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Rose Vega

Rose Vega, podcast staff

Rose Vega is on The State Hornet’s podcast staff. Before joining The State Hornet, she served as editor-in-chief for the Sac City Express. Majoring in journalism, Rose hopes to continue reporting after graduating and get into more investigative journalism.

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Real Talk with Rose is a new advice-focused podcast that takes an in-depth look at neglected topics amongst young adults, talking with students and experts to inform on the topics that we often have to teach ourselves.

Let’s talk about sex…uality: REAL TALK WITH ROSE PODCAST

Rose Vega
May 17, 2021
There’s a lot to cover in this episode of Real Talk with Rose, where we talk all about sexuality and gender. You’ll hear from women’s and gender studies department associate professor Tristan Josephson and Pride Center coordinator Melissa Muganzo.
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Inaugural podcast section unpacks a semester of content: STATE HORNET BUZZED

Mack Ervin III, Rose Vega, and Gavin Rock
May 14, 2021
The first-ever dedicated podcast staff looks back on a semester of online content, audio production lessons and behind-the-scenes stories, as well as their favorite episodes and random acts of kindness.
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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.
HEERF II breakdown, multimedia art exhibit and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST

HEERF II breakdown, multimedia art exhibit and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST

Rose Vega and Gavin Rock
May 10, 2021
Favorite stories of the semester and this week in news from incoming co-podcast editor Rose Vega and podcast staffer Gavin Rock.
Real Talk with Rose is a new advice-focused podcast that takes an in-depth look at neglected topics amongst young adults, talking with students and experts to inform on the topics that we often have to teach ourselves.

How to look and apply for internships: REAL TALK WITH ROSE PODCAST

Rose Vega
May 5, 2021
We’re talking about the internship process and where to get help when applying with a Sac State student interning at the Library of Congress and from Stephanie Francis from the Sac State Career Center.
Students call for university police defunding at May Day caravan: STATE HORNET PODCAST

Students call for university police defunding at May Day caravan: STATE HORNET PODCAST

Rose Vega and Gavin Rock
May 3, 2021
Sac State community members called for California State University to defund university police departments at a caravan demonstration at Sac State’s campus on May Day over the weekend, among other stories.
Finals coming up soon, big weekend in sports: STATE HORNET PODCAST

Finals coming up soon, big weekend in sports: STATE HORNET PODCAST

Rose Vega and Gavin Rock
April 26, 2021
We’re entering week 14 and finals are fast approaching following a huge weekend in sports. Check out today’s State Hornet Podcast with podcast staffers Gavin Rock and Rose Vega.
Real Talk with Rose is a new advice-focused podcast that takes an in-depth look at neglected topics amongst young adults, talking with students and experts to inform on the topics that we often have to teach ourselves.

PODCAST: REAL TALK WITH ROSE: And how did that make you feel?

Rose Vega
April 21, 2021
This episode of Real Talk with Rose discusses therapy, its benefits and how to find a therapist. We speak to two Sac State students who have attended therapy sessions through Sac State and personal health insurance as well as associate marriage and family therapist, Ryan Corbin.
STATE HORNET PODCAST: Proposed fall 2021 class schedule visible

STATE HORNET PODCAST: Proposed fall 2021 class schedule visible

Rose Vega and Gavin Rock
April 19, 2021
On today’s State Hornet Podcast: the proposed fall 2021 class schedule is now visible on your Student Center, performers in Sacramento are preparing for a post-pandemic comeback, the Sac State women’s basketball team has hired a new coach and more.
Real Talk with Rose is a new advice-focused podcast that takes an in-depth look at neglected topics amongst young adults, talking with students and experts to inform on the topics that we often have to teach ourselves.

PODCAST: REAL TALK WITH ROSE: Room for rent?

Rose Vega
April 14, 2021
In this episode, we talk about all the barriers that students face when moving out and trying to find housing. Listen to a Sac State student’s own journey with moving out and hear advice from expert Danielle Muñoz with the Sac State CARES office.
STATE HORNET PODCAST: Crime map released, podcast news updates

STATE HORNET PODCAST: Crime map released, podcast news updates

Rose Vega and Gavin Rock
April 12, 2021
Podcast staffers Rose Vega and Gavin Rock start off your week with the State Hornet Podcast, this time going over esports results, podcast section news updates and the latest crime map.
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STATE HORNET BUZZED: Childhood movies – best, worst and underrated

Podcast staffer Rose Vega is joined by copy editor Jordan Parker, broadcast staffer Garry Singh and film writer Bradley Hinkson to discuss their favorite childhood movies, as well as which ones might just be over or underrated.
Real Talk with Rose is a new advice-focused podcast that takes an in-depth look at neglected topics amongst young adults, talking with students and experts to inform on the topics that we often have to teach ourselves.

PODCAST: Real Talk with Rose: It’s OK to not be OK

Rose Vega
April 5, 2021
Whether it's coming from school, work or just life, we all feel anxiety. In this episode of Real Talk with Rose, we explore the highs and lows of anxiety. Listen to a Sac State student’s own struggle with anxiety and hear advice on how to better manage your own mental health from psychologist, life coach and youth mental health expert, Jackie Kibler.
STATE HORNET PODCAST: Community art studio opens, weekend sports recapped

STATE HORNET PODCAST: Community art studio opens, weekend sports recapped

Rose Vega and Gavin Rock
April 5, 2021
Today on the State Hornet Podcast, staffers Gavin Rock and Rose Vega discuss the opening of a new community art studio and recaps for a weekend in Hornet Sports and eSports.
Real Talk with Rose is a new advice-focused podcast that takes an in-depth look at neglected topics amongst young adults, talking with students and experts to inform on the topics that we often have to teach ourselves.

PODCAST: Real Talk with Rose: So, what’s for dinner?

Discussing nutrition facts and fiction with students and experts
Rose Vega
March 31, 2021
Grab a snack because on this week's episode, we’re talking nutrition. Listen to a Sac State student’s journey with food and hear registered dietitians Kelsey Lloyd and Prabha Honrath explain how students can still eat healthy meals on a budget.
STATE HORNET PODCAST: Everything you may have missed over break

STATE HORNET PODCAST: Everything you may have missed over break

Rose Vega and Gavin Rock
March 29, 2021
Welcome back, Hornets - podcast staffers Rose Vega and Gavin Rock are here on today’s State Hornet Podcast to recap everything you may have missed during spring break.
STATE HORNET PODCAST: Weekend recaps for crime and sports, Grammy noms

STATE HORNET PODCAST: Weekend recaps for crime and sports, Grammy noms

Rose Vega and Gavin Rock
March 15, 2021
Podcast staffers Rose Vega and Gavin Rock are here to start your week with The State Hornet Podcast, recapping this weekend in sports and crime as well as The State Hornet’s Grammy nominations playlist.
Real Talk with Rose is a new advice-focused podcast that takes an in-depth look at neglected topics amongst young adults, talking with students and experts to inform on the topics that we often have to teach ourselves.

PODCAST: Real Talk with Rose: Give me some credit

Rose Vega
March 10, 2021
Looking to make a big purchase? Whether it's a car, an apartment or a house, you’ll need credit for that. In this episode of Real Talk with Rose, we’re looking at the do’s and don’ts of credit cards. Listen to a Sac State student’s experience with his first card and hear certified financial planner Kim Handy explain the best ways to start building your credit now.
STATE HORNET PODCAST: New Health and Human Services dean, ‘WandaVision’ review

STATE HORNET PODCAST: New Health and Human Services dean, ‘WandaVision’ review

Rose Vega and Gavin Rock
March 8, 2021
Podcast staffers Gavin Rock and Rose Vega discuss the new interim dean of Sacramento State Health and Human Services, a duo review of “WandaVision” by Bradley Hinkson and Estefany Nuñez, and more.
Real Talk with Rose is a new advice-focused podcast that takes an in-depth look at neglected topics amongst young adults, talking with students and experts to inform on the topics that we often have to teach ourselves.

PODCAST: Real Talk with Rose: IUDs and pills and implants, oh my!

Rose Vega tackles birth control advice for young adults in new show
Rose Vega
March 2, 2021
In this new advice podcast, podcast staffer Rose Vega meets with guests to discuss important life topics amongst young adults. In the premiere episode, Vega discusses birth control and sex education with a Sac State student and a sexual health psychiatrist.
STATE HORNET PODCAST, MON 3/1: Black History Month recap, this weekend in sports

STATE HORNET PODCAST, MON 3/1: Black History Month recap, this weekend in sports

Gavin Rock and Rose Vega
March 1, 2021
On this Monday edition of our State Hornet Podcast, podcast staffers Gavin Rock and Rose Vega recap this weekend’s major stories, including a profile on Sac State environmental science professor James Reede.
SPOTLIGHT PODCAST: History professor examines history and rise of conspiracies

SPOTLIGHT PODCAST: History professor examines history and rise of conspiracies

How QAnon came to be, and why it’s still here
Rose Vega and Gavin Rock
February 25, 2021
On this edition of State Hornet: Spotlight, podcast staffers Rose Vega and Gavin Rock talk with history professor Joseph Palermo, who discusses the history and recent rise of conspiracy theories like QAnon.
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.
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STATE HORNET BUZZED: Valentine’s Day bests, worsts and traditions

Happy Valentine’s Day! Lauren Vannucci, Magaly Muñoz, Anila Lijo and Rose Vega feature on this episode of our variety chat podcast, Buzzed, to talk their favorite and least favorite parts of the holiday and romance culture in general.
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