind of wonderful’
“The Lost Boys” original 80s movie poster. A traditional spin on vampire lore. (Photo Courtesy of Warner Brothers Pictures and graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum)
Back to the 80s: ‘Lost boys’
The 1986 film, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” is a cult classic film based on the dream of every high school student, the perfect and most unforgettable ditch day. Ferris Bueller, played by Matthew Broderick does an unforgettable performance within the film. (Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum and Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures)
Back to the 80s: ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’
The 1987 film “Mannequin” stars Andrew McCarthy and Kim Cattrall in an unexpected romance of objectophilia love. McCarthy and Cattrall take quirky to new heights. (Photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox, Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum)
Back to the 80s: ‘Mannequin’
In this Stinger Style, staffer Maddie Thielke explores five sustainable businesses and their way to shop local, smart and for quality over quantity. (Graphic created in Canva by Maddie Thielke)
Stinger Style: Local sustainable businesses strive for an eco-friendly community
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Unforgettable – The Year 2020: A State Hornet Podcast Special

Rose Vega, Gavin Rock, and Robbie Pierce
May 14, 2021
The State Hornet podcast section spoke to students about what the year 2020 was like for them in order to chronicle the student experience for this special semesters’ end project.
ASI officers share priorities, call for medical amnesty policy: STATE HORNET PODCAST

ASI officers share priorities, call for medical amnesty policy: STATE HORNET PODCAST

Robbie Pierce
April 30, 2021
Associated Students, Inc. officers call for Sacramento State administration to implement a medical amnesty policy for students who are struggling with substance abuse issues and share their priorities for the 2021-2022 academic year, among other news.
STATE HORNET PODCAST: Vaccinations continue, ASI budget projects big loss

STATE HORNET PODCAST: Vaccinations continue, ASI budget projects big loss

Robbie Pierce
April 16, 2021
Vaccinations continue on campus with emails for appointments next week to be sent out this weekend, the most recent Associated Students, Inc. meeting predicts a big budget loss for next school year, and more.
STATE HORNET PODCAST: Samantha Elizalde wins ASI presidency

STATE HORNET PODCAST: Samantha Elizalde wins ASI presidency

Robbie Pierce
April 9, 2021
Samantha Elizalde wins the Sacramento State Associated Students, Inc. presidency, a senior rugby player discusses how COVID-19 impacted his team, State Hornet staffer Sydney Roll writes on how to overcome “Hustle Culture” in your daily life and more.
STATE HORNET PODCAST: Ethnic studies requirement approved, baseball series canceled

STATE HORNET PODCAST: Ethnic studies requirement approved, baseball series canceled

Robbie Pierce
April 2, 2021
On today’s State Hornet Podcast, podcast editor Robbie Pierce discusses the approval of a new area F ethnic studies general education requirement, the cancellation of a weekend baseball series following a positive COVID-19 test and more.
PODCAST: Fall 2021 hybrid options detailed

PODCAST: Fall 2021 hybrid options detailed

Robbie Pierce and Camryn Dadey
March 19, 2021
Happy Spring Break! Listen to today’s State Hornet Podcast detailing fall 2021’s hybrid course options and more, and tune in this weekend and after the break for more State Hornet Podcast Network content.
STATE HORNET PODCAST: ABC/no credit confirmed, streaming shows reviewed

STATE HORNET PODCAST: ABC/no credit confirmed, streaming shows reviewed

Robbie Pierce
March 12, 2021
Today on The State Hornet Podcast: podcast editor Robbie Pierce recaps the past two days in campus news and culture, such as ABC/no credit grading being confirmed for spring 2021, the launch of our binge-worthy tv shows ‘March Madness’ bracket and more.
The year 2020 has only been over for a little over three months, but already we know it’s not one that should be forgotten any time soon.

Unforgettable: The Year 2020

Robbie Pierce, podcast editor
March 10, 2021
The year 2020 has only been over for a little over three months, but already we know it’s not one that should be forgotten any time soon. No matter where you’re from, no matter how the year treated you, we want to hear your story. In your own words.
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STATE HORNET BUZZED: The video game episode

Robbie Pierce, Shelby Tolly, Colby Case, and Blynn Beltran
March 5, 2021
This week on State Hornet: Buzzed, podcast editor Robbie Pierce talks first, favorite and most underrated video games with opinion staffer Shelby Tolly, esports beat reporter Colby Case and multimedia reporter Blynn Beltran.
STATE HORNET PODCAST: CARmencement details, Wednesday Canvas outage

STATE HORNET PODCAST: CARmencement details, Wednesday Canvas outage

Robbie Pierce
March 5, 2021
On today’s State Hornet Podcast, podcast editor Robbie Pierce discusses Sac State alumnus Eric Guerra’s Senate run, the latest ASI and Faculty Senate meetings, Wednesday’s Canvas outage and more.
STATE HORNET PODCAST, FRI 2/26: Faculty Senate, St. Francis protest

STATE HORNET PODCAST, FRI 2/26: Faculty Senate, St. Francis protest

Robbie Pierce
February 26, 2021
Podcast editor Robbie Pierce recaps the most recent Faculty Senate meeting, protests by St. Francis High School students over a classmate found in blackface, the ‘World’s Worst Expo’ streetwear market and more.
Promotion still/video thumbnail posted by ENA creator Joel Guerra. Perúvian animator Joel Guerra’s “ENA” captures the feeling of a dream like nothing you’ve ever seen, writes podcast editor Robbie Pierce in this review of the ongoing avant-garde animated series.

REVIEW: “ENA” captures the feeling of a dream like nothing you’ve ever seen

Robbie Pierce, podcast editor
February 18, 2021
Perúvian animator Joel Guerra’s “ENA” captures the feeling of a dream like nothing you’ve ever seen, writes podcast editor Robbie Pierce in this review of the ongoing avant-garde animated series.
PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Sacramento Pastor Tecoy Porter discusses how to serve a community

PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Sacramento Pastor Tecoy Porter discusses how to serve a community

Sac State alumnus running for state Senate after lifelong activism
Rose Vega and Robbie Pierce
February 18, 2021
Tecoy Porter Sr., the third-generator South Sacramento pastor and activist running for state Senate, spoke with podcast staffer Rose Vega and podcast editor Robbie Pierce about his history of activism and the different ways he works to service his community.
PODCAST: Vaccines not required next semester, updates on local Black businesses

PODCAST: Vaccines not required next semester, updates on local Black businesses

Rose Vega and Robbie Pierce
February 15, 2021
This week’s edition of The State Hornet Podcast features podcast staffer Rose Vega and podcast editor Robbie Pierce discussing the announcement that the COVID-19 vaccine will not be required to attend in-person classes, updates on local Black businesses and more.
PODCAST: 3 dorm residents test positive for COVID-19, vaccine timeline updates

PODCAST: 3 dorm residents test positive for COVID-19, vaccine timeline updates

Robbie Pierce
February 8, 2021
This week on The State Hornet Podcast: three dorm residents test positive for COVID-19, updates given at faculty senate meeting on the timeline for vaccinations and more.
PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Kylie Robison of ‘Kyliebytes’ talks stocks post-GameStop

PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Kylie Robison of ‘Kyliebytes’ talks stocks post-GameStop

Robbie Pierce and Kylie Robison
February 3, 2021
State Hornet alumna and “Kyliebytes” author Kylie Robison stops by to discuss how the GameStop stock story might affect stock market-related tech moving forward and how fun it was watching it all unfold.
PODCAST: COVID-19 vaccinations administered, My Sac State outage reported

PODCAST: COVID-19 vaccinations administered, My Sac State outage reported

Robbie Pierce and Max Connor
February 1, 2021
Podcast editor Robbie Pierce and editor-in-chief Max Connor recap the first week of school in the spring 2021 semester’s first episode of The State Hornet Podcast.
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SPORTS SPOTLIGHT: Looking back on a semester of sports largely without sports

Podcast season finale asks how to play again safely
Jason Gallardo, Garry Singh, and Robbie Pierce
December 18, 2020
On the season finale of the Sports Spotlight, Jason Gallardo and Garry Singh look back on a semester of sports coverage largely without sports, and discuss when and how sports can continue safely amid COVID-19.
PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Legal advocate explains the situation for DACA and Dreamers

PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Legal advocate explains the situation for DACA and Dreamers

Estefany Nuñez, Maria Ceja, Mercy Sosa, and Robbie Pierce
December 17, 2020
DACA was fully reinstated this month but faces legal challenges such as an upcoming court case Dec. 22. In this bilingual podcast, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights advocate Andrés Guerra explains how to apply and what to watch for when applying.
PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Defensor legal explica la situación de DACA y Dreamers

PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Defensor legal explica la situación de DACA y Dreamers

Estefany Nuñez, Maria Ceja, Mercy Sosa, and Robbie Pierce
December 17, 2020
DACA estaba completamente reinstalada al principio de este mes, pero hay desafíos legales como un juicio en Dec. 22. En este podcast bilingüe, el defensor legal para la Coalición por los Derechos Humanos de Inmigrantes Andrés Guerra explica como aplicar y lo que deberían vigilar para cuando apliquen.
PODCAST: Updates given on police budget, Black students react to talent show incident

PODCAST: Updates given on police budget, Black students react to talent show incident

Robbie Pierce, Max Connor, Madeleine Beck, Michael Pacheco, Nijzel Dotson, and Brandon Bailey
December 14, 2020
On the final episode of The State Hornet Podcast for this semester, investigative reporter Michael Pacheco shares details and updates on a story posted about the Sac State Police Department’s budget for this semester and the next, arts and entertainment editor Nijzel Dotson and staff writer Brandon Bailey discuss their story about Black students’ reactions to anti-Black racial slurs sent by ‘Zoombombers’ during UNIQUE’s talent show and more.
PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Sac State professor discusses suffragette and civil rights activist Mary Church Terrell

PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Sac State professor discusses suffragette and civil rights activist Mary Church Terrell

Gavin Rock and Robbie Pierce
December 9, 2020
Gavin Rock of the news team speaks one-on-one with Sac State professor Mona Siegel about the lecture she gave on suffragette Mary Church Terrell at the Crocker Art Museum’s most recent U-Nite event.
PODCAST: Professors unknowingly violate webcam policy, Faculty Senate votes to keep spring break

PODCAST: Professors unknowingly violate webcam policy, Faculty Senate votes to keep spring break

Robbie Pierce and Gerardo Zavala
December 8, 2020
This week on The State Hornet Podcast: professors unknowingly violated school webcam policy by mandating students have their webcams on at all times while in class, a requirement disallowed by said policy.
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

Mack Ervin III, Garry Singh, and Robbie Pierce
December 5, 2020
This week on No Limits, Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III react to the Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. card, debut a new podcast segment called “Take It Now” about the safest bets you could take on NFL games this weekend, and analyze the recent trades between the Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards.
Shiavon Chatman in the State Hornet newsroom recording studio last semester. Chatman is now graduated and has a published book available on Gumroad.

PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: State Hornet alumna Shiavon Chatman on being a young Black author

Shiavon Chatman, Magaly Muñoz, and Robbie Pierce
December 2, 2020
Podcast editor Robbie Pierce and opinion editor Magaly Munoz talk with former State Hornet columnist and podcaster Shiavon Chatman about her book written about Biggie Smalls’ “Life After Death,” being a young Black author and the state of hip-hop.
PODCAST: Credit/no credit grading might be too late, ASI official resigns

PODCAST: Credit/no credit grading might be too late, ASI official resigns

Robbie Pierce, Madeleine Beck, and Max Connor
December 1, 2020
This week on The State Hornet Podcast: provost says it may be too late for credit/no credit grading, Associated Students, Inc. executive vice president announces resignation and more.
NO LIMITS: NBA free agency, Week 12 of NFL

NO LIMITS: NBA free agency, Week 12 of NFL

Garry Singh, Mack Ervin III, and Robbie Pierce
November 26, 2020
This week on No Limits, Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III recap the NBA free agency period and its winners and losers, talk about how the Sacramento Kings can rebuild and discuss Week 12 in the NFL.
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SPORTS SPOTLIGHT PODCAST: Sac State alumnus discusses how to make it in sports radio

Jason Gallardo, Garry Singh, and Robbie Pierce
November 25, 2020
Sac State alumnus Kyle Madson, producer and co-host of several sports radio shows and podcasts, talks how to make it in the fast-moving world of sports radio as well as his predictions for the 49ers and his optimal tailgate setup.
PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Political strategist Daraka Larimore-Hall evaluates results of ballot propositions

PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Political strategist Daraka Larimore-Hall evaluates results of ballot propositions

Max Connor and Robbie Pierce
November 25, 2020
Podcast editor Robbie Pierce and editor-in-chief Max Connor talk with Daraka Larimore-Hall, a vice chair of the state Democratic Party, about why the California ballot propositions resulted the way they did and the electoral history of California on this episode of Spotlight.
PODCAST: Breaking updates on COVID-19 on campus

PODCAST: Breaking updates on COVID-19 on campus

Camryn Dadey and Robbie Pierce
November 23, 2020
This week on The State Hornet Podcast co-deputy news editor Camryn Dadey and podcast editor Robbie Pierce discuss breaking updates on COVID-19 on campus and how Sacramento State plans to even further reduce the number of people on campus.
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STATE HORNET BUZZED: Best and worst Thanksgiving stories, foods and traditions

Garry Singh, Max Connor, Dominic Vitiello, and Robbie Pierce
November 23, 2020
This week on State Hornet: Buzzed, Garry Singh, Max Connor, Dominic Vitiello and Robbie Pierce discuss their best and worst Thanksgiving foods and stories and the best and worst holiday songs that retail workers are about to listen to on loop.
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SPORTS SPOTLIGHT PODCAST: Sac State alumnus makes the cut in soccer, music and barbering

Garry Singh, Jason Gallardo, and Robbie Pierce
November 21, 2020
Jason Gallardo and Garry Singh interview Sac State alumnus Chimdum Mez, who was recently drafted by the MLS San Jose Earthquakes after playing professional soccer in Costa Rica.
NO LIMITS PODCAST: NFL Week 10, NBA trades, demands and drafts

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

Garry Singh, Mack Ervin III, and Robbie Pierce
November 20, 2020
This week on No Limits, Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III recap NFL week 10 and a wild week of NBA trades, trade demands and drafting.
PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Hornet Speaker Series – Russ Buettner

PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Hornet Speaker Series – Russ Buettner

Robbie Pierce and Camryn Dadey
November 17, 2020
During our Hornet Speaker Series last month, Sac State alumnus Russ Buettner joined us to discuss his career as a Pulitzer Prize-winning political investigative reporter. Buettner, who was part of the team that broke the story about President Donald Trump’s tax returns, also talks about how to find attention and respect in such a fast media cycle.
PODCAST: Protestors clash at Capitol, Sac State football player tests positive for COVID-19

PODCAST: Protestors clash at Capitol, Sac State football player tests positive for COVID-19

Robbie Pierce, Max Connor, Madeleine Beck, Chris Wong, and Camryn Dadey
November 16, 2020
Trump supporters protest at the Capitol in favor of an election recount, recalling Gov. Gavin Newsom and against lockdown, Sac State President Robert Nelsen testifies to the State Assembly about the impact of COVID-19 on campus, a Sac State football player tests positive for COVID-19 and more.
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STATE HORNET BUZZED: Drinks we could live off and superpowers we’d have

Garry Singh, Madeleine Beck, Chris Wong, Kylie Robison, and Robbie Pierce
November 13, 2020
In the second, grab bag episode of State Hornet: Buzzed, broadcast staffer Garry Singh, managing editor Maddie Beck, web editor Chris Wong and tech writer Kylie Robison discuss Thanksgiving vs. Christmas, the one drink they could live off of and the one superpower they would have.
NO LIMITS: NFL week 9, MVPs revisited, NBA trade rumors

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

Garry Singh, Mack Ervin III, and Robbie Pierce
November 12, 2020
This week on No Limits, Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III recap this week in the NFL and discuss NBA trade rumors.
PODCAST: State Hornet reporters document voter activity, post-election coverage coming

PODCAST: State Hornet reporters document voter activity, post-election coverage coming

Robbie Pierce, Max Connor, and Vince Ybarra
November 9, 2020
This week on The State Hornet Podcast, podcast editor Robbie Pierce, editor-in-chief Max Connor and broadcast staffer Vince Ybarra discuss what the scene in Sacramento was like on Election Day and what post-election coverage you can expect from us in the coming weeks.
NO LIMITS: NFL playoffs if they started today, midseason MVP picks

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

Garry Singh, Mack Ervin III, and Robbie Pierce
November 5, 2020
This week on No Limits, Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III go through their hypothetical brackets if the NFL playoffs were to start today, and then discuss their midseason MVP picks.
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SPORTS SPOTLIGHT PODCAST: Sac State alumnus football player finds international success

Jason Gallardo and Robbie Pierce
November 4, 2020
Jason Gallardo talks to alumnus football player Garret Saffron, who bounced back from getting cut by the Oakland Raiders training camp to apply his craft in places like Italy and most recently Japan.
PODCAST: Election Day coverage, an inside look at Open Mind Night at Taylor’d Mind Studios

PODCAST: Election Day coverage, an inside look at Open Mind Night at Taylor’d Mind Studios

Robbie Pierce, Mercy Sosa, Sara Nevis, and Khalil Bourgoub
November 2, 2020
This week on The State Hornet Podcast, co-news editor Mercy Sosa discusses how to access and contribute to our election coverage, multimedia editor Sara Nevis shares the fun she had covering the Sac State track team’s Halloween costume contest and staff writer Khalil Bourgoub talks about his insider experience covering indie band BAOBAB, which includes Sac State students Greo the Storyteller and Okumojia Best-Wilson, during their performance at Taylor’d Mind Studios’ Open Mind Night.
Organic local produce in a local Sacramento Bel Air store. This week on Maxs Table, long time produce buyer Gina Backovich gives in inside look into the complex world of fruit and vegetable production.

MAX’S TABLE: Produce production during a pandemic

Max Connor and Robbie Pierce
October 30, 2020
This week Max talks with 20-year General Produce employee Gina Backovich. Backovich unveils the complicated world of produce, and how the pandemic disrupted it. After this episode, you’ll never look at your bagged cobb salad the same way.
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STATE HORNET BUZZED: The best Halloween stories, movies and candies

Mack Ervin III, Tara Gnewikow, Lauren Vannucci, Dominic Vitiello, and Robbie Pierce
October 30, 2020
Happy Halloween! Join us for the first ever episode of State Hornet: Buzzed, a brand new variety show featuring a rotating cast of State Hornet staffers and editors, as broadcast staffer Mack Ervin III, copy editor Tara Gnewikow, broadcast staffer Dom Vitiello and lifestyle columnist Lauren Vanucci talk about their favorite Halloween costumes, stories, movies and candies.
PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: How to use the Modoc Hall 4-day vote center this year

PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: How to use the Modoc Hall 4-day vote center this year

Robbie Pierce
October 30, 2020
Nathan Dietrich of Sacramento State’s division of public affairs and advocacy talks all about the history of the Modoc Hall vote center and how you can use it this year in this special edition episode of State Hornet: Spotlight.
NO LIMITS: World Series recap, NFL marquee matchups

NO LIMITS: World Series recap, NFL marquee matchups

Mack Ervin III, Garry Singh, and Robbie Pierce
October 29, 2020
This week on No Limits — Garry and Mack recap the MLB World Series with Burle Dixon of the Kansas City Royals and deep dive on the Steelers vs. Titans and Seahawks vs. Cardinals games.
Sac State alumnus Sam Amick interviews Basketball Hall of Famer Earvin Magic Johnson before a Clippers and Lakers game on Oct. 19, 2017 at the Staples Center. Amick currently works as an NBA insider for The Athletic, and was one of the few reporters assigned to work inside the NBA bubble.

SPORTS SPOTLIGHT PODCAST: The Athletic’s Sam Amick reporting from inside the NBA bubble

Ian Edwards, Garry Singh, and Robbie Pierce
October 29, 2020
Hallway wine night, pick-up pickleball and cigars by the lake: On the first episode of our new Sports Spotlight podcast, The Athletic insider Sam Amick talks about his experience and best stories working inside the NBA bubble.
PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Hornet Speaker Series - Wesley Lowery

PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Hornet Speaker Series – Wesley Lowery

Ian Ratliff, Estefany Nuñez, and Robbie Pierce
October 26, 2020

The State Hornet hosted its first ever live Twitch event last week: the Hornet Speaker Series of virtual Q&A sessions. Wesley Lowery, a Pulitzer Prize winner, author of “They Can't Kill Us All:...

PODCAST: Ballot measures explained, columnists talk tech and dating

PODCAST: Ballot measures explained, columnists talk tech and dating

Madeleine Beck, Max Connor, Lauren Vannucci, Kylie Robison, and Robbie Pierce
October 26, 2020
This week on The State Hornet Podcast: Sacramento ballot measures, Sac State hires saxophonist Brian Landrus, former Sac State basketball guard Izayah Mauriohooho-Le’afa goes pro in New Zealand and State Hornet columnists talk tech and dating.
NO LIMITS: NBA Finals recap, NFL division-by-division breakdown

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

Mack Ervin III, Garry Singh, and Robbie Pierce
October 22, 2020
This week on No Limits, Garry and Mack recap the NBA Finals and some early offseason shakeups, and break down the current state of the NFL division-by-division.
PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Electoral activist Dann Mead analyzes ballot measures and propositions

PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Electoral activist Dann Mead analyzes ballot measures and propositions

Robbie Pierce
October 20, 2020
Haven’t decided how to vote on the propositions and measures this year? This week’s State Hornet Spotlight has podcast editor Robbie Pierce and electoral activist Dann Mead discuss how each ballot bill might affect Sacramento residents:
PODCAST: New details on former ASI president’s resignation, Sac State opts out of spring football

PODCAST: New details on former ASI president’s resignation, Sac State opts out of spring football

Madeleine Beck, Camryn Dadey, Bradley Hinkson, and Robbie Pierce
October 19, 2020

This week on The State Hornet Podcast, podcast editor Robbie Pierce and managing editor Madeleine Beck are joined by staffer Camryn Dadey to discuss new information regarding former ASI President Christian...

MAXS TABLE: The Sandwich Episode

MAX’S TABLE: The Sandwich Episode

Max Connor and Robbie Pierce
October 17, 2020

This week on Max’s Table, Max talks to his sister and fellow sandwich connoisseur Dina Owens, all about sandwiches. Where did they come from, Why are they so delicious, is a hotdog a sandwich and how...

PODCAST: Dolores Huerta speaks to students, students quarantined during first month

PODCAST: Dolores Huerta speaks to students, students quarantined during first month

Robbie Pierce, Max Connor, and Madeleine Beck
October 12, 2020

This week on The State Hornet Podcast, podcast editor Robbie Pierce, editor-in-chief Max Connor and managing editor Maddie Beck discuss Dolores Huerta’s virtual lecture, the quarantine of eight students...

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

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

Garry Singh, Mack Ervin III, and Robbie Pierce
October 7, 2020

This week on No Limits, Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III are joined by State Hornet podcasting alumnus Shaun Holkko to discuss the aftermath of the firing of Bill O’Brien and the new hiring of Doc Rivers,...

PODCAST: Anti-racism at Sac State: Fall Convocation hosted, student athletes speak out

PODCAST: Anti-racism at Sac State: Fall Convocation hosted, student athletes speak out

Madeleine Beck, Max Connor, and Robbie Pierce
October 5, 2020

This week on The State Hornet Podcast, podcast editor Robbie Pierce, managing editor Maddie Beck and editor-in-chief Max Connor discuss the Fall Convocation anti-racism conference at Sacramento State,...

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

Garry Singh, Mack Ervin III, and Robbie Pierce
October 1, 2020

This week on No Limits, Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III discuss the departure of Doc Rivers from the Los Angeles Clippers and how the offseason looks for further coaching staff changes. The pair also give...

PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: President Nelsen talks campus reopening, student fees, future commencements

PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: President Nelsen talks campus reopening, student fees, future commencements

Max Connor and Robbie Pierce
September 29, 2020
Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen talks to State Hornet podcast editor Robbie Pierce and editor-in-chief Max Connor about when and how campus might reopen, the reasons student tuition and fees have not been reduced, the future of commencement ceremonies, when sports will return and more.
PODCAST: New CSU chancellor appointed, football team remains ‘hopeful’ to play

PODCAST: New CSU chancellor appointed, football team remains ‘hopeful’ to play

Max Connor, Allisyn Mayhew, and Robbie Pierce
September 28, 2020

On this week’s episode of The State Hornet Podcast, podcast editor Robbie Pierce and editor-in-chief Max Connor discuss the appointment of a new California State University chancellor and a major change...

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MAX’S TABLE: Starting a home vegetable garden

Max Connor and Robbie Pierce
September 24, 2020
This week Max talked with the CapRadio garden coordinator to get tips on starting a home garden in the hot climate of Sacramento.
NO LIMITS: Clippers choke, Nuggets hold on, NFL continues to Week 3

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

Garry Singh, Mack Ervin III, and Robbie Pierce
September 23, 2020

This week on No Limits, Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III discuss who is eating the “blame pie” following the Clippers’ NBA playoff loss, how the Nuggets might fare in the rest of the playoffs and how...

PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Onit Coffee founder Shadi Khattab on how to brew a business

PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Onit Coffee founder Shadi Khattab on how to brew a business

Chanelle Muerong, Garry Singh, and Robbie Pierce
September 22, 2020

State Hornet reporters Chanelle Muerong and Garry Singh bring you another episode of the State Hornet: Spotlight audio profile series, this time featuring Sac State business alumnus and Onit Coffee CEO...

PODCAST: Trump visits Sacramento, WELL reopening delayed

PODCAST: Trump visits Sacramento, WELL reopening delayed

Madeleine Beck, Max Connor, and Robbie Pierce
September 21, 2020

This week on The State Hornet Podcast, Podcast Editor Robbie Pierce, Editor-in-Chief Max Connor and Managing Editor Maddie Beck bring you the latest news including President Trump’s visit to Sacramento...

Caster Semenya photo by l3o_ is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0. J. K. Rowling photo by Daniel Ogren is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Graphic made in Canva by Robbie Pierce.

OPINION: Don’t sit by and let transphobia happen

J.K. Rowling shows a narrative of fear mongering and body policing
Robbie Pierce
September 15, 2020

J.K. Rowling’s newest book “Troubled Blood” is about a man dressing as a woman to kill women. Yes, because what we truly needed as a society was an HD remaster of all the worst parts of “Silence...

PODCAST: Spring 2021 confirmed virtual, Sac State employees paid to resign

PODCAST: Spring 2021 confirmed virtual, Sac State employees paid to resign

Max Connor, Madeleine Beck, and Robbie Pierce
September 14, 2020

On this week’s episode of The State Hornet Podcast, Podcast Editor Robbie Pierce, Managing Editor Maddie Beck and Editor-in-Chief Max Connor go over major stories since the back-to-school episode uploaded...

PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Voice of Youth founder Berry Accius discusses activism, police defunding

PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Voice of Youth founder Berry Accius discusses activism, police defunding

Sara Nevis and Robbie Pierce
September 8, 2020

On the first episode of our new State Hornet: Spotlight audio profile series, multimedia reporter Sara Nevis talks with local father, activist and chef Berry Accius to discuss his personal history and...

PODCAST: How coronavirus will affect the campus this fall

PODCAST: How coronavirus will affect the campus this fall

Madeleine Beck, Max Connor, and Robbie Pierce
September 3, 2020

Welcome back! On this State Hornet podcast special, editors Robbie Pierce, Maddie Beck and Max Connor take you through key events over the summer and developments from the past week related to the state...

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BROOKE’S UHLENBOPS S1E11: Favorite Songs Finale

Brooke Uhlenhop, Robyn Dobson, Leticia Sanchez, Shaun Holkko, Max Connor, and Robbie Pierce
May 15, 2020

On the final episode of Brooke’s UhlenBops, Brooke asks another set of editors and staffers what their favorite songs are and why those songs mean so much to them.  RELATED: BROOKE’S UHLENBOPS...

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DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E16: Double Double Coverage

Mack Ervin III, Shaun Holkko, Garry Singh, and Robbie Pierce
May 14, 2020

For the season finale of Double Coverage, Mack Ervin III and Shaun Holkko host a double-sized special edition. In it, they discuss the most recent UFC fight card, analyzing the hypothetical NFL season...

SHIAVON’S JAWN S2E7, ft. ‘DRINK TIL WE’RE MARRIED’: The Final Jawn, Part 2

SHIAVON’S JAWN S2E7, ft. ‘DRINK TIL WE’RE MARRIED’: The Final Jawn, Part 2

Shiavon Chatman and Robbie Pierce
May 9, 2020

On the second half of the final episode of Shiavon’s Jawn, Shiavon Chatman and her aunt, fellow podcaster Johnnetta Wells of Drink Til We’re Married, continue yesterday’s lifestyle conversation,...

SHIAVON’S JAWN PODCAST S2E6, ft. ‘DRINK TIL WE’RE MARRIED’: The Final Jawn, Part 1

SHIAVON’S JAWN PODCAST S2E6, ft. ‘DRINK TIL WE’RE MARRIED’: The Final Jawn, Part 1

Shiavon Chatman and Robbie Pierce
May 8, 2020

On the final episode of Shiavon’s Jawn, host Shiavon Chatman has her aunt and  host of the podcast “Drink Til We’re Married,”Johnnetta Wells on to discuss the history of both of their podcasts,...

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BROOKE’S UHLENBOPS S1E10: What’s your favorite song?

Brooke Uhlenhop, Nijzel Dotson, Bradley Hinkson, Kayla Brown, Shiavon Chatman, and Robbie Pierce
May 6, 2020

This week on Brooke’s UhlenBops, host Brooke Uhlenhop has put together a special episode featuring State Hornet staff members: Nijzel Dotson, Bradley Hinkson, Kayla Brown and Shiavon Chatman discussing...

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

Mack Ervin III, Shaun Holkko, and Robbie Pierce
May 6, 2020

On this week’s episode of Double Coverage, hosts Mack Ervin III and Shaun Holkko discuss the U.S. Women’s National Team having their claims of discrimination in pay and playing conditions denied, several...

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BROOKE’S UHLENBOPS S1E9: Staffers’ Favorite Genres: Hip-Hop

Brooke Uhlenhop, Nijzel Dotson, and Robbie Pierce
May 1, 2020

On this episode of Brooke’s UhlenBops, the format is changed up a bit as host Brooke Uhlenhop is joined by State Hornet staff writer Nijzel Dotson to give Dotson a chance to discuss one of his favorite...

CORONAVIRUS BRIEFS E4: Lawsuit over campus fees, emergency financial aid

CORONAVIRUS BRIEFS E4: Lawsuit over campus fees, emergency financial aid

Margherita Beale, Madeleine Beck, and Robbie Pierce
April 30, 2020

On this episode of our Coronavirus Briefs series, editor-in-chief Margherita Beale, deputy copy editor Maddie Beck and podcast editor Robbie Pierce discuss a class-action lawsuit against the California...

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SHIAVON’S JAWN PODCAST S2E5, ft. DRINK TIL WE’RE MARRIED: The ‘Insecure’ Cast, Part 2

Shiavon Chatman and Robbie Pierce
April 27, 2020

On the second part of this episode of Shiavon’s Jawn, host Shiavon Chatman is once again joined by her aunt and Drink Til We’re Married host Johnnetta Wells to continue their discussion of the HBO...

Sac State alumnus Lauren Pulido currently works for the state legislature. Pulido appeared on this episode of the News Podcast to discuss Assembly Bill 2023.

NEWS PODCAST: Assembly Bill 2023 and deadnaming in the classroom

Kayleen Carter and Robbie Pierce
April 27, 2020

On this episode of The State Hornet’s News Podcast, our diversity and identity beat writer Kayleen Carter interviewed Lauren Pulido, a class of 2019 alumnus who now works at the state legislature, about...

Sac State pitcher Parker Brahms prepares to throw a pitch during his sophomore year against Santa Clara University at John Smith Field on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Brahms is currently a senior and inactive due to the cancellation of spring athletics.

SPORTS PODCAST: Senior pitcher Parker Brahms on Sac State career

Robyn Dobson, Shaun Holkko, and Robbie Pierce
April 24, 2020

On this episode of The State Hornet Sports Podcast, senior pitcher Parker Brahms met with State Hornet sports writer Shaun Holkko to discuss Brahms’ childhood, his baseball career, how he got to Sac...

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BROOKE’S UHLENBOPS S1E8: Everyone had a Paramore phase, don’t lie

Brooke Uhlenhop, Kylie Robison, and Robbie Pierce
April 22, 2020

This week on Brooke’s UhlenBops, host Brooke Uhlenhop is joined by State Hornet tech writer Kylie Robison to discuss one of their favorite bands, Paramore. Ain’t it fun? Music: Lollipop by Alex...

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

Shaun Holkko, Mack Ervin III, and Robbie Pierce
April 22, 2020

On this week’s episode of Double Coverage, Mack and Shaun review the 2017 NFL Draft with three years of hindsight while also previewing this week’s 2020 Draft, and take time to discuss Rob Gronkowski’s...

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SHIAVON’S JAWN S2E4, ft. DRINK TIL WE’RE MARRIED: The ‘Insecure’ Cast, Part 1

Shiavon Chatman and Robbie Pierce
April 21, 2020

On the first chapter of this two-part episode of Shiavon’s Jawn, host Shiavon Chatman is joined by her aunt Johnnetta Wells, host of her own podcast Drink Til We're Married, to discuss the return of...

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BROOKE’S UHLENBOPS S1E7: Jordan Loves The Strokes

Brooke Uhlenhop, Jordan Silva-Benham, and Robbie Pierce
April 15, 2020

This week on Brooke’s UhlenBops, host Brooke Uhlenhop and copy editor Jordan Silva-Benham discuss the latter’s love of the best of the Early-2000s-Alternative-Bands-That-Start-With-‘The,’ The Strokes,...

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

Mack Ervin III, Shaun Holkko, and Robbie Pierce
April 15, 2020

This week on Double Coverage, Mack and Shaun welcome two guests at once for the first time, sports editor Robyn Dobson and fellow podcast host Brooke Uhlenhop, to discuss the greatest baseball and overall...

CORONAVIRUS BRIEFS E3: Coronavirus case at Lark Sacramento, virtual commencement proposed

CORONAVIRUS BRIEFS E3: Coronavirus case at Lark Sacramento, virtual commencement proposed

Margherita Beale, Chris Wong, and Robbie Pierce
April 14, 2020

On this episode of our Coronavirus Briefs podcast, editor-in-chief Margherita Beale, deputy news editor Chris Wong and podcast editor Robbie Pierce break down the most important COVID-19-related developments...

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BROOKE’S UHLENBOPS S1E6: Brooke and Bella’s love of the Jonas Brothers and concerts

Brooke Uhlenhop and Robbie Pierce
April 9, 2020

On this week’s episode of Brooke’s UhlenBops released on her birthday, host Brooke Uhlenhop is joined by her good friend Bella Monteverde, a Sac State communications major, and later her mother Colleen...

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

Mack Ervin III, Shaun Holkko, and Robbie Pierce
April 8, 2020

This week on Double Coverage, Mack and Shaun discuss President Donald Trump’s conference call with sports commissioners and whether sports are ready to reopen. Specifically, they talk about whether the...

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BROOKE’S UHLENBOPS S1E5: In Defense of Country Music

Brooke Uhlenhop, Robyn Dobson, and Robbie Pierce
April 1, 2020

On this episode of Brooke’s UhlenBops, host Brooke Uhlenhop is joined by sports editor Robyn Dobson to discuss their love of the one of the most-hated genres: country music. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7wxaa7YkOzPsD6akP4kBtu?si=Itjk6ZvJRWmOUOwBcWFkOA Music:...

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

Mack Ervin III, Shaun Holkko, and Robbie Pierce
April 1, 2020

On this week’s episode of Double Coverage with Mack and Shaun, the two break from their usual format to go over their picks in a mock draft for the first round of the NFL 2020 Draft. Music: Funkorama...

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

Mack Ervin III, Shaun Holkko, and Robbie Pierce
March 25, 2020

On this episode of Double Coverage, Mack and Shaun sit down —  and log into SquadCast — to discuss perhaps the only thing still happening in pro sports, NFL free agency, as well as the spread of COVID-19...

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BROOKE’S UHLENBOPS S1E4: The Kanye West/Taylor Swift ‘Feud’

Brooke Uhlenhop, Madeleine Beck, and Robbie Pierce
March 25, 2020

Web Story/Transistor Summary: Amidst all the other chaos happening this month (March 2020), the full and unedited phone call between Kanye West and Taylor Swift pertaining to a certain line in West’s...

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BROOKE’S UHLENBOPS S1E3: The One Direction era was the best years of my life

Brooke Uhlenhop, Jannah Khalil, and Robbie Pierce
March 18, 2020

On this episode of Brooke’s UhlenBops starring Brooke Uhlenhop, managing editor Jannah Khalil comes on the show to talk about One Direction. First, the two discuss the solo careers of each member post-1D,...

CORONAVIRUS BRIEFS E2: Sac State commencement postponed, campus closures and more

CORONAVIRUS BRIEFS E2: Sac State commencement postponed, campus closures and more

Margherita Beale, Max Connor, and Robbie Pierce
March 17, 2020

The State Hornet is launching a new series of podcast briefs to keep you up-to-date on the latest news and developments concerning the new coronavirus in regard to Sacramento State and the surrounding...

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

Mack Ervin III, Shaun Holkko, and Robbie Pierce
March 16, 2020

On this week’s episode of Double Coverage with Mack and Shaun, the two discuss the various sports world cancellations caused by the spread of coronavirus, how Shaun was in the Golden 1 Center when a...

STATE HORNET CORONAVIRUS PODCAST: What we know so far

STATE HORNET CORONAVIRUS PODCAST: What we know so far

Margherita Beale, Madeleine Beck, and Robbie Pierce
March 13, 2020

The State Hornet is launching a new series of podcast briefs to keep you up-to-date on the latest news and developments concerning the new coronavirus in regard to Sacramento State and the surrounding...

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BROOKE’S UHLENBOPS S1E2: ‘American Idiot’ is the only Green Day album

Brooke Uhlenhop and Robbie Pierce
March 13, 2020

On this episode of Brooke’s UhlenBops with Brooke Uhlenhop, podcast editor Robbie Pierce joins Uhlenhop to talk about one of their favorite albums, "American Idiot" by Green Day.  The two also...

Note left on door of computer science associate professors Weide Chang office in Riverside Hall, alerting students of his leave of absence. The university said he was intercepted on his way to class Wednesday, Feb 19.

NEWS PODCAST S2E6: Reviewing the Weide Chang story

Madeleine Beck, Kylie Robison, and Robbie Pierce
March 12, 2020

For this week’s episode of The State Hornet News Podcast, podcast editor Robbie Pierce and news writer Maddie Beck spoke to Kaleb Bello, a fourth-year computer science major who was in Professor Weide...

SHIAVON’S JAWN PODCAST S2E3: Podcasting While Black

SHIAVON’S JAWN PODCAST S2E3: Podcasting While Black

Shiavon Chatman and Robbie Pierce
March 12, 2020

On this episode of the Shiavon’s Jawn podcast, host Shiavon Chatman is joined by Shona Spikes, Sac State student and the host of her own podcast, Shona Sucks. The two discuss the process of setting up...

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

Mack Ervin III, Shaun Holkko, and Robbie Pierce
March 9, 2020

On this week’s episode of Double Coverage, Mack and Shaun discuss where Tom Brady might go if he chooses to leave New England after becoming a free agent for the first time in his career. Then, the two...

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